matthew henry

In the modern church, many do not take communion seriously. Many churches barely fence the table - in some, you just need to make sure that if you are living in scandelous sin, the pastor won't know about it. Others have slightly tighter regulations but still do not quite fence it. Preperation...

Matthew Henry writes on Leviticus 25: Bonar seems to be coming from a much stronger disposition toward slavery, but ends up saying much the same: Is Henry right that the theoretical allowance for slavery was for all ages? Is he right that the law against holding him as a bonservant...

Graces meeting, and happily embracing (v. 10, 11): Mercy and truth, righteousness and peace, kiss each other. This may be understood, (1.) Of the reformation of the people and of the government, in the administration of which all those graces should be conspicuous and commanding. The rulers and...

Hi all, I wrote an article with quotes from these men and a few others on the doctrine of mediatorial kingship - for some of them, it's the first time these sections have been translated into English. Unfortunately, when I tried to post it on facebook, their spam filter blacklisted my blog, so...

This is a new release of Matthew Henry's pastoral, yet convicting treatise for those who do not keep the Lord's Day and for those who imagine they do. Unabridged and lightly edited by Jon Norman (for ease of reading). His introduction: Kindle link

Does anyone know of any good tools or schedules for reading through Matthew Henry's commentary?

Here are current theological updates to the Christian Walk and Theology Section of APM: The Genealogy of the Pope by Anthony Gilby (1510-1585) Adoring God in Worship - by Matthew Henry Adoring God Who is the Christian's Hope - by Samuel Hopkins Christ Humbled Himself - by Samuel Willard...

Matthew Henry (1662--1714) first published this excellent book in 1699. Henry himself said "That temper of mind, which meekness endeavors to promote, and to charm men into, every one will own to be highly conducive to the comfort of human life, the honor of our holy religion, and the welfare and...

Hey folks, I published a review of Matthew Henry's The Secret of Communion with God over at my blog today- Review: The Secret of Communion with God. Hope you enjoy it!

On the White Horse Inn, during the 11/23/08 episode, entitled "We Preach Not Ourselves," at mark 25:23ff, Michael Horton brings up an allegorical hermeneutic of scripture that the liberals use. The Lutheran (I think) says that Matthew Henry is a perfect example of one who is allegorical in...