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John Gill

Of Baptism.

John GillA Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 3—Chapter 1 OF BAPTISM As the first covenant, or testament, had ordinances of divine service, which are shaken, removed, and abolished; so the New Testament, or gospel dispensation, has ordinances of divine worship, which cannot be shaken, but will remain until the ... Read More
John Gill

Of the Exhibitions of the Covenant of Grace in the Patriarchal State.

John GillA Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 4—Chapter 2 OF THE EXHIBITIONS OF THE COVENANT OF GRACE IN THE PATRIARCHAL STATE Through the administration of the covenant of grace may be considered in a three fold state; as in the patriarchal state, before the giving of the law; and then under the Mosaic dispens... Read More
John Gill

Of the Names of God.

John GillA Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 1—Chapter 3 OF THE NAMES OF GOD Being about to treat of God, and of the things of God, it may be proper to begin with his names: the names of persons and things are usually the first that are known of them; and if these are not known, it cannot be thought that much,... Read More
John Gill

Of the Place and Time of Public Worship.

John GillA Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 3—Chapter 8 OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF PUBLIC WORSHIP, AS TO PLACE AND TIME The circumstances of "place" and "time" of public worship deserve consideration; since for public worship there must be some certain "place" to meet and worship in, and some stated "time" to wo... Read More
John Gill

Shewing that the Messiah was Promised to Abraham, and what Advantages the Nations of the World were to Receive by Him.

John GillThe Prophecies Respecting the Messiah CHAPTER II. Shewing that the Messiah was promised to Abraham, and what advantages the nations of the world were to receive by him. The next prophecy, respecting the Messiah, or discovery that was made of him to the sons of men, was made to Abraham, (Gen. 22:18).... Read More
John Gill

The Proof of the Baptism of Jewish Proselytes inquired into.

John GillA Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 5—Chapter 3 THE PROOF OF THE BAPTISM OF JEWISH PROSELYTES INQUIRED INTO; WHETHER THERE IS ANY PROOF OF IT BEFORE, AT, OR QUICKLY AFTER THE TIMES OF JOHN AND CHRIST The inquiry to be made is, whether there are writings or records before the times of John, Christ, and... Read More
Paris Reidhead

Repentance, True and False

Paris ReidheadRepentance, True and False By Paris Reidhead* There are several Scriptures that we shall be using this evening. Perhaps you would like to note them, and so I suggest that, if you think you will at any time, you prepare to do it now. We are speaking about repentance, true and false, as illustrated in... Read More
Paris Reidhead

The Tragedy of Third Generation Religion

Paris ReidheadThe Tragedy of Third Generation Religion By Paris Reidhead* Will you turn please to Judges chapter 2, one of the most prophetic chapters in the entire Old Testament. I’d like to read several verses, at least down to the thirteenth verse in the second chapter of the book of Judges. May I remind us th... Read More
Robert Murray M'Cheyne

The Pilgrim's Staff

Robert Murray M'CheyneMY BELOVED FRIENDS, let us notice, in the first place, the history of this remarkable promise: 'I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.' These words have been a staff in the hand of believers throughout all ages; and they will be so to you, if you lean upon them. First of all, let us trace the hi... Read More
T. Austin-Sparks

Abraham and the Law of Life

T. Austin-SparksReading: Romans 8:2; Galatians 2:19-20. The next aspect of the sevenfold law of life is represented by Abraham. We are introduced to Abraham at the end of the eleventh chapter of Genesis. In speaking of that aspect of the law of life represented by Noah, we were considering the necessity for being o... Read More

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