the life of William Tyndale We continue our biographical sketch of Tyndale with a brief review of last week, a few readings from his New Testament to compare it with our current versions and some discussion of the impact of both Tyndale’s Testament and his book on Christian ethics, Obedience of a Christian Man. Tyndale’s skill and commitment to God’s Word provide a great … [Read more...] about The Word in English (2) [Christmas]
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The Word at Work [Christmas]
Ps 19.7-8 Our Christmas series continues with a look at the marvelous effects of the Word as it works in the inner man of sinners – converting the soul, making wise the simple, rejoicing the heart and enlightening the eyes. Read the notes as you listen. … [Read more...] about The Word at Work [Christmas]
Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken [Psalms]
Ps 87 Psalm 87 is a terse poem packed with meaning. The psalmist exults in God’s declaration to the nations – citizenship for the nations in Zion, the beloved city of God. Read the notes while you listen. … [Read more...] about Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken [Psalms]
The Word of the Law [Christmas]
Ps 19.7-9 Continuing our Christmas series, we look at the written word as David describes it from God’s perspective, using the six terms for the Word given here in Ps 19. The whole idea of the Word, even in OT times, was of an internalization of God’s thoughts through believing meditation on the written Word. We offer six striking NT examples of successful OT saints as an … [Read more...] about The Word of the Law [Christmas]
The Word in English (1) [Christmas]
the life of William Tyndale In keeping with our Christmas theme, ‘the Word made flesh’, we are also looking at the life and ministry of William Tyndale. Tyndale can be considered the father of the English Bible – an exceptionally gifted and faithful man raised up by God at an opportune time. Our first lesson takes us up to the point at which Tyndale’s first edition of the … [Read more...] about The Word in English (1) [Christmas]