5 articles
- The Stone of Stumbling
“Now may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ.” 2 Thess. 3:5. The masses have never been on the Lord’s side, nor can we expect that they ever will be. Do…
- The Growth of the Members of Christ
There are several terms for the body’s growth. It is the same as sanctification, the same as transformation from glory to glory into the image of Christ. It corresponds to running the race and to…
- Love Your Neighbor as Yourself
It is written, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” This is one of the two commandments on which the law and the prophets are based. Matt. 22:39-40. This commandment of the law must also be…
- And We Will Pursue the Knowledge of the Lord
A longing soul is never finished in his pursuit of knowing the Lord. The glory of the Lord is such that, when we have tasted that it is good, we want to have more. Therefore Peter says, “Grow in the…
- Taking Root Downward and Bearing Fruit Upward
2 Kings 19:30 A tree must have a good root system and proper nourishment in order to bear fruit. A gardener who plants trees is always very concerned for its roots. Paul prays that the Ephesians may…