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Daily Archives: January 2, 2021
Why call Me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? by John McIlvenna
by John McIlvenna Why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? Luke 6:46 Introduction The Lord asked this question while teaching His disciples. They gave Him no answer, and He did not ask them … Continue reading
Alas, My Master! How Shall We Do? by John McIlvenna
by John McIlvenna Alas, my master! How shall we do? 2 Kings 6:15 Jehoram, king of Israel worshipped the golden calves of Jeroboam and followed most of the sins of his father and mother instead of serving the Living God … Continue reading
Peace Be Still by John McIlvenna
by John McIlvenna PEACE BE STILL Mark 4:39 The Lord Jesus subdued the angry waves (Mark 4:35 to 41)The disciples of Christ left everything to follow Him. “Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee.” Matt 19:27. Christ became the whole of their … Continue reading
The Pillar & Ground of the Truth by John McIlvenna
by John McIlvenna The Pillar and Ground of the Truth 1 Tim 3:15 The Triune God of Heaven cannot lie “In hope of eternal life, which God, THAT CANNOT LIE, promised before the world began.” Titus 1:2. God is a trinity, … Continue reading
And the God of Love & Peace Shall be With You by John McIlvenna
by John McIlvenna And the God of Love and Peace shall be with you 2 Cor 13:11 God is a tremendous reality in the world around us. “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.” Psalm 19:1. … Continue reading
Which Hope We Have as a Anchor of the Soul by John McIlvenna
by John McIlvenna Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul Hebrews 6:18. Ship’s Anchor (Illustration)The only mention in the Bible of a ship’s anchor is in Acts 27 when the vessel in which Paul travelled encountered a fierce cyclone. The … Continue reading
Redemption, Forgiveness & Grace by John McIlvenna
by John McIlvenna Redemption Forgiveness Grace “In whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace“.Eph 1:7 ‘Redemption’ means- [Strong’s Concordance]“1a) deliverance1b) liberation procured by the payment of a ransom.” Christ paid the ransom price for our redemption. … Continue reading
Jesus of Nazareth, a Man Approved of God – John McIlvenna
by John McIlvenna Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God The Lord Jesus Christ is the only person approved of God to be the sin bearer for all humanity. In the Old Testament times, God required an animal sacrifice … Continue reading
Gathered in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ – John McIlvenna
by John McIlvenna Gathered in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ The Name of God and His Doctrine The ‘Name of God’ refers to the Living Almighty Creator in Heaven. Associated with His Name is His doctrine or teaching which He … Continue reading
Clearing Our Minds – Hold the Fort by Eugene Higgins
by Eugene Higgins Hold the Fort!It was October 5, 1864. The US Civil War was raging and Union Major General William T. Sherman was determined to end it as early as possible by crushing resistance in the southern state of … Continue reading