WESTMINSTER SHORTER CATECHISMQ. 1. What is the chief end of man?A. Man's chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever.This books end with this magnificent conclusion.Ecc 12:10 The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written wasupright, even words of truth.Ecc 12:11 The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are… Continue reading Ecclesiastes 12
Category: Devotional Readings
Selected difficult readings with some of John Gill’s commentary.
Readings of the coming falling away, false prophets and antichrists, leading to the end timesI've been listening to some of Pastor Dilday's teach on Revelation 9 and thought I would take the time to pull out and look at these scriptures.What is interesting is these words are said by not only John, both in Revelation… Continue reading Selected difficult readings with some of John Gill’s commentary.
Faithful teaching….
Our small group has been studying 1 Peter.And I am again reading it in my 10 Lists program.We also attended a marriage session at our church and helped teach one at Tahoe.This chapter has some sound advice and doctrine.1Pe 3:1 Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they… Continue reading Faithful teaching….
Romans 4 Faith
The whole chapter is worth reading.Such an excellent summary of faith.One of the observations I have of today's visible church teachings is that they limit themselves to a few verses.....and avoid the hard work of integrating all of scripture to understand the full meaning of what the Bible teaches.This is why in my recent discovery… Continue reading Romans 4 Faith