PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY Part 2: Progress in the Christian Life Chapter 8 THE WORK OF THE LORD Our present design is twofold: to censure a misuse, and to explain the meaning of the following verse: "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord; f... Read More
PROFITING FROM THE WORD 1. THE SCRIPTURES AND SIN There is grave reason to believe that much Bible reading and Bible study of the last few years has been of no spiritual profit to those who engaged in it. Yea, we go further; we greatly fear that in many instances it has proved a curse rather than a ... Read More
In this chapter the apostle does two things: First, he shows what is not and what is the Law’s relation to the believer—judicially, the believer is emancipated from the curse or penalty of the Law (7:1-6); morally, the believer is under bonds to obey the Law (vv. 22, 25). Secondly, he guards against... Read More
THE DOCTRINE OF RECONCILIATION Chapter 22 Its Reception This brings us to the manward side of the subject, and that will present more or less a difficulty unto some of our readers; not because of its abstruseness, but in seeking to ascertain its consistency and harmony with some other aspects presen... Read More
There is grave reason to believe that much Bible reading and Bible study of the last few years has been of no spiritual profit to those who engaged in it. Yes, we go further; we greatly fear that in many instances it has proved a curse rather than a blessing. This is strong language, we are well awa... Read More
The CAUSE OF GOD AND TRUTH. Part 1 Section 41—2 Corinthians 6:1. We therefore, as workers together with him; beseech you also, that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. This scripture usually stands[1] among the proofs of the saints’ defectibility or apostasy, from whence it is concluded, that a... Read More
The CAUSE OF GOD AND TRUTH. Part 1 Section 47—Titus 2:11, 12. For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us, that denying all ungodliness and worldly lusts we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world. This scripture also appears among th... Read More
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 1—Chapter 13 OF THE GRACE OF GOD This attribute may be considered, both as it is in God himself, and as displayed in acts towards his creatures; as in himself, it is himself; it is his nature and essence; he is "Grace" itself, most amiable and lovely; hence so often... Read More
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 6—Chapter 15 OF THE PERSEVERANCE OF THE SAINTS The doctrine of the saints’ final perseverance in grace to glory is next to be considered; which is, that those who are truly regenerated, effectually called, and really converted, and internally sanctified by the Spiri... Read More
The FORM OF SOUND WORDS To Be Held Fast A Charge, Delivered At The Ordination Of The Rev. Mr. John Reynolds. 2 TIMOTHY 1:13 Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love, which is in Christ Jesus. That part of the work of this day; which I have been derived to tak... Read More
PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY Part 2: Progress in the Christian Life Chapter 8 THE WORK OF THE LORD
PROFITING FROM THE WORD 1. THE SCRIPTURES AND SIN
The Christian in Romans 7
THE DOCTRINE OF RECONCILIATION Chapter 22 Its Reception
THE SCRIPTURES AND SIN
CAUSE OF GOD AND TRUTH. Part 1 Section 41—2 Corinthians 6:1.
CAUSE OF GOD AND TRUTH. Part 1 Section 47—Titus 2:11, 12.
Of the Grace of God
Of the Perseverance of the Saints.
The Form of Sound Words to be held fast.