1 John 5:3-4

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 linking together of these verses shows us the worthlessness of all religious activities where faith be lacking. The outward exercise may be performed diligently and correctly, but unless faith be in operation God is not honored and the soul is not profited. Faith draws out the heart unto God, an... Read More

FAITH Arthur W. Pink "But without faith it is impossible to please Him" - Hebrews 11 :6 "But the Word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in that heard it," - Hebrews 4:2 The linking together of these verses shows us the worthlessness of all religious activities where faith be l... Read More

PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY Part 1: The Christian’s Beginning Chapter 3 THE GREAT CHANGE Old Things Passed Away Some of our older readers may recall a book which made quite a stir in the religious world, especially the Arminian sections of it, some forty years ago. It was entitled "Twice-born Men", and w... Read More

PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY Part 3: Authority in Christian Practice Chapter 10 EVANGELICAL OBEDIENCE No matter how cautiously one may deal with obedience, if he is to be of any service to the real people of God, his efforts are sure to be put to a wrong and evil use by hypocrites, for they will "wrest it... Read More

Two evidences of the love of Christ for His people are mentioned in this prayer: His cleansing of them from their sins by His own blood, and His enriching of them by the dignities He bestows upon them. But there is also a third expression and manifestation of His love that, though not distinctly exp... Read More

PROFITING FROM THE WORD 6. THE SCRIPTURES AND OBEDIENCE All professing Christians are agreed, in theory at least, that it is the bounden duty of those who bear His name to honour and glorify Christ in this world. But as to how this is to be done, as to what He requires from us to this end, there is ... Read More

PROFITING FROM THE WORD 7. THE SCRIPTURES AND THE WORLD Not a little is written to the Christian in the New Testament about "the world" and his attitude towards it. Its real nature is plainly defined, and the believer is solemnly warned against it. God’s holy Word is a light from heaven, shining her... Read More

Spiritual Growth 4. Its Nature I We have now arrived at what is really the most important part of our subject, but which is far from being the easiest to handle. If we are to be preserved or delivered from erroneous views at this point it is very necessary that we should form a right concept of what... Read More

STUDIES ON SAVING FAITH Part II 5. Its Evidences The great majority of those who read this will, doubtless, be they who profess to be in possession of a saving faith. To all such we would put the questions. Where is your proof? What effects has it produced in you? A tree is known by its fruits, and ... Read More