A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 4—Chapter 3 OF THE RESPECTIVE DUTIES OF MASTERS AND SERVANTS These duties arise not from a relation founded in nature, as those of parents and children; but from a relation founded in contract, compact, covenant, and agreement. Men are by nature, or as to their orig... Read More
The history of the Moabites is filled with immorality, seduction, lust and incest. The nation was born out of the incestuous relationship between Lot’s oldest daughter and himself after the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19). Lot’s descendants would not be known by his name, but as the M... Read More
Preached at Eden St. Chapel, London, on Wednesday Evening, August 21, 1844, by J. C. Philpot "Keep me as the apple of the eye—hide me under the shadow of your wings." Psalm 17:8 The Scriptures were revealed for the instruction and consolation of the church of God in all time; and therefore, there ca... Read More
How it must break the Lord’s heart when we question His ability and desire to do the best for us! The Bible tells us clearly how the Lord took wonderful, meticulous care of Ruth. Ruth pledged her love to Jehovah God and told Naomi, her mother-in-law: “Your people shall be my people, and your God, my... Read More
Encounter (4045) (peripipto from peri = around + pipto = to fall, to fall into, to fall down) means literally to fall around, and so to fall in with or among (trials, Jas 1:2, robbers Lk 10:30). In one NT context peripipto means to mover toward something and strike against it (Acts 27:41). This verb... Read More
Grace (5485) (charis from from chairo = to rejoice. English = charity. Beggars need "charity" even as sinners need grace, for we are all spiritual paupers outside of Christ, but "God gives where he finds empty hands"-Augustine [cp Mt 5:3-note]) is a word which defies a simple definition but at its c... Read More
"Ruth left and entered the field to gather grain behind the harvesters. She happened to be in the portion of land belonging to Boaz, who was from Elimelech's family." Ruth 2:3 "She happened." Yes, it seemed nothing but an accident—but how divinely was it overruled! Ruth had gone forth with her mothe... Read More
The Only Safe Protection, and the Only Sure Refuge Preached at Eden St. Chapel, London, on Wednesday Evening, August 21, 1844, by J. C. Philpot "Keep me as the apple of the eye—hide me under the shadow of your wings." Psalm 17:8 The Scriptures were revealed for the instruction and consolation of the... Read More
Might (2479) (ischus) (see note by Wayne Barber ischus) refers to “power as an enduement.” Ischus is the inherent ability which stresses the factuality of the ability, not necessarily the accomplishment. Ischus is inherent power or force. A muscular man’s big muscles display his might, even if he do... Read More
Share (3310) (meris) refers to (1) a portion of a whole that has been divided ("district" in Acts 16:12). (2) a share or an assigned portion (Lk 10:42, 2Co 6:15, Acts 8:21, Col 1:12). The Greek reads more literally " for the portion of the lot" --that is we each receive our own individual assigned a... Read More
Of the Duties of Masters and Servants.
Ruth the Moabitess
The Only Safe Protection, and the Only Sure Refuge
JESUS WANTS THE BEST FOR HIS BRIDE
Encounter (4045) peripipto
Grace (favor) (5485) charis
Little did she know, that amid the sheaves—she would find a husband!
The Only Safe Protection, And The Only Sure Refuge
Might (2479) ischus
Part (share) (3310) meris