Category Archives: Puritans

Nine evils which death will put an end to

Posted on August 5, 2020 by bjdavisson33

(Thomas Watson, “The Saint’s Desire to be with Christ) “I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far!” Philippians 1:23 It is the desire of a true saint to be gone from this present world, “I desire to depart.” … Continue reading →

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“Redeeming the Time” Part 5

Posted on April 12, 2020 by bjdavisson33

Dated December, 1734 Ephesians 5:16 “Redeeming the time” SECTION V Advice respecting the improvement of time. I shall conclude with advising to three things in particular. First, improve the present time without any delay. If you delay and put off … Continue reading →

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“Redeeming the Time” Part 4

Posted on April 11, 2020 by bjdavisson33

Dated December, 1734 Ephesians 5:16 “Redeeming the time” SECTION IV An exhortation to improve time. Consider what hath been said of the preciousness of time, how much depends upon it, how short and uncertain it is, how irrecoverable it will … Continue reading →

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“Redeeming the Time” Part 3

Posted on April 7, 2020 by bjdavisson33

Dated December, 1734 Ephesians 5:16 “Redeeming the time” SECTION III Who are chiefly deserving of reproof from the subject of the preciousness of time. How little is the preciousness of time considered, and how little sense of it do the … Continue reading →

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“Redeeming the Time” Part 2

Posted on April 6, 2020 by bjdavisson33

Dated December, 1734 Ephesians 5:16 “Redeeming the time” SECTION II Reflections on time past. You have now heard of the preciousness of time; and you are the persons concerned, to whom God hath committed that precious talent. You have an … Continue reading →

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Redeeming the Time Part I

Posted on April 5, 2020 by bjdavisson33

During this unique time we have a great opportunity.  The pandemic has upset our normal schedules and caused us to evaluate how to best use our time.  Some of the activities we desire to do have been taken away and … Continue reading →

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Reading Better with Richard Baxter

Posted on November 23, 2018 by bjdavisson33

this article was written by Tim Challies on September 23, 2007.  A few days ago I provided some suggestions for reading more and reading better. I recently dug up this valuable advice from the Puritan Richard Baxter. Centuries ago he wrote some advice … Continue reading →

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