“Those who maintain ‘There was a time when the Son was not’ rob God of his Word, like plunderers.”“Black Dwarf” was the tag his enemies gave him. And the short, dark-skinned Egyptian bishop had plenty of enemies. He was exiled five times by four Roman emperors, spending 17 of the 45 years he served as... Continue Reading →
What Makes Christmas Special? 2 Corinthians
1 Corinthians 9:15 Stephen Caswell © 2001 Son-Light Back in A.D. 274 an emperor of the Old Roman world chose December 25 as the birthday of the unconquered sun. He recognized that at this midwinter date it reaches its lowest point in the Southern sky and begins its gradual movement northward again. The annual rebirth... Continue Reading →
Worship, Man Fulfilling God’s Plan Nehemiah
Nehemiah 9:1-38 Stephen Caswell © 2000 The Greatness Of God -- Thomas Adams "It was reported of Alanus, that he promised his audience that next Sunday he would expound more clearly on the Trinity, and to make plain the mystery. While he was studying the point by the seaside, he spied a boy very busy with... Continue Reading →
Are you Ruth-less or merciful?
Today we look at Matthew 5:7 and the beatitude about being merciful. Ultimately God showed us the greatest form of mercy through His son Jesus. Listen today as we look into the story of Ruth and Boaz to discover how great God's mercy is. This is a love story that conradicts everything the world paints... Continue Reading →
How to Beat Boredom
“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint” (Isa. 40:31). I. A Change of Place “I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of... Continue Reading →
Hebrews 1:1–4
Exposition In this chapter our Savior’s glorious person is very plainly set before us, and it is made the ground of our faith, and a reason why we should give the more earnest heed to His words, lest at any time we should let them slip. 1 God spoke long ago Saving the best for... Continue Reading →
Amazing Grace How Sweet The Sound
“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need” (Heb. 4:16). I. Redeems from Sin “In whom we have redemption … according to the riches of his grace” (Eph. 1:7). A. “Amazing grace! how sweet the sound!/ That saved a... Continue Reading →
Conversion
1. By God. 1 Ki 18:37; Joh 6:44; Ac 21:19. 2. By Christ. Ac 3:26; Ro 15:18. 3. By the power of the Holy Spirit. Pr 1:23. 4. Is of grace. Ac 11:21, 23. 5. Follows repentance. Ac 3:19; 26:20. 6. Is the result of faith. Ac 11:21. 7. Through the instrumentality of a. The... Continue Reading →
Grace and mercy of God
God’s grace and mercy are made known in Jesus Christ Jn 1:16–17 The abundance of God’s grace and mercy Eph 2:4–8See also 2 Sa 24:14; Ps 69:13; Ps 84:11; Ps 102:13; Ro 2:4; Ro 5:17; Ro 9:23; 1 Ti 1:14 God’s grace and mercy are always unearned and unmerited Dt 7:7–8See also Dt 9:5–6; Eze 36:22; Da 9:18; Ro 9:16; Eph 1:6; Eph 2:8–9; Eph 3:8; Tt 3:5 God’s grace and... Continue Reading →
God’s Grace – Humility Brings Grace
Humility brings Grace Don’t earn grace - path to more Hard to be humble Direct link from Grace to humility Proverbs 3:34 CSB He mocks those who mock, but gives grace to the humble. James 4:6 CSB But he gives greater grace. Therefore he says: God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.... Continue Reading →