Richard Sibbes was an influential English Puritan leader during the early years of the seventeenth century. Above all, he was known as a great preacher. The following excerpt comes from his exposition of Philippians 3:18. Sibbes encourages his hearers to realize that affections, or passions, are necessary for God’s children. He goes on to expound one […]

Editor’s note: This post is part of a series featuring outstanding excerpts from student papers at the BibleMesh Institute, which offers affordable online training for local churches, schools, and ministries. The author’s name has been withheld for privacy and security purposes. He is preparing to serve as a missionary overseas. Some Christians, if they are

10:4 A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. 14:23 In all toil there is profit, but mere talk tends only to poverty. Proverbs 10:4; 14:23 (ESV) The biblical work ethic encourages hard work, long hours, dedication, punctuality, and a willingness to defer gratification for the sake of long-term gain. It is no coincidence

Editor’s note: This post is part of a series featuring outstanding excerpts from student papers at the BibleMesh Institute, which offers affordable online training for local churches, schools, and ministries. The author’s name has been withheld for privacy purposes. He is a pastor in Canada. How does believing in the Trinity affect our Christian lives?

Matthew Henry was a laborer of extraordinary zeal—both in the pulpit and in his study. Noted as the leading evangelical minister of his generation, “his talent for preaching was matched by willingness to preach whenever requested.”[1] His legacy is communicated through his lengthy commentary on the whole Bible.[2] In these comments on the creation of Eve he highlights