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    If God is not first in your thoughts and efforts in the morning, he will be in the last place… Read More

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    Do we really want to be transformed by God? In the passage (below) from Isaiah, not only a person is… Read More
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Publications

God Glorified in Man’s Dependence by Jonathan Edwards

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jonathan-edwards1 Corinthians 1:29, 30, 31, "That no flesh should glory in his presence. But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: that, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord."

THOSE Christians to whom the apostle directed this epistle, dwelt in a part of the world where human wisdom was in great repute; as the apostle observes in the 22nd verse of this chapter, "The Greeks seek after wisdom." Corinth was not far from Athens, that had been for many ages the most famous seat of philosophy and learning in the world.

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Favorites

  • Praise Adonai by Paul Baloche +

    Who is like Him The Lion and the Lamb Seated on the throne Mountains bow down Every ocean roars To the Lord of hosts  Read More

  • An Interview with Paul Washer by Tim Challies +

    You probably know Paul Washer as the man who preached the infamous "Shocking Youth Message," a sermon that has tallied… Read More

  • Glorious by Paul Baloche +

    Look inside the mysterySee the empty crossSee the risen SaviorVictorious and strong Read More

  • Paul's Prayers +

    How do we pray? What should we pray for? Yes, there is the Lord's prayer--Jesus teaching his disciples, and us,… Read More
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Hidden Blessings

  • The Patience and Compassion of God's Love +

    We have an amazing God. Read More

  • The Fear of the Lord +

    Why is fear of the Lord so important as a follower of Jesus? Read More

  • Praying to the Trinity: Our Heavenly Father +

    The following is a modified version of a prayer by John Stott, an Anglican theologian from the 20th century. Read More

  • Praying to the Trinity: Jesus +

    The following is a modified version of a prayer by John Stott, Read More
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