“Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.”Acts 2:38 “Objector. ‘But I was one of them that plotted to take away his life. May I be saved by him?’Peter. ‘Every one of you.’Objector. ‘But … Continue reading Every One of You – John Bunyan
“In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.” - Philippians 4:6-7, ASV “But how am I to obey an exhortation like this when … Continue reading The Peace of God – H. A. Ironside
“I AM MOVED TO WRITE because playing the odds is a fragile place to put your hope. Odds like 3 percent versus 10 percent, youth versus old age, compromised health versus no history of disease, rural versus urban, self-isolated versus home meeting with friends. Playing the odds provides little hope. It is not a firm … Continue reading 9 Quotes from “Coronavirus and Christ” by John Piper
"I can as fully prove that thou art my shepherd by thy keeping me in the grassy field, as by thy fetching me back when I have wandered; I know thou art as much my shepherd when thou hast supplied my wants day by day as if thou hadst suffered me to go into poverty … Continue reading “What a providence!” by C. H. Spurgeon
“Our homes may be empty, our firesides may be thinned, and our hearts may bleed: but these are not enduring things; and why should we feel desolate as if all gladness had departed? Why should we, who shall wear a crown and inherit all things, sigh or fret because of a few years' poverty and … Continue reading ”Faith tells us…” by Horatius Bonar (1808-1889)
"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
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.
"See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are."1 John 3:1 "Our present enjoyments should be a window for the soul to see the goodness of God. Faith can see divine goodness and bounty beaming through every mercy, but to rest … Continue reading A Saturday Puritan Devotional – Matthew Mead (1630-1699)
Can a man hide himself in secret places so that I cannot see him? declares the Lord. Do I not fill heaven and earth?Jeremiah 23:24 God knows all that is done in the most secret caverns of the heart. No place is deprived of his presence. Though reason and Scripture declare it, we cannot conceive … Continue reading “God knows all that is done in the most secret caverns of the heart. No place is deprived of his presence.” by Stephen Charnock (1628-1680)
(1811-1901) In Mr. Newberry’s final years he became blind. During that time he wrote the following words: Time was when to read was a pleasure,To search out the truth a delight.Time was when my pen was my treasure,In practice both morning and night. But though I can read no longer,And though I can write no … Continue reading Some Final Words by Thomas Newberry (1811-1901)
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