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The term “soteriology” comes from two Greek terms, namely, so„ter meaning “savior” or “deliverer” and logos meaning “word,” “matter,” or “thing.” In Christian systematic theology it is used to refer to the study of the biblical doctrine of salvation. It often includes such topics as the nature and e... Read More

Not by power, nor by might, but by my Spirit says the Lord Almighty (Zechariah 4:6) Meditation: The God Who Gives Life! The Spirit’s Ministry Now Is A Fulfillment of OT Promises 1. Read Genesis 12:1-3. What did God promise to do for Abraham and his descendants? 2. What is the ultimate scope (i.e., w... Read More

reface I am taught by the Word of God to be able to give "a reason" for the hope that is in me, "with meekness and fear." This I will endeavor to do with the Lord's help. The conclusions I have reached are the result of much searching of heart, deep thought and earnest prayer. When a servant of God ... Read More

Institutions are in trouble these days and professionals are suspect. The political, legal, financial, educational, and even charitable realms of the western world are crumbling. A lack of moral integrity is at the core of this disintegration. This is sad to admit, but it is true––and not only the “... Read More

A N Introduction, and Apology To the following DISCOURSE. MY Friends, who in the universal Love, of the God of Love do dwell, to you I doubt not but the Matter of this Discourse may find Acceptance, as it is a Message from above, of good, and Glad-tidings to the whole Creation, from the beginning of... Read More

Preached by John Kershaw at Zoar Chapel London, on April 18th, 1848. "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ" (Ephesians 1:3). Beloved, many of you will recollect that we had these words under consideration... Read More

“Oh, if only God would bless me!” And so we pray, “God bless me . . . with wisdom, with patience, in this decision, in my job, as I teach . . .” and the list goes on. Yet, with all our sincere seeking and praying, we miss the blessing. Why? One day as I was frantically searching through the house, m... Read More

AT THE VERY beginning of his letter the apostle Peter bursts forth into this mighty and magnificent doxology. After a very brief salutation he suddenly breaks forth in these thrilling and powerful words. In so doing the apostle was not doing anything unique. He was doing what all the early Christian... Read More

The God who gives life It is plain from Scripture that there were times when God’s servants could no longer contain the love and praises that were welling up in their hearts. As they looked back over the years, and thought of the goodness and mercy of the God they were serving, expressions of worshi... Read More

“God hath glorified His Son Jesus.” Acts 3:13 This was the message that was carried to the world by the early apostles, and it is the heart and soul of God’s message for needy men today. Christ the Lord has been “approved of God” (Acts 2:22), and also glorified. Most of us have our own picture of wh... Read More