Away then with all perplexing fears and desponding thoughts. To undertake vigorously, and rely confidently on the divine assistance, is more than half the conquest. “Let us arise and be doing, and the Lord will be with us.” Henry Scougal
Word for the Day
The God who made the world and all things in it, he, being Lord of heaven and earth, doesn’t dwell in temples made with hands, neither is he served by men’s hands, as though he needed anything, seeing he himself gives to all life and breath, and all things. He made from one blood every […]
Self Delusion
Christ is made light of, either because men think he is theirs already, or because he may easily be theirs at any time. It is true, that grace is free, and the offer is universal, wherever the Gospel is preached. And it is true, that men may have Christ whenever they are willing to comply […]
Word for the Day
For by him all things were created, in the heavens and on the earth, things visible and things invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers; all things have been created through him, and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things are held together. Colossians 1:16-17 (WEB)
Separation to Holiness or Separation from God
Because God is a Father, do not think you may take liberty to sin, if you do, he may act as if he were no Father, and throw hell into your conscience. When David presumed upon God’s paternal affection, and began to wax wanton under mercy, God made him pay dear for it by withdrawing […]
Word for the Day
The LORD is righteous in all his ways, and gracious in all his works. Psalm 145:17 (WEB)
He is Our Joy
Take away Christ, and where is the loveliness of any enjoyment? The best creature-comfort apart from Christ is but a broken cistern. It cannot hold one drop of true comfort. John Flavel
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LORD, how many are your works! In wisdom have you made them all. The earth is full of your riches. Psalm 104:24 (WEB)
Persistent Faith
But you, brothers, don’t be weary in doing what is right. 2nd Thessalonians 3:13 (WEB)
Let a Man Boast inThis
The end (purpose) of the Word itself, is to instruct us in the knowledge of God in Christ. John Owen