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J.C. Ryle

Expository Thoughts On Luke - Luke 11:5-13

J.C. RylePARABLE OF THE IMPORTUNATE FRIEND In these verses our Lord Jesus Christ instructs us about prayer. The subject is one which can never be too strongly pressed on our attention. Prayer lies at the very root of our practical Christianity. It is part of the daily business of our religious life. We have ... Read More
John Gill

David a Type of Christ.

John GillDAVID A TYPE OF CHRIST. 2 SAMUEL 23:1 Now these be the last words of David; David the Son of Jesse said, and the Man who was raised up on high, the Anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet Psalmist of Israel, said. THESE be tile last words of David. This refers not to what goes before, in the pre... Read More
John Gill

Dying Thoughts: Consisting of A Few Unfinished Hints, Written by Dr. Gill a little before his decease.

John GillDYING THOUGHTS: CONSISTING OF A FEW UNFINISHED HINTS, WRITTEN BY Dr. GILL, A Little Before His Decease. The use our Lord makes of the doctrine of death, is Matthew 24:44. Therefore be ye also ready, for in such hour as ye think not, the Son of man cometh: Either to judgment, or by death: and happy t... Read More
John Gill

Of the Creation of Angels.

John GillA Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 3—Chapter 2 OF THE CREATION OF ANGELS. From considering the creation in general, I descend to particulars; not to all the creatures that are made; to treat of the nature, form, figure, and qualities of every creature in heaven, earth, and sea, would be a work too la... Read More
John Gill

Of the Distinct Personality, and Deity of the Son.

John GillA Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 1—Chapter 30 OF THE DISTINCT PERSONALITY, AND DEITY OF THE SON. That the Son of God is a person, and a divine person distinct from the Father and the Spirit, cannot be doubted; for since his Father is a person, and he is the "express image of his person", he must be... Read More
John Gill

Of the Knowledge of God.

John GillA Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 1—Chapter 3 OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD Since the knowledge of God and of divine things is a part and branch of true godliness, or of experimental religion, and a very essential one too, it is first to be considered; for without it there can be no good disposition in th... Read More
Robert Murray M'Cheyne

Memoirs: 1. His Youth, and Preparation for the Ministry 1

Robert Murray M'CheyneChapter 1 His Youth and Preparation for the Ministry Many shall rejoice at his birth. For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord. Luke 1:14,15 In the midst of the restless activity of such a day as ours, we feel it would be useful for ministers of Christ to trace the steps of one who during the ... Read More
Robert Murray M'Cheyne

The Lord's Dealings With His People

Robert Murray M'CheyneThere are times in the, life of a believer when he is like a traveller who has arrived at some high eminence; he can look back on the way he has gone and the way he has yet to go. So this is a passage where God tells us what he has done and what he will yet do. The history of a believer is wonderful... Read More
T. Austin-Sparks

Some Lessons from Zacharias

T. Austin-SparksReading: Luke 1:5-25,57-67. The Lord is ever desirous of making His people know His real purpose in fulness concerning them. We need to come to a very settled position on this matter. It is not a question of how the Lord's people may be at any given time. It may be that, as we have read here concern... Read More
T. Austin-Sparks

The Exemplification of this Zeal in the Life of Elijah

T. Austin-SparksReading: 1 Kings 19:9,10,14; 2 Kings 19:29-31; Isaiah 59:17; John 2:14-17. The key to the life of Elijah may very well be found in this utterance of his: “I have been very jealous for the Lord...” (1 Kings 19:14). I think those two words explain Elijah—“very jealous.” That jealousy was related to th... Read More

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