Jesus was born to die. Not merely for the sins of the wicked rulers of this world, but for YOUR sins, which are many.
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Men Sin, But Devils Tempt | The 7th Commandment
“We have here an exposition of the seventh commandment, given us by the same hand that made the law, and therefore was fittest to be the interpreter of it… The command is here laid down ‘Thou shalt not commit adultery;’ which includes a prohibition of all other acts of uncleanness, and the desire of them: but the Pharisees, in their …
The Genealogy Of Jesus
“Among the ancestors of Christ who had brethren, generally he descended from a younger brother; such Abraham himself was, and Jacob, and Judah, and David, and Nathan, and Rhesa; to show that the pre- eminence of Christ came not, as that of earthly princes, from the [superiority] of his ancestors, but from the will of God, who, according to the …
Waging Holy Violence
Christ declares that from the days of John the Baptist until now, the Kingdom of Heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force. This does not mean that men can wrestle the Kingdom from God’s hands, but rather that true conversion always involves earnestness, spiritual struggle, and holy zeal. Salvation is not gained by sloth, but by …
Public Vs Private Enemies When To Stop Fighting Back
There are times when we are attacked and it is necessary to fight back. And yet, there are other times when it becomes necessary to overlook an offense.
Dont Be Hasty And Make A Foolish Vow
Jesus does not condemn all vow-taking, but he certainly condemns being swept up in the moment and making a foolish vow.