Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10 We are now come to the last beatitude: Blessed are they which are persecuted . . '. Our Lord Christ would have us reckon the cost. Which of you intending to build a tower sitteth not down ... Read More
I BELIEVE, DEAR FRIENDS, that this passage describes the great last controversy Christ will have with this world. He has had many a controversy with it, but the last will be the greatest of all; so that it is called 'the supper of the great God' (Revelation 19:17). Now, it is interesting to notice t... Read More
CONFESSION J.C. Ryle , 1896 "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." 1 John 1:9 There are occasions when circumstances give a peculiar importance to particular doctrines in religion. The assaults of enemies sometimes make i... 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 ... Read More
The Christian's Charter Showing the Privileges of a Believer by Thomas Watson "All things are yours: whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or things present or things to come—all are yours, and you belong to Christ, and Christ to God." 1 Corinthians 3:21-23 Chapter 1. The P... Read More
The Blessing of the Word Francis Bourdillon , 1881 "And when He returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that He was at home. And many were gathered together, so that there was no more room, not even at the door. And He was preaching the Word to them." Mark 2:1-2 "He got up, took his m... Read More
The Beatitudes 21. Concerning Persecution
The Mighty Conqueror
Confession
The Loveliness Of Christ
The Christian's Charter
The Blessing Of The Word