At mgpc this morning we sang an adapted version of Jesus, Thy Blood And Righteousness. Translated by John Wesley from words composed by Nicholas von Zinzendorf, the five verses below are representative of what may be found in common usage today. There are versions with many more stanzas. (Which also demonstrate the biblical literacy of …
Westminster Confession Of Faith – Lord’s Day 14 Chapter 8 – Of Christ the Mediator Cont.(Paragraphs 3-5) III. The Lord Jesus in his human nature thus united to the divine, was sanctified and anointed with the Holy Spirit above measure; having in him all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, in whom it pleased the …
The one on trial is the only innocent party. And Matthew demonstrates that everyone else in the crucifixion account has his blood on their hands. But his death is their hope of forgiveness. The celebration of the resurrection power which marked our worship last Sunday continues tomorrow at mgpc. Now Open Wide The Gates For …
What does Crucifying Morality (R.W. Glenn, Shepherd Press, 2013) promise? In ten chapters the clauses of the Beatitudes are unfolded by a succinct study accompanied by questions which seek to deepen both the reader’s understanding and practical application of these passages of Scripture. The author presents the Beatitudes not as a ‘how to’ manual for …
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