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The Expositor's Life, Harare (2025)

03/03/2025

The Bible is not merely a human book, but the very words of God, breathed out by Him and recorded by human authors (2 Timothy 3:16-17). This doctrine of inspiration emphasizes that the Scriptures are theopneustos, or "God-breathed," meaning that every word, phrase, and sentence is ultimately from God Himself (Matthew 4:4, 2 Peter 1:20-21). As stated in the London Baptist Confession of Faith, "The Holy Scripture is the only sufficient, certain, and infallible rule of all saving knowledge, faith, and obedience" (LBCF 1.1), highlighting the Bible's authority and trustworthiness as the Word of God.

02/03/2025

The Christian life is a call to both personal and communal holiness. As believers, we are not only individually sanctified by the Holy Spirit (1 Thessalonians 5:23-24), but we are also corporately set apart as a holy people, a royal priesthood, and a holy nation (1 Peter 2:9-10). This communal holiness is rooted in our union with Christ, who is our sanctification (1 Corinthians 1:30), and is lived out in our relationships with one another within the local church. As we gather together for worship, fellowship, and service, we are to stir one another up to love and good works, encouraging each other to live lives worthy of our calling (Hebrews 10:24-25, Ephesians 4:1-3). By pursuing communal holiness, we reflect the beauty of Christ's bride, the church, and demonstrate our love for Him and for one another.

02/03/2025

Gathering on the Lord's Day is a vital aspect of the Christian life. It is a time for believers to come together, worship God, and edify one another. As the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith states, "The Lord's Day is to be sanctified by a holy resting all that day, even from such worldly employments and recreations as are lawful on other days" (Chapter 22, Paragraph 8).

This command is rooted in Scripture, as seen in Exodus 20:8-11, where God commands the Israelites to remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy. Similarly, in the New Testament, the apostle Paul writes, "On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul talked with them, intending to depart on the next day, and he prolonged his speech until midnight" (Acts 20:7).

The Lord's Day is seen as a day of rest and worship, where believers can come together to hear the preaching of God's Word, sing hymns, and participate in the sacraments. This collective worship is essential for the spiritual growth and edification of believers. As the 1689 LBCF states, "This Sabbath is then kept holy unto the Lord, when men, after a due preparing of their hearts, and ordering of their common affairs beforehand, do not only observe an holy rest, all the day, from their own works, words, and thoughts about their worldly employments and recreations" (Chapter 22, Paragraph 8).

Furthermore, gathering on the Lord's Day provides believers with an opportunity to demonstrate their love and commitment to God and to one another. It is a visible expression of the body of Christ, where believers can come together, share in the Lord's Supper, and encourage one another in their walk with God. As Jesus says, "Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them" (Matthew 18:20).

In conclusion, gathering on the Lord's Day is essential for the spiritual growth, edification, and worship of believers. As the 1689 LBCF states, "The Lord's Day is to be sanctified by a holy resting all that day...that they may the better prepare themselves for the solemn worship of God" (Chapter 22, Paragraph 8). As believers, let us prioritize gathering on the Lord's Day, that we may honor God, edify one another, and demonstrate our love and commitment to Christ and His church.

Happy Lord's day

The Expositor's Life

01/03/2025

⏤Martyn Lloyd Jones (1899-1981)

01/03/2025

The Concept of "THE GIFT OF THE FATHER TO THE SON"

It's rooted in the idea that salvation is a Trinitarian work, with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit each playing a distinct role. Here's an expounding of this concept with supporting Scriptures:

THE FATHER'S SOVEREIGN GIFT

Jesus teaches that the Father has given Him a people, whom He will raise up on the last day (John 6:37-40). This gift is not based on human merit or decision, but solely on the Father's sovereign choice. As Jesus says, "All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out" (John 6:37).

THE SON'S OBEDIENCE AND ATONEMENT

The Father's gift to the Son is not just a matter of assigning people to salvation, but also involves the Son's obedience and atonement. Jesus' work on the cross is the means by which the Father's gift is effectuated. As Paul writes, "He [the Father] chose us in him [Christ] before the foundation of the world...In love he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ" (Ephesians 1:4-5).

THE SPIRIT'S REGENERATING WORK

The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in applying the Father's gift to the Son. The Spirit regenerates the hearts of those given to the Son, enabling them to respond in faith. As Jesus says, "No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. And I will raise him up on the last day" (John 6:44).

IMPLICATIONS AND COMFORT

This doctrine has profound implications for our understanding of salvation. It emphasizes the sovereignty of God in salvation, the unity of the Trinity, and the security of the believer. As believers, we can take comfort in knowing that our salvation is rooted in the Father's sovereign gift, the Son's obedience and atonement, and the Spirit's regenerating work.

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01/03/2025

A Christian who does not repent is indeed a worrisome figure, as it raises concerns about the authenticity of their faith. Scripture teaches that repentance is a fundamental aspect of the Christian life (Luke 24:47, Acts 3:19). The Apostle Paul warns that those who persist in unrepentant sin may not be true believers, stating, "If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth" (1 John 1:6). Furthermore, the writer of Hebrews cautions that those who "deliberately keep on sinning after receiving the knowledge of the truth" may be in danger of eternal judgment (Hebrews 10:26-31). Therefore, a Christian who does not repent of their sin should be concerned about their spiritual state, and should seek to confess and turn from their sin, lest they fall under the discipline of a loving but holy God.

28/02/2025

The greatest threat to the church's purity and faithfulness is not the external pressures of persecution or societal opposition, but rather the internal temptation to compromise with the world. As the Apostle Paul warned, "But I discipline my body and bring it under strict control, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified" (1 Corinthians 9:27). The church's heavenly calling is to be a holy and separate people, zealous for good works (Titus 2:14, 1 Peter 1:15-16). However, when we become enamored with the world's values and practices, we risk losing sight of our heavenly calling and compromising our witness. As Jesus warned, "If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you" (John 15:19). We must constantly guard against the danger of worldliness, lest we forget our heavenly citizenship and the gospel that has saved us (Philippians 3:20, Galatians 1:10).

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28/02/2025

The church today faces numerous challenges, but one of the most pressing issues is the lack of biblical preaching. Preaching is not merely a form of public speaking or entertainment, but rather a sacred task that involves proclaiming the Word of God to His people (2 Timothy 4:2). Biblical preaching is essential for the health and growth of the church, as it provides believers with a solid foundation for their faith and equips them for service and witness.

One of the primary reasons why biblical preaching is lacking in many churches today is the prevalence of man-centered and pragmatic approaches to ministry. Many churches have adopted a "seeker-sensitive" model that emphasizes entertainment and felt needs over the proclamation of God's Word. However, this approach is fundamentally at odds with the biblical model of preaching, which emphasizes the centrality of God's Word and the importance of proclaiming it to His people (1 Corinthians 2:1-5). As the Apostle Paul wrote, "For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake" (2 Corinthians 4:5).

Biblical preaching is not just about conveying information or teaching moral lessons; it is about proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ and applying it to the lives of believers. As John Calvin wrote, "The preacher's duty is not only to teach what is just and holy, but also to reprove what is contrary, and to exhort to what is good." This means that biblical preaching must be centered on the Scriptures, and must involve the careful exposition and application of God's Word to the lives of believers (Nehemiah 8:8, 2 Timothy 4:2).

Some may argue that emphasizing biblical preaching will lead to a lack of love and compassion for the brethren. However, this is a false dichotomy. Biblical preaching provides believers with a solid foundation for their faith, and equips them to love and serve one another in a way that is grounded in the Scriptures (Colossians 3:16-17). As the Apostle Paul wrote, "Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up" (1 Corinthians 8:1).

In fact, biblical teaching produces greater love for the brethren and a greater desire to advance the kingdom of God. As believers are grounded in the Scriptures, they are equipped to love and serve one another in a way that is pleasing to God (John 13:34-35). Moreover, biblical preaching provides believers with a vision for the advancement of the kingdom of God, and equips them to be faithful witnesses for Christ in the world (Matthew 28:18-20). As Martin Luther wrote, "The preacher's task is to make the Word of God so plain that the hearers may see the truth and be edited by it."

In conclusion, the lack of biblical preaching is a serious problem facing the church today. However, biblical preaching is not opposed to love and compassion, but rather is the foundation for them. As believers are grounded in the Scriptures, they are equipped to love and serve one another, and to advance the kingdom of God in the world. May God raise up faithful preachers who will proclaim His Word with power and conviction, and may His people be edified and equipped for service through the preaching of His Word.

The Expositor's Life

27/02/2025

The Doctrines of Grace in a Nutshell

The Doctrines of Grace are not an invention of John Calvin, Augustine, or any theologian—they are the very words of Christ, straight from His mouth in John 10.

Christ and His Sheep

14. "I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep, and am known by My own. 15. As the Father knows Me, even so I know the Father; and I LAY DOWN MY LIFE FOR THE SHEEP. 16. And other sheep I have which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and THEY WILL HEAR MY VOICE; and there will be one flock and one shepherd."

Who did Christ lay down His life for? THE SHEEP. Not the goats. Not the wolves. Not the world indiscriminately—but His sheep. Every SINGLE ONE FOR WHOM HE DIED WILL HEAR HIS VOICE AND FOLLOW HIM. There is no wasted drop of Christ’s blood, no failed atonement, no frustrated will.

Why Do Some Not Believe?

24. "Then the Jews surrounded Him and said to Him, 'How long do You keep us in doubt? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly.'"

25. "Jesus answered them, 'I told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in My Father’s name, they bear witness of Me. 26. But you do not believe, BECAUSE YOU ARE NOT OF MY SHEEP, as I said to you. 27. My sheep hear My voice, and I KNOW THEM, AND THEY FOLLOW ME. 23. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone sn**ch them out of My hand. 29 My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and NO ONE IS ABLE TO SN**CH THEM OUT OF MY FATHER’S HAND. 30. I and My Father are one.'"

Why didn’t they believe? BECAUSE THEY WERE NOT HIS SHEEP. Jesus does not say, “You are not My sheep because you do not believe.” He says the opposite: "YOU DO NOT BELIEVE BECAUSE YOU ARE NOT OF MY SHEEP." Their unbelief is not the cause of their lost condition—it is the EVIDENCE of it.

The Doctrines of Grace in John 10

🔹 Total Depravity – "You do not believe because you are not of My sheep" (v. 26). Man is so lost in sin that he cannot believe apart from grace.

🔹 Unconditional Election – "I know My sheep" (v. 14). Christ knows and calls His own—not based on anything in them, but because the Father gave them to Him (v. 29).

🔹 Limited Atonement – "I lay down My life for the sheep" (v. 15). Christ died for a specific people—His sheep—not for the entire world in a universal, ineffective sense.

🔹 Irresistible Grace – "They will hear My voice" (v. 16). The call of Christ is not a weak invitation—it is a sovereign summons. All WHOM THE FATHER HAS GIVEN TO CHRIST WILL COME TO HIM (John 6:37).

🔹 Perseverance of the Saints – "I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish" (v. 28). The salvation Christ gives is ETERNAL, not temporary. None of His sheep will ever be lost.

This is not some man-made doctrine. It is not “Calvinism.” It is CHRISTIANITY. It is the gospel. The words of Jesus are clear:

- Christ laid down His life ONLY for His sheep.
- His sheep WILL hear His voice and follow Him.
- Those who do not believe are NOT HIS SHEEP.
- His sheep will NEVER be lost.

The world rages against this doctrine because it shatters man’s pride. It declares that salvation is ALL OF GOD and NONE OF MAN.

But this is the truth: IF YOU ARE IN CHRIST TODAY, IT IS BECAUSE HE CHOSE YOU, DIED FOR YOU, CALLED YOU, AND HOLDS YOU IN HIS HAND—FOREVER.

These are not the words of John Calvin. These are the words of Jesus. To reject them is to reject the very voice of the Good Shepherd—turn away, and you remain lost.

He, who has ears to hear, let his hear.

Jeremiah Knight

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27/02/2025

Galatians 3:24 highlights the role of the law as a tutor, that leads believers to Christ. The law serves as a mirror, revealing humanity's sinfulness and inability to meet God's standards (Romans 3:20, 7:7-12), thereby driving individuals to despair of their own righteousness and seek salvation in Christ alone (Galatians 2:16, 3:10-11). As Paul writes, "The law was our tutor to bring us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith" (Galatians 3:24). This underscores the relationship between law and grace, where the law exposes humanity's guilt and condemnation (Romans 3:19-20), while grace provides the remedy for that guilt through the person and work of Jesus Christ (Romans 3:24-25, Ephesians 2:8-9).

27/02/2025

The Christian life is deeply rooted in community and family, reflecting the biblical emphasis on corporate worship, fellowship, and mutual edification. Believers are adopted into God's family through faith in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 1:5, Galatians 3:26) and are called to be part of a local body of believers (1 Corinthians 12:27, Hebrews 13:17). The Bible encourages mutual accountability, edification, and service within the church (Hebrews 10:24-25, Ephesians 4:11-16), and emphasizes the importance of family in Christian life, with parents called to raise their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4).

26/02/2025

Prayer is the most important thing we can do for one another. When we pray for others, we are acknowledging our dependence on God and our recognition of His sovereignty over all things. As the Apostle Paul wrote, "For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places" (Ephesians 6:12). Prayer is our primary means of engaging in this spiritual battle on behalf of others.

When we pray for others, we are asking God to work in their lives, to bring about His will and purposes. We are recognizing that God is the One who "works all things according to the counsel of his will" (Ephesians 1:11). Our prayers are not meant to manipulate or control God, but rather to align ourselves with His will and to ask Him to accomplish His purposes in the lives of those we are praying for. As Jesus taught us, "Pray then like this: 'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven'" (Matthew 6:9-10).

Ultimately, praying for others is an act of love and care, demonstrating our concern for their well-being and our desire to see God's glory manifested in their lives. As the Apostle John wrote, "I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul" (3 John 2). When we pray for others, we are following the example of our Lord Jesus Christ, who prayed for His disciples and for all those who would believe in Him through their word (John 17:20-26).

This Wednesday, we invite you to join us in prayer for the advancement of the gospel in Pakistan as it is dominated by Islam religion and for the Lord to raise up more laborers in His harvest field (Matthew 9:38). As part of our weekly prayer focus, we are committed to interceding for the nations, the global church, unity among believers, and the spread of the gospel.

If you have specific prayer requests, please feel free to email us at [email protected] or message us through our page. Together, as believers united in Christ, we will lift up our voices in prayer, trusting in the sovereignty of our God to answer according to His will (1 John 5:14-15).

26/02/2025

The Christian life is not merely about accumulating knowledge, but about cultivating a deep, personal relationship with the living God. As the Apostle Paul prayed, "that you may know him" (Ephesians 1:17), emphasizing the importance of experiential knowledge of God. This is echoed in John's statement, "And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent" (John 17:3). In the Reformed tradition, this emphasis on knowing God is rooted in the solas of the Reformation, particularly solus Christus (Christ alone) and soli Deo gloria (glory to God alone). True knowledge of God is not merely intellectual assent, but a heartfelt, transformative relationship that flows from faith in Jesus Christ, and is nurtured through the means of grace, including Scripture, prayer, and the sacraments.

26/02/2025

This warning is rooted in Scripture, which cautions against elevating human leaders or institutions to a place of undue reverence or worship (Acts 10:25-26, 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 3:4-7). The apostle Paul warned the Corinthian church against factionalism and the idolization of human leaders, reminding them that "we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord" (2 Corinthians 4:5). Similarly, the Reformer John Calvin emphasized the importance of maintaining a proper perspective on the church and its leaders, noting that "the Church is not wooden or stone, but the assembly of those who are called by God" (Institutes, 4.1.9). By keeping Christ at the center and recognizing the church as a humble instrument of His grace, believers can avoid the temptation to idolize leaders or institutions, and instead worship the one true God.

25/02/2025

When the church prioritizes its institutions and traditions over the gospel, it has lost sight of its primary purpose. The church's ultimate authority is Scripture, not tradition or institutional loyalty (Matthew 15:1-9, Mark 7:1-13). The apostle Paul warned against allowing human traditions to supplant the gospel, writing, "Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ" (Colossians 2:8). Similarly, Jesus condemned the Pharisees for prioritizing their traditions over God's commands, saying, "You have made the commandment of God of no effect by your tradition" (Matthew 15:6). The church must continually reform itself according to Scripture, ensuring that its institutions and traditions serve the gospel, rather than the other way around (1 Corinthians 11:2, 2 Timothy 3:16-17).

25/02/2025

The family is the primary institution established by God for the discipleship of children. This is evident in Scripture, where God commands parents to teach their children His commands and ways (Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Ephesians 6:4). The family is the first and most fundamental sphere of influence in a child's life, and parents have the sacred responsibility to raise their children in the fear and admonition of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4). As the Westminster Confession of Faith states, "The duty of parents to their children is to bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord" (WCF 21.5). This involves not only providing for their physical needs, but also teaching them the gospel, modeling Christian character, and disciplining them in love. By fulfilling this responsibility, parents can confidently entrust their children to the Lord, knowing that He has entrusted them to their care (Psalm 127:3-5).

25/02/2025

The church's most insidious foe is not the outspoken liberal, but the lukewarm, superficial Christian who professes faith with their lips, but denies it in their lifestyle (Matthew 15:8). This 'cultural Christianity' is a mere shell of true faith, devoid of the Holy Spirit's regenerating power (2 Corinthians 5:17). It settles for a form of godliness, but denies its transformative power (2 Timothy 3:5). As the Puritan John Owen warned, 'A lukewarm, half-hearted, indefinite Christianity is as bad as no Christianity at all.' May we strive for a vibrant, Spirit-filled faith that declares the whole counsel of God, and may we reject the lukewarmness that threatens to undermine the church's witness (Revelation 3:19).

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