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A.W. Pink

THE DOCTRINE OF RECONCILIATION Chapter 23 Its Reception-Continued

A.W. PinkTHE DOCTRINE OF RECONCILIATION Chapter 23 Its Reception-Continued In our last we sought to show that the words "be reconciled to God" (2 Cor. 5:20) are not an exhortation unto saints to acquiesce in the Divine providences or to render submission to His discipline and ordinances, but instead, that th... Read More
A.W. Pink

The Total Depravity of Man Chapter 10 RAMIFICATIONS

A.W. PinkThe Total Depravity of Man Chapter 10 RAMIFICATIONS While endeavoring to present a complete picture of fallen man as he is depicted by the divine pen in the Scriptures, it is very difficult to avoid a measure of overlapping as we turn from one aspect or feature to another, or to prevent a certain am... Read More
J.C. Ryle

Reasons for Exhorting Young Men

J.C. RyleI. REASONS FOR EXHORTING YOUNG MEN When the Apostle Paul wrote his Epistle to Titus about his responsibility as a minister, he mentioned young men as a group requiring particular attention. After speaking of older men and older women, and young women, he adds this advice, "Encourage the young men to... Read More
J.C. Ryle

The Cost

J.C. Ryle"Which of you, intending to build a tower, does not down first sit down and count the cost?" (Luke 14:28). The text which heads this page is one of great importance. Few are the people who are not often obliged to ask themselves, "What does it cost?" In buying property, in building houses, in furnis... Read More
J.C. Ryle

Thoughts For Young Men

J.C. RyleWhen the Apostle Paul wrote his Epistle to Titus about his responsibility as a minister, he mentioned young men as a group requiring particular attention. After speaking of older men and older women, and young women, he adds this advice, "Encourage the young men to be self-controlled" (Titus 2:6). I... Read More
John Gill

Of the Decrees of Rejection, of Some Angels, and of Some Men.

John GillA Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 2—Chapter 3 OF THE DECREE OF REJECTION, OF SOME ANGELS, AND OF SOME MEN. I make use of the word "rejection" in this article, partly because it is a scriptural phrase and ascribed to God, and partly because it is that act of God which gives the name of reprobate to a... Read More
Thomas Brooks

Sin shall not have dominion over you

Thomas Brooks"Sin shall not have dominion over you: for you are not under the law, but under grace." Romans 6:14 What does the dominion of sin import, and wherein does it consist? Sin is in dominion, when it has the universal and sovereign command of the soul, when it has an absolute power, when it has such an a... Read More
John Chrysostom

1 Corinthians 13:8

John ChrysostomBut whether there be prophecies, they shall be done away; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall be done away. Having shown the excellency of love from its being requisite both to the spiritual gifts, and to the virtues of life; and from rehearsal of all its... Read More
Jonathan Edwards

Sinners Delay Concerns the Soul

Jonathan EdwardsSinners Delay Concerns Of The Soul (Dated Aug, 1752) Acts 24:25 And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee. I. The subject of the Apostle’s preaching. II. How Fel... Read More
Thomas Boston

Death

Thomas BostonFrom Thomas Boston's "Human Nature in its Fourfold State" Section I. MAN'S LIFE IS VANITY "For I know that you will bring me to death, and to the house appointed for all living." Job 30:23. I come now to discourse of man's eternal state, into which he enters by death. Of this entrance, Job takes a s... Read More

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