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135 Time
TIME Mode of duration marked by certain periods, chiefly by the motion and revolution of the sun. The general idea which times gives in every thing to which it is applied, is that of limited duration. Thus we cannot say of the Deity that he exists in time, because eternity, which he inhabits, is absolutely uniform, neither admitting limitation nor…
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2 Thessalonians: Chapter 2, Introduction (Daily Commentary)
In this chapter the apostle guards against a notion, as if the second coming of Christ was at hand; declares that, previous to it, there must be a great apostasy, and a revelation of antichrist; comforts the saints against fears of being included in this defection; exhorts them to stand fast in the faith, and closes this chapter with petitions…
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3 Church Membership
The character of a building depends very much on the materials of which it is constructed. Christian disciples "are builded together for a habitation of God, through the Spirit." Any society or association is largely what its constructive elements are. Combination and intercourse may, to a certain extent, modify individual peculiarities, but the corporate character will be the result of…
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February 13—Morning Devotion
"Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us."—Galatians 3:13 Pause, my soul, and contemplate the unspeakable mercies contained in those precious words. However little thou hast regarded them, yet they contain in their bosom the whole blessings of the gospel. It is to Jesus in this one glorious act of his faith,…
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134 Darkness
DARKNESS The absence, privation, or want of natural light. In Scripture language it also signifies sin, John 3:19. trouble, Is. 8:22. obscurity, privacy, Matt. 10:27. forgetfulness, contempt, Ecc. 6:4. Darkness, says Moses, was upon the face of the deep, Gen. 1:2. that is to say the chaos was plunged in thick darkness, because hitherto the light was not created. Moses,…
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2 Thessalonians: Chapter 1, Verse 12
“That the name of the Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, &c.” This is the end of the apostle's prayer, and which is answered by the fulfilment of the things prayed for; as the name of Christ and his Gospel are dishonoured, by the unbelief, cowardice and the unworthy walk of professors; so they are glorified in and…
