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The Doctrine of Election 4. Its Verity Before proceeding further with an orderly opening up of this profound but precious doctrine, it may be better (especially for the benefit of those less familiar with the subject) if we now demonstrate its Scripturalness. We must not take anything for granted, a... Lee mas

"It is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure" (Phil. 2: 13). Concerning the nature and the power of fallen man's will, the greatest confusion prevails today, and the most erroneous views are held, even by many of God's children. The popular idea now prevailing, and whi... Lee mas

"Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." II Timothy 2:15 An important characteristic of Calvary Chapel Fellowships is our desire not to divide God's people over non-essential issues. This is not to say that we do not hav... Lee mas

The Divided Heart I. What was meant by a divided heart? A. Israel was still acknowledging God, but they were worshipping Baal. 1. If they were polled it would have shown that 95% of them believed in the existence of God. 2. 87% of them attended a worship service sometime during the year. 3. 92% of t... Lee mas

1Cor 3:11 Josh 24:16 Jn 2:1-11 This wedding at Cana was a wedding with a difference, because Jesus was invited. (The verse in 1Cor 3:11, is chosen by today's bridegroom - for he wants to build his marriage on this foundation, Jesus. The bride chose the verse from Joshua 24:16 - that it be far from t... Lee mas

A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 1—Chapter 18 OF CHRISTIAN FORTITUDE Though saints are to be humble, self-denying, submissive to the will of God, and patient towards all men, and in all things; yet they are not to indulge to pusillanimity and to a meanness of spirit; but to show firmness of mind, r... Lee mas

A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 1—Chapter 21 OF GODLY SINCERITY Sincerity stands opposed to hypocrisy; than which nothing is more detestable to God; and nothing is more agreeable to him than uprightness and integrity: this is called "godly sincerity," eilikrineia qeou, "sincerity of God" (2 Cor. 1... Lee mas

A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 3—Chapter 5 OF PUBLIC PRAYER Prayer is one part of the saints’ spiritual armour, and a principal one, though mentioned last (Eph. 6:18), it has been often of use against temporal enemies, and for obtaining victory over them; as the prayers of Asa, Jehoshaphat, and o... Lee mas

A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 4—Chapter 3 OF THE RESPECTIVE DUTIES OF MASTERS AND SERVANTS These duties arise not from a relation founded in nature, as those of parents and children; but from a relation founded in contract, compact, covenant, and agreement. Men are by nature, or as to their orig... Lee mas

Church Union: Ecumenism in the Light of Scripture By Paris Reidhead* And it is walking and talking with the King in personal vital relationship that becomes the insolation and the protection that is needed for spiritual survival in these days, days such as these. In keeping with our text, Church Uni... Lee mas