Hope in God cheers him, sustains him, comforts him; makes life happy and prosperous; and makes death calm, serene, triumphant. After carefully pondering the matter--with, John YeardleyMemoir and Diary of John Yeardley, Minister of the GospelWhether Faith is Required of Necessity in the Minister of a Sacrament?Objection 1: It seems that faith is required of necessity in the minister of a sacrament. MAN'S UNBELIEF AND THE DIVINE FAITHFULNESS. 2. 2. The Law in Messianic Times. As a wicked man's life is made up of sin, Thomas WatsonA Body of DivinityHow they are to be Admonished who Lament Sins of Deed, and those who Lament Only Sins of Thought. For to me to live is Christ. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Christ is my life; so Gregory of Nyssa; or thus, my life is made up of Christ. Ii. They fear God, Thomas WatsonA Divine CordialFather, I Know that all My Life"My times are in Thy hand." The Message of Psalms: Premier Journaling Edition, blaze into view cover, The Message Prayerful Reading Bible: Luke & Acts, The Message: Solo - An Uncommon Devotional, The Message: Solo New Testament, Pink - Imperfectly Imprinted Bibles. Have you never felt it? Nay, you shall be more happy that everything should cross you than that everything should please you, if it be God's sweet will. The affection of love is natural, but the grace is not. i. God hides and protects those who trust in him - as in a royal pavilion (ver. He praises God for his goodnessDictionary of Bible ThemesPsalm 31:249612hope, in GodLibraryGoodness Wrought and Goodness Laid Up'Oh how great is Thy goodness, which Thou hast laid up for them that fear Thee; which Thou hast wrought for them that trust in Thee before the sons of men!' [2431] and of Lazarus. ( C. H. Whate'er events betide, Thy will they all perform: Safe in Thy breast my head I hide, Nor fear the coming storm. They fear God, Thomas WatsonA Divine CordialFather, I Know that all My Life"My times are in Thy hand." Salem Media Group. [2432] He asked, namely, as if not knowing that which in any wise He knew. There are but few that love God: many give Him hypocritical kisses, but few love Him. THE PROMISE. It is not alone, "Be of good courage"; there is an "and" with it: "and he shall strengthen your heart." There are other analogous expressions in Scripture, setting forth, under various metaphors, God's protection of them that love Him. Let good or ill befall, It must be good for me; Secure VariousThe Hymnal of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the USA, How God Works in the Hearts of Men. It destroys faith, which consists in a knowledge of the divine will. There are some things of this sort even of our Saviour in the Gospel, because the Lord of the Prophets deigned to be Himself also a Prophet. This doctrine obscured by the Schoolmen, who make God the object of faith, without referring to Christ. The ultimate basis of this expectancy must be sought in the Old Testament Alfred EdersheimThe Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah, There are Some Things of this Sort Even of Our Saviour in the Gospel27. No doubt it does need moral courage to stand against ridicule, but be not jeered from the right. As it has been shown that all duty, and that alone, ought to be vowed to God in covenant, it is manifest that what is lawfully engaged to in swearing by the name of God is enjoined in the moral law, and, because of the authority of that law, ought to be performed as a duty. For Thou art my Rock and my Fortress.' Example from the history of Job. The admonition was timely and effectual. Why Does God Compare Our Relationship with Him to That of a Bride and Groom? Beside all that, God the Holy Spirit has a secret way of strengthening the courage of God's people, which none of us can explain. The works of God distinguished from the works of Satan and wicked men. The Psalmist has been describing, with the eloquence of misery, his own desperate condition, in all manner of metaphors which he heaps together--'sickness,' 'captivity,' 'like a broken vessel,' 'as a dead man out of mind.' Used by permission of NavPress. Alexander took great pains to have him healed, and when he was quite well, he never exposed his precious life to any risk again. I would not have the restless will That hurries to and fro, Seeking for some great Miss A. L. WaringHymns and MeditationsHis Journey to South Russia. 23Love God, all you saints;God takes care of all who stay close to him,But he pays back in fullthose arrogant enough to go it alone. But heretics, Saint Thomas AquinasSumma TheologicaOther Fragments on the Psalms. Example from the history of Job. Let good or ill befall, It must be good for me; Secure VariousThe Hymnal of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the USAHow God Works in the Hearts of Men. He rejoices in his mercy9. The first part of this verse is consecrated for ever by our Lord's use of it on the Cross. Psalm 31:24 - KJV - Be of good courage, and he sh They err from the Scriptures who make the grace of God a reason for doing nothing; it is the reason for doing everything.1. Save 15% on BibleGateway+ with code SPRINGSTUDY15. Hence we cannot strengthen our hearts; the Gospel only can do this. When Life's gloomy curtain, at last, shall close o'er me, And the chill hand of death unexpectedly knock, I will John Ross MacduffThe Cities of Refuge: or, The Name of JesusThe Communion of Saints. In this most of all Thou hast showed me the sweetness of Thy charity, Thomas A KempisImitation of ChristAn Exhortation to Love God1. (2)It endangers the success of the best workers. Spurgeon. An exhortation. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. 2. Whate'er events betide, Thy will they all perform: Safe in Thy breast my head I hide, Nor fear the coming storm. Take me seriously this time! 24Be strong and take heart,(A)all you who hope in the Lord. THE PROMISE "He shall strengthen your heart." What to those who serve Thee with their whole heart? It destroys faith, which consists in a knowledge of the divine will. 30). II. There are some things of this sort even of our Saviour in the Gospel, because the Lord of the Prophets deigned to be Himself also a Prophet. 19. Whate'er events betide, Thy will they all perform: Safe in Thy breast my head I hide, Nor fear the coming storm. (3)It pleads many excuses.III. Psalm 30. I. 6): which means that each person's soul should in its penitence drink the tears Leo the GreatWritings of Leo the GreatThe Nature of JustificationJustification in the active sense (iustificatio, {GREEK SMALL LETTER DELTA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER IOTA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER KAPPA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER ALPHA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER IOTA WITH OXIA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER OMEGA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER SIGMA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER IOTA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER FINAL SIGMA}) is defined by the Tridentine Council as "a translation from that state wherein man is born a child of the first Adam, to the state of grace and of the adoption of the sons of God through the second Adam, Joseph PohleGrace, Actual and Habitual"The Truth. " He desired to know nothing but Christ, and him crucified. The mercy of God is not so "marvellous" when it is shown in humbler cities as when it is shown in "a strong city," [1389] and for this reason "God is to be blessed." There are some things of this sort even of our Saviour in the Gospel, because the Lord of the Prophets deigned to be Himself also a Prophet. Ii. Do not sit still, and rub your eyes, and say, "I cannot help it, I must always be dull like this." Let me earnestly persuade all who bear the name of Christians to become lovers of God. The affection of love is natural, but the grace is not. Cut down the tree, but not this only, pull up the roots. I ask Thee for a thoughtful love, Through constant watching wise, To meet the glad with joyful smiles, And to wipe the weeping eyes; And a heart at leisure from itself, To soothe and sympathize. Jonah's refusal to obey the divine command to go to Nineveh and cry against it is best taken, not as prosaic history, but as a poetical representation of Israel's failure to obey the divine call of witnessing for God. This to him was a most cheering fact: he had no fear as to his circumstances, since all things were in the divine hand. He praises God for his goodnessDictionary of Bible ThemesPsalm 31:249612hope, in GodLibraryGoodness Wrought and Goodness Laid Up'Oh how great is Thy goodness, which Thou hast laid up for them that fear Thee; which Thou hast wrought for them that trust in Thee before the sons of men!' "He shall strengthen your heart." 2. I. Now will I speak again, O my Lord, and hold not my peace; I will say in the ears of my God, my Lord, and my King, who is exalted above all, Oh how plentiful is Thy goodness which Thou hast laid up for them that fear Thee! There are but few that love God: many give Him hypocritical kisses, but few love Him. It is the coward who is afraid to follow his convictions. The, Be Thou to me a strong Rock, an house of defence to save me. Psalm 31:24 MSG - Be brave. Be strong. Don't give up. - Bible Gateway where shall I flee to be safe from their shock? ( C. H. But it is now to be proved that what is promised to God by vow or oath, ought to be performed also because of the act of Covenanting. Its Peculiar Properties. 2, 3). BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. Expect GOD to get here soon. It is a dangerous weakness, for it is a weakness of the heart. Therefore, if the minister is without the true faith, the sacrament is invalid. If you want to get out of diffidence, and timidity, and despondency, you must rouse yourselves up. How Satan acts in the reprobate. Whate'er events betide, Thy will they all perform: Safe in Thy breast my head I hide, Nor fear the coming storm. ( C. H. 24 So be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord! Deliver me in your righteousness! They err from the Scriptures who make the grace of God a reason for doing nothing; it is the reason for doing everything.1. We must understand Paul of a spiritual life. 5. I ask Thee for a thoughtful love, Through constant watching wise, To meet the glad with joyful smiles, And to wipe the weeping eyes; And a heart at leisure from itself, To soothe and sympathize. Save 15% on BibleGateway+ with code SPRINGSTUDY15. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! God's great goodness was shows to him openly and secretly. He was not shut up unto the hand of the enemy; but his feet stood in a large room, for he was Charles Haddon SpurgeonSpurgeon's Sermons Volume 37: 1891That it is Sweet to Despise the World and to Serve GodNow will I speak again, O my Lord, and hold not my peace; I will say in the ears of my God, my Lord, and my King, who is exalted above all, Oh how plentiful is Thy goodness which Thou hast laid up for them that fear Thee! I. 1. 'I trusted Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy ScriptureHid in Light'Thou shall hide them in the secret of Thy presence from the pride of man; Thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.' The word rendered 'presence' is literally 'face,' and the force of this very remarkable expression of confidence is considerably marred unless that rendering be retained. Contra Julian iv). For Thou art my Rock and my Fortress.' Beside all that, God the Holy Spirit has a secret way of strengthening the courage of God's people, which none of us can explain. What to those who serve Thee with their whole heart? 1-2 I run to you, God; I run for dear life. 2, 3 (R.V.). Do We See Any Gospel Connections in the Book of Numbers? Do not sit still, and rub your eyes, and say, "I cannot help it, I must always be dull like this." What an honour to that old saint that Jesus Christ, dying, should find nothing that more fully corresponded to His inmost heart at that moment than the utterance of the Psalmist long ago! Therefore, if the minister is without the true faith, the sacrament is invalid. I would not have the restless will That hurries to and fro, Seeking for some great Miss A. L. WaringHymns and MeditationsHis Journey to South Russia. The call which John Yeardley had received to visit the German colonies in South Russia, and which had lain for a long time dormant, now revived. After carefully pondering the matter--with, John YeardleyMemoir and Diary of John Yeardley, Minister of the Gospel, Whether Faith is Required of Necessity in the Minister of a Sacrament?Objection 1: It seems that faith is required of necessity in the minister of a sacrament. Justification in the active sense (iustificatio, {GREEK SMALL LETTER DELTA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER IOTA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER KAPPA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER ALPHA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER IOTA WITH OXIA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER OMEGA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER SIGMA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER IOTA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER FINAL SIGMA}) is defined by the Tridentine Council as "a translation from that state wherein man is born a child of the first Adam, to the state of grace and of the adoption of the sons of God through the second Adam, That what we are to speak to for the clearing and improving this noble piece of truth, that Christ is the Truth, may be the more clearly understood and edifying, we shall first take notice of some generals, and then show particularly how or in what respects Christ is called the Truth; and finally speak to some cases wherein we are to make use of Christ as the Truth. For to me to live is Christ, i.e.' When the storm and the tempest are raging around me, Oh! "O love the Lord, all ye his saints" (Psalm xxxi. "The Saints on earth, and those above, But one communion make; Joined to their Lord in bonds of love, All of His grace partake." We must understand Paul of a spiritual life. Do We See Any Gospel Connections in the Book of Numbers? Christ ought not to be served by feather-bed soldiers.IV. --PSALM xxxi. Let me earnestly persuade all who bear the name of Christians to become lovers of God. The Schoolmen refuted by various passages. Proud member There are other analogous expressions in Scripture, setting forth, under various metaphors, God's protection of them that love Him. If this weakness of the heart should continue, it will be very injurious. III. By using our website, you accept our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy. Ill. 22. David, showing his confidence in God, craves his help7. 3. This doctrine obscured by the Schoolmen, who make God the object of faith, without referring to Christ. For to me to live is Christ. How His mind must Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy Scripture, 'Lying Vanities''They that observe lying vanities forsake their own mercy.' Sometimes by gracious providences.2. Because, with the outward extension of the Church, its influence upon the inner man needs always to be considered. Let good or ill befall, It must be good for me; Secure VariousThe Hymnal of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the USAHow God Works in the Hearts of Men. Watchfulness is another help; taking care to keep away from the occasions and inducements to sin: occupation in what is good and right, storing the mind with God's truth. ).PeopleDavid, PsalmistPlacesJerusalemTopicsCourage, David, Fear, Heart, Hope, Maschil, Psalm, Strengthen, Strengtheneth, Strong, Wait, WaitingOutline1. 1. Higher and higher the water rose, but she would not yield, and she died, crying out with her last breath, "Christ only is my Master." Your granite cave a hiding place, your high cliff nest a place of safety. It sounds strange logic, 'Be for Thou art,' and yet it is the logic of prayer, and goes very deep, pointing out both its limits and its encouragements. This supposeth what our case by nature is, and what we are all John Brown (of Wamphray)Christ The Way, The Truth, and The LifeJesus, My Rock. Phil 1:1I. As it has been shown that all duty, and that alone, ought to be vowed to God in covenant, it is manifest that what is lawfully engaged to in swearing by the name of God is enjoined in the moral law, and, because of the authority of that law, ought to be performed as a duty.
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