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T. Austin-Sparks

The Power of His Resurrection - Closing Scenes

T. Austin-SparksReading: 2 Kings 13:14-25. In these verses we read of the closing scenes in the life of Elisha. There are three things which stand out. 1. The arrow of the Lord's deliverance. 2. The smiting of the ground with the arrows. 3. The body of the dead soldier reviving by contact with Elisha's body. These ... Read More
T. Austin-Sparks

The Prize of the On-High Calling

T. Austin-SparksReading: 2 Cor. 12:1; Phil. 3:12-14. The Overcomer's Declaration We are going to gather up what we have already said, and present it in a simple and definite way. In the words which we have read, penned by Paul to the Philippians, we have the Overcomer's declaration, and it is gathered into a very s... Read More
T. Austin-Sparks

The Tragic Interlude

T. Austin-SparksWe have mentioned that between the “before times eternal” and the first era of time there took place something which has affected in a tragic way the whole course of events. The Bible has much to say in relation to that, but Paul in his final three Letters (excluding those to Timothy, Titus and Phil... Read More
T. Austin-Sparks

What is a Christian? - Part 1

T. Austin-Sparks"And Agrippa said unto Paul, With but little persuasion thou wouldest fain make me a Christian" (Acts 26:28). Let us say at the outset that we are using the word "Christian" strictly according to what is found in the New Testament, and it is assumed that this will be accepted. Our enquiry will take ... Read More
Charles Alexander

Prophecy Spiritually Understood - Pt 1 "The Jewish Theory Of Prophecy"

A REPLY TO RECENT BOOKS ON JEWISH RESTORATION By: Charles D. Alexander The discussion whether the Jewish people will be fully restored to the land of Palestine with all their ancient privileges, and there enter into divine blessings withheld from them for 2,000 years past, is worthwhile only for the... Read More
Chip Brogden

The Hidden Wisdom

Chip Brogden"We speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom" (I Corinthians 2:7a). Stress, depression, frustration, and confusion are usually the result of unmet expectations. That is, we expect things to be a certain way. We have an idea as to how we think things should go (but where did this ... Read More
John Chrysostom

1 Corinthians 11:17

John ChrysostomBut in giving you this charge, I praise you not, that you come together not for the better, but for the worse. It is necessary in considering the present charge to state also first the occasion of it. For thus again will our discourse be more intelligible. What then is this occasion? As in the case ... Read More
John Chrysostom

1 Corinthians 15:35-36

John ChrysostomBut some one will say, How are the dead raised? And with what manner of body do they come? Thou foolish one, that which you yourself sowest is not quickened, except it die. Gentle and lowly as the apostle is to a great degree every where, he here adopts a style rather pungent, because of the impiety... Read More
John Chrysostom

Colossians 4:12, 13

John ChrysostomEpaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, salutes you, always striving for you in his prayers, that you may stand perfect and fully assured in all the will of God. For I bear him witness, that he has much zeal for you, and for them in Laodicea, and for them in Hierapolis. In the commen... Read More
John Chrysostom

Homily 25 on Romans

John ChrysostomRomans XIV. 1, 2 Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. For one believes that he may eat all things; another, who is weak, eats herbs. I Am aware that to most what is here said is a difficulty. And therefore I must first give the subject of the whole of this pass... Read More

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