C. Matthew McMahon Bücher

From Acts 3:26, "Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities," Lockyer teaches on the foundational doctrine of Christ's glorious resurrection. As Lockyer sates, "The hope of man is founded upon the resurrection of Christ from the dead." Such a work of God to redeem fallen men from the justice and wrath of God, one finds the resurrection of Christ bearing the confirmation of God's oath to the elect for the accomplishment of their eternal good. And in this, rests the infallible determination of Christ's state as the natural Son of God, and so the messenger indeed of the covenant of grace. More than any other miracle of the New Testament, the resurrection is the foundation on which our Christian faith rests. Jesus had to be raised from the dead for the cross to be effectual, for his death and resurrection are both essential for redemption. Our resurrected Savior is our Chief Cornerstone, the Author and Finisher of our faith, our triumphant King who conquered sin, death, hell, and the grave, rose from the dead and ascended into glory to the right hand of God.

Jesus preached, “for the kingdom of heaven is at hand,” (Matthew 4:17), presenting the essence of the Gospel. This raises questions about the meaning behind His message and whether it aligns with Paul’s proclamation: “For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified,” (1 Cor. 2:2). What did Jesus consider the good news, and how does it compare to Paul’s understanding? This exploration delves into the implications of the kingdom's arrival and the call to repentance. It examines what Jesus expected from His listeners and the significance of the kingdom in relation to His identity and the mission given to His ministers. The inquiry also addresses why Jesus did not instruct His disciples to focus on His crucifixion, resurrection, or ascension in their preaching. McMahon reveals the intricacies of Christ’s kingdom proclamation, including His role as King, the nature of His kingdom, and its roots in the Old Testament. The Gospels are rich with Christ’s teachings and parables about the “kingdom of heaven” and “kingdom of God,” highlighting the necessity of repentance in light of the kingdom's coming. For Christ, the kingdom is central, and it should be equally significant for believers, who must understand its presence within them and the implications of their repentance in relation to this kingdom.

This work expounds on Scripture, outlining from a biblical perspective why Christ has sent the coronavirus to covenant breakers within his church. The thesis posits that the global virus, along with other calamities, primarily targets Christ's disobedient church. At the time of writing, nearly 689,000 people had died worldwide from the virus, with 158,000 in the U.S., adding to the mounting calamity faced by the nation. This situation serves as a reminder of the calamity promised by God to his covenant-breaking church if they do not repent. The question arises: what will the church do in such trying times? With calamities escalating, it appears the church is not collectively taking action to reform and address the plague. There is a pressing need for the church to repent of idolatry, lack of scriptural precision, confessional dismissiveness, and worldliness within the sanctuary, which dishonors King Jesus. God addresses his people with both severity and tenderness when they break covenant. Drawing from Leviticus 26, the work discusses pestilence as a sign from Christ, the sovereign remedies he commands, the necessity of humility during repentance, and the nature of Christ’s afflicting providences. It emphasizes that spiritual indifference may provoke Christ to act against them.

This treatise on 2 Peter 1:11 is a puritan gem. Drawing from the rich well of Scripture, Janeway emphasizes the vital role of God's Word in providing comfort, conviction, and guidance for those engaged in the earnest service of Christ. He directs readers to deepen their relationship with the Lord, relying on His promises and grace as a source of encouragement. Janeway rightly explains the nature of Christian service as a joyful privilege and presents practical ways to find encouragement amidst the challenges and trials that believers face. Recognizing the inevitable trials and obstacles encountered in Christian service, Janeway teaches readers to embrace a biblical perspective on suffering, seek solace through prayer and dependence on God, and find comfort in the fellowship and support of fellow believers. In all this Janeway points believers to the enduring hope found in Christ. He reminds us that our service is not in vain and that our present struggles are temporary compared to the eternal rewards and glory that await us. By anchoring our hearts in this eternal hope, we as believers can persevere and thrive in our commitment to Christ's service. Discover the power of encouragement and embark on a transformative journey in the service of Christ through this work.

The work is divided into four sermons, originally published together, focusing on two foundational aspects of the Christian faith: saving repentance and the godly exercise of prayer, all illuminated by God’s presence, blessing, and provision. The first sermon, based on Joel 2:14, discusses the significance of God's presence among a repentant community versus its absence in a hypocritical one. The second sermon, drawn from Psalm 78:34-37, emphasizes true repentance and distinguishes it from illegitimate forms. The third sermon, referencing Luke 11:13, explores the blessings of godly prayer, highlighting that while God, as the Christian’s Father, fulfills our requests, He also grants us His best intentions when we ask amiss. In the fourth sermon, based on Luke 22:31-32, the speaker addresses Christ's forewarning of a significant temptation from Satan and illustrates how God's sovereignty and providence protect believers. It emphasizes that God uses temptations to enhance the welfare of His saints and assures that Christ preserves His church from ultimate defeat by the devil. This work has been updated in modern English for easier reading and includes an active table of contents for electronic versions.

The watchman's life is a life of consecration; a life on the wall dividing the world and church, to watch and take heed, to sound the alarm, and bring God's message to his people boldly, faithfully and plainly. The watchman acts in the name of another, that is, of God, who has called him to the task of watching which includes praying (power) and preaching (guidance and direction). He is commissioned by God with supernatural gifts (given by the effectual work of the Spirit on behalf of Christ) which allows him to discern, speak and work in the ministry by the word God has given him to preach. He officiates in that office as one commissioned of God on behalf of God's people. He is not sent of his own accord, but sent of God to minister the words of Christ to his beloved church. In this work on the watchman of Ezekiel 33, McMahon explains the nature of the watchman, the work of the watchman, the watched of the watchman and the faithful exercise of his duty on behalf of Jesus Christ, who has commissioned him to serve his sheep as a faithful steward of the glory of Gospel.