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John Chrysostom

John 7:37-44

John ChrysostomIn the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto Me, and drink. He that believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. 1. They who come to the divine preaching and give heed to the faith, ... Read More
John Nelson Darby

Compared view of the First Three gospels, etc.

John Nelson DarbyI apprehend that the Gospel of Mark, which brings under our view the service of Christ, and particularly His prophetic service, and, hence, records simply the accomplishment of that service, as the events arose, is that of the three first Gospels, which gives generally the chronological order of eve... Read More
John Nelson Darby

Matthew 10

John Nelson DarbySo long as God gives Him access to the people, He continues His labour of love. Nevertheless, He was conscious of the iniquity that governed the people, although He did not seek His own glory. Having exhorted His disciples to pray that labourers might be sent into the harvest, He begins (chap. 10) t... Read More
John Nelson Darby

The Acts of the Apostles - Part 1

John Nelson DarbyActs 1 We shall find that "The Acts" follows Luke's Gospel: it speaks of a "former treatise," which is the Gospel, but it follows it in its tone and character. Is the style of the Greek the same? Yes, there is no question with anyone that it came from Luke's pen. The only thing, and an astonishing t... Read More
Jon Courson

Facing Frustration - John 6:5-11

Jon CoursonBecause there’s a good chance you’re feeling frustrated about something even now, I want us to look at a man who faced frustration in his own life to see how the Lord dealt with him. The situation is this: The disciples had just returned from a mission during which they had seen blind eyes opened, t... Read More
Marvin Cowan

THE CHURCH

"We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, etc." 6th Article of Faith by Joseph Smith The above statement has led many people to conclude that Mormonism is based upon the teachings of the Bible. However, a car... Read More
Russell DeLong

All or Nothing

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27 One of the most popular radio programs is called "Double or Nothing." A contestant is given a number of dollars, then asked a question, and if he gives the correct answer this amount is doubled. But if the answer is wrong, he loses all -- so it is double or nothing. Follo... Read More
Keith Malcomson

GIFTED MINISTRIES

Keith MalcomsonThis article will deal with the Five-fold Ministries of Ephesians ch.4 which are otherwise called the Ascension Gifts or Christ’s Ministry Gifts Eph 4:8, “Wherefore he says, Having ascended up on high, he has led captivity captive, and has given gifts to men.” Ascension Gifts The gifts spoken of in ... Read More
Principles For The Gathering Of Believers

76 - Chronological Bible Reading of Scriptures

Principles For The Gathering Of BelieversThere is a great need in the body of Christ for consistent reading of the Holy Scriptures in their entirety, book by book, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. In this case we are encouraging a chronological reading of the Scriptures. Most of the confusion is created when certain teachers, groups, or... Read More
Winkie Pratney

PEOPLE PLEASERS

What about those old "friends" who stay around to tempt you or drag you down? All friendships made for selfish reasons before your conversion must go on the altar of sacrifice with all other things that belonged to your past life. All future friendships as well as those you keep from the past must b... Read More

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