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J.C. Ryle

Child of God

J.C. Ryle"Those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God." (Romans 8:14) "For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by Him we cry, ‘Abba, Father.’" (Romans 8:15) "The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s ch... Read More
J.C. Ryle

Matthew chapter 3

J.C. RyleMatthew chapter 3 MATTHEW 3:1-12 In those days, John the Baptizer came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, saying, "Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!" For this is he who was spoken of by Isaiah the prophet, saying, "The voice of one crying in the wilderness, make ready the way of the ... Read More
John Gill

A Discourse on Prayer.

John GillA DISCOURSE ON PRAYER. 1 CORINTHIANS 14:15; former Part. What is it then ? I will pray the Spirit, and will pray with the understanding also. The design of this epistle is chiefly to reprove the Church at Corinth for the divisions and contentions, which were there fomented and kept up on account of ... Read More
John Gill

CAUSE OF GOD AND TRUTH. Part 1 Section 1—Genesis 4:7

John GillThe CAUSE OF GOD AND TRUTH. Part 1 Section 1—Genesis 4:7 If thou dost well, shalt thou not be accepted? etc. I. It will be proper to inquire, whether a wicked, an unregenerate man, as was Cain, can perform good works. To which may be answered, 1. Adam had a power to do every good work the law requir... 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 Other Eternal and Immanent Acts in God, Particularly Adoption and Justification.

John GillA Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 2—Chapter 5 OF OTHER ETERNAL AND IMMANENT ACTS IN GOD, PARTICULARLY ADOPTION AND JUSTIFICATION. I shall not here treat of these as doctrines, in the full extent of them; or as blessings of grace actually bestowed upon, and enjoyed by believers, with all the privileg... Read More
John Gill

Of Propitiation, Atonement, and Reconciliation, as Ascribed to Christ.

John GillA Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 6—Chapter 6 OF PROPITIATION, ATONEMENT, AND RECONCILIATION, AS ASCRIBED TO CHRIST Having observed, that though the word "satisfaction" is not syllabically used in scripture, when the doctrine of Christ’s satisfaction is spoken of; yet that there are words and terms ... Read More
John Gill

Of the Eternal Union of the Elect of God Unto Him.

John GillA Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 2—Chapter 4 OF THE ETERNAL UNION OF THE ELECT OF GOD UNTO HIM. The union of God’s elect unto him, their adoption by him, justification before him, and acceptance with him, being eternal, internal, and immanent acts in God; I know not where better to place them, and ... Read More
John Gill

Of the Grace of God

John GillA Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 1—Chapter 13 OF THE GRACE OF GOD This attribute may be considered, both as it is in God himself, and as displayed in acts towards his creatures; as in himself, it is himself; it is his nature and essence; he is "Grace" itself, most amiable and lovely; hence so often... Read More
John Gill

Of the Love of God.

John GillA Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 1—Chapter 12 OF THE LOVE OF GOD Next to the attributes which belong to God, as an intelligent Spirit, to his understanding and will, may be considered, those which may be called "Affections"; for though, properly speaking, there are none in God, he being a most pure... Read More

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