I was speaking on the righteousness of God and that man is proved to have none. A local preacher suddenly asked, “If a father was to give his son a task that he knew he could not do and then, because he did not do it, he thrashed him, would that be right?” I said, […]
We don’t like to talk about it, but it’s the last stop before we take off. But take off to where? Now’s the time to make those plans. […]
“Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth” (Prov 27:1). That’s for sure! Ephesians 4:27 gives this blunt warning: “nor give place to the devil.” Others translate it, “Don’t give him a foothold.” You can see why in our story today. Would the enemy strike a glancing blow against Job […]
CHRIST THE ONE WE PREACH: “We preach Christ…” (1 Cor 1:23) T.D.W. Muir was born in Ormstown, Quebec in 1855. As a result of a near drowning, his father was converted. Shortly after, the family moved to Hamilton, Ontario, where Donald Munro and John Smith were preaching. After six weeks of meetings, however, no one […]
“Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word” (Acts 4:29). Although it is recorded many times in Acts that the disciples prayed, this is the only prayer offered by the Twelve of which the words are recorded. In an attempt to intimidate the […]
A large share of skeptics are mere triflers. Their professed skepticism is only an excuse for sin. As a rule it is not wise to spend much time on an individual of this class, but give him something that will sting his conscience… A skeptic may say, “The whole Bible is foolishness to me.” You […]
They say a paradox is truth standing on its head to attract attention. It’s defined as “a seemingly contradictory statement that is nevertheless true.” Listen to the accusation against some early followers of Jesus: “These who have turned the world upside down have come here too.” (Acts 17:6) It seemed that way! Their leader was […]
Not to be confused with “running the gauntlet” (Swedish, gatlopp, meaning “loping the course”). To “throw down the gauntlet” is a vestige from the days of chivalry when a challenge to combat was issued by throwing one’s heavy armored glove (French, gantelet) at the feet of an opponent. So what was this challenge? Listen. “Then the Lord said […]
CHRIST is BETTER: In Hebrews, Christ is portrayed as better. For example, “having become so much better than the angels, as He has by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they” (Heb 1:4). Of course, Christ is God of His angelic creatures. But Adam Clarke writes: “as God manifested in the flesh, He has […]