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J.C. Ryle

Thirst Relieved

J.C. RyleThirst Relieved On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him." John 7:37-38 The text which heads this message ... Read More
J.C. Ryle

Without Christ

J.C. RyleWithout Christ "You were without Christ" (Eph. 2:12). The text which heads this message describes the state of the Ephesians before they became Christians. But that is not all. It describes the state of every man and woman in England who is not yet converted to God. A more miserable state cannot be ... Read More
John Gill

A Sermon Occasioned by the Death of Mr. Aaron Spurrier, Baptist Minister.

John GillOCCASIONED BY THE DEATH OF THE REVEREND MR. AARON SPURRIER,[1] Late Pastor of a Church of CHRIST at Limehouse. Preached Sept. 17, 1749. PHILIPPIANS 1:23. —Having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better. ABOUT two years ago I stood in this place, and delivered a discourse at th... Read More
John Gill

CAUSE OF GOD AND TRUTH. Part 1 Section 57—1 John 2:2.

John GillThe CAUSE OF GOD AND TRUTH. Part 1 Section 57—1 John 2:2. And he is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. A very considerable argument for the universal extent of Christ’s death is thought to arise[1] from this passage of scripture, as well a... Read More
John Gill

Covenant Interest in God, and a View of what is in Him

John GillCOVENANT INTEREST IN GOD, AND A VIEW OF WHAT IS IN HIM, AS A COVENANT-GOD, A SUFFICIENT ENCOURAGEMENT TO HIS PEOPLE, IN THE WORST OF TIMES. 1 SAMUEL 30:6. LAST CLAUSE. But David encouraged himself in the Lord his God. David was at this time in as great distress, if not greater, than ever he was in a... Read More
John Gill

Of a Plurality on the Godhead; or, A Trinity of Persons in the Unity of the Divine Essence.

John GillA Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 1—Chapter 27 OF A PLURALITY IN THE GODHEAD; OR, A TRINITY OF PERSONS IN THE UNITY OF THE DIVINE ESSENCE. Having proved the unity of the divine Being, and explained the sense in which it is to be understood; my next work will be to prove that there is a plurality in ... Read More
John Gill

Of Justification.

John GillA Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 6—Chapter 8 OF JUSTIFICATION Pardon of sin, and justification from it, are very closely connected; the one follows upon the other; according to the position of them in some passages of scripture, pardon is first, and justification next; (as in Acts 13:38, 39; 26:18)... Read More
John Gill

Of Peace and Tranquility of Mind.

John GillA Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 1—Chapter 11 OF PEACE AND TRANQUILITY OF MIND Next to Love and Joy, in order, stands Peace; now to be treated of; "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace" (Gal. 5:22). "Charity," or "love," and "peace," are sometimes mentioned together (2 Tim. 2:22), and where ... Read More
John Gill

Of Public Prayer.

John GillA 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... Read More
John Gill

Of Repentance Towards God.

John GillA Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 1—Chapter 4 OF REPENTANCE TOWARDS GOD Repentance is another part of internal worship; it is a branch of godliness which lies in the disposition of the soul Godwards; for in the exercise of this the sensible sinner has much to do with God; he has a special respect to... Read More

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