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Charles Alexander

The Puritan Illusion - Part Two

And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer; and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob. For this is my covenant unto them, when I shall take away their sins. --Paul the Apostle And the Redeemer shall come to Zion, and unto them that turn from trans... Read More
Principles For The Gathering Of Believers

76 - Chronological Bible Reading of Scriptures

Principles For The Gathering Of BelieversThere is a great need in the body of Christ for consistent reading of the Holy Scriptures in their entirety, book by book, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. In this case we are encouraging a chronological reading of the Scriptures. Most of the confusion is created when certain teachers, groups, or... Read More
Ronald W. Graham

The Jesus of Matthew: A Prophet

"Herod feared the people, because they held Jesus to be a prophet." (Matt. 14:5, RSV). Introduction I have three words of introduction. 1) Versions Many times the scripture I shall cite In the course of these lectures will be from the first edition of the Revised Standard Version, which I have been ... Read More
William Kelly

The Jews in relation to the Coming of the Lord.

Lecture 2 of 'The Second Coming and Kingdom of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Our Saviour's words seem to me to be clear and conclusive. They meet a notion that prevails too largely even among the children of God — the notion that God has done with the Jew as such; that there is no longer a hope... Read More
J.G. Bellet

An Introduction to Isaiah

In reading Matt. 1, 2, we learn, among other things, how the word of prophecy ought to be used; but we see also, how the carnal intellect treats it; and thus it furnishes a sound and healthful word to us, when we set ourselves down for a meditation on the prophetic Scriptures; for we are both guided... Read More
J.G. Bellet

Obadiah

The Spirit in the prophets constantly looks beyond Israel and Judah, taking notice of the nations of the Gentiles. "An ambassador," as Obadiah speaks "is sent among the heathen," now and again. Thus, Nahum was sent to Nineveh, and now Obadiah is sent to Edom. But from the very beginning, the Lord ha... Read More
Comparative Bible Study

Genesis 15 / Isaiah 34

Genesis 15 / Isaiah 34 4 paragraphs 5 vs. 4 Those who keep God’s way watchfully will be rewarded greatly but he who backslides and do evil will be captivated. Psalm 15 / Revelation 11:4 Those who follow the way and hate evil, implore and preach widely will bring blessings to all nations. Key Verses ... Read More
John MacArthur

The Certainty of the Second Coming - Sermon 2

John MacArthurTurn in your Bible with me, if you will, to 2 Peter chapter 3. We're coming back to part 2 in our series on the certainty of the Second Coming, as we work our way through 2 Peter. To establish again in our minds this wonderful text, I would like to read for you verses 1 through 9...2 Peter chapter 3... Read More
John MacArthur

Living In Anticipation of Christ's Return - Sermon 1

John MacArthurNow let's turn to the Word of God for our study tonight. Second Peter chapter 3, we're looking at the last section of this epistle, verses 11 through 18, and titling it, "Living in Anticipation of Christ's Return." Peter has unfolded divine revelation in this great epistle for the purpose of safegua... Read More
Reuben Archer Torrey

Difficulties in the Bible: 4. Genesis One-Historical and Scientific?

Reuben Archer TorreyThere is no part of the Bible that the more scholarly opponents of its divine origin are more fond of attacking than the very first chapter in the Book. Time and again have we been assured that the teachings of this chapter are in hopeless conflict with the best established conclusions of modern sci... Read More

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