THE DOCTRINE OF REVELATION Chapter 1 THE EXISTENCE OF GOD AS MANIFEST IN CREATION The Bible opens with the words, "In the beginning God." He was in the beginning because Himself without beginning: the uncaused, self-existent and self-sufficient One—"from everlasting to everlasting, Thou art God" (Ps... Read More
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 1—Chapter 24 OF THE SUFFICIENCY AND PERFECTION OF GOD. From this attribute of God, he has one of his names, "Shaddai", which signifies, who is sufficient, or all-sufficient; of which see Chapter 3. Three things may be observed under this attribute. 1. That God is a ... Read More
A. 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
There 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
All studies of the Kingdom of Heaven must begin with the King Himself. No kingdom is greater than its king, nor more wise or powerful than the one who is best qualified to rule it. The Bible tells us about this King, the greatest Ruler of all, the King of all Kings. If we study it carefully what doe... Read More
It is much easier to teach a child to trust in a loving God when all is well. However, our children need to learn that God is present and loving even when things are difficult. If we can introduce the importance of perseverance in the midst of suffering or at times when things aren’t going well, our... Read More
Discern (1253) (diakrisis from diakríno = distinguish, decide, judge from diá = separation, between + krino = decide, judge) is literally to distinguish between or making a judgment between two things. It describes the ability to evaluate and decide or to clearly discern. Discernment speaks of the p... Read More
Evil (4190) (poneros from poneo = work or toil, Robertson says the idea is that labor is an annoyance, bad, evil; Noun poneria derived from poneros) means evil including evil, malignant character, pernicious (see Webster 1828 definition below), that which is morally or socially worthless, wicked, ba... Read More
God is light. 1 John 1:5 God is love. 1 John 4:8, 16 With God all things are possible. Matthew 19:26 His understanding has no limit. Psalm 147:5 We are to consider again today the Christian conception of God. We have seen that God is spirit, that God is a Person and that God has a personal interest ... Read More
Body of Practical Divinity By Thomas Watson CHOICE EXCERPTS Mirror and fountain The Scripture is a mirror to show us our sins; Christ's blood is a fountain to wash them away. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ A lamp for my feet "Teach me Your ways, O Lord, that I may live according to Your truth!" Psalm 86:11 Let us lead... Read More
THE DOCTRINE OF REVELATION Chapter 1 THE EXISTENCE OF GOD AS MANIFEST IN CREATION
Of the Sufficiency and Perfection of God.
Study Notes - Satan
76 - Chronological Bible Reading of Scriptures
The King and His Kingdom
Teaching Children To Trust In The Midst Of Trials By Kim Butts
Discern (distinguish) (1253) diakrisis
Evil (wicked, bad) (4190) poneros
The Christian Conception of God
Body of Practical Divinity