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A.W. Pink

THE DOCTRINE OF MAN’S IMPOTENCE Chapter 9 AFFIRMATION

A.W. PinkTHE DOCTRINE OF MAN’S IMPOTENCE Chapter 9 AFFIRMATION Many able writers, in their efforts to solve the problem presented by the moral impotence and yet the moral responsibility of fallen man, have stressed the distinction between natural and moral ability and inability. They have not seen how a man ... Read More
A.W. Pink

THE HOLY SPIRIT Chapter 31 The Spirit Endowing

A.W. PinkTHE HOLY SPIRIT Chapter 31 The Spirit Endowing From the graces which the Spirit works in God’s children, we turn now to consider the gifts which He bestows upon God’s servants. This brings us to a comprehensive subject, and instead of devoting two brief papers thereto, a series of lengthy articles m... Read More
Chuck Smith

The Gift of Teaching

Chuck SmithIn 1 Corinthians 12:28, Paul says, Now God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers. We are looking at the gift of teaching. As Paul was writing to the Ephesians concerning the ministry gifts within the church, again he said, "He gave some apostles; and som... Read More
Erlo Stegen

He Who loves us

Erlo StegenSummary of sermon by Erlo Stegen, 12 Aug 2012 Dan 10 "11 And he said unto me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved" This text shows that God in heaven loved Daniel dearly. Daniel desperately sought the meaning of what God revealed to him for 21 days. He couldn't eat during this time for he was occupied b... Read More
George Fox

Epistle 283

George FoxDear friends, now is the time for you to stand; therefore put on the whole armour of God [Eph 6:11,13], from the crown of the head unto the soles of your feet, that you may stand in the possession of life: and you that have been public men, and formerly did travel abroad, mind to keep up your testim... Read More
John Gill

Neglect of Fervent Prayer Complained Of.

John GillNEGLECT 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
John Gill

Of Church-officers, Particularly Pastors.

John GillA Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 2—Chapter 3 OF THE OFFICERS OF A CHURCH, PARTICULARLY PASTORS Having treated of a church, as "essentially" considered, with respect to its matter and form, I shall now proceed to consider it, 2. "Organically," or as an organized church, a corporate body, having its ... Read More
John Gill

The Duty of a Pastor to his People.

John GillThe DUTY OF A PASTOR To His People Preached At The Ordination Of The Reverend George Braithwaite, M.A. March 28, 1734. 2 TIMOTHY 4:16 Take heed unto thyself, and unto thy doctrine; for in doing this, thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee. The part of the work of this day assigned to ... Read More
John Gill

The Work of a Gospel-Minister recommended to Consideration.

John GillThe WORK OF A GOSPEL MINISTER Recommended To Consideration. A Charge Delivered At The Ordinations Of The Reverend MR. JOHN GILL, MR. BONNER STONE, MR. JAMES LARWILL, MR. ISAAC GOULD, MR. WALTER RICHARDS. 2 TIMOTHY 2:7 Consider what I say, and the Lord give thee understanding in all things. That part... Read More
T. Austin-Sparks

Captivity In The Lord (Ephesians 3:1, 4:1)

T. Austin-SparksRead: Ephesians 3:1, 4:1; 2 Timothy 2:9 & 1:8. There is a very real sense in which the Apostle Paul, in his own person and experience, was an embodiment of the history of the Church in this age. Indeed it would seem to be a principle in the Divine economy that those to whom a revelation has been ent... Read More

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