There are some words that describe things that cannot be unsuccessful.  For example, one can have an unsuccessful medicine, but one cannot have an unsuccessful cure, for a thing can be called a cure unless and until is successful. The words used to describe our Lord and His saving work are such words.  For example, […]

SURETY OF A BETTER TESTAMENT “By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.” (Heb. 7:22) The Father made His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, to be the surety of the covenant of grace.  The covenant of grace is better than the covenant of the law in every way.  The law can […]

“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.” Jn. 1:12-13.  Yes, a sinner must “receive” (which […]

Contrary Not Complicated The gospel does not remain a mystery to the natural man because it is complicated. The gospel remains a mystery because it is contrary to everything he believes to be true. It is contrary to his view of God. He will honour God with his lips but believe in his heart in […]

“My Peace I Give Unto You”       John 14:27      Here is a peace that transcends all others, a peace that “passeth understanding.” It is the peace which the man Christ Jesus enjoyed perfectly and fully when he lived upon this earth. And it is a peace which he freely bestows upon his believing people in this world. […]

“Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord.” 2 Peter 1:2 J.C.Philpot If we do not know Jesus for ourselves, by some spiritual discovery of his Person and work, what testimony have we of a saving interest in his grace? Because, there is no grace except that […]

PEACE IN BELIEVING “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you; not as the world giveth.” (Jn 14:27) “You will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You.” “Perfect peace!”—what a blessed attainment! My soul! is it yours? I am sure it is not, if you are seeking it […]

How sweet it is to awake every day knowing that God my Saviour is on his throne, that he has purposed all that the day shall bring forth, and that he has purposed it for me, for my everlasting good. good.  Don Fortner

How sweet it is to awake every day knowing that God my Saviour is on his throne, that he has purposed all that the day shall bring forth, and that he has purposed it for me, for my everlasting good. good.  Don Fortner  PEACE IN BELIEVING “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give […]

I remember a saying from my youth:  I know not what tomorrow holds, but I know Who holds tomorrow.  This saying becomes more meaningful the less “tomorrows” one sees in his future.  Time and experience are great teachers; some say they are the ONLY teachers.  But if a man is taught well by these Professors […]