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
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 Sufferings Of Christ Abound Unto Us" 2 Cor. 1:5 Read: 2 Corinthians 1:3-5; 2 Corinthians 6:8-13; 2 Corinthians 2:4; 2 Corinthians 11:23-28; 1 Corinthians 4:9-13; 2 Corinthians 1:8-10 There is a very great deal summed up in the passages we have just read, but what I have on my heart to say will ... Read More
"And out of the ground made the Lord God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden" (Genesis 2:9). "And the Lord God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it. And the Lord God commanded th... Read More
“…as dying, and, behold, we live.” (2 Cor. 6:9) The Bible is full of paradoxes, that is, truths that seem contrary to what we would normally suppose or truths that seem to contradict one another. G. K. Chesterton maintained that paradox is truth standing on its head to attract attention. Here are a ... Read More
When a man is truly committed to Jesus Christ, it seems to be a matter of no importance to him whether he lives or dies. All that matters is that the Lord be glorified. As you read THE TRIUMPH OF JOHN AND BETTY STAM, you will find a note repeated throughout the book—“that…Christ shall be magnified i... Read More
1. Expedient is the word that I speak and worthy of acceptance:— Let us now awake from our sleep, Romans 13:11 and lift up both our hearts and hands to God towards heaven; lest suddenly the Lord of the house come, that when He comes He may find us in watchfulness. Luke 12:37 Let us observe the appoi... Read More
"As dying and behold we live" (2 Cor. 6:9). I had a bed of asters last summer, that reached clear across my garden in the country. Oh, how gaily they bloomed. They were planted late. On the sides were yet fresh blossoming flowers, while the tops had gone to seed. Early frosts came, and I found one d... Read More
One Hundred and Fifty -three Practical and Theological Texts 25 Attributed to St Symeon the New Theologian: The Three Methods of Prayer 67 [V4] 12, [V4] 13, [V4]14, [V4] 15 [V4] 16 St Symeon the New Theologian On Faith Brethren and fathers, it is good that we make God's mercy known to all and speak ... Read More
PROFITING FROM THE WORD 1. THE SCRIPTURES AND SIN
The Christian in Romans 7
THE SCRIPTURES AND SIN
The Fellowship of His Sufferings
The Kingdom Of Life In Conflict With The Kingdom Of Death
Bible Paradoxes
The Shadow Of Martyrdom
Demonstration 6 (Of Monks)
By Death We Live
The Philokalia Volume 4a