By Calvin R. Schlabach Among the mighty warriors in King David’s army, was a man named Eleazar, who was one of “The Three” who were renowned for courage and valor in battle. His bravery is demonstrated in a story told in 2 Samuel 23:9-10. There we read that when Israel’s army was confronted by a force …
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Ephesians: God’s Grace Bestowed In The Beloved
By Barney Keith One of the most profound sections of the New Testament is Paul’s short letter to the Ephesians. No book surpasses it in setting forth the marvelous grace of God toward a recreant race of rebels and in focusing attention on Christ and his church in God’s plan for man. Ephesians peels forth the …
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Short Lessons For The Lord’s Supper
By Lester A. Doyle, Jr. The Broken Wall Before we partake of the Lord’s Supper this morning, let us refresh our minds as to the conditions we were in before our Lord was crucified. Ephesians 2:12 says that (1) we, as Gentiles, did not belong to the commonwealth of Israel; (2) we were strangers to the …
“I Am Not The Christ”
By Daniel H. King When John the Baptist was approached by those who inquired as to his place in God’s plan, the great prophet immediately corrected any wrong impression they might have had: “He confessed, and denied not; but confessed, I am not the Christ” (Jn. 1:20). When they pressed him further with whether he might …