Selected Reading: February 8, 2020

I read or watched these recently and recommend them to you.

God

10 Key Bible Verses on God’s Sovereignty
“When life feels out of control, it can be comforting to remember that we’re never out of the sight of our Creator—and he never loses control. Be encouraged by the following Scriptures about God’s sovereignty with commentary from the ESV Study Bible and rest knowing he rules over all.”

Bible

Who’s Got the Power?
In case you’ve ever wondered why various translations of Romans 1:4 are so different.

Christian History

Did Calvin Murder Heretics?
A very informative discussion between Matthew Barrett and Gary Jenkins about the historical context of the execution of Michael Servatus.

Anne du Bourg - A Conflicted Martyr
A little encouragement from the story of a martyr who wavered but ultimately stood firm.

Sunday's Hymn: Jesus Paid It All

I hear the Saviour say,
“Thy strength indeed is small,
Child of weakness, watch and pray,
Find in me thine all in all.”

Jesus paid it all,
All to him I owe;
Sin had left a crimson stain,
He washed it white as snow.

Lord, now indeed I find
Thy power, and thine alone,
Can change the leper’s spots,
And melt the heart of stone.

For nothing good have I
Whereby thy grace to claim—
I will wash my garments white
In the blood of Calvary’s lamb.

And when, before the throne,
I stand in him complete,
“Jesus died my soul to save,”
My lips shall still repeat.

 —Elvina M. Hall

 Other hymns, worship songs, or quotes for this Sunday:

• Wonderful Words of Life at The Happy Wonderer
• I, For One, Prefer The Solid Rock at The Outspoken Tulip 
• The Grest Exchange at Tried With Fire
• Lord’s Day 5, 2020 at The Thirsty Theologian

Selected Reading, February 1, 2020

I am having my kitchen cupboards painted this week, which means my life and house are in a shambles. I didn’t manage do a lot of reading, but I still have these posts to recommend to you.

Scripture

So What Did Jesus Think about the Old Testament?
I’ve heard a couple of derogatory remarks about the Old Testament in my circle of acquaintances recently. Jesus, in contrast, viewed the Old Testament “as the wonderful, life-giving Word of God.”

Bible Interpretation

What Does Paul Mean When He Says, “Act Like Men”?
Wyatt Graham has written some interesting stuff lately. Like this post, for instance.

Christian History

Ten Baptists: A Recap
Over the last several weeks, Steve Weaver has written biographical sketches ten baptist figures that everyone should know. I’ve linked to a couple of these pieces, but here you’ll find links to all of them.