“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 …
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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 expositions of this command, made it to extend no further than the act of adultery, suggesting, that if the iniquity was only regarded in the heart, and went no further, God could not hear it, would not regard it, and therefore they thought it enough to be able to say that they were ‘not adulterers’ (Luke 18:11).” -Matthew Henry
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The Temptations Of Christ | Part 2
Immediately after his baptism, Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness. This was to demonstrate that Christ is the True Israel of God (Israel wandered faithlessly in the wilderness for 40 years with constant provision/Jesus wandered faithfully in the wilderness for 40 days without any provision).
Temptations Of Christ | Part 1
Immediately after his baptism, Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness. This was to demonstrate that Christ is the True Israel of God (Israel wandered faithlessly in the wilderness for 40 years with constant provision/Jesus wandered faithfully in the wilderness for 40 days without any provision).
Fighting Against Temptation
In this episode of Theology Applied, Dr. Jared Moore joins the show to discuss his new book called “Lust of the Flesh.” John Owen insisted that the Christian should make no provisions for the flesh. Sins of omission can quickly become sins of commission. So when it comes to fighting our sin, best to head it off at the source.
The Spirit Of The Age vs. The Spirit Of God
In this episode of Theology Applied, Phil Johnson and Joel Webbon discuss the important differences between “the spirit of this age” and the Spirit of God. Christians desperately need the discernment to distinguish between the two.
A Primer On Christian Government | Dominion – Part 2 of 6
What is the sphere and assignment given by God to individuals in self-government? God has graciously assigned the dominion mandate to all human beings which is part of what it means to be made in God’s image. What is the Dominion Mandate? The Dominion Mandate is found in Genesis 1:28 and it is the command and blessing, with the corresponding …
Make No Provisions For The Flesh | Psalm 106 Part 2
“Do you mortify; do you make it your daily work; be always at it whilst you live; cease not a day from this work; be killing sin or it will be killing you.” -John Owen
How America Became Enslaved | Psalm 106
“When [Israel] had got the good land God had promised them they had no zeal against the wicked inhabitants whom the Lord commanded them to extirpate, pretending pity; but so merciful is God that no man needs to be in any case more compassionate than he.” -Matthew Henry
Responding To Injustice
Psalm 37:6 provides a wonderful promise: “[God] will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday.” In other words, those who act with integrity will eventually be vindicated, in this life or the next. Their righteousness will be revealed before both God and men. Therefore, we must diligently obey as we wait upon the Lord. …