Introduction to the Book of Habakkuk
Extract Authorship: Habakkuk’s name means “ardent embrace.” Although his name does not define his message, in his closing statement he lives up to his name when he confesses his unconditional…
Introduction to the Book of Nahum
Extract Authorship: Nahum’s name means “comfort” or “consolation,” a shortened form of Nehemiah, which means “the comfort (or consolation) of Jehovah.” Little is known about Nahum apart from his powerful…
Assurance of Salvation
Extract Scripture commands us, “Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except…
Introduction to the Book of 1 John
Extract Authorship: The text of this epistle does not bear the author’s name, nor greetings common to the epistles, yet it is evidently the work of the apostle John. He…
Repentance
Extract Repentance is a grace of God’s Spirit whereby a sinner is inwardly humbled and visibly reformed. In Adam all suffered shipwreck; repentance is the only plank by which we…
Introduction to the Book of 2 Chronicles
Extract Authorship, Date, Theme, Purpose, Synopsis: See the Introduction to 1 and 2 Chronicles Outline: For the complete outline, see the Introduction to 1 and 2 Chronicles. Kingdom Promised (1…