Monday, May 25, 2009
Shai Linne - The Atonement
Verse 1
Who is God? God is the universe’s Creator
And Sustainer plus the only Savior, there is no one greater
He triune, holy, omnipotent, omniscient, absolute
Loving, sovereign and righteous are a few of His attributes
How do we know this? Well, we know this from the Bible
Where God has revealed Himself- anything else is just an idol
What’s the Bible about? Man’s complete ruin in sin
And what God has done in Christ to bring us to Him again
What is sin? Sin is the breaking of God’s law
Plus our condition, which means from birth we all got flaws
What’s the result? The result is by nature we’re God’s enemies
And must pay the penalty unless God provides the remedy
What the remedy? The remedy is the cross of Christ
Where He suffered all the strikes for the lawless type
I’ve been rescued by the Lamb, I’m convinced that He’s risen
And blessed is the man whose sins are forgiven!
Chorus
Just fall back, and with the eyes of faith
Behold the beauty of surprising grace
Because the Lamb has died, third day He had to rise
He’s magnified- God’s wrath is satisfied
Just fall back- there’s an atonement now
The cross of Christ is holy ground
Because the Lamb has died, third day He had to rise
He’s magnified- God’s wrath is satisfied
Verse 2
Regeneration- the Holy Spirit’s true work in His love
To the elect, who receive new birth from above
Expiation- expiation means God’s removed my filthiness
The old testament type was the goat into the wilderness
Redemption- we’ve been freed from slavery to sin
And His very own blood is the price He paid, my friend
Propitiation- Propitiation means since the Lamb has died
His work is finished- God’s wrath is satisfied
Adoption- adoption means God is now my Father
I got the hottest Poppa and by the Spirit holler Abba
Reconciliation means there’s no more enmity
God is now a friend to me, we’re no longer enemies
Justification- God declares us righteous
Sanctification- we’re being made into His likeness
Glorification- that’s what happens at the finish
When God conforms believers perfectly to Christ’s image!
Chorus
Verse 3
God’s grace is magnificent, He slayed His innocent
Son- through faith and repentance we get the benefits
What is faith? Faith is a gift from God- when we receive this
We trust and treasure the person and finished work of Jesus
Repentance? Repentance is turning from your sin
And trusting Christ as the Spirit cleanses you within
What is grace? Oh, grace is unmerited favor
Our inheritance major ‘cause we cherish the Savior
Right, and if I may quote again, we were doomed with Satan
But believers get Jesus’ righteousness through imputation
Imputation? God takes Jesus’ righteousness amount
Through faith He credits it into the Christian’s account
Anything else? Well, I guess this overview must suffice
But none of this is possible apart from union with Christ
And finally, once you know the ways of the Lord than the
only thing that you can say is Soli Deo Gloria!
Chorus
The Atonement - John Murray
Preface
Perhaps no biblical doctrine has been attacked with so many forms of subtlety as that of the atonement. Some subtle forms of error have been cleverly robed with biblical phraseology and have deceived the unsuspecting. The offence of the cross has been avoided by employing biblical terminology with a sense that finds no parallel in Scripture. Such terms as sacrifice, propitiation, reconciliation, and redemption have been drained of well-defined biblical signification and refilled with the thoughts and concepts of men. The motivation for this, as some claim, is to protect the love of God.
Since the way by which God may be propitiated and reconciled is a matter of pure revelation, it is most important to allow the Scriptures to define its own terms. In a warm devotional manner and with a lucid style, Professor Murray brings to light the biblical significance of the terms used to express the atonement. He clearly reveals that the definitive terms of Scripture do not impugn the love of God but bring it out in bold relief.
Professor John Murray was born in Scotland and is still a British subject. He is a graduate of the University of Glasgow (1923) and of Princeton Theological Seminary (1927), and he studied at the University of Edinburgh during 1928 and 1929. In 1929-1930 he served on the faculty of the Princeton Theological Seminary. Since then he has taught at the Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia where he is now Professor of Systematic Theology. A frequent contributor to theological journals, Professor Murray is the author of Christian Baptism (1952), Divorce (1953), Redemption Accomplished and Applied (1955), Principles of Conduct (1957), The Imputation of Adam’s Sin (1960), Calvin on Scripture and Divine Sovereignty (1960), and The Epistle to the Romans, Vol. I,
Chapters I-VIII (1960).
—J. MARCELLUS KIK, Editor
International Library of Philosophy and Theology
BIBLICAL AND THEOLOGICAL STUDIES
To read this book in its entirety...go to this link: http://www.mountzion.org/PDFs/aton.pdf
Friday, May 22, 2009
Anxiety - A.W. Pink
"In nothing be anxious." (Phil. 4:6, R.V.)
WORRYING is as definitely forbidden as theft. This needs to be carefully pondered and definitely
realized by us, so that we do not excuse it as an innocent "infirmity." The more we are convicted of the
sinfulness of anxiety, the sooner are we likely to perceive that it is most dishonoring to God, and "strive
against" it. (Heb. 12:4) Buy how are we to "strive against" it? First, by begging the Holy Spirit to grant us a
deeper conviction of its enormity. Second, by making it a subject of special and earnest prayer, that we may
be delivered from this evil. Third, by watching its beginning, and as soon as we are conscious of harassment
of mind, as soon as we detect the unbelieving thought, lift up our heart to God and ask Him for deliverance
from it. The best antidote for anxiety is frequent meditation upon Gods goodness, power and sufficiency.
When the saint can confidently realize "The Lord is My Shepherd," he must draw the conclusion, "I shall not
want!" Immediately following our exhortation is, "but in everything by prayer and supplication, with
thanksgiving, let your request be made known unto God." Nothing is too big and nothing is too little to
spread before and cast upon the Lord. The "with thanksgiving" is most important, yet it is the point at which
we most fail. It means that before we receive Gods answer, we thank Him for the same: it is the confidence
of the child expecting his Father to be gracious. --A. W. Pink
"Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought (anxious concern) for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye
shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than
raiment?" "But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added
unto you." (Matt. 6:25,33)
What Roman Catholics Find When They Study Their Own Bible
What Roman Catholics Find
When They Study Their Own Bible
(When we say “their” Bible, we have reference to the New American Bible published by Confraternity of Christian
Doctrine, Washington D.C. with the encouragement of Archbishop Cicognani, Delegate to the United States.)
Roman Catholics are taught many things. They are often told about the contents of their Bible. If they would study it
for themselves, they would find that their Bible encourages investigation and reading.
They would find — that they are admonished by Christ Himself to “Search the Scriptures” (John 5:39); that people
are liable to make mistakes if they do not know the Scriptures (Matt. 22:29); that those are blessed who read the
Scriptures (Revelation 1:3); and that “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching” (2 Tim. 3:16).
They would find — that their Bible is the only rule of life and that no man has right or authority to make any church
laws contrary to it, nor dare they add to or take from it. “For I warn everyone who hears the prophetic words in this
book: If anyone adds to them, God will add unto him the plagues described in this book, And if anyone takes away
from the words in this prophetic book, God will take away his share in the of life and in the holy city described in this
book.” (Rev. 22:18, 19). “Every word of God is tested; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. Add nothing to
His words, lest He reprove you, and you be exposed as a deceiver.” (Prov. 30:5, 6).
They would find — that there is no Bible record of Peter being in Rome at any time, hence no apostolic succession.
Paul never built upon another man's foundation, so that is evidence no apostle had been in Rome before him (To the
Rom. 15:20). In writing to the Romans in A.D. 58 he salutes twenty-six people and never mentions Peter. Peter writing
from A.D. 60-63 was then in Babylon (1 Pet. 5:13). Paul writing to Timothy in the last year of his life says, “Luke is
the only one with me” (2 Tim. 4:9-12). Not a word about the apostle Peter. Finally, it is further proven that Peter was
the apostle of the circumcision and worked among the Jews, while Paul was the apostle to the uncircumcision and
worked among the Gentiles, therefore, it was the Lord's will that Paul, not Peter, go to Rome (To the Gal. 2:7-8; The
Acts 23:11).
They would find — that Peter (also called Simon), who is claimed to be the first pope, was a married man (St. Mark
1:29-31).
They would find — that Zachary was a married priest (St. Luke 1:5, 13). Also that bishops were permitted to marry (1
Tim. 3:1-4) and that to forbid marriage is not sound doctrine (1 Tim. 4:1-3).
They would find — that their Bible forbids bowing down and the worship of images, pictures or relics (Exo. 20:3-5).
They would find — that God only can forgive sins (St. Mark 2:7).
They would find — that there is no mention made of purgatory or prayers for the dead, but that if men are ever fitted
for heaven, they must be before death or not at all. “Just as it is appointed that human beings die once, and after this the
judgment” (Heb. 9:27). Abraham could not help the dead (St. Luke 16:19-31). David knew it was no use praying for
the dead (2 Sam. 12:16, 19, 22, 23).
They would find — that their Bible forbids them to call any man “ father” as a religious title. “Call no one on earth
your father; you have but one Father in heaven” (St. Matt. 23:9).
They would find — that the Gospel is free “without paying and without cost” (Isa. 55:1). No charges should be made
for it (St. Matt. 10:7, 8).
They would find — that there is only one Mediator between God and men, and that this Mediator is neither Mary the
mother of Jesus according to the flesh, nor some priest, but the Lord Jesus Christ Himself. “For there is one God.
There is also one mediator between God and then human race, Christ Jesus, himself human” (1 Tim. 2:5, 6). “But if
anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous one” (1 St. John 2:1-3). “Then all of
you and all the people of Israel should know that it was in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazorean whom you crucified,
whom God raised from the dead; in his name this man stands before you healed. There is no salvation through anyone
else, nor is there any other name under heaven given to the human race by which we are to be saved.” (The Acts 4:10,
12).
They would find — that Christ is the only way of salvation and that no man-made system of religion can take the
place of, or even assist God's way of saving sinners. “Jesus said to him, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one
comes to the Father except through me.” (St. John 14:6). “For our sake he made him to be sin who did not know sin, so
that we might become the righteousness of God in him.” (2 Cor. 5:21).
They would find — that a person can be saved and know it in this life, that a person can realize and experience peace
in his heart and have the assurance of his sins forgiven . These precious facts come to us only through faith in the Lord
Jesus Christ and His shed blood on the cross. “In him we have redemption by his blood, the forgiveness of
transgressions, in accord with the riches of his grace” (Eph. 1:7). “Realizing that you were ransomed from your futile
conduct, handed on by your ancestors, not with perishable things like silver or gold” (1 Pet. 1:18, 19). “He himself bore
our sins in his body upon the cross, so that, free from sin, we might live for righteousness. By his wounds you have
been healed.” (1 Pet. 2:24). (Also read Isa. 53:4-6; Gal. 3:13; St. John 6:37; 2 Cor. 5:21; Col. 1:20-22).
They would find — that when men and women die, they go to either heaven or hell; and that it is an eternal place, a
state of conscious joy, or torment from which there is no deliverance (St. Luke 16:19-31; St. Matt. 25:41,46).
They would find — that the hope of the church is not earthly power and greatness, but a path of suffering as her
rejected Lord suffered; and to wait for the return of the Lord Jesus Christ in a personal, visible manner as He once left
this earth, and that He may come at any moment. “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back again and
take you to myself, so that where I am you also may be.” (St. John 14:3). “They said, “Men of Galilee, why are you
standing there looking at the sky? This Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven will return in the same way
as you have seen him going into heaven.” (The Acts 1:11). “Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day
your Lord will come. So too, you also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.”
(St. Matt. 24:42, 44).
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In conclusion — We would advise Catholics to read their Bibles and find the simple way of salvation as revealed
therein. The Bible itself declares the way is so plain that “nor fools go astray on it.” (Isa. 35:8). We are more and more
convinced that the need of the day is to search the unchanging Scriptures. Let us see if what bishops, priests, ministers
and teachers tell us is the truth or not. In Apostolic days, this was done. “These Jews were more fair-minded than those
in Thessalonica, for they received the word with all willingness and examined the scriptures daily to determine whether
these things were so.” (The Acts 17:11). They who do not preach and teach the Gospel as it is found in the Scriptures
are under the curse of God and should not be received into the house. “But even if we or an angel from heaven should
preach (to you) a gospel other than the one that we preached to you, let that one be accursed! As we have said before,
and now I say again, if anyone preaches to you a gospel other than the one that you received, let that one be accursed!”
(Gal. 1:8, 9). “If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him in your house or even greet
him; for whoever greets him shares in his evil works.”(2 John 10-11).
What the Bible Says About...
What the Bible Says About…
THE BIBLE
2 Timothy 3:15, 16
“And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able
to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is given by
inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in
righteousness.”
to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is given by
inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in
righteousness.”
Psalm 19:7
“The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is
sure, making wise the simple.”
sure, making wise the simple.”
GOD
Psalm 99:9
“...for the Lord our God is holy.”
1 Timothy 1:17
“Now unto the King etema1, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour
and glory for ever and ever. Amen.”
and glory for ever and ever. Amen.”
Isaiah 45:21, 22
“...and there is no God else beside me; a just God and a Saviour; there is none
beside me. Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is
none else.”
beside me. Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is
none else.”
MAN
Genesis 1:27
“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male
and female created he them.”
and female created he them.”
Genesis 2:7
“And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his
nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.”
nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.”
Isaiah 43:7
“Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I
have formed him; yea, I have made him.”
have formed him; yea, I have made him.”
HEAVEN
Revelation 21:3, 4
“And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of
God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himseIf
shall be with them, and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; there
shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain, for the
former things are passed away.”
God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himseIf
shall be with them, and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; there
shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain, for the
former things are passed away.”
Revelation 21:27
“And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither
whatsoeverworketh abomination or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb’s book
of life.”
whatsoeverworketh abomination or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb’s book
of life.”
SIN
Romans 5:12
“Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so
death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned.”
death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned.”
Isaiah 59:2
“But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have
hid his face from you, that he will not hear.”
hid his face from you, that he will not hear.”
Romans 3:23
“For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.”
HELL
2 Thessalonians 1:8,9
“In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that
obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction
from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power.”
obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction
from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power.”
Revelation 20:15
“And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the
lake of fire.”
lake of fire.”
CHRIST - HIS ADVENT
Micah 5:2
“But thou, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah,
yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have
been from of old, from everlasting.”
yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have
been from of old, from everlasting.”
Matthew 1:21-23
“And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he
shall save his people from their sins. Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was
spoken of the Lord by the prophets, saying, Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring
forth a son, and they shall call his narne Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.”
shall save his people from their sins. Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was
spoken of the Lord by the prophets, saying, Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring
forth a son, and they shall call his narne Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.”
Luke 2:10,11
“And the angel said unto them, “Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of
great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a
Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”
great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a
Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”
CHRIST - HIS PERSON
John 10:30
“I and my Father are one.”
John 14:6
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the
Father, but by me.”
Father, but by me.”
CHRIST - HIS WORK
Luke 22:19, 20
“And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it’ and gave unto them, saying,
This is mybody which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. Likewise also the cup
aftersupper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.”
This is mybody which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. Likewise also the cup
aftersupper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.”
1 Peter 2:24
“Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to
sins, should live unto righteousness, by whose stripes ye were healed.”
sins, should live unto righteousness, by whose stripes ye were healed.”
Colossians 1:14
“In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins.”
Isaiah 53:5, 6
“But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the
chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. All we like sheep
have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the
iniquity of us all.”
chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. All we like sheep
have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the
iniquity of us all.”
CHRIST - HIS RESURRECTION
Luke 24:36, 39
“And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto
them, Peace be unto you... Behold my hands and rny feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see;
for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.”
them, Peace be unto you... Behold my hands and rny feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see;
for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.”
I Corinthians 15:3, 4
“For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that
Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose
again the third day ac-cording to the scriptures.”
Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose
again the third day ac-cording to the scriptures.”
FAITH
Acts 20:20, 21
“And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you,
and have taught you publicly.. Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance
toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.”
and have taught you publicly.. Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance
toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Hebrews 11:6
“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must
believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”
Ephesians 2:8, 9
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the
gift of God:
Not of works, lest any man should boast”
gift of God:
Not of works, lest any man should boast”
LIFE
John 3:3
“Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be
born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”
born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”
John 1:12, 13
“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God,
even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the
flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.”
even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the
flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.”
John 3:36
“He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son
shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.”
shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.”
2 Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are
passed away; behold, all things are become new.”
passed away; behold, all things are become new.”
THE WAY OF SALVATION
John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever
believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
John 14:6
“Jesus saith unto him, l am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the
Father, but by me.’
Father, but by me.’
Acts 16:31
“And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy
house.
house.
Romans 10:9
“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in
thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”
thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
Exodus 20:1-17
“And God spake all these words, saying, I am the Lord thy God, which have
brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven
above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: Thou shalt not bow
down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the
iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate
me; And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me and keep my commandments.
Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless
that taketh his name in vain.
Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou lahour, and do all thy work: But
the seventh day is the sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy
son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is
within thy gates:For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all thai in them is,
and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.
Honour thy father andd thy mother: that thy days may be long upor the land which the Lord thy
God giveth thee.
Thou shalt not kill.
Thou shalt not cornnit adultery.
Thou shalt not steal.
Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.
Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s wife, nor his
manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour’s.
brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven
above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: Thou shalt not bow
down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the
iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate
me; And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me and keep my commandments.
Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless
that taketh his name in vain.
Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou lahour, and do all thy work: But
the seventh day is the sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy
son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is
within thy gates:For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all thai in them is,
and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.
Honour thy father andd thy mother: that thy days may be long upor the land which the Lord thy
God giveth thee.
Thou shalt not kill.
Thou shalt not cornnit adultery.
Thou shalt not steal.
Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.
Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s wife, nor his
manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour’s.
THE CREATlON
Genesis 1:1
“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”
Revelation 4:11
“Thou art worthy, 0 Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou has
created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.”
CHRIST’S NEW COMMANDMENT
John 13:34,35
“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another: as I have loved
you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye
havelove one to another.”
you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye
havelove one to another.”
THE VALUE OF THE SOUL
Mark 8:36,37
“For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own
soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?”
soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?”
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Matthew 6:9-13
“Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done In earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our
debts, As we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For
Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.”
Thy will be done In earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our
debts, As we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For
Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.”
THE GOLDEN RULE
Matthew 7:12
“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even
so to them:for this is the law and the prophets.”
so to them:for this is the law and the prophets.”
THE BEATITUDES
Matthew 5:3-12
“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of
heaven.
Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil
against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad: for great is your reward in
heaven:for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.”
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of
heaven.
Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil
against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad: for great is your reward in
heaven:for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.”
THE APOSTLES’ CREED
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth: and in Jesus Christ His only
Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost; born of the virgin Mary, suffered under
Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose
again from the dead; He ascended into heaven and sits on the right hand of God the Father
Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy
Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the
resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth: and in Jesus Christ His only
Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost; born of the virgin Mary, suffered under
Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose
again from the dead; He ascended into heaven and sits on the right hand of God the Father
Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy
Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the
resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
HELP IN THE TIME OF NEED
RELIEF IN TIME OF SUFFERING
RELIEF IN TIME OF SUFFERING
2 Corinthians 12:8-10
“For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in
weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ
may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in
persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.”
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in
weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ
may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in
persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.”
GUIDANCE IN TIME OF DECISION
James 1:5,6
“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and
upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that
wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that
wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
Proverbs 3:5,6
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own
understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
STRENGTH IN TIME OF TEMPTATION
James 1:12-16
“Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, be shall
receive thecrown of life, which the Lord bath promised to them that love him Let no man say
when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth
he any man: But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then
when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.
Do not err, my beloved brethren.”
receive thecrown of life, which the Lord bath promised to them that love him Let no man say
when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth
he any man: But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then
when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.
Do not err, my beloved brethren.”
COMFORT IN TIME OF LONELINESS
Psalm 23
“The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green
pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the
pathsof righteousness For His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow
of death, I will fear no evil; For Thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me. Thou
preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil;
My cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; And I
will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”
pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the
pathsof righteousness For His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow
of death, I will fear no evil; For Thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me. Thou
preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil;
My cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; And I
will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”
COMFORT IN TIME OF SORROW
2 Corinthians 1:3-5
“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of
mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be
able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are
comforted of God. For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also
aboundeth by Christ.”
mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be
able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are
comforted of God. For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also
aboundeth by Christ.”
Romans 8:26-28
“Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we
should pray for as we ought but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for the saints according to
the will of God. And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to
them who are the called according to his purpose.”
should pray for as we ought but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for the saints according to
the will of God. And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to
them who are the called according to his purpose.”
SUGGESTED BIBLE READINGS
Protection in Time of Danger Psalm 91, Psalm 12
Courage in Time of Fear Hebrews 13:5,6,
Ephesians 6:10-18
Peace in Time of Turmoil Isaiah 26:3,4,
Philippians 4:6, 7
Rest in Time of Weariness Matthew 11:28, 29,
Psalm 23
Warning In Time of Indifference Galatians 5:19-21, Hebrews 10:26-31
Forgiveness in Time of Convictiion Isaiah 1:18, 1 John 1:7-9
The Fall of Man Genesis 3
The Flood of Noah Genesis 6-9
The Call of Abraham Genesis 12:1-9
Deliverance of Israel from Egypt Exodus 11-14
Dedication of the Temple Chronicles 5-7
Babylonian Captivity of Israel 2 Chronicles 36
Revival of Israel after Captivity Nehemiah 8 and 9
Promises of the Coming Messiah Isaiah 9:2-7,
Psalm 22, Isaiah 53
The Birth of Christ Matthew 1:18-2:23,
Luke 1:26-2:40
The Triumphal Entry Luke 19:28-44
The Last Supper Mark 14:12-26
The Garden of Gethsemane Matthew 26: 36-46
The Betrayal of Jesus Matthew 26:47-56
The Arrest and Trial of Jesus John 18:12-19:16
The Death of Christ Luke 23:26-56,
John 19:16-42
The Resurrection of Christ Luke 24, John 20
The Ascension of Christ Acts 1:1-12
The Coming of the Holy Spirit Acts 2:1-21
The Conversion of Paul Acts 9:1-31
The Heroes of Faith Hebrews 11
The Greatest Commandment Matthew 22:36-40
The Righteousness of Faith Romans 3:19-28
The Royal Law James 2:8, Romans 13:8-10
Christian Love 1 Corinthians 13
God’s Greatness and Man’s Weakness Isaiah 40
The Twofold Revelation of God Psalm 19
Man’s Universal Guilt Romans 1:18-2:16
Atonement Leviticus 16, Romans 5
The New Birth John 3
Justiflcation by Faith Ephesians 2:1-10,
Galatians 2:16-21
Christ’s Intercession for His Own John 17,
Hebrews 7:25
The High Priestly Work of Christ Hebrews 9:11-15,
Hebrews 4:14-16
Christ’s Humiliation and Exaltation
Philippians 2:5-11
Resurrection of theChristian Dead 1 Corinthians 15,
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
The Second ComIng of Christ Matthew 24,
2 Thessalonians 1:7-2:12,
Revelation 20:10-15
The New Heaven and New Earth
Revelation 21 and 22
Christian Home Relationships Ephesians 5:22-6:4
A Model Wife and Mother Proverbs 31:10-31
Marriage and Divorce Matthew 19:3-9,
Malachi 2:14-16
The Sin of Adultery Proverbs 6:23-33
The Prodigal Son Luke 15:11-32
Employer-Employee Relationships
Colossians 3:22-4:1
Business and Professional Principles Psalm 15, Proverbs 3:1-12
Separation from Worldliness Corinthians 6:14-7:1,
1 John 2:15-17
Decisions on Doubtful Things Romans 14
Christian Fruitfulness John 15
Heavenly Wisdom James 3:14-18
Christian Responsibilities Romans 12 and 13
Christian Stewardship 2 Corinthians 8 and 9
Christian Witnessing Matthew 28:18-20,
John 17:18-20
Prevailing Prayer Matthew 6:5-15,
Philippians 4:6,7
Heavenly Priorities Matthew 6:25-33
Brevity of Man’s Days Psalm 90
Consequences of Forgetting God Hosea 4:1-11
The Causes of War James 4:1-4
The Last Judgment Revelation 20:10-15
Protection in Time of Danger Psalm 91, Psalm 12
Courage in Time of Fear Hebrews 13:5,6,
Ephesians 6:10-18
Peace in Time of Turmoil Isaiah 26:3,4,
Philippians 4:6, 7
Rest in Time of Weariness Matthew 11:28, 29,
Psalm 23
Warning In Time of Indifference Galatians 5:19-21, Hebrews 10:26-31
Forgiveness in Time of Convictiion Isaiah 1:18, 1 John 1:7-9
The Fall of Man Genesis 3
The Flood of Noah Genesis 6-9
The Call of Abraham Genesis 12:1-9
Deliverance of Israel from Egypt Exodus 11-14
Dedication of the Temple Chronicles 5-7
Babylonian Captivity of Israel 2 Chronicles 36
Revival of Israel after Captivity Nehemiah 8 and 9
Promises of the Coming Messiah Isaiah 9:2-7,
Psalm 22, Isaiah 53
The Birth of Christ Matthew 1:18-2:23,
Luke 1:26-2:40
The Triumphal Entry Luke 19:28-44
The Last Supper Mark 14:12-26
The Garden of Gethsemane Matthew 26: 36-46
The Betrayal of Jesus Matthew 26:47-56
The Arrest and Trial of Jesus John 18:12-19:16
The Death of Christ Luke 23:26-56,
John 19:16-42
The Resurrection of Christ Luke 24, John 20
The Ascension of Christ Acts 1:1-12
The Coming of the Holy Spirit Acts 2:1-21
The Conversion of Paul Acts 9:1-31
The Heroes of Faith Hebrews 11
The Greatest Commandment Matthew 22:36-40
The Righteousness of Faith Romans 3:19-28
The Royal Law James 2:8, Romans 13:8-10
Christian Love 1 Corinthians 13
God’s Greatness and Man’s Weakness Isaiah 40
The Twofold Revelation of God Psalm 19
Man’s Universal Guilt Romans 1:18-2:16
Atonement Leviticus 16, Romans 5
The New Birth John 3
Justiflcation by Faith Ephesians 2:1-10,
Galatians 2:16-21
Christ’s Intercession for His Own John 17,
Hebrews 7:25
The High Priestly Work of Christ Hebrews 9:11-15,
Hebrews 4:14-16
Christ’s Humiliation and Exaltation
Philippians 2:5-11
Resurrection of theChristian Dead 1 Corinthians 15,
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
The Second ComIng of Christ Matthew 24,
2 Thessalonians 1:7-2:12,
Revelation 20:10-15
The New Heaven and New Earth
Revelation 21 and 22
Christian Home Relationships Ephesians 5:22-6:4
A Model Wife and Mother Proverbs 31:10-31
Marriage and Divorce Matthew 19:3-9,
Malachi 2:14-16
The Sin of Adultery Proverbs 6:23-33
The Prodigal Son Luke 15:11-32
Employer-Employee Relationships
Colossians 3:22-4:1
Business and Professional Principles Psalm 15, Proverbs 3:1-12
Separation from Worldliness Corinthians 6:14-7:1,
1 John 2:15-17
Decisions on Doubtful Things Romans 14
Christian Fruitfulness John 15
Heavenly Wisdom James 3:14-18
Christian Responsibilities Romans 12 and 13
Christian Stewardship 2 Corinthians 8 and 9
Christian Witnessing Matthew 28:18-20,
John 17:18-20
Prevailing Prayer Matthew 6:5-15,
Philippians 4:6,7
Heavenly Priorities Matthew 6:25-33
Brevity of Man’s Days Psalm 90
Consequences of Forgetting God Hosea 4:1-11
The Causes of War James 4:1-4
The Last Judgment Revelation 20:10-15
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