Two natures in every believer In chapter 7 we have two natures identified which are in every believer. One is called “sin that dwelleth in me”, the other is described as wanting to do good, and as not having done the evil that the other does (7:20). One is said to serve the law of […]
No Condemnation No condemnation? Here we are, unable to do even the good, that, because of the new birth, we desire to do. The new nature desiring to refrain from sin, not wanting to dishonour our Lord, and yet so wicked that we cannot help but commit the vilest evil with our hearts, hands and […]
THE WIND TEMPERED “This is the resting place, let the weary rest; and this is the place of repose”— “He stays (restrains) His rough wind in the day of the east wind.” Isaiah 27:8 This is a sheltering verse to those who, in a figurative sense, are exposed to the swoop of the hot desert wind. […]
THE WIND TEMPERED “This is the resting place, let the weary rest; and this is the place of repose”— “He stays (restrains) His rough wind in the day of the east wind.” Isaiah 27:8 This is a sheltering verse to those who, in a figurative sense, are exposed to the swoop of the hot desert […]
Gospel tracts examined in light of scripture. two ways to live – the choice we all face – Review – Pocket edition tract Four Spiritual Laws – Bill Bright – Review Many Christians who have been around for a while would be familiar with Campus Crusades famous tract “The Four Spiritual Laws” by Bill […]
(John MacDuff, “Hospice of the Pilgrim” 1891) “Oh, where can rest be found?” This is the cry of weary, care worn humanity. This is the cry embracing every nation and every climate, from the yearnings of heathendom to the longings and aspirations of the present hour. From the tumultuous sea of the world’s unrest, this […]
The Spirit’s work in salvation by Spurgeon The Holy Spirit lays bare his heart, lets him see the loathsome cancer that is there eating away his life, uncovers to him all the blackness and defilement of that sink of hell– the human heart; and then the man stands aghast– “I never thought I was like […]
The Spirit’s work in salvation by Spurgeon The Holy Spirit lays bare his heart, lets him see the loathsome cancer that is there eating away his life, uncovers to him all the blackness and defilement of that sink of hell– the human heart; and then the man stands aghast– “I never thought I was like […]
Four Spiritual Laws – Bill Bright – Review Two Ways to Live – The choice we all face – Review Many Christians who have been around for a while would be familiar with Campus Crusades famous tract “The Four Spiritual Laws” by Bill Bright. Printed and distributed in vast numbers since 1952 it has been […]
The sacrifice of Himself! (Ruth Bryan, “The Marvelous Riches of Savoring Christ!”) “But now He has appeared one time, at the end of the ages, to remove sin by the sacrifice of Himself!” Hebrews 9:26 These rich words still amaze me. That word “sin” feels weighty to a sensible sinner. But oh! that word “Himself!” seems a […]