Christ + Anything = Nothing Christ + Nothing = Everything This heavenly arithmetic the natural man cannot comprehend. But it is the teaching of Holy Scripture. “If ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing.” This is Christ + anything = nothing. “Christ is all and in all.” This is Christ + nothing = everything! It is the difference between trusting Christ alone and […]
My Beloved! (From Octavius Winslow’s, “None Like Christ”) “What is thy beloved more than another beloved?” Song of Solomon 5:9 My Beloved bore my sins, and opened in his heart a fountain in which I am washed whiter than snow. My Beloved…. sustains my burdens, counsels my perplexities, heals my wounds, dries my tears, supplies my needs, bears […]
“For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.” Isaiah 57:15 O what a mystery that God should have two dwelling-places! The […]
2 Tim. 1:12. I know WHOM I have believed… The WHAT of the Gospel, (the historical events concerning the life, death, resurrection and ascension of Christ); and even the WHY of the Gospel, (the precious doctrinal truths concerning sovereign election, effectual atonement, irresistible grace and perseverance of the saints); are all things men can learn […]
Our work is great—our time is short—and the consequences of our labours are infinite. John Newton It is astonishing that I should so be one with Christ, that all that He is becomes mine; and all that I am becomes His! His glory mine; my humiliation His! His righteousness mine; my guilt His! His joy […]
Omniscience cannot be deceived. Omnipresence cannot be eluded. Omnipotence cannot be overpowered. Augustus Toplady — Omniscience When David spoke of God’s omniscience in Psalm 139, he concluded with; “such a knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it.” Compare that to the explanation men give for Divine omniscience. They […]
The absolute necessity of experimental religion! (Octavius Winslow) ”For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance”. 1 Thessalonians 1:5 The religion of the Lord Jesus is valuable only as its power is experienced in the heart. In this respect, and in this […]
There are three classes of servants: the slave who serves through fear, the hireling who serves for wages, and the son who serves for love. Donnie Bell “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” John 10:27 Christian, your whole life is to be one continuous following of the Lord. You began with […]
When Peter walked on the water and saw the boisterous waves, the howling wind and began to sink, he simply prayed, “Lord save me.” A certain woman of Canaan, whom the Lord referred to as a Gentile dog, had a possessed daughter, and in seeking mercy for her she prayed, “Lord help me.” The thief […]
Psa. 31:23 O love the LORD, all ye his saints: for the LORD preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer. Psa. 31:24 Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD. “Thou Knowest” John 21:17 When the Lord asked his fallen servant, Peter, “Lovest thou me?” Peter […]