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John Gill

Of the Wisdom of God.

John GillA Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 1—Chapter 10 OF THE WISDOM OF GOD The next attribute of God, which requires our attention, is, the Wisdom of God, which belongs to him as an intelligent Spirit; and is a more comprehensive attribute than that of knowledge; for it not only supposes that, but directs ... Lee mas
John Gill

The Meat-Offering Typical both of Christ, and of His People.

John GillTHE MEAT OFFERING TYPICAL BOTH OF CHRIST AND OF HIS PEOPLE. LEVITICUS 2:1, 2 And when any will offer a meat offering unto the Lord, his offering shall be of fine flour: and he shall pour oil upon it, and put frankincense thereon; and he shall bring it to Aaron’s sons, the priests; and He shall take ... Lee mas
Robert Murray M'Cheyne

Memoirs: 2. His Labors in the Vineyard Before Ordination 35

Robert Murray M'CheyneCHAPTER 2 His Labors in the Vineyard Before Ordination He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.(Psalm 126:6) While he was still undergoing a student's usual examinations before the Presbytery, in the spring and ... Lee mas
Robert Murray M'Cheyne

The Cry for Revival

Robert Murray M'CheyneIT IS INTERESTING to notice the time when this prayer was offered. It was a time of mercy. "Lord thou hast been favorable unto thy land". It was a time when God had led many to the knowledge of Christ, and covered many sins. "thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people." It was now they began to f... Lee mas
Thomas Brooks

Mute Christian under the Smarting Rod -Part 4

Thomas Brooks"Mute Christian under the Smarting Rod" or, "The Silent Soul with Sovereign Antidotes" by Thomas Brooks, 1659, London. "I was silent; I would not open my mouth, for You are the one who has done this!" Psalm 39:9 Objection 8. Oh! But God has deserted me! He has forsaken me! He who should comfort my s... Lee mas
Desert Fathers

The Philokali Volume 2

Desert FathersSt Theodoros the Great Ascetic (? 9"' century) (J'olume 2, pp. 13-47) Introductory Note The two works that follow, A Century of Spiritual Texts and Theoretikon,^ are ascribed in the Greek Philokalia to St Theodoros the Great Ascetic, a monk of the monastery of St Sabas near Jerusalem, who subsequent... Lee mas
J.W. Alexander

Pray for the Spirit

J.W. AlexanderIn order to have mighty and unexampled revival, what we especially need is for the whole Church to be down on its knees before God. Past redemptions should make our cravings great. "I am the Lord thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt; open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it" (Psalm 81... Lee mas
Philip Doddridge

The Reader Reminded How Much He Needs The Assistance Of The Spirit Of God

1. Forward resolutions may prove ineffectual.--2. Yet religion is not to be given up in despair, but Divine grace to be sought.--3. A general view of its reality and necessity, from reason.--4. And Scripture.--5. The spirit to be sought as the spirit of Christ.--6. And in that view the great strengt... Lee mas
Ralph Erskine

God's Great Name, the Ground and Reason of Saving Great Sinners

Ralph Erskine[This sermon was preached at Carnock, July 18th, 1730, before the administration of the sacrament of the Lord's Supper.] "Nevertheless, he saved them for his name's sake."—Psalm 106:8. My friends, the sacramental cup that some of you have in view, is a cup of salvation; and those that adventure to t... Lee mas
Walter Beuttler

Study Notes - Seeking God

Walter BeuttlerA. GOD’S COMPLAINT 1. In Zeph. 1:4-6 God complains about three classes of people. Point out these classes and suggest an illustrative example for each: (1) “Them that are turned back from the Lord,” e. g., such as those who: a. Draw back from God, Heb. 10:38 b. Turn away from God, Heb. 12:25 c. Fall... Lee mas

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