Fellowship with the Triune God
by Herman Bavinck“ Fellowship with the Holy Spirit (2 Cor. 13:14), and secondarily with each other (1 John 1:7; 1 Cor. 12:12-31; Eph. 1:22-23; 4:16). The purpose of human life is fellowship with God;...
View ArticleBooks I Read in 2019
I love to read books; especially books on the Bible and theology. As you can see, with only 52 books on the list, I am not a fast reader and look with great admiration at those who can read a 600 page...
View ArticleWe shall see Him as He is!
by Thomas Boston"We shall see Him as He is!" - 1 John 3:2Then we shall behold Him who died for us, that we might live forevermore; whose matchless love made Him swim through the Red Sea of God's wrath,...
View ArticleThe Covenant of Grace in Time and Eternity
by Herman BavinckElection is not the whole counsel of redemption, but is a part, the first and principle part, of it. Included and established in that counsel is also the way in which the election is...
View ArticleThe Trials and Sufferings of the Godly
by Thomas WatsonGod's own people often suffer great afflictions."This is what the wicked are like—always carefree, they increase in wealth. Surely in vain have I kept my heart pure; in vain have I...
View ArticleThe Advantages of Understanding Providence
by Theodore VanderGroeWherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator. —1 PETER 4:19Question 28: What...
View ArticleWhat Happens When the Holy Spirit Converts a Person?
BY THEODORE VANDERGROEFirst, he who truly knows the Lord Jesus to be his savior has been convicted by the Holy Spirit of his sins, misery, and wretchedness. He has learned to know himself as one who is...
View ArticleBefore you convert to Roman Catholicism... (Top Ten List)
by James WhiteDear Mr. White, For someone considering converting to Catholicism, what questions would you put to them in order to discern whether or not they have examined their situation sufficiently?...
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A New Nature
by Martyn Lloyd-JonesWe would almost think at this stage that we have seen all the glories which Paul saw in the cross, but that is not so—their number is not exhausted, there is more for us to see, as...
View ArticleThe Method of Grace
by George Whitefield"They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace, when there is no peace." - Jeremiah 6:14
View ArticleThe Work of the Holy Spirit and the Strengthening of Faith
by Theodorus VandergroeLORD’S DAY 25 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. —ROMANS 10:17 Question 65: Since then we are made partakers of Christ and all His benefits by faith...
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Prayer is Abandoning Reliance on Self
by Paul David TrippPrayer is abandoning my reliance on me and running toward the rest that can be found only when I rely on the power of God.Prayer abandons independence. Prayer forsakes any thought...
View ArticleParticular Redemption in John 17
At the beginning of Jesus' High Priestly prayer in John 17, of Himself He declares, "you have given him authority over ALL FLESH, to give eternal life to ALL whom you have GIVEN HIM." (v.2) This...
View Article"Problematic Texts” for Definite Atonement in the Pastoral and General Epistles
By Thomas R. SchreinerIs definite atonement actually taught in the Scriptures, or do prejudiced interpreters read it into biblical texts? I. Howard Marshall asks the right question: “Is it possible to...
View ArticleDon't Confuse Justification with Regeneration or Sanctification
BY JOHN MURRAY, RALPH ERSKINE, WILLIAM PERKINS, JAMES USSHER, JAMES BUCHANAN“The epistle to the Romans is concerned with this very subject, the justification of sinners. That is the grand theme of the...
View Article"Problematic Texts” for Definite Atonement in the Pastoral and General Epistles
BY THOMAS R. SCHREINERIs definite atonement actually taught in the Scriptures, or do prejudiced interpreters read it into biblical texts? I. Howard Marshall asks the right question: “Is it possible to...
View ArticleDon't Confuse Justification with Regeneration or Sanctification
by John Murray, Ralph Erskine, William Perkins, James Ussher, James Buchanan“The epistle to the Romans is concerned with this very subject, the justification of sinners. That is the grand theme of the...
View ArticleAdversity
by Terry JohnsonBackground Reading:Romans 8:26-39; Genesis 50:15-21In 1858, a gifted young Presbyterian missionary named John G. Paton sailed with his wife and infant son to the New Hebrides in the...
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10 Ways Affliction Works for Good
by Thomas Watson(1). Affliction works for good, as it is our preacher and teacher—"Hear the rod" (Micah 6:9). Luther said that he could never rightly understand some of the Psalms—until he was in...
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