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T. Austin-Sparks

God's New Israel - Part 5

T. Austin-Sparks“And now I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you the inheritance among all them that are sanctified” (Acts 20:32). “…to open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive r... Read More
T. Austin-Sparks

Possessing the Inheritance

T. Austin-SparksWe have pointed out that the whole of the New Testament is the spiritual and present-time counterpart of the book of Joshua. Beginning with the setting aside of one nation, and its loss of the inheritance through unbelief, we are shown the bringing into being, by resurrection out from that nation, o... Read More
T. Austin-Sparks

The Great Inheritance

T. Austin-Sparks“And now I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you the inheritance among all them that are sanctified” (Acts 20:32). “…to open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive r... Read More
T. Austin-Sparks

The People of God and Their Inheritance

T. Austin-SparksReading: Joshua 1. "It came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his eyes and looked, and, behold, there stood a man over against him with his sword drawn in his hand: and Joshua went unto him, and said unto him, Art thou for us, or for our adversaries? And he said, Nay; but as pri... Read More
T. Austin-Sparks

The Personal Greatness of the Son of Man

T. Austin-Sparks"The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto Him, to shew unto His servants things which must shortly come to pass; and He sent and signified it by His angel unto His servant John" (Rev. 1:1). At the beginning of the Book of the Revelation, we find, on the one hand, a situation of spiritual ... Read More
Thomas Brooks

Be strong and courageous

Thomas BrooksGod is glorious in power, and wonderful in counsel, and infinite in mercy, and admirable in goodness, and rich in grace, and unsearchable in understanding. "I will never leave you nor forsake you. Be strong and courageous." Joshua 1:5-6 When God puts His people upon weighty services, He assures them... Read More
Book Of Common Prayer 1979

Celebration of a New Ministry

A hymn, psalm, or anthem may be sung. The Institution The Wardens, standing before the bishop with the new minister, say these or similar words Bishop N., we have come together today to welcome N.N., who has been chosen to serve as Rector of (name of church). We believe that he is well qualified, an... Read More
E.W. Bullinger

Genesis: the Foundation of Divine Revelation

E.W. BullingerThis Is Appendix 2 From The Companion Bible. Genesis is the seed-plot of the whole Bible. It is essential to the true understanding of its every part. It is the foundation on which Divine Revelation rests; and on which it is built up. It is not only the foundation of all Truth, but it enters into, a... Read More
John Nelson Darby

Joshua 1 - 13

John Nelson DarbyJoshua 1. The first thought is to cross the Jordan. Verses 3, 4. The principles come in afterwards, namely, all the extent of the promises of God; but realization by the fact that one takes possession of them. There is a connection between the moral state of man down here, and the glory of man above... Read More
Joshua Daniel

By Faith the Walls of Jericho Fell Down

Hebrews 11:30,31 "By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they were compassed about seven days. By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace." The eleventh chapter of Hebrews speaks about the heroes of faith. In these verses we ... Read More

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