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1 Timothy 5:8 - But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. Hebrews 13:4 - Marriage [is] honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge. Ephesians 6:1 - Children, obey ... Read More

Grace be with you and peace from the God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I’m thankful to be here: many things to be thankful for. Let's pray. Oh God in heaven, we thank you for this day, this opportunity to be here. We thank you Lord for this rain. We just ask, Lord, that you would continue to... Read More

The Wisdom of God The mere religionist looks for a sign, whilst the desire of the rationalist is for wisdom. The Sign which God gives is also His Wisdom. The Sign of Isaiah (I) is the Servant of Isaiah (II), and He is the wise Servant, “Behold, My Servant shall deal prudently” (Isa. 52:13). Christ i... Read More

When the Holy Spirit speaks of the moral glories of Jesus Christ, there is a delicacy of expression and refinement of language which, though very simple, is altogether Divine, and in a world which is a compound of Assyrian haughtiness and Babylonish corruption, we are apt to be so affected as to be ... Read More

Exceedingly dear to the heart of our Lord Jesus Christ were the things which He spake of as “My Father’s.” Those who contemplated His glory on earth, afterwards said, when the Holy Spirit was given, it was “a glory as of an only-begotten with a father.” That was what distinguished Him in their eyes,... Read More

These words expressed the height to which the desires of the Lord’s disciples rose. They had seen His wonderful works, they had heard His gracious words, they had observed His perfect life, and they had contemplated His glory—as an only one with a father;—and now, Philip says to Him, “Lord, show us ... Read More

"He was subject unto them." –Luke 2:51 This was one of the most instructive and lovely traits in our Lord's character--His subjection to parental authority. What period and what condition of life has He not personally impressed with His greatness and hallowed with His sanctity? As Irenaeus beautiful... Read More

Heart Purity By Thomas Watson "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." Matthew 5:8 The holy God, who is 'of purer eyes than to behold iniquity' calls here for heart-purity, and to such as are adorned with this jewel, he promises a glorious and beatific vision of himself: 'they shall ... Read More

The Loveliness of Christ by Thomas Watson "Yes! He is altogether lovely! This is my Beloved, this my Friend!" Song of Solomon 5:16 In this book, which is a divine marriage song, are all the strains of holy love set forth in the purest allegories and metaphors, such as represent that dear affection a... Read More

Preface The principal arguments contained in the following pages were published in a pamphlet entitled Female Teaching, which, I have reason to know, has been rendered very useful. In this edition all the controversial portions have been expunged, some new matter added, and the whole produced in a c... Read More