“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His lovingkindness is everlasting” (Psalm 136:1, NASB). Psalm 136 is a great manifestation of the constancy of God’s lovingkindness. The concept of “lovingkindness” (ḥeseḏ) denotes the condescension of the transcendent Creator to His creation in love, mercy, goodness, and loyalty in fulfilment of their needs (“mercy,” NKJV; “steadfast love,” ESV, RSV; “faithful …
Continue reading Facebook: “His lovingkindness is everlasting”God’s plan is to save man through the gospel – the written inspired word. Has God’s word been preserved for us today? Has it been corrupted? Can we trust that what we have is what God wanted us to have? Through His providence, God has ensured that we have His entire word preserved for us …
Continue reading Sermon: Inspiration and Providence (Part 4 of 8) – The Revelation, Transmission, Integrity, and Canonicity of ScriptureIsaiah 53 reveals the prophecy of the vicarious suffering of Christ for the salvation of mankind. Chapter 54 looks forward to the time when God’s people will be restored, and many from all over will take part in the blessings. Isaiah 55 is God’s invitation for all to take part in His promised blessings. Ppt: …
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There is a vacancy within every man. A cavernous and frigid darkness once occupied with the Presence essential for life, yet emptied by free-will. A creation seen as good, dwelling with the Good (cf. Matthew 19:17), turned to the antithesis, betrayed by one “more cunning than any” (Genesis 3:1). He boasts liberty and offers pleasure while the …
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“Seek the LORD while He may be found, Call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return to the LORD, And He will have mercy on him; And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon.” (Isaiah 55:6-7) It is a certainty that …
Continue reading Facebook: “Seek the Lord while He may be found”The Lord’s prayer recorded in John 17 holds very powerful and important points for us to consider. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Five Themes in the Lord’s Prayer (John 17)In 1 Kings 20, the Syrians made the mistake of suggesting that the Israelites defeated them because God was only powerful in the hills, and not the plain. When they fought them in the valley, God showed them He is almighty God everywhere. We can learn from this that God deserves our praise and faith …
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“Consistency, thou art a jewel.” We crave consistency, but rarely get it. Even when we do it is understood as a relative concept with varying degrees. Some have differing views on what constitutes consistency, and even that varies regarding the respective context under consideration. Regardless, even when we think we find consistency we inevitably discover …
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John 6 – Jesus, having performed signs on the diseased (v. 2), attracted a great multitude. And as He sat elevated on a mount He saw that famished mass of souls coming toward Him – “in number about five thousand” (v. 10). The perceptive Savior was “moved with compassion for them,” not because of their physical hunger, but “because they …
Continue reading Facebook: Seeking Bread and FishThe Bible claims to be inspired by God (cf. 2 Timothy 3:16). Is this claim true? Can we know for sure? It is important that we can answer these questions with certainty, for it is God’s plan to save man through His written word (cf. Romans 1:16). Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title …
Continue reading Sermon: Inspiration and Providence (Part 3 of 8) – Claim and Evidence of Inspiration