John Kodiyil

***This article was written BEFORE World War 1 and World War 2*** The wars of the Lord are prominent in the OT, Num. 21:14, when God helped His ancient people against their enemies, 1 Sam. 17:47; 1 Chr. 5:22. “The captain of the Lord’s host,” Josh. 5:15; 23:10, led the armies of Israel. Even the … Read more

The Bible presents a threefold division of temptation. We read of “the lust of the flesh,” or the desire to enjoy; “the lust of the eyes,” or the desire to obtain; “the pride of life,” or the desire to accomplish, 1 John 2:16. Each refers to an area of normal, Godgiven desire, which can become … Read more

Works on prayer seldom mention this word, which occurs 60 times in the AV. It is a form of intensified prayer by which God’s help is fervently implored in a time of special need. It is to prayer what fire is to incense. Supplication may be no more than a cry to God; the word … Read more

An important theme of 1 Peter is the sufferings of Christ and the glory to follow, 1:11. Alongside this is a revelation about the sufferings of believers and their own future glory. They may suffer wrongfully, 2:19; for doing well, 2:20; for righteousness’ sake, 3:14; because they are Christians, 4:16; “according to the will of … Read more

A faithful Christian’s use of his possessions, time and talents is governed by New Testament principles. The central passage is 2 Cor. 8, 9, which sets forth Christ as the believer’s example in giving. Extraordinary promises and revelations have to do with stewardship. “Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, … Read more