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A.W. Pink

THE BEATITUDES THE FOURTH BEATITUDE

A.W. PinkTHE BEATITUDES THE FOURTH BEATITUDE "Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness. for they shall be filled" Matthew 5:6 the first three Beatitudes we are called upon to witness the heart exercises of one who has been awakened by the Spirit of God. First, there is a sense of need,... Read More
Andrew Murray

The Example of Paul

Andrew Murray'Be Ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.' I Corinthians 11. 1 1. Paul was a minister who prayed much for his congregation Let us read his words prayerfully and calmly so that we may hear the voice of the Spirit. 'Night and day praying exceedingly that we ... might perfect that which is l... Read More
John Gill

A Dissertation Concerning The Rise and Progress of Popery.

John GillA DISSERTATION CONCERNING THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF POPERY What is generally meant and understood by Popery, is well known. As for the name it matters not from whence and from whom it is, nor when it began to be in use, nor in what sense the word papa is used in heathen and ecclesiastical writers. By... Read More
John Gill

Of a Gospel church, the Seat of Public Worship.

John GillA Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 2—Chapter 1 OF THE NATURE OF A GOSPEL CHURCH, THE SEAT OF PUBLIC WORSHIP Having treated of the object of worship, and distinguished worship into internal and external; and having considered internal worship as it lies in the exercise of various graces; I now proceed... Read More
John Gill

Of Church-officers, Particularly Pastors.

John GillA Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 2—Chapter 3 OF THE OFFICERS OF A CHURCH, PARTICULARLY PASTORS Having treated of a church, as "essentially" considered, with respect to its matter and form, I shall now proceed to consider it, 2. "Organically," or as an organized church, a corporate body, having its ... Read More
John Gill

Of the Office of Deacons.

John GillA Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 2—Chapter 5 OF THE OFFICE OF DEACONS The other officers in the gospel church are deacons; and the things to be treated of respecting this office, are the nature and original of it; the work to be performed by those who are appointed to it; their qualifications for i... Read More
John Gill

The Doctrine of the Wheels, in the Visions of Ezekiel, Opened and Explained.

John GillThe DOCTRINE OF THE WHEELS, IN THE VISIONS OF EZEKIEL, OPENED AND EXPLAINED. A Sermon, Preached April 25, 1765, to an Assembly of Ministers and Churches, at the Meeting—house of the Rev. Mr. ANDERSON, in Grafton—Street, Westminster. EZEKIEL 10:13 As for the Wheels, it was cried unto them in my heari... Read More
John Gill

The Scriptures: the Only guide in Matters of Religion.

John GillThe Scriptures: THE ONLY GUIDE IN MATTERS OF FAITH Preached At The Baptism Of Several Persons In Barbican, November 2, 1750. JEREMIAH 6:16. Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein; and ye shall find rest for your souls. In... Read More
William MacDonald

Expansion of the Church

William MacDonaldGIFTS FOR TODAY It was mentioned earlier that originally there were five gifts-apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. It was suggested that the first two were concerned primarily with the foundation of the Church, and that, in general, the need for them passed when the complete Word... Read More
William MacDonald

Those Who Serve

William MacDonaldTHE DEACONS In our study of bishops, we learned that their function is the spiritual care and oversight of the house of God. We noted that bishops are also called elders, and that there are several bishops in one church, rather than one bishop over several churches. We come next to the study of deac... Read More

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