A professing Christian claims that Jesus Christ has appeared to him and told him to re-translate the Bible. The translation that has come forth so far is a clear violation of God's prohibition on adding to the Scriptures. We'll take a hard look at this creation of Brian Simmons.

An interesting look at the government of Jesus Christ in us today. We know of the coming reign of Jesus worldwide, but He governs His people now. How does this work- Chapter 11 of the 1630 -Bruised Reed.-

The 100th part of our series finds us at the end of chapter 11, where the letter divides itself into two parts. We end with this recording the "theological" section of Paul's - the Holy Spirit's - masterpiece.

Sibbes speaks of presuming on or resisting Christ's mercy, mistreating and strife among the heirs of mercy, taking advantage of the bruised, and despising the simple means of mercy. From the 1630 classic, The Bruised Reed and the Smoking Flax.

God doesn't change his mind. Israel was chosen and will remain so. You too. But first, we all go through the disobedience stage, so He can have mercy on us all. Amazing wisdom! Amazing grace!

When we meditate on God, pray, read, experience Him in the providences of life, we are communing with Him. Communion is our heavenly privilege. John Flavel was an English Presbyterian minister in the 17th century.

The title says it all. What to do when doubts and fears attack. Chapter 9 of the -Bruised Reed- classic of Puritan preacher Richard Sibbes.

Mystery unveiled: Israel hardened so Israel can be filled with Gentiles so all Israel will be saved. People giving up on "Israel" have many surprises coming.

Whence discouragements arise, and how to handle them, by the author of the -Bruised Reed-, a commentary on Isaiah's well-known prophecy of Jesus.

God is good. God is severe. God can cast branches out. God can graft branches in. Let us know God for Who He really is. And fear.