“When thou passes through the waters, I will be with thee.” Isaiah 43:2 J.C.Philpot How many of the dear saints of God, when they have been brought into tribulation and sorrow, have found the fulfillment of this most gracious promise! And is there not one of these waters through which all must go–that deep and […]
Liberty in Christ The world offers man one of two messages to relieve him of his fear, guilt and shame. The first message says; “it’s not your fault. You are a victim.” This message resonates with the sons of Adam whose father devised this plan from the beginning. Peace, peace, when there is no peace […]
“I believe that every particle of dust that dances in the sunbeam does not move an atom more or less than God wishes; that every particle of spray that dashes against the steamboat has its orbit as well as the sun in the heavens; that the chaff from the hand of the winnower is steered as surely […]
Upon a life I did not live, upon a death I did not die; another’s life, another’s death, I stake my whole eternity. ~Horatius Bonar The Gospel The gospel is not a plan to be followed, or a program to be practiced. It is not a precept or a principle to […]
John 5:23, Malachi 1:6 “Where is Mine Honour” A man’s god (Henry Law) A man’s god is that which . . . has the greatest influence over him; he sets the highest value upon; he chiefly devotes himself and his energies. Christ did not say, “If you want to go to heaven, keep My commandments or, If you […]
“Man cannot be saved by perfect obedience, for he cannot render it; he cannot be saved by imperfect obedience, for God will not accept it” – C.H. Spurgeon The Hope of a believer is not some long drawn-out theological statement. The hope of a believer can be summed up in two words, Jesus Christ. […]
In evil long I took delight, unawed by shame or fear Till a new object struck my sight, and stopped my wild career. I saw One hanging on a tree, in agony and blood Who fixed His languid eyes on me, as near His cross I stood. Sure, never to my latest breath, can I […]
The Importance of Preaching Nothing we do is more important than hearing the gospel preached. It is impossible for us to have faith in Christ without hearing the Word preached. “faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” (Rom. 10:17) It is impossible for us to be saved without hearing the gospel […]
Upon a life I did not live, upon a death I did not die; another’s life, another’s death, I stake my whole eternity. ~Horatius Bonar Your Saviour’s heart (John MacDuff, “The Throne of Grace“) “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathise with our weaknesses.” Heb. 4:15 Jesus is able […]
If we ever truly learn that faith in Christ is the gift, work and operation of God, — a supernatural thing, — it will have a profound effect. It will alter everything. · We will stop trying to figure out how to make the gospel effectual, and just preach it. · We will quit trying to determine […]