If we ever truly learn that faith in Christ is the gift, work and operation of God, — a supernatural thing, — it will have a profound effect. It will alter everything. ·   We will stop trying to figure out how to make the gospel effectual, and just preach it. ·   We will quit trying to determine […]

Complete In Christ “For in him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily. And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power” (Col. 2:9-10). Christ’s perfect obedience is our righteousness (Phil. 2:7-8).  His sacrifice for sin is our atonement (Heb. 2:17).  His word is our instruction (2Tim. 3:16).  […]

Walk in Love And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour  (Ephesians 5:2). Here is the key to all that is commanded, expected, and needed for godliness and sanctification. 1.) Walk in love to God our […]

“A certain Samaritan.”Luke x. 33. Look, my soul, beyond the letter of the parable, and see if thou canst not instantly discover who it is that is here meant. Mark how he is described: “A certain Samaritan.” Not any indifferent undetermined one among the whole mass of men called Samaritans, but an identical certain one: […]

“To know God is to worship Him” Martin Luther (therefore where there is false ‘worship’ there is no true knowledge of God)  The Gospel of Christ is either of infinite importance or of no importance. The one thing it cannot be is of moderate importance.  “Love so amazing, so divine, demands my life, my soul, […]

THE UNLIMITED OFFER John MACDUFF “Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how He said,” “If any man thirsts — let him come unto Me, and drink.” — John 7:37 This is one of the most gracious “words” which ever “proceeded out of the mouth of God!” The time that it was uttered was an […]

𝗚𝗢𝗗 𝗠𝗔𝗗𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗠 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗘 𝗦𝗜𝗡 Our Saviour had no sin of his own. He was born without original sin, being even from birth “that Holy One” (Luke 1:35). Throughout his life he “knew no sin” (2 Corinthians 5:21), “did no sin” (1 Peter 2:22), “and in him is no sin” (1 John 3:5). But […]

Circumcision of the Heart      Physical circumcision is the cutting away of flesh. Religious circumcision is when men either cut out of their lives fleshly pleasures, or look to fleshly things in hopes of earning favor with God. It is man’s desire to make a fair show in the flesh to avoid suffering persecution for […]

“Christ Is All!”        Colossians 3:11 It is not possible for any mortal to comprehend the full scope of those three words, but here are ten statements that might help to enlarge our understanding of them. After you have read this brief article, carefully study each statement, asking God the Holy Spirit to seal these words […]

A Sad but Evident Fact  Down through the years there have been many men and women who have heard the truth, and have apprehended the truth, but who have never been apprehended by the truth. They have “gotten hold of the truth,” but the truth has never “gotten hold of them!” This is evidenced by […]