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John Gill

Of the Will of God, and the Sovereignty of It.

John GillA Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 1—Chapter 11 OF THE WILL OF GOD, AND THE SOVEREIGNTY OF IT Having considered the attributes of God which belong to his understanding, as an intelligent Spirit, his knowledge and wisdom, I now proceed to consider his Will, and the sovereignty of it. And shall, 1. Pro... Read More
John Gill

The Moral Nature and Fitness of Things Considered

John GillTHE MORAL NATURE AND FITNESS OF THINGS CONSIDERED. OCCASIONED BY Some Passages in the Rev. Mr. Samuel Chandler’s Sermon, lately preached to the Societies for the Reformation of Manners. Nothing is more frequently talked of in this enlightened age, this age of politeness, reason and good sense, than ... Read More
K.P. Yohannan

Foundations in Prayer

K.P. YohannanGod has of His own motion placed Himself under the law of prayer, and has obligated Himself to answer the prayers of men. He has ordained prayer as a means whereby He will do things through men as they pray, which He would not otherwise do. . . . If prayer puts God to work on earth, then, by the sam... Read More
K.P. Yohannan

Foundations in Prayer

K.P. YohannanGod has of His own motion placed Himself under the law of prayer, and has obligated Himself to answer the prayers of men. He has ordained prayer as a means whereby He will do things through men as they pray, which He would not otherwise do. . . . If prayer puts God to work on earth, then, by the sam... Read More
K.P. Yohannan

How Should We Pray?

K.P. YohannanWhen our children were growing up, we encouraged them to pray for their needs. One time my son, Daniel, was praying for a particular pair of tennis shoes. A stranger who knew nothing about this prayer bought the exact shoes that Daniel was praying for and gave them to him as a gift. Imagine the joy ... Read More
Paris Reidhead

What Kind of Being is Man? Part 4

Paris ReidheadWhat Kind of Being is Man? Part 4 By Paris Reidhead* I would like to read the entire Psalm, that is particularly the 4th and 5th verses that I would have you see: “Oh Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Thy name in all the earth! Who has set Thy glory above the heavens. 2Out of the mouth of babes and s... Read More
Robert Murray M'Cheyne

Memoirs: 3. First Years of Labor in Dundee 59

Robert Murray M'CheyneCHAPTER 3 First Years of Labor in Dundee Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons, serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations. Acts 20:18, 19 The day on which he was ordained pastor of a flock, was ... Read More
Robert Murray M'Cheyne

Memoirs: 6. The Latter Days of His Ministry 160

Robert Murray M'CheyneCHAPTER 6 In The Latter Days of f His Ministry My meat is to do the will of Him that sent me, and to finish his work. John 4:34 During the summer of 1842, he was exposed to several attacks of illness, experienced some severe personal trials, and felt the assaults of sore temptation. His own words wi... Read More
T. Austin-Sparks

The Proclamation of the Kingdom

T. Austin-Sparks"And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in the whole world for a testimony unto all the nations; and then shall the end come" (Matthew 24:14). Let us first analyse this verse, noticing its particular words. "This Gospel [literally, 'good news'] of the Kingdom [literally, 'the royal reign']... Read More
T. Austin-Sparks

The Testing of The Fire

T. Austin-SparksWe return again to our basic passage of Scripture: "I came to cast fire upon the earth: and would that it were already kindled! But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished! Think ye that I am come to give peace in the earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather d... Read More

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