"Hence we see how brightly grace shines in the salvation of the thief on the cross. There can be no possible mistake as to him. Clearly he had no good works to trust in. He had performed no deeds of charity. Of baptism and the Lord's Supper he knew nothing. The rites, ceremonies, and ordinances … Continue reading The Penitent Thief – C. H. Mackintosh
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Solomon and The Motive for Prayer – A. J. Higgins
1 Kings 8; 2 Chronicles 5, 6 "Why should we pray? Why did Solomon pray? If we can gain some insight into why Solomon prayed, we might learn something about reasons to pray. Worship: He prayed first of all as an expression of worship. His heart was filled with appreciation to God for His grace … Continue reading Solomon and The Motive for Prayer – A. J. Higgins
"One who ever liveth in the presence of God." – C. H. Mackintosh
"In Hebrews 13:15 we have the third branch of our Lord's service for us in the heavenly sanctuary. "By Him, therefore, let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name." What a comfort to know that we have One in the presence of God to present … Continue reading "One who ever liveth in the presence of God." – C. H. Mackintosh
Quotes from ‘The Christian’s Mission’ by C. H. Mackintosh
"We need to he reminded, in days like the present, that every child of God, every member of the body of Christ, whatever be his position or sphere of action, has a mission to fulfil — a work to do for Christ. He may not be called to be an evangelist, a pastor, or a … Continue reading Quotes from ‘The Christian’s Mission’ by C. H. Mackintosh
“A Greater Than Solomon Is Here” – A. J. Higgins.
"A greater than Solomon is here" were words that the Lord Jesus uttered to an unbelieving audience in His day. He was not boasting nor was He exaggerating. Solomon and his kingdom were marked by greatness and glory. Yet a greater than Solomon came into our world. He is not greater than Solomon because of … Continue reading “A Greater Than Solomon Is Here” – A. J. Higgins.
The Infinite and Unsearchable Greatness of God – John Bunyan (1628-1688)
That you...may...comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge.Eph. 3:17-19 "Breadth, length, height, and depth carry in them an inexpressible something, and that something far outshines all things that can be found in this world! Paul was endeavouring … Continue reading The Infinite and Unsearchable Greatness of God – John Bunyan (1628-1688)
He Knows Our Frame – J. C. Ryle (1816-1900).
"When we cry to him in the hour of bodily pain or weakness, he knows well what we mean. When our prayers and praises are feeble through bodily weariness, he can understand our condition. He knows our frame. He has learned by experience what it is to be a man. To say that the Virgin … Continue reading He Knows Our Frame – J. C. Ryle (1816-1900).
Some Points To Consider When Purchasing A Study Bible.
What I hope to do with this article is to provide a few pointers to keep in mind when searching for a new Study Bible. A Study Bible is a copy of the Scriptures accompanied by various helps and tools to assist the reader in better understanding the content and the context. These may take … Continue reading Some Points To Consider When Purchasing A Study Bible.
The Rainbow and God’s Grace – A. W. Pink (1886-1952).
In the rainbow we have more than a hint of grace. As some one has said, "The bow is directed towards heaven, and arrow to it there is none, as if it had already been discharged." There are many parallels between the rainbow and God's grace. As the rainbow is the joint product of storm … Continue reading The Rainbow and God’s Grace – A. W. Pink (1886-1952).
‘The New-Made Man’ – C. S. Lewis.
"I saw coming towards us a Ghost who carried something on his shoulder. Like all the Ghosts, he was unsubstantial, but they differed from one another as smokes differ. Some had been whitish; this one was dark and oily. What sat on his shoulder was a little red lizard, and it was twitching its tail … Continue reading ‘The New-Made Man’ – C. S. Lewis.
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