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Posts Tagged ‘hebrews’

Spurgeon on Sanctification

Friday, May 16th, 2008

Recollect that there are two kinds of perfection which the Christian needs-the perfection of justification in the person of Jesus, and the perfection of sanctification wrought in him by the Holy Spirit. At present, corruption yet remains even in the breasts of the regenerate-experience soon teaches us this. Within us are still lusts and evil [...]

Hebrews 12:1-2 and Scottish Hymns

Thursday, May 1st, 2008

Last night, our small group studied through Hebrews 12:1-2:
Hebrews 12:1-2

12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of [...]

Matthew Henry, on Hebrews 11:3 and Creation

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

Preparing to teach on Hebrews 11:1-3 this week, I came across the following from Matthew Henry:
Hebrews 11:3

3 By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible. (ESV)

We have here one of the first acts and articles [...]

The Gospel in a Nutshell

Saturday, September 22nd, 2007

I always enjoy finding short, concise explanations of the Gospel.
The Bible says the wages of sin is death. Jesus Christ went to the cross, died our deserved death for us, and thereby took the penalty for our sin on Himself. If we will accept His death and believe that He died for us, He [...]

Updates

Thursday, September 20th, 2007

Yep, it’s been a while since I’ve posted anything of any substance. I’m fully aware. It’s been a busy time of year, with homeschooling starting up and small groups for church starting up again.
I do have a few things in the works, though:

I’m about to finish up a book study with a friend - Disciplines [...]