Sermons and Biblical Studies

Public virtue cannot exist in a nation without private, and public virtue is the only foundation of republics. John Adams The greatest virtues are those which are most useful to other persons. Aristotle Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors. Confucius When was public virtue to be found … Continue reading “VIRTUE”

I would not put it past God to arrange a Virgin Birth if he wanted to, but I very much doubt if he did. Bishop David Jenkins In time, the virgin birth account will join Adam and Eve and the story of the cosmic ascension as clearly recognized mythological elements in our faith tradition whose … Continue reading “VIRGIN
BIRTH DOUBTED”

As regards the Virginal Conception of Our Lord, [the “Virgin Birth” should, more accurately, be called “the Virgin Conception”] we acknowledge and uphold belief in it as expressing the faith of the Church of England. Anglican House of Bishops in England All of us accept that the belief that Our Lord was conceived in the … Continue reading “VIRGIN
BIRTH AFFIRMED”

See also: Bible, Inspiration of Gabriel’s statement: “You will be with child and give birth to a son.” Luke 1:31 Mary’s response: “How will this be, since I am a virgin?” Luke 1:34 Gabriel’s answer: “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you.” Luke 1:35 Matthew’s … Continue reading “VIRGIN
BIRTH”

Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty. Wendell Phillips Vigilance and prayer are the safeguards of chastity. Jean Baptiste de la Salle

“But it is always interesting when one doesn’t see,” she added. “If you don’t see what a thing means, you must be looking at it wrong way around.” Agatha Christie

We make ourselves a ladder out of our vices if we trample the vices themselves underfoot. Augustine of Hippo The leader should understand how often vices pass themselves off as virtues. Stinginess often excuses itself under the name of frugality while, on the other hand, extravagance hides itself under the name of generosity. Often inordinate … Continue reading “VICES”

I thank God that I have heard and find my God in the German tongue as neither I nor they [the adherents of the old way] have found him in the Latin and Hebrew tongues. Martin Luther

All is vanity and vexation of spirit. The Bible, Ecclesiastes 1:14 kjv An ounce of vanity can ruin a ton of merit. Author unknown We are so presumptuous that we should like to be known all over the world, even by people who will only come when we are no more. Such is our vanity … Continue reading “VANITY”

Vaccination is a direct violation of the everlasting covenant that God made with Noah after the flood. Vaccination never saved human life. It does not prevent smallpox. Jehovah’s Witnesses, The Golden Age, (predecessor to Awake!), Feb. 4, 1931