Thomas Watson, “The Lord’s Prayer“ ( LISTEN to the Audio, Or WATCH the Video on YouTube or SermonAudio) “You were sanctified; you were justified.” 1 Corinthians 6:11 Justification and sanctification are not the same. Justification is without us; sanctification is within us. The one is by righteousness imputed; the other is … Continued
(John Angell James, “The True Christian” 1846) “You ought to live holy and godly lives.” 2 Peter 3:11 Holiness is a very comprehensive word, and expresses a state of mind and conduct that includes many things. Holiness is the work of the … Continued
(John Fawcett, “The Sick Man’s Employment; or Views of Death and Eternity Realized” 1774) “Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey Your Word.” Psalm 119:67 “It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn Your decrees.” Psalm 119:71 “This … Continued
(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “First a leaf blade pushes through, then the heads of wheat are formed, and finally the grain ripens.” Mark 4:28 There is a similar quietness and calm and steadiness … Continued
(James Smith, “The Great Comforter” 1858) Play Audio! Download Audio “God has chosen you to salvation, through sanctification of the Spirit.” 2 Thessalonians 2:13 To sanctify, is to separate and set apart for holy purposes and holy uses. The Lord … Continued
(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “First a leaf blade pushes through, then the heads of wheat are formed, and finally the grain ripens.” Mark 4:28 There is a similar quietness and calm and steadiness as He deals with my soul. So it … Continued
Something to ponder: “I fear it is sometimes forgotten that God has married together justification and sanctification. They are distinct and different things, beyond question–but one not found without the other. All justified people are sanctified, and all sanctified people … Continued
