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Richard Baxter

The Special Duties of Children Towards their Parents

Richard BaxterFrom: Baxter's Practical Works, Vol. 1, A Christian Directory, on Christian Economics, Chap. XI., pp. 454-457 THOUGH precepts to children are not of so much force as to them of riper age, because of their natural incapacity, and their childish passions and pleasures which bear down their weak degree... Read More
William Gurnall

The Christian in Complete Armour - Part 17

Division Third.--The Inward Principle of Prayer. 'In the Spirit.' We are come to the third division in the apostle's directory for prayer--the principle or spring from whence they are to flow--the Spirit, 'praying...in the Spirit.' In proceeding to the consideration of this topic, the first point is... Read More
Thomas Watson

The Ten Commandments 3. Introduction: The Preface to the Commandments

Thomas WatsonAnd God spake all these words, saying, I am the LORD thy God,' &c. Exod 20: 1, 2. What is the preface to the Ten Commandments? The preface to the Ten Commandments is, I am the Lord thy God.' The preface to the preface is, God spake all these words, saying,' &c. This is like the sounding of a trumpet... Read More
Thomas Watson

The Beatitudes 8. Motives To Holy Mourning

Thomas WatsonLet me exhort Christians to holy mourning. I now persuade to such a mourning as will prepare the soul for blessedness. Oh that our hearts were spiritual limbecs, distilling the water of holy tears! Christ's doves weep. They that escape shall be like doves of the valleys, all of them mourning, every ... Read More
Thomas Watson

The Lord's Prayer 4. The Third Petition in the Lord's Prayer

Thomas Watson'Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.' Matt 6: 10. We come next to the third petition, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. This petition consists of two parts: the matter, Doing God's will;' and the manner, As it is in heaven.' What is meant by the will of God? There is a twofol... Read More
Thomas Watson

The Ten Commandments 1. Introduction: Obedience

Thomas WatsonThomas Watson, The Ten Commandments First published as part at A Body of Practical Divinity, 1692 Take heed, and hearken, O Israel; this day thou art become the people of the Lord thy God. Thou shalt therefore obey the voice of the Lord thy God, and do his commandments.' Deut 27: 9, 10. What is the ... Read More
Arthur Pink

Eternal Punishment

Arthur PinkEternal Punishment Arthur Pink, 1940 We take up our pen to write on one of the most solemn truths taught in the Word of God. And before we began, we turned to the Lord and earnestly sought that wisdom and grace which we are conscious we sorely need; making request that we might be preserved from all... Read More
Arthur Pink

Does God Love Everyone?

Arthur PinkDoes God Love Everyone? Arthur Pink 1. John 3:16 2. 2 Peter 3:9 3. The Holy Spirit Will Not Be Resisted 4. Why Preach to Every Creature? One of the most popular beliefs of the day is that God loves everybody, and the very fact that it is so popular with all classes ought to be enough to arouse the s... Read More
Arthur Pink

In The Potter'S House

Arthur PinkIn the Potters House Arthur Pink "This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord: "Go down to the potter's house, and there I will give you my message." So I went down to the potter's house, and I saw him working at the wheel. But the pot he was shaping from the clay was marred in his hands; s... Read More
James Smith

The Backslider Invited

James SmithThe Backslider Invited James Smith, 1842 "Return again to me! says the Lord." Jeremiah 3:1 After the Lord has condescended to bring His people to a knowledge of Himself; after they have known His love, felt His power, and tasted that He is gracious; after they have left the world, joined the church,... Read More

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