Fear God More Than Man
Insight from Matthew Poole's commentary on Luke 12:5-6 and Matthew 10:28.
Matthew Poole
Lived 1624–1679
Matthew Poole on 1 Corinthians 6:9-10
The following is from Matthew Poole's commentary, edited and modernized. Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, nor thieves,…
Matthew Poole on Revelation 21:8
The following is from Matthew Poole's commentary, edited and modernized. But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and…
Matthew Poole on Matthew 5:18-19
The following is from Matthew Poole's commentary, edited and modernized. For verily I say unto you, till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. Matthew 5:18 Till…
Fraudulent Beggars
Matthew Poole (1624–1679) provides helpful insight regarding the question of whether or not one should give to the poor, in light of the fact that some merely pose as beggars, who are yet well off, and others ask for money to buy necessities like food, yet end up using it to indulge in sinful pleasures, instead.
3 Essential Components of True Saving Faith
Matthew Poole (1624–1679) lists 3 ingredients of true, saving faith, without which it may be said that such a one believes, but not savingly, like the demons who believe in God and tremble.
A Citizen of Zion
Matthew Poole's commentary on Psalm 15, which he explains is intended to describe the character of a holy and happy man, and the way to true blessedness.