Tag: Grace

Safely from grace to glory

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(J.C. Ryle, “Do You Have a Priest?”) “We have a great High Priest who has entered Heaven, Jesus the Son of God.” Hebrews 4:14 Christ, the great High Priest in Heaven, is ever doing the work of a Friend, a … Continued

More or less a rough road.

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(James Smith, “Comfort for Christians!”) “In the world, you will have many trials and sorrows.” John 16:33 To be forew*rned — is to be fore*rmed! Our divine Lord here assures His disciples that they will be tried, and teaches them … Continued

Your God is ever-mindful of you

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(Frank Hall) “What is man that You are mindful of him?” Psalm 8:4 What is man that God should even look in his direction? Who am I that the infinite, glorious, triune God should glance my way–much less be mindful of me? Beloved in Christ, understand … Continued

A fresh supply of grace

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(MacDuff, “Words of Comfort to the Christian Pilgrim”) “As your days, so shall your strength be.” Deuteronomy 33:25 The Christian is frequently compared to a pilgrim, traveling onward through a dreary wilderness, to the promised land of Canaan. His experience is varied and … Continued

Incomprehensible act of mercy and grace

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(Anonymous) LISTEN to audio! Download Audio Ephesians 5:2, “Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God!” The redeeming love of Jesus for His people, is the cornerstone of the Christian faith. His … Continued

Fretting is not beautiful

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(J.R. Miller, “Christian Manliness” 1909) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely . . .” Philippians 4:8 Beauty is another quality of true manliness. It … Continued

Recipients of His unfathomable grace

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(anonymous)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love!” Psalm 145:8 In our quiet moments of reflection, let us ponder  the boundless mercy of our Redeemer, whose love knows … Continued

More habitual vigilance

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(Archibald Alexander, “Growth in Grace” 1844)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever! Amen.” 2 Peter 3:18 Growth in grace is evidenced by … Continued

We are led by the power of His grace

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(J.C. Philpot, “King of Kings”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio We daily and hourly feel the workings of . . . mighty sins, raging lusts, powerful temptations, besetting evils, against the least and feeblest of which, we have no strength. … Continued

It is utterly impossible

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(Octavius Winslow, “Evening Thoughts”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio  It is utterly impossible to savingly know Jesus, and not become inspired with a desire . . . to love Him supremely, serve Him devotedly, resemble Him closely, glorify Him faithfully here, … Continued