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The metaphor derives from the husbandman's practice: he reserves a portion of grain annually for seed, though small compared to his harvest.
These are few, extraordinary, and universal in scope.
Faith, as we read in Hebrews 11:1, is “the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” This profound truth invites us into a life of practical salvation, where the grace of God meets our everyday challenges....
Yahweh pronounced ruin upon the Edomites for their cruelty toward Judah during the Babylonian captivity.
This divine knowledge produces fourfold effects: it stimulates spiritual activity, restrains from transgression, excites desire for pardon, and braces the soul in duty.
The sensual course for happiness proves wearisome—the voluptuary quickly shows signs of depletion.
What does it mean to make light of Christ's gospel?
Last summer, I had the privilege of meeting a young woman named Sarah at a community outreach event. Sarah had always been a bright light in her neighborhood, but she found herself struggling with feelings of inadequacy and doubt. As...
By grace, all believers become Abraham's descendants through three distinct mechanisms: *imitation* (walking in his faith's pattern), *succession* (inheriting his blessing), and *spiritual generation* (Abraham's believing reception of them as children, as Romans 9:8 confirms).
As we gather in quiet reflection today, let us turn our hearts to Hebrews 11:1, which tells us, “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” This verse invites us into a profound...
Jesus Christ stands as the Mediator of this covenant, fulfilling the office that requires one who bridges the gap between God and man.
The gospel ministry operates as God's appointed means for reconciling sinners to Him.
First, this voice summons every saint at the appointed hour.
The path toward Mount Zion, though it might contain hardship, remains the way of safety—and Heaven opens its doors here.
the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day." The Lord abases human pride whenever He makes His presence felt by the power of His Spirit upon the heart.
The Word visited men before the Incarnation through nature and conscience, came fully at the Incarnation, and still comes through the Spirit who interprets His name (John 14:25; 16:13).
Unbelief seals them shut, preventing the water of life from filling them, however abundantly Elohim pours grace around us.
Yet he strikes a decisive balance between head and heart.
Charles Spurgeon observed that while one sermon explains salvation, ten are required to exhort men toward it.
Christ knew what dwelt within human nature, possessed a consciousness of self that transcends our limited awareness.
Christ presents a paradox: the disciples are clean, yet they require continual cleansing.
Yet when a boulder interrupts this relentless current, something miraculous occurs: within seasons, a garden flourishes on its leeward side.
Such a theory stands 'clean against facts.' A man does not persecute unto death those he secretly believes in.
This guilt universally carries a sense of demerit.