Exposition of the Gospel of John CHAPTER 56 CHRIST’S CONCLUDING CONSOLATIONS John 16:23-33 The following is an Analysis of the dosing section of John 16:— 1. Asking the Father in the name of Christ, verses 23, 24. 2. Christ’s promise to show the Father plainly, verse 25. 3. The Father’s love made kn... Read More
THE DOCTRINE OF MAN’S IMPOTENCE Chapter 7 COMPLEMENT Let us begin by defining our term. The "complement" of a thing is that which gives it completeness. In contemplating the natural condition of Adam’s children we obtain a one-sided and misleading view if we confine our attention to their spiritual ... Read More
"If we ask anything according to His will, He heareth us" (1 John 5:14). Throughout this book it has been our chief aim to exalt the Creator and abase the creature. The well-nigh universal tendency now, is to magnify man and dishonor and degrade God. On every hand it will be found that, when spiritu... Read More
"...men ought always to pray, and not to faint;" - Luke 18:1. "Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;" - Romans 12:12. "Pray without ceasing." - 1 Thessalonians 5:17. One of the greatest drawbacks to the life of prayer is the fact that the answer does not come as sp... Read More
All of the gifts of God are given to us according to His grace. That is, you cannot earn the gift, you cannot merit the gift, or else it would not be a gift. It is something that God has given to us and as a gift it must be received. And so, you have to set aside, in your own mind, your worthiness o... Read More
THE PARABLE OF THE PERSISTENT WIDOW The object of the parable before us, is explained by Christ Himself. To use the words of an old divine, "The key hangs at the door." "He spoke a parable to this end; that men ought always to pray, and not to give up." These words, be it remembered, are closely con... Read More
"Disciples should always pray and not give up" (Luke 18:1). "I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer" (1 Timothy 2:8). Prayer is the most important subject in practical religion. All other subjects are second to it. Reading the Bible, listening to sermons, attending public worship, goi... Read More
A 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
NEGLECT OF FERVENT PRAYER Complained of. A Sermon, Preached November, 21, 1754, at a Monthly Exercise of Prayer, in the Reverend Mr. Steven’s Meeting- House near Devonshire-Square. ISAIAH 64:7 And there is none that calleth upon thy name, that stirreth up himself to take hold of thee. These words ar... Read More
Exposition of the Gospel of John CHAPTER 56 CHRIST’S CONCLUDING CONSOLATIONS
THE DOCTRINE OF MAN’S IMPOTENCE Chapter 7 COMPLEMENT
The Sovereignty of God) Chapter Nine - God's Sovereignty And Prayer
Persevering Prayer - men ought always to pray
The Prayer Meeting
The Gift of Exhortation
Expository Thoughts On Luke - Luke 18:1-8
Prayer
A Discourse on Prayer.
Neglect of Fervent Prayer Complained Of.