In Matthew 27:45-61 the barrier between God and humanity is breached, and it is breached from God’s side. The hope of victory over the grave comes to us as Jesus’ body is placed in the tomb. A new song for the morning congregation Jesus Is The Name We Honour, along with Christ Is Made The …
Westminster Confession Of Faith – Lord’s Day 15 Chapter 8 – Of Christ the Mediator Cont. (Paragraphs 6-8) VI. Although the work of redemption was not actually wrought by Christ till after his incarnation, yet the virtue, efficacy, and benefits thereof were communicated into the elect, in all ages successively from the beginning of the …
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 …
I referred to this a couple of times last weekend, and it’s a helpful illustration to have around. Reformation 21 provide the quote from John Stott’s The Cross Of Jesus. Referring to the account of Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane and his fearful dread of that which lay ahead: “This ordeal he refers to …
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