To conclude this short series of quotes from Puritan and Reformed divines affirming the reckoning of midnight-to-midnight observance of the Christian Sabbath or Lord’s Day, consider the following. John Brown of Haddington, Systematic Theology, Book VI, Chap. 1, p. 475: The Christian Sabbath begins in the morning after midnight. 1. Christ rose early in the ...
The first table of the Decalogue has been nicely summarized in this way by Thomas Vincent in his Exposition of the Westminster Shorter Catechism: The first commandment hath a respect unto the object of worship; the second commandment hath a respect unto the means of worship; the third commandment hath a respect unto the manner ...
For those who may be interested in reading Matthew Henry daily in bite-sized pieces, I know of three compilations of daily meditative readings extracted from his Commentary, which may serve as a useful way of reading along in a different format and still participating in the Matthew Henry Commentary Challenge. I own each of these ...
Many are acquainted with this vivid passage from perhaps Jonathan Edwards’ most famous sermon, “Sinners in the Hands of An Angry God”: The God that holds you over the pit of hell, much as one holds a spider, or some detestable insect, over the fire, detests you, and is dreadfully provoked: His wrath towards you ...
For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. (Ps. 84.10) Matthew Henry writes concerning Moses’ removal from the courts of Pharaoh to the fields of Midian in Ex. 2: Now this settlement ...
Matthew Henry on Ex. 2.1-4: Duty is ours, events are God’s. For more on the origin of this wise proverb, see this previous blog post, where I have traced its use back to Samuel Rutherford, whose letters were read by Matthew Henry’s father, Philip. Digg Stumble Upon Del.icio.us Buzz ...
Chara is the Greek word for joy or happiness, and it is by this name that Samuel Davies, “the Apostle of Virginia,” referred to his beloved second wife, Jean or Jane (née Holt), mother of his six children. Not only a preacher, but a poet, he poured out his love to her in verse, before ...
Matthew Henry on Ex. 2.1-4: Observe the beauty of providence: just at the time when Pharaoh’s cruelty rose to this height the deliverer was born, though he did not appear for many years after. Note, When men are projecting the church’s ruin God is preparing for its salvation. Digg Stumble Upon Del.icio.us Buzz ...
The George Washington Carver documentary is on it’s way. Post-production is done, and the video will be ready to ship the first of February. You can pre-order your copy today. Here’s a video promo Franklin Springs put up on Youtube:VB Digg Stumble Upon Del.icio.us Buzz ...
This past weekend I was part of an event that received a good amount of local media coverage. There was a bit of controversy as one of the keynote speakers was arrested when his plane arrived in Knoxville (I was greeted with the news when I landed). The rest of the weekend was filled with ...