
Cornelius the Centurion (8)
Rev. C. Vogelaar, Clifton, NJ Based on Acts 10:37-39 The Apostle Peter has spoken about the word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ. What a privilege was given to Isr ...

A Joyful Message
Rev. C. Vogelaar, Clifton, NJ The announcement of the birth of a royal son is usually made public with great rejoicing and honor. The birth of the Prince of Peace was privately announced without any worldly pomp, splendor, or ceremony. ...

Cornelius the Centurion (7)
Rev. C. Vogelaar, Clifton, NJ Based on Acts 10:34-36 Peter and his company came to the house of Cornelius. There was an assembly of people waiting “to hear all things that are commanded thee of God.” It was ...

Cornelius the Centurion (6)
Rev. C. Vogelaar, Clifton, NJ Based on Acts 10:28-33 It was because of the love of God shed abroad in the heart of Cornelius that he wished that many others might hear His servant, Peter, and receive instruc ...

Cornelius the Centurion (5)
Rev. C. Vogelaar, Clifton, NJ Based on Acts 10:24-27 It is a blessing when God’s people may be together in love and unity. They are a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people. This should be shown ...

Cornelius the Centurion (4)
Rev. C. Vogelaar, Clifton, NJ The Lord had called His servant Peter to be His instrument to bring a message of free grace to a heathen. What a wonder that He is willing to use such an instrument who had once denied Him. The Lord calls but al ...

The Canons of Dordt (34)
The law does not reveal the remedy for our sins; neither can the glimmerings of the light of nature help us; but in the gospel the Lord reveals Him who is given by God to be a Savior of sinners. The knowledge of our misery out of the law is necessary, but this should drive us out with a hunger an ...

Cornelius the Centurion (3)
Rev. C. Vogelaar, Clifton, NJ Based on Acts 10:17-20 Peter had been shown a strange vision. The Lord had given him a command to arise, to kill the animals, and to eat. Peter had answered, “Not so, Lord; for ...

Canons of Dordt (33)
Man was created very good, after the image of God, his Creator. He was the crown upon the creation, and he lived in perfect harmony and peace. However, he revolted from God, by his own will abusing his freedom. In doing this he robbed himself of the many excellent gifts that the Lord had bestowed ...

Canons of Dordt (32)
The new birth is necessary for all of us, also for decent church people, even if they live like the rich young ruler. From God's side this new birth is possible, even for the guiltiest sinner. A Fountain has been opened in the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ. Therein enemies and filthy lepers can ...