The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Corinthians 14:33
1 Corinthians 14:33For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace.A God, not of confusion, but of peaceTrue religion teaches us to refer all questions to the highest tribunal, and to ask, not merely, What is agreeable and expedient? but what is the will of God? At Corinth many disorders had arisen, and there were many reasons why they should not be. But here is the highest. Christians are the servants of God, who is not the author of confusion, etc. This is apparent from--I. His work as... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Corinthians 14:26-40
1 Corinthians 14:26-40How is it then, bretheren?when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm,… a doctrine. Christian worshipI. What it includes.1. Singing.2. Teaching.3. Prayer.II. What its objects.1. Mutual edification.2. Instruction.3. Comfort.III. What it requires.1. Order.2. Attention.3. Peace.4. Propriety.IV. What its spirit.1. Humility.2. Submission to God’s Word.3. Desire.4. Reverence. (J. Lyth, D. D.)Five chords to the harpThis morning, in our coming together, we have this... read more