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We are living in an age of idolatry and very few people profess Christ. Of those that do, very few seem to understand Gospel. For example, many believe that Jesus died for all men universally and that the difference between those who are saved and not saved is the individual's "free will" decision. But the Scriptures declare that salvation is by grace and mercy and not of him that runs or wills it (Rom 9:16).
And then there are others who still believe in things like "common grace" or the "free offer" of the Gospel. We believe these things are erroneous and distort God's precious love for His elect. We prefer the word "free" or "pristine" instead of the word "common" to describe grace because the Scriptures declare God's love to be found only in God's Son, and that all of Grace is of the will of God and not corrupted or stained by the will of man, hence the adjective, pristine.
Some would also cast aspersions on us because we believe in the absolute predestination of all things - that is there isn't a single event that occurs that God did not predestinate. We believe He is absolutely Sovereign! We believe He has redeemed His people from their sins (Mat 1:21) and that all of His sheep will be given the gift of faith in the Gospel of Christ at His appointed time.
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 ... It is impossible for us to fully set forth the vileness and filthiness of sin. How indescribably horrible and awful every sin is to our holy God. Solomon said, “Fools make a mock at sin” (Proverbs 14:9). Fools are unregenerated people, those who are graceless and Christless. They speak lightly of and take pleasure in their sins. Some suggest an expanded translation of the verse should read, “fools make a mock of sin and the offering f...Jim Byrd Article Length: Short |
 ... The way to heaven is strait and narrow, and Satan is an unwearied adversary, in disputing every inch of the way. You will be much despised and cast out for Christ's sake, and nothing will offend more than separating yourself as much as possible from carnal people. It is 'the life' which condemns the professing world.
When the world sees you unmoved by the riches and the pleasures which it so much adores; when you are led by the Spirit "to cou...William Tiptaft Article Length: Short |
| ..."Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word." - Psalm 119:67
"It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes." - Psalm 119:71
The children of God almost always flourish more in trials and difficulties, than in the sunshine of health and prosperity.
"I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me." -&nbs... William Tiptaft Article Length: Very Short |
 ..."Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father's house;" - Psa 45:10
Faith is very fragile and needs to hear the command: “Forget your father’s house.” Something inside of us strongly compels us to keep trying to earn God’s approval. We look for good works, in which we can place our trust and which will bring us praise. We want to show God what we have done and say, “See, I...Martin Luther Article Length: Short |
 ..."From all your idols will I cleanse you." - Ezekiel 36:25
When there are no crosses, temptations, or trials, a man is sure to go out after and cleave to idols. It matters not what experience he has had. If once he ceases to be plagued and tried, he will be setting up his household gods in the secret chambers of his heart. Profit or pleasure, self-indulgence or self-gratification, will surely, in one form or another, engross his thoughts, and st...J.C. Philpot Article Length: Short |
| ..."There is no fear of God before their eyes." - Romans 3:18
Those who have every reason to fear as to their eternal state before God, have for the most part, no fear at all. They are secure, and free from doubt and fear. The depths of human hypocrisy— the dreadful lengths to which profession may go—the deceit of the carnal heart—the snares spread for the unwary feet—the fearful danger of being deceived at the last—these traps and ... J.C. Philpot Article Length: Short |
| ..."For we don't have a high priest who can't be touched with the feeling of our infirmities." - Hebrews 4:15
The child of God, spiritually taught and convinced, is deeply sensible of his infirmities. Yes, that he is encompassed with infirmities—that he is nothing else but infirmities. And therefore the great High Priest to whom he comes as a burdened sinner—to whom he has recourse in the depth of his extremity—and at whose feet he falls ove... J.C. Philpot Article Length: Short |
| ... March 28, 1835.
Mr. Provost:
I beg leave to resign the Fellowship of Worcester College, to which I was elected in the year 1826. This step I am compelled to take because I can no longer with a good conscience continue a Minister or a Member of the Established Church.
After great and numerous trials of mind, I am, as I trust, led by the hand of God thus to separate myself from that corrupt and worldly system, called the Church of En... J.C. Philpot Article Length: Long |
| ..."Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy." - Micah 7:18
God delighteth in mercy. It is not drawn from him unwillingly; it is not forced out of him even by importunity; it is not dragged out of his heart by the cries of his family; but he delights in it as being his darling attribute, the very pleasure of God being in sh... J.C. Philpot Article Length: Short |
 ..."Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?" Mat 16:24-26 (KJV)
Lately, I've been thinking of a grou...Brandan Kraft Article Length: Medium |
 ..."He hath poured out his soul unto death." - Isaiah 53:12
My soul! from the garden to the cross, follow Jesus. Behold him apprehended and hurried away, both to judgment and to death. He who struck to the ground the band that came to take him, might surely, by the same breath of his mouth, have struck them to hell, and prevented his being apprehended by them. But one of the sweetest and most blessed parts of Jesus's redemption of his people, consisted in t...Robert Hawker Article Length: Short |
 ... I have loved to hear my Lord spoken of; now I am going to see Him. I have seen the print of His shoe on the earth; now I am going to sit at His feet. I have read His Word; now I am going to hear His voice. I have beheld His world; now I am going to dwell in His heaven where sin can never enter....John Bunyan Article Length: Very Short |
 ..."Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord." - Heb 12:14
The two great points we are called to pursue in this sinful divided world, are peace and holiness: I hope you are much in the study of them. These are the peculiar characteristics of a disciple of Jesus; they are the richest part of the enjoyments of heaven; and so far as they are recieved into the heart, they bring down heaven upon earth; a...John Newton Article Length: Short |
| ... Someone, in describing the resurrection of Christ said, “The Savior burst forth from the tomb which could no longer hold Him; He broke out of the prison which could not confine Him.” There is no doubt but what the almighty Savior arose. He certainly could have pulverized the stone that lay across the entrance into His sepulcher, but He did not do that, for it would appear as if He did indeed break out of prison. To suggest that He broke out of prison i... Jim Byrd Article Length: Short |
 ..."Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things." - 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
The ideal Christian life is one of unbroken kindliness. It is dominated by love - th...J.R. Miller Article Length: Short |
 ... How can we know whether we have gone, not only from ignorance to knowledge, but also from knowledge to submission? It is primarily revealed in this: we cease from establishing our own righteousness before God. We glory in nothing other than Christ’s cross, soothe our conscience with nothing but His blood, and rest our hope for favor with God on nothing other than Christ’s acceptance before the Father....Joe Terrell Article Length: Very Short |
| ..."Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love." - Rev 2:4
I think a lot about the so-called Gospel Crusaders that I departed from in my life. I think I do so often because I was close with many of them, but now I find much of their behavior quite abhorrent. I also have taken a step back and observed myself, and I am quite horrified as well. I have had a glimpe of the ugliness of my sin and of my heart. &nb... Brandan Kraft Article Length: Short |
 ...We glory in Christ incarnate as the only hope for sinners (1 Timothy 3:16).
We glory in Christ crucified as the only remedy to put away our sin (1 Peter 3:18).
We glory in Christ Jesus Who is all our sufficient righteousness and acceptance before a thrice holy God (Ephesians 1:6-7).
We glory in Christ Jesus exalted and seated at God’s right hand as all our justification before God (Romans 4:25).
We glory in Christ Jesus coming again as all our ho...Tom Harding Article Length: Very Short |
 ..."But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To HIM be glory both now and for ever. Amen." - 2 Peter 3:18
The apostle’s exhortation to us as God’s people who have been called by faith to believe on Christ is, “grow in grace.” When God‘s people “grow in grace,” they grow in the doctrine of grace.
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the g...Gabe Stalnaker Article Length: Short |
 ... I weary of people trying to make two things out of one. Of them pitting one gospel truth against the other. One emphasizes the Person of Christ and the other the work of Christ. One pits experience against knowledge, heart against head. Christ and His work are one and true knowledge is essential to the experience of grace. All the truths of scripture make up THE truth and are concerning Him who is the Truth. You can remove, examine and talk about the parts of a watch but they...Gary Shepard Article Length: Very Short |