2 Corinthians 1:4

“Man is born unto trouble as the sparks fly upward” (Job 5:7). How can it be otherwise, living as he is in a world which is under the curse that Adam’s sin entailed, and, what is worse, under God’s judgment because of its casting out of His beloved Son. Yet the subject of “trouble” needs to be “righ... 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

"But the God of all grace, who bath called us." In the last chapter (utilizing Goodwin’s analysis) it was pointed out that this most blessed title has respect to what God is in Himself, what He is in His eternal purpose, and what He is in His actings toward His people. Here, in the words just quoted... Read More

STUDIES ON SAVING FAITH Part IV DIALOGUE 4 Humble Heart's Spirit's Lifted "Good evening, Mr. Editor. I trust 1 am not intruding." "No, indeed, you are very welcome Bro. Humble Heart, and I am thankful to see from your countenance that your heart is lighter" (Prov. 15:13). Bro. H. H.: "I am glad to s... Read More

Unfailing Faith I. Satan's desire for Peter. A. I believe that it had become apparent that Peter was being groomed by the Lord for a place of leadership in the early church. 1. Peter was chosen for special events. a. He was allowed with James and John to witness the resurrection of the daughter of J... Read More

A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 1—Chapter 31 OF THE DISTINCT PERSONALITY, AND DEITY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. What only remains now to be considered, under the article of the Trinity, are the personality and divinity of the Holy Ghost; to prove that he is a Person, a distinct Person, from the Father and... Read More

THE NECESSITY OF CHRIST’S MAKING SATISFACTION FOR SIN, PROVED AND CONFIRMED. A Sermon, Preached June 19, 1766, to an Assembly of Ministers and Churches, at the Rev. Mr. Burford’s Meetinghouse, in. Goodman’s-Fields. HEBREWS 2:10. For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things,... Read More

He was a lawyer—a good one. He demanded the best of himself, and nothing less was acceptable. But he didn’t stop there. He also required the best from everyone else. Unfortunately, few could meet his standards. The truth is, there was little joy in being around him, because tension seemed to shadow ... 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

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles." 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 God is the God of all sorts and degrees of comfort. He has all comforts at His disposal. This phrase, "The God of all comforts," i... Read More