Scripture: Ephesians 4: 15, 16 Sermon Thoughts: On “speaking the truth in love” (Eph 4: 15), M. Lloyd Jones notes: “Above all we must realize that love is not sentimental and weak; love is strong, love is true, love is pure. To...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Scripture:Ephesians 4: 12-14 Sermon thoughts: Addressing “the work of the ministry” which is “for the edifying of the body of Christ” (Eph 4:12), Calvin writes “He could not exalt more highly the ministry of the Word,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6 Speaking of Abram’s puzzlement in Genesis 15: 2, 3 Calvin notes that Abraham is thinking of God’s promise to be a shield and exceeding great reward to Abram. “That is why,” Calvin writes,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Scripture: Matthew 6:9 On the first petition, “hallowed by thy name,” Thomas Watson reflects: “In this petition, we pray that God’s name may shine forth gloriously, and that it may be honored and sanctified by us, in the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]