Onesimus: A Picture Of Grace Philemon 15 Philemon was a truly gracious man (v. 5). He loved Christ,his church,his gospel,and his servants. He maintained a church in his house. He treated God’s servants with the highest respect, kindness, and generosity. He was an especially benevolent friend to the Apostle Paul. Onesimus was a slave […]
Near the cross of Jesus! (Octavius Winslow, “Nearness to the Cross”) “Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother….” John 19:25 Take your place with Mary, by the cross of Jesus. There meet and blend suffering and love, sorrow and sympathy. Standing in faith by the cross, you are near the suffering Savior, the loving […]
THE GOSPEL OF GOD’S GRACE by Don Fortner– “However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me– the task of testifying to THE GOSPEL OF GOD’S GRACE.” Acts 20:24 Grace is the solitary source from which the goodwill, […]
BELIEVING WITH THE HEART There is no learning of Christ apart from Divine Truth (Matt. 11:28-30; John 17:3; II Cor. 4:6; I John 5:20), yet one may be able to summarise and recite all of the revealed facts concerning Christ and His accomplished redemption and still be unreconciled to God and under His curse. What […]
PARTICULAR AND EFFECTUAL REDEMPTION As you know, there is a great division among religious people over the doctrine of redemption. I am truly sorry that the division exists; but it does. Christ and his doctrine have always caused division among religious people. The great majority of religious people believe what is called Universal, General Redemption. […]
“The gospel of the grace of God.” Acts 20:24 J.C.Philpot What does the word “gospel” signify? Its literal meaning is either “God’s word” or message, or rather, “good news,” or “good tidings,” which is more agreeable to the original. But if it be “good news,” it must be good news of something and to somebody. […]
ANOTHER GOSPEL 2 Corinthians 11:4 From time to time there arises a debate on what constitutes “another gospel”. We all know that there are differences among true and honest believers over various doctrines. When do these differences cross the line from mere differences to heresy? When must we cry, “That is another gospel!”? The answer […]
GOOD NEWS There is not one sin in the book of God against any believer. Our sins were laid on Him, the law is honoured, the justice of God is satisfied; and inasmuch as sin condemned Him, sin cannot condemn us. This is my hope, my comfort, and my security; that all my sins, transgressions, […]
NONE CAST OUT John MacDuff “This is the resting place, let the weary rest; and this is the place of repose”— “Him that cometh to Me I will in no wise cast out” John 6:37 An invitation to every burdened Israelite—every way-worn pilgrim of the wilderness, to come for shelter under the branches of the […]
“Hallelujah! The Lord God omnipotent reigns!” (Revelation 19:6) Believer! what can better support and sustain you amid the trials of your pilgrimage, than the thought that you have an Omnipotent arm to lean upon? The God with […]