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ALL OF "GRACE GEMS" FROM DECEMBER 2003 IN ONE FILE Some beloved idol? (J. C. Philpot, "Spiritual Times and Seasons" 1841) "Because the whole land is filled with idols, and the people are madly in love with them." Jeremiah 50:38 Have we not all in our various ways, set up some beloved idol . . . some... Read More

“Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, was this grace given, to preach unto the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ.” - Ephesians 3:8. Mark how the apostle describes the evangel- “the unsearchable riches of Christ!” It suggests the figure of a man standing, with uplifted hands, i... Read More

1 Chronicles 3:1 - Now these were the sons of David, which were born unto him in Hebron; the firstborn Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; the second Daniel, of Abigail the Carmelitess: 1 Samuel 25:1-44 - And Samuel died; and all the Israelites were gathered together, and lamented him, and buried hi... Read More

Have I perhaps misinterpreted what Christ taught about money, possessions and stewardship? If I have, a study of what was taught and practiced by the apostles and early church would reveal my error. Did the apostles encourage their disciples to "believe God" for more material things so they could po... Read More

Just as he was nearing the end of a strenuous race, Paul earnestly encouraged Timothy to keep the straight track—to “strive lawfully,” for Paul was finishing his course, he had kept the faith. “Continue thou,” he said to the younger runner, “in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assure... Read More

The Bible repeatedly commands us to “rejoice in the Lord” (Phil 3:1; 4:4). These are actually the words Apostle Paul wrote from inside the prison to the Christians in Philippi. It’s usually the visitors to prisons who would encourage the inmates. But here we see the other way round! That’s what poin... Read More

Section 1. The Rendering of the Services. The importance of a good and effective rendering of the Prayer Book Services by the officiating clergyman needs no discussion. We often read and speak of “our incomparable Liturgy,” and this is true. But it must be properly rendered. As far back as 1709 the ... Read More

A Sermon (No. 988) Delivered by C. H. SPURGEON, At the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington BEFORE LEAVING HOME FOR A JOURNEY "The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen."--Romans 16:24. THE CHRISTIAN IS A MAN of generous actions, but his wishes go far beyond his deeds. Where he cannot b... 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

I exhort, therefore, that first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men, for kings, and for all that are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God, our S... Read More