Jhn 1:12-14 (12) But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: (13) Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. (14) And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
Who beheld His glory in verse 14?
We have already read that He came into the world and the world received Him not. We have seen the condition of men dwelling willing in darkness not being able to even comprehend the Light. Then who, who among any that read this can behold His glory. What merits do you bring that make you worthy to view His Son in glory. Is the means of a right to all men that are born, God forbid! Is the means to a mater of inheritance or family, God forbid! Is the means because of what you know, God Forbid! Is the means due to a choice you made, God forbid! Is it through the persuasive power of preaching or where you go to church, God forbid! Is receiving Him and beholding His glory then up to chance, God forbid! The new birth is nothing short and nothing more than a divine work of a sovereign God. Nothing added, nothing less, full of grace and truth.
March 05, 2012
March 02, 2012
God's Glory
by Marvin Stalnaker
ref Jhn 1:12-14
There is much within the scriptures that the carnal eye sees. It sees that man has a nature that needs some form of change. It sees something of the debt of sin, and knows that some type of satisfaction must be rendered toward God for that debt. It knows that man has a wandering spirit and feels that rededication is often needed. One thing though the carnal eye can never see -- the glory of God. Man in his fallen state cannot behold the glory of God in any thing, and especially in salvation. To behold, by faith, God's glory in His sovereign election of sinners, His sovereign decree in predestinating those elect unto that salvation, and His omnipotent calling of those elect unto Himself is foreign to the unregenerate heart. It takes a new heart, a new mind, a new man to behold and believe the report, given from above, concerning the glory of God in Christ's suffering
ref Jhn 1:12-14
There is much within the scriptures that the carnal eye sees. It sees that man has a nature that needs some form of change. It sees something of the debt of sin, and knows that some type of satisfaction must be rendered toward God for that debt. It knows that man has a wandering spirit and feels that rededication is often needed. One thing though the carnal eye can never see -- the glory of God. Man in his fallen state cannot behold the glory of God in any thing, and especially in salvation. To behold, by faith, God's glory in His sovereign election of sinners, His sovereign decree in predestinating those elect unto that salvation, and His omnipotent calling of those elect unto Himself is foreign to the unregenerate heart. It takes a new heart, a new mind, a new man to behold and believe the report, given from above, concerning the glory of God in Christ's suffering
February 27, 2012
Rejecting His Son - Jhn 1:10-12
Jhn 1:10-12 (10) He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. (11) He came unto his own, and his own received him not. (12) But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
Who received Him?
What a stunning revelation of the truth. Christ the creator of this world was made flesh for the salvation of His elect. He was within reach of men. He was visible and could be received as the King of Kings and placed on His throne over all men. But the world received Him not. Instead of welcoming Him they refused Him and would banish Him from this earth. What makes this even more stunning is we repeat these acts of our ancestors. Christ was made flesh for our salvation and serves as our mediator. He is within reach to all that believe and call on His name. He is visible in His Word and is the King of Kings. But the world receives Him not. Instead of asking Him for His mercy they refuse Him and would banish Him from their hearts. Ah but when the world rejected Him He remained among us that He may fulfill the redemption of those that hated Him. And so is our hope that in grace though we reject Him He remains with us and fulfilled our redemption and makes us willing to receive Him.
Who received Him?
What a stunning revelation of the truth. Christ the creator of this world was made flesh for the salvation of His elect. He was within reach of men. He was visible and could be received as the King of Kings and placed on His throne over all men. But the world received Him not. Instead of welcoming Him they refused Him and would banish Him from this earth. What makes this even more stunning is we repeat these acts of our ancestors. Christ was made flesh for our salvation and serves as our mediator. He is within reach to all that believe and call on His name. He is visible in His Word and is the King of Kings. But the world receives Him not. Instead of asking Him for His mercy they refuse Him and would banish Him from their hearts. Ah but when the world rejected Him He remained among us that He may fulfill the redemption of those that hated Him. And so is our hope that in grace though we reject Him He remains with us and fulfilled our redemption and makes us willing to receive Him.
February 23, 2012
God Defeated? NO!!
By Henry Mahan
ref Jhn 1:10 -12
If the world knew Him not and the Jews received Him not, is the purpose of God defeated? NO! The purpose of God in all things shall stand! (Prov 19:21; Isa 46:9-11; Jhn 6:37-39). The Father gave the Son a people out of every tribe, kindred and nation (Jhn 17:1-2,9). By the power of the Spirit, by the preaching of the gospel of His Son and through faith, they will all receive Christ lovingly, thankfully and willingly, as God’s gift of love and grace. They will all, with the heart, believe on his glorious name, as He is revealed to them in the Word (Mat 16:15-17; Rom 10:9-10).
ref Jhn 1:10 -12
If the world knew Him not and the Jews received Him not, is the purpose of God defeated? NO! The purpose of God in all things shall stand! (Prov 19:21; Isa 46:9-11; Jhn 6:37-39). The Father gave the Son a people out of every tribe, kindred and nation (Jhn 17:1-2,9). By the power of the Spirit, by the preaching of the gospel of His Son and through faith, they will all receive Christ lovingly, thankfully and willingly, as God’s gift of love and grace. They will all, with the heart, believe on his glorious name, as He is revealed to them in the Word (Mat 16:15-17; Rom 10:9-10).
February 20, 2012
True Light - Jhn 1:6-9
Jhn 1:6-9 (6) There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. (7) The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe. (8) He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. (9) That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.
The through Him in verse 7 is this John?
Like John our message should only and always be that God is the light. A true light, the only undeceiving light. A true light, the only real light contrasted to any shady one. A true light, the only underived light not reflected or borrowed. A true light, the only supereminent light where all others pale before it. With this in mind, man left to himself not only live but also choose to be in darkness. For God to use John to reveal the light implies that we can’t see it without God’s intercession. How absurd it is to say that someone seeks the Lord for He is not hiding. In the Garden of Aden it was Adam that hid as God was seeking him. I am thankful that God does come looking for His people, that His true light shines in the darkness. And through Him we willfully receive His son (John 3:27). His son that was sent to redeem His people and glorify His name (Gal 4:4-5).
The through Him in verse 7 is this John?
Like John our message should only and always be that God is the light. A true light, the only undeceiving light. A true light, the only real light contrasted to any shady one. A true light, the only underived light not reflected or borrowed. A true light, the only supereminent light where all others pale before it. With this in mind, man left to himself not only live but also choose to be in darkness. For God to use John to reveal the light implies that we can’t see it without God’s intercession. How absurd it is to say that someone seeks the Lord for He is not hiding. In the Garden of Aden it was Adam that hid as God was seeking him. I am thankful that God does come looking for His people, that His true light shines in the darkness. And through Him we willfully receive His son (John 3:27). His son that was sent to redeem His people and glorify His name (Gal 4:4-5).
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