"Iniquities prevail against me: as for our transgressions, thou shalt purge them away." [Psa 65:3] Paul tells us of the simple gospel when he writes to the Corinthians; we read, taking note of the bold text, “Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and …
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God’s Gift of a New Name
"Again I will build thee, and thou shalt be built, O virgin of Israel, thou shalt again be adorned with thy tabrets, and shalt go forth in the dances of them that make merry." [Jer 31:4] In the Law, The LORD told Israel they were not to “offer their sacrifices unto devils, after whom they …
Part 2: The Empty Cup
"What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits toward me? I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord." [Psa 116:12-13] Today, we will look again at the above passage: there is still yet one beautiful jewel for us to dig from out of this verse, …
The Peace, Relief, and Light of Christ’s Work
"There is no soundness in my flesh because of thine anger; neither is there any rest in my bones because of my sin. For mine iniquities are gone over mine head: as an heavy burden they are too heavy for me…My heart panteth, my strength faileth me: as for the light of mine eyes, it …
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Predetermined Forgiveness
When speaking about the Pharisees to His disciples Jesus said, “All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.” [Mt 23:3] The Pharisees were very keen to lay burdens upon the shoulders of men, but as Jesus pointed out, “they …
Blessed Forgiveness
"The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate." [Psa 34:22] Seeing that The Bible tells us “all scripture is God-breathed,” [2 Tim 3:16] and that “the word of the Lord endureth for ever,” [1 Pe 1:25] we would do well to pay close attention …
The Tender King’s Glorious Response
"Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life." [Gen 45:5] In Genesis, one of the main accounts given is that of Joseph, who was a son of Jacob, and is a major tribe of Israel. Joseph was the first …
The Humility of Justification
"And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and …
Exceedingly Near
My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring? [Psa 22:1] These words, written by David many thousands of years ago, were not just his words. They were, in fact, the words of Jesus, who would utter them from His …
Three Things to Avoid
In the book of Jeremiah, The LORD mentions three things which are "horrible." From these we find warnings which are even applicable to us and our culture today. The people had itching ears. False prophets which proclaimed "peace, peace" abounded, and though it was false, the people loved it. "A wonderful and horrible thing is …