At the outbreak of the first world war in 1914, Archibald McNeilage of the Free Church of Scotland wrote, "War, no matter how just soever it may be, is a national calamity and a divine judgment. It is placed by the Holy Spirit on the same plane as pestilence and famine. All these are servants …
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The power of Self-deceit!
The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? (Jeremiah17:9) "The easiest thing of all is to deceive oneself; for what a man wishes he generally believes to be true" (Demosthenes). "We are never deceived; we deceive ourselves" (Goethe). "Nature never deceives us; it is always we who deceive ourselves" (Rousseau). "Despite their …
Notes on the Exodus (123)
"Exposing the Exodus" The Confirmed Redemption – (Chapter 13 Verses 1-22) The regulations and rituals may seem strange to us but for Israel, they confirmed the start of salvation's journey, they were important. They were constant reminders of God's grace, power, and deliverance from Egypt's bondage. The costly dedication of the firstborn would remind them that they were …
Notes on Christian Warfare (23)
"Fighting the Good Fight" The Devil’s Designs – (Ephesians Chapter 6 Verses 10-20) With the shield of faith, you are equipped to deal with, to quench each and every flaming dart the devil throws at you. Not just some, all of them. You do well to remember also that in the noise and heat of the battle, …
Notes on the Exodus (122)
"Exposing the Exodus" Release and Redemption – (Chapter 13 Verses 1-22) For now, the narrative is suspended and consequences and responsibilities that come as a result of their redemption. God acts in grace and then establishes his rightful claims up our beings. This is the doctrine of redemption. The exodus clearly teaches us the theology of salvation. …
Notes on Christian Warfare (22)
"Fighting the Good Fight" The Devil's Doubts – (Ephesians Chapter 6 Verses 10-20) The Roman shields for size would have been very much like those our modern day police use, but made of leather and very heavy. They would be used in grim situations to fend off hostile forces. The would catch and quench fiery arrows before …
Notes on the Exodus (121)
"Exposing the Exodus" The Lord's Possession – (Chapter 12 Verses 37-51) In these remaining verses of chapter twelve, it is clear that Israel, this mighty host leaving Egypt are under God's law. The divine justice system provides them with the governing principles they need (v49-51). Now this is important. Their new-found freedom is not just a free-for-all, …
