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'Them he also called.' Rom 8:80. Q-xxxi: WHAT IS EFFECTUAL CALLING? A: It is a gracious work of the Spirit, whereby he causes us to embrace Christ freely, as he is offered to us in the gospel. In this verse is the golden chain of salvation, made up of four links, of which one is vocation. Them he al... Read More

God, the Refuge of His People! William Nicholson, 1862 "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble." Psalm 46:1 "The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor," the wicked. This remark will hold good in reference to moral character and conduct — and also spiritual e... Read More

Christian Conduct William Nicholson, 1862 "Having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation." 1 Peter 2:12 The preceding verses contain most important truths. A refer... Read More

Deliverance from Captivity William Nicholson, 1862 "The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim deliverance to the captives , and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed" Luke 4:18 The mission of Christ to ... Read More

The Sinner's Ruin and Recovery William Nicholson, 1862 "For thus says the Lord, You have sold yourselves for nothing; and you shall be redeemed without money." Isaiah 52:3 In verses 1, 2, the state of the Jews in Babylon is compared to that of a female captive sleeping in the dust, and in that degra... Read More

Seasonable Seeking after God William Nicholson, 1862 "Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near. Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the LORD, and he will have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will freely pardon!" Isaiah 55:6-7 Th... Read More

Christ, the Way to Heaven William Nicholson, 1862 " I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me!" John 14:6 In the former verses Christ endeavors to comfort the hearts of his disciples in prospect of his departure from earth. "Do not let your heart be troubl... Read More

Christian Service Arthur Pink Our present subject follows logically upon the theme of our last paper, for we are saved to serve , as was adumbrated of old in connection with God's earthly peoples, "And the LORD spoke unto Moses, Go unto Pharaoh, and say unto him, thus says the LORD, Let my people go... Read More

The Great Change! James Smith, 1855 "Truly, truly, I say unto you: Unless a man is born again — he cannot see the kingdom of God." John 3:3 The Lord Jesus Christ who spoke as never man spoke, here speaks to us. He who revealed the mind of Jehovah, who came into the world to save sinners, informs us ... Read More

Micah's Message for Today Delivered by C. H. Spurgeon, At the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington, On Thursday Evening, August 22nd, 1889. I. First, WHAT IS THE NATURE OF THIS HUMILITY? a. this humility belongs to the highest form of character b. the humility here prescribed involves constant communi... Read More