Based on a series of sermons preached in PCC Prayer Meetings in 2023-2024 5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 The book of Proverbs is not merely a book of wise […]
Based on a series of sermons preached in PCC Prayer Meetings in 2023-2024 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me Philippians 4:13 The Epistle of Paul to the Philippians was written during one of his imprisonments. This is clear from his references to his bonds (1:12-30). Most likely, this was during his […]
“Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you”
Based on a series of sermons preached in PCC Prayer Meetings in 2023-2024 For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: 26 And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God: 27 Whom I shall see […]
We are familiar with Job’s story. He suffered immensely. He lost his wealth, his children and his health. But he refused to curse God as Satan was sure he would do. So he became a type of Christ even as he suffered despite his righteousness, was accused of sins he did not commit, and was eventually exalted after his humiliation.
Based on a series of sermons preached in PCC Prayer Meetings in 2023-2024 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us Romans 8:18 Almost every verse in Romans 8, when understood correctly, is comforting and can be used […]
Psalm 43 is one of the Psalms The Lord Jesus must have used when darkness enveloped His soul during His earthly ministry. It is also a song He has appointed for us to use when facing similar situations.
by Rev. Samuel Rutherford,
a Preparation Sermon, before the communion, at Kirkcudbright, in the year 1634
published by Rev. Andrew A Bonar, Glasgow, 1876 (reproduced in https://archive.org/stream/fourtcomm00ruth);
minimally updated, edited and footnoted by JJ Lim
2 Corinthians is a treasure trove of comforting texts for Christians suffering various forms of affliction. This is perhaps because the apostle Paul was himself greatly afflicted due to some issues he had with the Corinthians. Indeed, it was only after he was able to sort out some of the issues he had with them and was assured of their love and respect for him that he wrote 2 Corinthians.
A brief of our visit to the RP Church in Kobe, Japan It was in 1991 when my friend Dave Landis teased about Japanese Calvinists. He was referring to those who claim to be Calvinists, but deny Limited Atonement. The Japanese alphabet does not have the equivalent of an “L.” Thirty-four years later, on 12 […]
