Benjamin Breckenridge (B.B.) Warfield died on February 16, 1921. He was a professor of theology at Princeton Seminary, considered to be one of the last great Princeton theologians before it split in 1929.Warfield died in Princeton, New Jersey. After being serious ill since December 24, he finally felt able to resume his teaching in part…
The whole works of the late Reverend Thomas Boston, of Ettrick Thomas Boston (1677-1732) Vol 2 Pgs 480-481 Inference. (a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning) Baptism is not to be administered to any person oftener than once. This is plain from the nature the ordinance, Titus 3:5; we being but once ingrafted and regenerated. Improve your baptism agreeable…
“It is perfectly fearful to observe how little satisfies some persons, and how easily they can persuade themselves that their friends have gone to heaven.”
Nov. 28, 2022 2 Peter 2 – Warning about False Prophets and Teachers. They teach destructive heresies. They deny Christ. They follow sensuality. They hurt the reputation of truth. They are greedy. They use false words. They are condemned. They crave defiling passion. They despise authority. They did not tremble when they speak irreverently. They are…
Reflection on New Morning Mercies by Paul David Tripp – Nov 22 entry. Matthew 6:8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Matthew 6:32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. God promises to meet our true…
Sept. 2, 20222 Corinthians 8There is a clear shift of topics from chapters 1-7, where Paul explains his ministry, and chapters 8-9, where he instructs giving. These two chapters lay out the need to give and give generously. v1-7 Paul tells the Corinthian church about the amazing example of grace-giving done by the churches in…
Sept. 1, 2022 2 Corinthians 7 v1 This verse finishes the thought from the Old Testament quotes at the end of chapter 6 on purity, separation, and holiness for God’s children. Here we need to remember chapter division and verse numbers were not part of the original manuscripts but were added later to help find…
August 31, 2022 2 Corinthians 6 v1-2 These verses conclude the thought from chapter 5 to be reconciled to God through the grace given. Today is the day to receive the transforming work of grace and the gospel resulting in salvation. v3-10 – Paul has sacrificed much so they can know the grace of God…
August 29, 2022 2 Corinthians 5 v1-5 Continuing with the idea of the temporary versus eternal. Chapter 5 describes the believer’s longing to be clothed by the eternal body rather than the earthly body. This longing and desire come from God, and he has given us the Spirit as a guarantee. v6-10 Thus,…
August 29, 2022 2 Corinthians 4 v1-6 Despite some suspect itinerate teachers influencing the Corinthians, Paul and his team are not discouraged. They are confident in the truth and power of the gospel to display its transforming power and vindicate their ministry. v7-12 Paul and his team accepted their role as simple jars…