The more the Bible is studied!
The more the Bible is studied! (Frederick Marsh) My conviction is that the more the Bible is studied--the more there is found in it to be studied. Fresh light, strength, joy, help, grace,…
Comforting Truths…
(Octavius Winslow) "The LORD has heard my cry for mercy; the LORD accepts my prayer." Psalm 6:9 "You hear, O LORD, the desire of the afflicted" Psalm 10:17 "This poor man called, and the LORD heard…
short gems from J. Newton #4
Pithy gems from John Newton #4 A deep sense of indwelling sin is essential to humble living. ~ ~ ~ ~ I have reason to praise Him for my…
Holiness of a Christian!
The holiness of a Christian! (Letters of John Newton) "For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) nothing good dwells." Romans 7:18 The depravity of our fallen nature is,…
The sanctifying power…
The sanctifying power of the cross! (John L. Dagg, "Manual of Theology") "May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been…
Loved above all…
(Thomas Doolittle, "Love to Christ Necessary to Escape the Curse at His Coming!" 1693) "Anyone who loves his father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; anyone who loves…
How I long…
(James Smith's autobiography, "Marvelous Mercy!" 1862) The following in an excerpt from the diary of James Smith: April 16, 1854. During the past week I have had one of the most severe asthmatic attacks I…
Short gems from A. Pink #2
Pithy gems from Arthur Pink #2 ~ ~ ~ ~ Christ is the key which unlocks the golden doors into the temple of Divine truth! ~ ~ ~ ~…
Short gems from M. Henry #2
Pithy gems from Matthew Henry #2 ~ ~ ~ ~ We cannot expect too little from man--nor too much from God! ~ ~ ~ ~ A garment that is…
Short gems from J. Calvin #3
Pithy gems from John Calvin #3 ~ ~ ~ ~ Scripture is like a pair of spectacles, which dispel the darkness and give us a clear view of God. ~ …