Outside of the church within the world, sin reigns and thus brings forth all kinds of destruction, including the ultimate destruction of hell. However, the Lord and King of all protects those who are within the walls of the spiritual Jerusalem which is the church of Christ (Matt. 6:25-34; 1 Cor. 10:13; Phil. 4:6-7; Heb. 13:5-6; 2 Pet. 2:9; cf. Is. 2:2-4; Mic. 4:1-4).… Read More Zechariah: “The Lord Will Be King Over All The Earth”
Jehovah is all-powerful. His might is supreme, far above the pitiful, temporary power held by earthly rulers who only rule to begin with because he wishes it (Rom. 13:1-2; cf. John 19:11; Dan. 2:21; 4:17; 5:20; Job 12:18). Ultimately, all resistance to his will is futile. Serving him in all aspects of our lives is profitable for us in every way, both in this life and in the life to come (1 Tim. 4:8). Let us therefore commit all of ourselves to God, and keep our commitments faithfully (Eccl. 5:1-5; cf. 1 John 1:6-9).… Read More “But You, You Are To Be Feared!”
How is the Christian who darkens the church assembly doors every Sunday, sits in the pews, says “Amen” at the appropriate times, sings the hymns, partakes of communion, and gives a weekly offering “deceiving (himself)” if he is one who does much hearing of the pulpit’s message but little applying of it to his life throughout the week? Answer: there is little to no actual repentance of his sins in this man’s life…and yet he, if asked, would sincerely answer that he is a faithful disciple of Christ because, after all, “I go to church all the time.” James would say this man is deceiving himself. David would agree, saying that there is much “deceit” in his “spirit,” specifically deceit aimed at himself. … Read More Grace and Repentance…What Wonderful Blessings!
The ”living waters” which “will flow out of Jerusalem” (v. 8) clearly refer to the gospel (John 4:10-11). The good news was first preached at Jerusalem (Lk. 24:47-49; Acts 1:5-8; 2:1ff). It continued to spread to the whole world (Matt. 24:14; Col. 1:5-6, 23), the likely meaning behind the living waters flowing both “toward the eastern” and “western sea.” Evangelism throughout the world would continually take place, “in summer as well as in winter.” … Read More Zechariah: “Living Waters Will Flow Out From Jerusalem”
The apostle now informs his Christian readers that the power of God guards us (1:5a). This term, also rendered “kept” in some English translations, comes from the Greek term phroureo and is a military term; it refers to being under military guard. During biblical times, soldiers at the gates of a city would stand at post to either keep the hostile invaders from entering the city or keep the citizens within that city from leaving the protection of its walls and falling into enemy hands. Our heavenly Father does the same for us through His awesome power. The gospel is the power God uses to save us (Rom. 1:16), and this same power is used to guard us from Satan. … Read More 1 Peter: Christians Are Guarded By The Power of God
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