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John Gill

Basilius Caesariensis

John GillThe CAUSE OF GOD AND TRUTH. Part 4 Chapter 1—Of Predestination Section 13—Basilius Caeariensis. A.D. 370. Basil, commonly called the Great to distinguish him from others of the same name, was bishop of Caesarea; he died A.D. 378. He held the doctrine of predestination, and asserts, that whatever com... Read More
St. Augustine

Exposition on Psalm 29

St. AugustineA psalm of David himself, of the consummation of the tabernacle. 1. A Psalm of the Mediator Himself, strong of hand, of the perfection of the Church in this world, where she wars in time against the devil. 2. The Prophet speaks, Bring unto the Lord, O you Sons of God, bring unto the Lord the young o... Read More
Athanasian Grail Psalter

Book I

Psalm 1(1) Beatus vir qui non abiit 1 Happy indeed is the man who follows not the counsel of the wicked, nor lingers in the way of sinners nor sits in the company of scorners, 2 but whose delight is the law of the Lord and who ponders his law day and night. 3 He is like a tree that is planted beside... Read More
J.C. Philpot

Following on to Know the Lord

J.C. PhilpotPreached at Allington, September 19, 1841, by J. C Philpot. "Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the Lord--His going forth is prepared as the morning; and He shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth." (Hosea 6:3) Before I enter into the spiritual meaning o... Read More
Greek Word Studies

Beg (beseech, request, pray) (1189) deomai

We beg (1189) (deomai from deo = to bind) means to ask for something with the sense of pleading, beseeching or begging. To request, to ask for with a sense of urgency and a presumed need. When used in the context of prayer deomai means to make petition, to plead, to ask in prayer, to implore (pray f... Read More
Greek Word Studies

Prayer (1162) deesis

Prayers (1162) (deesis) refers to urgent requests or supplications to meet a need and are exclusively addressed to God. Deesis prayers arise from one's sense of need (which reflects a humble heart) and in knowing what is lacking. This individual's plea is in turn made to God to supply for the need. ... Read More
F. W. Grant

The Numerical Structure of the Psalms

The Structure Book I (1 - 41) Christ in the counsel of God the source of all blessing for His people (Israel). Book II (42 - 72) Their ruin, but redemption in the latter days. Book III (73 - 89) The holiness of God in His dealings with them. Book IV (90 - 106) The failed first man replaced by the Se... Read More
Comparative Bible Study

Genesis 28 / Isaiah 47

Genesis 28 / Isaiah 47 7 paragraphs 3 vs. 2 He who endures the refinement will be refined and receive the blessings. But the evil and wicked will be destroyed. Psalm 28 / Revelation 11: 17 Cry earnestly to the eternal Almighty God and you will receive His help and leap for joy. Key Verses Genesis 28... Read More
G.V. Wigram

A Study of the Psalms: Part 2

I print the Psalms as poetry; they are so in Hebrew. G.V.W. [Publisher's note: In Present Testimony the Psalms are rendered in full as the Authorised Version, here only the notes are reproduced.] First Book (Pss. 1 - 51) "The faithful are looked at as not yet driven out from Jerusalem; hence covenan... Read More
Charles Spurgeon

Sermon 3446 - Christ Is All

Charles SpurgeonA Sermon (No. 3446) Published on Thursday, February 18th, 1915. Delivered by C. H. SPURGEON, At the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington "Christ is all"--Colossians 3:11. MY text is so very short that you cannot forget it; and, I am quite certain, if you are Christians at all, you will be sure to agre... Read More

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