• John Gill, (3) Commentary On First Corinthians

    1 Corinthians: Chapter 1, Verse 29

    “That no flesh should glory in his presence.]” That is, “in the presence of God”, as some copies, and the Arabic and Ethiopic versions read; not in their blood, birth, families, lineage, and natural descent; nor in their might, power, and dominion; nor in their riches, wealth, and substance; nor in their wisdom, learning, and parts: for however these may…

  • Jared Smith On Various Issues

    Beware Of “Christian” Propaganda

    I wish to share a simple response to an article I read this afternoon. Under the title, “Benjamin Keach”, the Wikipedia entry begins: “Benjamin Keach (29 February 1640 – 18 July 1704) was an English Reformed Baptist preacher and author whose name was given to Keach's Catechism.” Under the heading, “View History”, the Wikipedia log records that on the 6th…

  • Robert Hawker's Poor Man's Morning Portions

    April 21—Morning Devotion

    "The glory which thou gavest me I have given them, that they may be one, even as we are one. "—John 17:22 Those are sweet views of Jesus which point to our oneness and union with him, by which alone we derive an interest in him, and are made partakers both in his grace and glory. By virtue of this…

  • Charles Buck's Theological Dictionary

    199 Church Of England

    CHURCH OF ENGLAND Is the church established by law in this kingdom.
When and by whom Christianity was first introduced into Britain cannot perhaps be exactly ascertained. Eusebius, indeed, positively declares that it was by the apostles and their disciples. It is also said that numbers of persons professed the Christian faith here about the year 150; and according to Usher,…

  • John Gill, (3) Commentary On First Corinthians

    1 Corinthians: Chapter 1, Verse 28

    “And base things of the world, etc.]” Who are reckoned the filth of the world, and the offscouring of all things; men of mean birth, education, and business of life: “and things that are despised;” And set at nought, as poor persons generally are; yet God “hath chosen them;” Even the poor of this world, rich in faith, and heirs…