The following is a comment taken from the book God’s Glory In Salvation Through Judgment, by James M. Hamilton Jr. (Crossway Publishers, 2010). In chapter two of the book the author is commenting on the Torah, and concerning Genesis 3:15 he presents a significant insight on God’s mercy. Genesis 3:14 & 15 “14 The Lord God […]
“I gave my back to those who beat me, and my cheeks to those who tore out my beard. I did not hide my face from scorn and spitting.” – The Prophet Isaiah 50:6; About 720 B.C. “This is Jesus the Messiah, the peerless sufferer. And this one who suffered, on whom men spat, was […]
The following excerpt is taken from “Martin Luther’s Basic Exegetical Writings,” Edited by Carl L. Beckwith. In the introduction to Luther’s writing on Mary’s Magnificat, Beckwith summarizes some of Luther’s thoughts, and captures something his heart. “Luther describes our sin and pride as residing always in the heights, in the exalted things of the world, […]
“After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, ‘Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.’ But Abram said, ‘Lord GOD (Adonai Yahweh), what will You give me, seeing I go childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?’ Then […]
“Christ is the exalted King who teaches with authority and confirms His message with miracles. However, Christ is also the lowly servant, who bears His people’s sin as a substitute (v. 17 “That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.”) and has […]
The following note taken from the ESV Study Bible (Crossway Publishers), succinctly explains the biblical teaching concerning the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross. It also clarifies what it means for the believer in Christ to be justified by faith in Him. The note is based on 2 Corinthians 5:21, which reads: “For […]
The following meditation is taken from the Reformation Heritage KJV Study Bible published by Reformation Heritage Books; Grand Rapids, Michigan. I feel that it is a good summary of what I have been preaching the last three Sundays on Romans 3:21 – 26. No promise of the gospel is more basic or precious than the […]
In his book “A Peculiar Glory,” John Piper discusses the glory of God as it is seen in fulfilled prophecy. It is amazing how the Old Testament prophecies find their fulfillment in the New Testament Scriptures, in particular in the life of Jesus Christ. There are hundreds of detailed prophecies in the Old Testament that […]
Justification is by faith alone in Christ alone. In writing to the Christian community in Rome, the Apostle Paul assured the believers of their standing before God. This message of justification by faith applies to those who are regenerated and reconciled to God by faith in Jesus Christ. “Therefore, since we have been justified by […]
The following meditation is taken from my notes on Psalm 103. These notes were part of a Bible study on the Psalms. Summary: The steadfast love of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting toward those who fear Him. His love has no beginning and no end. As He Himself is eternal and infinite in […]