Category Archives: Hebrews
“All the treasures of celestial wisdom” by John Calvin
“The only way by which we can persevere in the right faith is to hold to the foundation, and not in the smallest degree to depart from it. For he who holds not to Christ knows nothing but mere vanity, … Continue reading
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“You have come to Mount Zion” by John Bunyan
“The pilgrims spoke about the glory of the place with the Shining Ones, who replied that the beauty and glory of it was inexpressible. Then they said it was ‘Mount Zion, the heavenly Jerusalem, the innumerable company of angels, and the … Continue reading
“A merciful and faithful High Priest” by John Calvin
“In Christ’s human nature there are two things to be considered, the real flesh and the affections or feelings. The Apostle then teaches us, that He had not only put on the real flesh of man, but also all those … Continue reading
“When Satan is tempting, Christ is praying!” by Thomas Watson
“When a Christian is weak and can hardly pray for himself, Jesus Christ is praying for him… What a comfort is this: when Satan is tempting, Christ is praying!” –Thomas Watson, All Things For Good, or A Divine Cordial (Carlisle, PA: Banner … Continue reading
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“We sing with Him as a singing Savior” by Michael Glodo
“We sing to the God-man Jesus as our sufficient Savior. We sing about his redeeming work as our servant Savior. But Hebrews 2 doesn’t stop there. It also tells us with whom we sing in worship. Hebrews 2:12 tells us … Continue reading
“Christ’s blood creates a deeper lineage than our genes” by Sinclair Ferguson
“What are our privileges? They are truly amazing. ‘For you have not come to what may be touched, a blazing fire and darkness and gloom and a tempest… But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of … Continue reading
