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Category Archives: Church History
“Our Good Shepherd”
“He shall gather the lambs with his arm.” –Isaiah 40:11 “Our good Shepherd has in His flock a variety of experiences, some are strong in the Lord, and others are weak in faith, but He is impartial in His care … Continue reading
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“Honour Him in your life”
“If you are a son of God, I beseech you to walk worthy of your Father’s house. I charge you solemnly to honour Him in your life; and above all to honour Him by implicit obedience to all His commands, … Continue reading
“My eyes have seen your salvation!” Luke 2:30
So said Simeon–when he saw the child Jesus. Yes, Jesus is God’s salvation, and everything necessary to save a sinner is to be found in Him! His blood atones for our sins. His righteousness justifies our persons. His Spirit sanctifies our natures. His precepts direct our steps. His promises comfort our hearts. His peace keeps … Continue reading
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The Hope of Heaven
“Our hope in Christ for the future is the mainspring and the mainstay of our joy here. It will animate our hearts to think often of heaven, for all that we can desire is promised there. Here we are weary … Continue reading
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Christ’s Dying Word for His Church
“The perfect satisfaction of the Father with Christ’s work for His people so that Christ could say, ‘It is finished,’ is a ground of solid comfort to His Church forevermore! Dear Friends, once more, take comfort from this, ‘It is finished,’ … Continue reading
“The Pivots of History are Microscopic”
“On how small an incident the greatest results may hinge! The pivots of history are microscopic. Hence, it is most important for us to learn that the smallest trifles are as much arranged by the God of providence as the … Continue reading
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“If We Love a Person”
“If we love a person, we like to think about him. We do not need to be reminded of him. We do not forget his name, or his appearance, or his character, or his opinions, or his tastes, or his position, … Continue reading
John Calvin’s Abrupt Call
Calvinism is a bad word in today’s world, even in some Christian circles. John Calvin is reduced in the minds of most to a man who espoused the difficult doctrine of election, leading to a sort of hopelessness and anti-evangelistic … Continue reading
J.C. Ryle says “Don’t Be a Jelly-Fish!”
True belief must have a strong theological foundation in order to withstand the temptation to compromise what you cannot compromise…what you must not compromise. What are things we can’t compromise? The Trinitarian God, the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the authority … Continue reading
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Tagged Galatians, J.C. Ryle, jellyfish Christian, No Compromise
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Spurgeon and the Down-Grade
Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892) was known as the Prince of Preachers, and for good reason. His sermons were numerous (63 volumes worth), convicting, and Gospel-centered. He preached up to ten times a week, to an estimated ten million people over the … Continue reading
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