2 Tim 3:14-17: The Use of Scripture But abide thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; and that from a babe thou hast known the sacred writings which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ … Continue reading “501. 2 TIM 3:14-17: THE USE OF SCRIPTURE”
500. 2 TIM 1:12: THE PRACTICE OF ASSURANCE
2 Tim 1:12: The Practice of Assurance I know him whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to guard that which I have committed unto him against that day.'972Ti_1:12. 1. These words are a splendid declaration of St. Paul's unflinching confidence in the Redeemer. They were spoken in full view … Continue reading “500. 2 TIM 1:12: THE PRACTICE OF ASSURANCE”
499. 2 TIM 1:10: LIFE AND IMMORTALITY
2 Tim 1:10: Life and Immortality Our Saviour Jesus Christ, who abolished death, and brought life and immortality (R.V, incorruption) to light through the gospel.'972Ti_1:10. 1. It was during the whirlwind of the French Revolution, when it seemed as if all religious beliefs and restraints were to be cast off and thrown away, that the … Continue reading “499. 2 TIM 1:10: LIFE AND IMMORTALITY”
498. 2 TIMOTHY
Autor: JAMES HASTINGS
497. 1 TIM 6:10: THE LOVE OF MONEY
1 Tim 6:10: The Love of Money For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil: which some reaching after have been led astray from the faith, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.'971Ti_6:10. It is with no uncertain voice that Scripture speaks of the sin of avarice. There, as … Continue reading “497. 1 TIM 6:10: THE LOVE OF MONEY”
496. 1 TIM 4:8: THE VALUE OF GODLINESS
1 Tim 4:8: The Value of Godliness Bodily exercise is profitable for a little; but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come.'971Ti_4:8. The figure here employed is a favourite one with St. Paul. It is that of the gymnasium, the athletic … Continue reading “496. 1 TIM 4:8: THE VALUE OF GODLINESS”
495. 1 TIM 3:16: THE MYSTERY OF GODLINESS
1 Tim 3:16: The Mystery of Godliness And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness; He who was manifested in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen of angels, preached among the nations, believed on in the world, received up in glory.'971Ti_3:16. The sudden ascension of thought expressed in the text takes us by … Continue reading “495. 1 TIM 3:16: THE MYSTERY OF GODLINESS”
494. 1 TIM 1:15: A FAITHFUL SAYING
1 Tim 1:15: A Faithful Saying Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.'971Ti_1:15. 1. In these words we have the first of a short series of five '93faithful sayings,'94 or current Christian commonplaces, incidentally adduced by the Apostle … Continue reading “494. 1 TIM 1:15: A FAITHFUL SAYING”
493. 1 TIMOTHY
Autor: JAMES HASTINGS
492. 2 TH 3:1: PRAYER AND PROGRESS
2 Th 3:1: Prayer and Progress Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run and be glorified.'972Th_3:1. The main part of this Epistle is finished with the previous chapter. The Apostle has completed his teaching about the Second Advent, and the events which precede and condition it; and nothing remains … Continue reading “492. 2 TH 3:1: PRAYER AND PROGRESS”