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John Gill

The Elect of God, Chosen Vessels of Salvation, Filled with the Oil of Grac

John GillTHE ELECT OF GOD, CHOSEN VESSELS OF SALVATION, FILLED WITH THE OIL OF GRACE. 2 KINGS 4:6 And it came to pass, when the vessels were full, that she said unto her son, Bring me yet a vessel. And he said unto her, There is not a vessel more. And the oil stayed. IN the context is related a very remarkab... Read More
Greek Word Studies

Arise (arose, get/got up, stand/stood) (450) anistemi

Arise (450) (anistemi from ana = up, again + histemi = stand, to cause to stand) means literally to get up, to stand up, to stand again, to cause to rise (thus "to raise"), to stand or be erect (Acts 9:41). To rise from a lying or reclined position. To stand straight up from a prostrate position (Ac... Read More
Greek Word Studies

Full (abounding, covered, filled, mature)(4134)(pleres)

Full (abounding, covered, filled, mature)(4134)(pleres from pleos = full, pletho = to fill) means filled up as opposed to empty (as of a hollow vessel - Mt 14:20, 15:37, Mk 6:43). Of a surface, covering every part (leprosy in Lk 5:12). Figuratively, of one full of, filled with, abounding in, thoroug... Read More
R.A. Torrey

The Wisdom of Watching for the Lord’s Return Luke 12:35–48

R.A. Torrey(Compare Matthew 24:43–51) DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Watching for Their Absent Lord, vv. 35–40 What is the proper attitude of mind of disciples of Jesus Christ toward their absent Lord? (2 Peter 3:11, 12, R. V.; Titus 2:13; 2 Tim. 4:8.) Why do the faithful servants watch for Him? If He should come t... Read More
Charles Spurgeon

Sermon 1001 - Altogether Lovely

Charles SpurgeonA Sermon (No. 1001) Delivered on Lord's-day Morning, July 23rd, 1871, by C. H. SPURGEON, At the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington "Yea, he is altogether lovely."--Song of Solomon 5:16. WHEN THE OLD PURITAN MINISTER had delivered his discourse, and dwelt upon firstly, and secondly, and thirdly, and ... Read More
John Gill

The Elect of God, Chosen Vessels of Salvation, Filled with the Oil of Grace

John Gill2 KINGS 4:6 And it came to pass, when the vessels were full, that she said unto her son, Bring me yet a vessel. And he said unto her, There is not a vessel more. And the oil stayed. IN the context is related a very remarkable case. A certain widow of a prophet, applied unto Elisha for relief in her ... Read More
Charles Spurgeon

Fragrant Spices From The Mountains Of Myrrh

Charles SpurgeonFragrant Spices from the Mountains of Myrrh by Spurgeon " You are all fair, My love; there is no spot in you. " Solomon's Song 4:7 How marvelous are these words! "You are all fair, My love; there is no spot in you." The glorious Bridegroom is charmed with His spouse, and sings soft canticles of admi... Read More

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