Only two families inhabit earth (Henry Law, “Deuteronomy” 1858) Only two families inhabit earth. In principle, in taste, in habit, in desire— they are as separate as . . . light from darkness, cold from heat, life from death. There is the serpent’s seed. There is the heaven-born race. There is the world. There is […]

One of the paradoxes of salvation in Christ is that it is both vast and narrow at the same time.  There is vastness in salvation by Christ.  His blood cleanses the deepest stain.  Christ saves sinners who are in the deepest depths of sin.  Christ the Good Shepherd finds and brings home the lost sheep […]

“It is profitable for Christians to be often calling to mind the dealings of God with their souls. It was Paul’s accustomed manner, and that when tried for his life, even to open before his Judges the manner of his conversion. He would think of that day and that hour in the which he did […]

“Without Me ye can do nothing.” John 15:5 Pastor Henry Mahan I suppose the most difficult thing any believer has to learn is that ‘Without Him we can do nothing.’ This is our creed but not our experience! We will never be effectually used for God’s true glory until it becomes our experience. God will […]

“You must be born again.” — John 3:7 Regeneration is a subject which lies at the very basis of salvation, and we should be very diligent to take heed that we really are “born again,” for there are many who imagine they are, who are not. Be assured that the name of a Christian—is not […]

Romans 8:38-39 Religion is to know biblical facts; life is to know God (I John 5:20). Religion is to know what I believe; life is to know Whom I believe (II Timothy 1:12). Religion is to be baptized into the church; Life is to be baptized into Christ (Romans 6:3). Religion is to be reformed, […]

Religion and Eternal Life – The Difference Romans 8:38-39 Religion is to know biblical facts; life is to know God (I John 5:20). Religion is to know what I believe; life is to know Whom I believe (II Timothy 1:12). Religion is to be baptized into the church; Life is to be baptized into Christ […]

Loved before time! Jesus loved us before the world was. He is no new lover of his people’s souls, but he loved them before the day-star knew its place, and before the planets began their mighty revolutions. Every soul whom Jesus loves now, he loved for ever and ever. What a wondrous love was that […]

The atonement does not change the nature and character of God, but rather, the atonement honours and magnifies the character of God. The death of Christ is not the cause of God’s love, but the result of it. God is not merciful because Christ died. Christ died because God is merciful. In order that every […]

O the wonders couched in electing love! (James Smith, “God’s Special Treasure” 1860) “For you are a holy people, who belong to the Lord your God. Of all the people on earth — the Lord your God has chosen you to be His own special treasure!” Deuteronomy 7:6 God highly prizes His people. Yes, it […]