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John Gill

Of Actual Sins and Transgressions.

John GillA Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 3—Chapter 12 OF ACTUAL SINS AND TRANSGRESSIONS. From the sin of Adam arises the corruption of nature, with which all mankind, descending from him by ordinary generation, are infected; and from the corruption of nature, or indwelling sin, arise many actual sins and i... Read More
Jonathan Edwards

Hypocrites Deficient in the Duty of Prayer

Jonathan EdwardsHypocrites Deficient in the Duty of Prayer JOB 27:10 Will he always call upon God? CONCERNING these words, I would observe, 1. Who it is that is here spoken of, viz. the hypocrite; as you may see, If you take the two preceding verses with the verse of the text. "For what is the hope of the hypocrite... Read More
St. Augustine

Exposition on Psalm 129

St. Augustine1. The Psalm which we have sung is short: but as it is written in the Gospel of Zacchæus that he was little of stature, Luke 19:2-9 but mighty in works; as it is written of that widow who cast two mites into the treasury, little was the money, but great was her charity; Mark 12:42, 44 thus also this... Read More
Walter Beuttler

Study Notes - Satan

Walter BeuttlerA. ORIGIN OF SATAN 1. What light is shed on the origin of Satan in: (1) Isa. 14:12? That prior to his fall he was called “Lucifer” (“day star”) and “son of the morning,” probably because he was the beginning of God’s creation. (2) Ezek. 28:15? That he is a created being and as such does not possess ... Read More
J.C. Philpot

The Breaker

J.C. PhilpotPreached at Providence Chapel, Oakham, on Tuesday Evening, May 12, 1846, by J. C. Philpot. "The breaker is come up before them--they have broken up, and have passed through the gate, and are gone out by it--and their king shall pass before them, and the Lord on the head of them." Micah 2:13 (kjv) "Y... 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
Greek Word Studies

Almighty (3841) pantokrator

Almighty (3841) (pantokrator from pás = all + kratos = strength or might, especially manifested power, the power to rule or control) is literally the ruler over all or the One Who controls all things and Who has power over everything. The One in total control! Pantokrator thus describes God’s sovere... Read More
Greek Word Studies

Asps (785) aspis

Asps (785) (aspis) describes a deadly serpent (Egyptian cobra) whose poison was contained in a bag under the lips! In the Greek writings and in the Septuagint (LXX) aspis was also used to describe a round shield (Lat. clipeus, of bull's hide, overlaid with metal plates, with a boss in the middle, an... Read More
J.C. Philpot

The Breaker

J.C. PhilpotPreached at Providence Chapel, Oakham, on Tuesday Evening, May 12, 1846 "The breaker is come up before them: they have broken up, and have passed through the gate, and are gone out by it: and their king shall pass before them, and the Lord on the head of them." Micah 2:13 I should not do justice to ... Read More
John Newton

Sermon 47: The Intercession of Christ

John NewtonRomans 8:34 Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us! The Redemption of the soul is precious. Fools make mock of sin (Proverbs 14:9) . But they will not think lightly of it, who duly c... Read More

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