The fact that he seems to be a loving husband and father and he throws Jesus into some of his songs actually serves to make the impact of his songs that much more threatening. If you’re a Thomas Rhett fan, that’s your choice, of course—but in the words of the old children’s s...
these are the words of Irenaeus, by which he reproves the folly of some that had got the pictures of Christ and Pythagoras, and other eminent persons." In the so-called "Tractarian" revival of Romish usages in 1832 and the following years, the practice of putting candles on "the altar...
urging others to “taste and see that the Lord is good” (verse 8). David uses his experience to emphasize themes of God’s protection, the value of fearing the Lord, and the assurance that God is near
Before His death, Jesus comforted his disciples with the promise that he would go and provide a place for them. The most beautiful part was His assurance that He would return for them and receive them unto Himself. No matter how spectacular the mansions in our Father’s house, dwelling with...
The light of Jesus was introduced during a dark time. The political, social and religious climates of that day were oppressive, uncertain and confusing. We still live in a dark world today. Jesus is the Light of the world and has come to bring freedom, assurance and clarity into our lives...
1.Let no circumstances ever tempt the children of God to doubt and question the watchful care and kindness of their heavenly Father's providence. Let them bear in remembrance, that He not only works in His own way, but chooses His own time; and let them rest in the assurance that both...
But let’s assume for a moment that Calvin is right. Consider the words of Jesus: At that time Jesus answered and said, “I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things fromthewise and prudent and have revealed them to babes. Even so, Father, for ...
How tremendous was this Scene we may gather from the fact that after the lapse of at least twenty years Jehu was able to recall the very words of the prophet's burden, to which he ,and his companion had listened as they stood behind their master in the chariot. The whole of Elijah's...
“life is short and then you die” is actually a biblical concept!) The fact that the Book of Ecclesiastes is inspired, canonical Scripture should comfort us with the assurance that uncertainty about life, death, and what comes after death is natural. Being human isn’t easy; faci...
Jesus was in full obedience to the Father, fulfilling the plan of redemption for mankind. This humbleness is something to be behold and comprehend. Even the night before His death on the cross, Jesus was the servant. The disciple on many occasions, argued who would be the greatest among th...