Hebrews 12:1-11

If there is one thing more than another which we seek to keep in mind while preparing articles for these pages it is the need for and importance of preserving the balance of Truth, for we have long been convinced that untold harm has been done to souls through failure at this point. If the preacher ... Read More

Worrying is as definitely forbidden as theft. This needs to be carefully pondered and definitely realized by us, so that we do not excuse it as an innocent "infirmity." The more we are convicted of the sinfulness of anxiety, the sooner are we likely to perceive that it is most dishonoring to God, an... Read More

“Man is born unto trouble as the sparks fly upward” (Job 5:7). How can it be otherwise, living as he is in a world which is under the curse that Adam’s sin entailed, and, what is worse, under God’s judgment because of its casting out of His beloved Son. Yet the subject of “trouble” needs to be “righ... Read More

"Despise not thou the chastening of the Lord nor faint when thou are rebuked of him" (HEBREWS 12:5). It is of first importance that we learn to draw a sharp distinction between Divine punishment and Divine chastisement - important for maintaining the honour and glory of God, and for the peace of min... Read More

Exposition of the Gospel of John CHAPTER 21 CHRIST WALKING ON THE SEA John 6:14-27 We begin with our customary Analysis of the passage which is to be before us:— 1. The Response of the people to the miracle of the loaves: verses 14, 15. 2. The Retirement of Christ to the mount: verse 15. 3. The Disc... Read More

Exposition of the Gospel of John CHAPTER 24 CHRIST AND HIS DISCIPLES John 6:60-71 The following is submitted as an Analysis of the passage which is to be before us: 1. Many disciples offended at Christ’s discourse: verse 60. 2. Christ’s admonition: verses 61-65. 3. Many disciples leave Christ: verse... Read More

Exposition of the Gospel of John CHAPTER 31 CHRIST AND THE BLIND BEGGAR John 9:1-7 Below will be found an Analysis of the passage which is to be before us:— 1. Jesus beholds the man born blind: verse 1. 2. The disciples’ question: verse 2. 3. Christ’s answer: verses 3-5. 4. Christ anoints the blind ... Read More

Exposition of the Gospel of John CHAPTER 39 CHRIST RAISING LAZARUS (CONCLUDED) John 11:28-44 The following is submitted as an Analysis of the passage which is to be before us:— 1. Mary goes to meet Jesus, verses 28-30, 32. 2. The Jews follow her, verse 31. 3. Jesus groaning and weeping, verses 33-35... Read More

Exposition of the Gospel of John CHAPTER 52 CHRIST THE TRUE VINE (CONCLUDED) John 15:7-16 Below is an Analysis of the second section of John 15:— 1. Fellowship and prayer, verse 7. 2. The Father glorified by much fruit, verse 8. 3. Fruit found in love, verses 9-10. 4. Fruit found in joy, verse 11. 5... Read More

Exposition of the Gospel of John CHAPTER 54 CHRIST VINDICATED BY THE SPIRIT John 16:1-11 The following is an Analysis of the passage which is to be before us:— 1. Reason why Christ warned His disciples, verse 1. 2. Details of what they would suffer, verse 2. 3. Cause of the world’s hostility, verse ... Read More