Author-John Newton

The law is lawfully used as a means of conviction of sin

Posted by on November 28, 2015 at 7:05 am

The law is lawfully used as a means of conviction of sin: for this purpose it was promulgated (established) at Sinai. The law entered, that sin might abound: not to make men more wicked, though occasionally and by abuse it has that effect, but to make them sensible how wicked they are. Having God’s law […]

The law is lawfully used as a means of conviction of sin

Posted by on November 10, 2015 at 12:33 am

The law is lawfully used as a means of conviction of sin: for this purpose it was promulgated (established) at Sinai. The law entered, that sin might abound: not to make men more wicked, though occasionally and by abuse it has that effect, but to make them sensible how wicked they are. Having God’s law […]

A faithful minister

Posted by on August 23, 2014 at 11:07 am

A faithful minister (Letters of John Newton) “He is a dear brother, a faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord.” Colossians 4:7 Dear fellow pastor, You have desired a good work—may the Lord give you the desires of your heart. May He give you . . . the wisdom of Daniel, the meekness of Moses, the courage of […]

Hope in Christ alone –John Newton

Posted by on February 26, 2012 at 10:26 am

Hope in Christ alone –John Newton If there is any grace in me, God put it there. “Twas grace that set me apart in distinguishing love before the stars were made. “Twas grace that set me apart from the mass of mankind; was grace that brought me safe this far, and grace will lead me […]

I asked the Lord, that I might grow

Posted by on August 7, 2011 at 9:37 am

I asked the Lord, that I might grow I asked the Lord, that I might grow In faith, and love, and every grace; Might more of His salvation know; And seek more earnestly His face. Twas He who taught me thus to pray, And He, I trust has answered prayer; But it has been in […]