The Scriptures were never given merely to be studied as an intellectual or memory exercise, but to lead the reader to the Saviour they testify about. Apollos knew the Scriptures and spoke with eloquence, yet he still needed to understand more perfectly the way of God. Only when Christ Himself stands at the centre does knowledge become complete. True maturity in the knowledge of Scripture leads to a Christ-centred eloquence, for in Him “are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
But salvation is by grace through faith in God, not in a human being. Christ, the Son of man, must always be glorified and respected as the One who laid down His life on the Cross.
Because, there is no book, nor sermon, nor Psalm which can remove the stain of the sin, but the blood of the Lamb.
Thy Word is written in truth;Thy instruction is light unto my heart.Thy holy Word is sharper than the two-edged sword,In the hand of the mighty warrior.I am nothing before Thee—A disobedient servant, full of sin.Before Thy throne I have transgressed;I have stained the brightness of Thy glory.Tears overflow my soul;Bitterness and sorrow dwell within me.I…
Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD. Job 1:21 KJV One of the most challenging questions, which not only Christianity has to answer, but any worldview, is ‘Why is there pain and…