In my reading of Hebrews, I came across this note quoting Calvin’s Institutes: It was no ordinary blessing which the apostle intended to publish when he wrote: “God, who at sundry times and in divers manners, spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, hath in these last days spoken unto us by … More Jesus the final revelation
Hebrews shows us the sufficiency and superiority of Jesus Christ. It was written to believers with a background in Judaism who were being tempted to drift back into it along its outward rituals. So, the book is full of warnings, for example: This is not meant to make true believers doubt their salvation, but to … More Hebrews
Three times in Acts, we read about Paul’s conversion: Years ago, a dear older member of our church’s home group pointed out a progression in the description of Paul’s conversion: At each point, the account grows in brightness. It is as if, when Paul reflects on his conversion, his amazement increases and his wonder about … More How bright is your view of Jesus (Acts 9, 22, 26)?
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