The flesh (J. C. Philpot) “That which is born of the flesh is flesh.” John 3:6 There is no promise made that in this life, we shall be set free from the indwelling and the in-working of sin. Many think that their flesh is to become “progressively holier and holier”–that sin after sin is to be removed […]

The flesh (J. C. Philpot) “That which is born of the flesh is flesh.” John 3:6 There is no promise made that in this life, we shall be set free from the indwelling and the in-working of sin. Many think that their flesh is to become “progressively holier and holier”–that sin after sin is to […]

The children of the Promise Chris Cunningham Romans 9:4 Who are Israelites; to whom pertaineth the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the law, and the service of God, and the promises; 5 Whose are the fathers, and of whom as concerning the flesh Christ came, who is over all, […]

FOR WHOM DID CHRIST DIE? – THE CHILDREN OF GOD John11:52 Our great, sin-atoning Substitute laid down his life and died for the children of God. According to the prophecy of Caiaphas, Christ was to die, not for the nation of the Jews only, but to “gather together in one the children of God that […]

For Sinners Only! from Spurgeon’s, “THE SINNER’S FRIEND” Jesus Christ is come to seek and to save SINNERS. Electing love has selected some of the worst to be made the best. Redeeming love has bought, specially bought, many of the worst to be the reward of the Savior’s passion. Effectual grace calls out and compels […]

For Sinners Only! from Spurgeon’s, “THE SINNER’S FRIEND” Jesus Christ is come to seek and to save SINNERS. Electing love has selected some of the worst to be made the best. Redeeming love has bought, specially bought, many of the worst to be the reward of the Savior’s passion. Effectual grace calls out and compels […]

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 […]