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This is something I'm currently trying to incorporate into my prayer practice more but I just recently read in the book "The Desert Fathers: Sayings of the Early Christian Monks" that the lifting of hands was part of the practice of some of the monks and for one monk strengthened his heavenly...
I continue with my study of the Book of Romans with my notes on Chapters 5-8, many of which are focused on our sin nature.
Notes on Chapters 5-8
There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ for we are at peace with God through Christ and partakers of his grace (Romans 5:1,2). Grace is...
In keeping with the spirit of Paul, I say unto those reading this "Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." (Romans 1:7 ESV)
I am currently reading through the Book of Romans and wanted to share some of my notes as I feel Paul provides a lot of words of truth and...
This will be a brief commentary as I think the Reverend's sermon "The Significance of Pentecost" pretty much covers what I have to say on the matter so I do recommend listening to it. This sermon is one in a series of sermons in his "Great Biblical Doctrines" series and this one in particular...
This chapter of Proverbs lays a heavy emphasis on the relationship between man and God in regards to man's plans. Though we have free will our actions are, in a way we cannot fully comprehend, always in the hands of God.
1. Man Plans but God Answers (Proverbs 16:1,2,3,7,9,11,25). We are full...
In this Psalm David prays that the Lord will hear his petition for relief for he is sorely vexed by his enemies. He seeks comfort under the protection of the Lord and that the Lord may be mindful of him as if he were the apple of the Lord's eye.
Hear a just cause, O Lord; attend to my cry!
Give...
I really enjoyed this sermon by Reverend Lloyd-Jones entitled "Christ the King" (unfortunately the end of the sermon is cut off but it is still well worth listening to). In this sermon Rev. Lloyd-Jones discusses some of the types of blessings that accrue as a result of Christ's work on the Cross...
I found this chapter of Proverbs to be particularly enriching and I hope and pray that these sayings will become ingrained in our hearts and minds.
1. Let your words be of peace and knowledge (Proverbs 15:1, 2, 4, 7, 23, 26, 28). As peacemakers we should use our words to bring healing to...
This Psalm is titled "A Miktam of David" and, as with the titles of previous psalms, there is a lack of clarity as to its meaning. C.H. Spurgeon bestows upon it the title of "Psalm of the Precious Jewel" and states that others have called it "The Golden Psalm," apparently both titles underscore...
I think we all remember a time as children where we were playing around where we were not supposed to be only to hear our parents or some other responsible adult yell at us to "Come out of there!" So too we as children of God should heed the Father (or older brother)'s call to get out of places...
Chapter 14 contains a lot of sage advice but also some proverbs (such as those concerning our inner feelings) that are less advisory and more just general spiritual truths about the human condition, which I found to be refreshing.
1. Don't be your own enemy (Proverbs 14:1, 3, 14, 23) Oftentimes...
"Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God is making his appeal through us." (2 Corinthians 5:20 ESV)
In his joint letter with Timothy to the Corinthians Paul refers to he and Timothy as "ambassadors for Christ." What does it mean to be an "ambassador for Christ"? Well, an ambassador is...
I imagine that many of us want to be more "wise" and to have more "understanding." But the question is, what do we actually desire? For general knowledge to assist us in getting through the issues of our day to day life? To just be more clever for its own sake? To be more clever than the next...
Who can abide in the presence of the Almighty God? In the Book of Exodus the Lord told Moses to warn the people lest they should come unto the Lord in Mount Sinai and die (Exodus 19:21). Even Moses could not look upon the Lord's face lest he die (Exodus 33:20). Thanks be to God that he provided...
In this post I continue with my commentary on some of the sermons in the Reverend Lloyd-Jones' "Great Biblical Doctrines" series with "The Incarnation" and "The Deity and Humanity of Christ." Again, both of these sermons are pretty heavy on theology but I find that to be refreshing and have...
I am currently listening to some of Reverend Lloyd-Jones' "Great Biblical Doctrines" series of sermons, which I have enjoyed so far and would recommend listening to. The latest I have listened to is "The Covenant of Grace in the Old Testament." While some think the Covenant of Grace only came...
This Psalm does not have a particular title. C.H. Spurgeon proposes "Concerning Practical Atheism" (see Spurgeon commentary). I think the definition in this Psalm of "atheism" is broader than we would typically define it, that is, one who does not identify with any religion nor believe in any...
This Psalm, which I would categorize as a lament, is, like many of the previous psalms, intended to be accompanied by music as its title is "To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David." Going forward I probably won't be flagging these as all of the psalms have at one point or another been set to music...
I am drafting this prayer for those who feel alone or that they do not have any friends. I would just like to say first of all that Jesus Christ is your friend and has honored us with his friendship. He will never leave you nor forsake you and so you are never alone. But I know it can be very...
Just wanted to share this video because it speaks to my soul. I believe these are Anglicans singing (maybe Westminster Abbey?). One of the commentators has the whole list with time stamps. God Bless!