THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 14. THE MERCY OF GOD "O give thanks unto the Lord: for He is good, for His mercy endureth forever" (Ps. 136:1). For this perfection of the Divine character God is greatly to be praised. Three times over in as many verses does the Psalmist here call upon the saints to give thank... Read More
THE DOCTRINE OF MAN’S IMPOTENCE Chapter 6 PROBLEM We have now arrived at the most difficult part of our subject, and much wisdom from above is needed if we are to be preserved from error. It has been well said that truth is like a narrow path running between two precipices. The figure is an apt one,... Read More
The Doctrine of Sanctification 11. Its Author God Himself is the alone source and spring of all holiness. There is nothing of it in any creature but what is immediately from the Holy One. When God first created man, He made him in His own image, that is, "in righteousness and true holiness (Eph. 4:2... Read More
THE LORD’S PRAYER Chapter 5 The Fourth Petition "Give us this day our daily bread" Matthew 6:11 We turn our attention to those petitions that more immediately concern ourselves. The fact that our Lord placed three petitions that relate directly to God’s legitimate interests first should sufficiently... Read More
It may appear to some of our readers that the exposition we have given of John 3:16 in the chapter on "Difficulties and Objections" is a forced and unnatural one, inasmuch as our definition of the term "world" seems to be out of harmony with the meaning and scope of this word in other passages, wher... Read More
"THE PROMISE OF THE FATHER" I. THE PROMISE: "I WILL POUR OUT MY SPIRIT UPON ALL FLESH." A. To think, the Spirit of God upon a man. 1. I have seen men when spirit of fear. 2. I have seen spirit of happiness. 3. Spirit of sadness and depression. 4. Comprehend what this says the Spirit of God would com... Read More
Dear friends,—I was moved to write these things to you in all those plantations. God, that made the world, and all things therein, giveth life and breath to all [Acts 17:25], and they all have their life and moving, and their being in him [Acts 17:28], he is the God of the spirits of all flesh [Num ... Read More
A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 1—Chapter 13 OF THANKFULNESS TO GOD Thankfulness follows contentment: a discontented man is not thankful for anything; but a contented man is thankful for everything. Thankfulness is a branch of godliness; none but a godly man is truly a thankful man: there are some... Read More
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 1—Chapter 16 OF THE GOODNESS OF GOD. Having treated of the love, grace, mercy, and longsuffering of God, it will be proper to take some notice of his "goodness", from whence they all proceed; for that God loves any of his creatures, in the manner he does, bestows fa... Read More
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 1—Chapter 7 OF THE LIFE OF GOD. Having considered the attributes of Simplicity, Immutability, Infinity, Omnipresence, and Eternity, which belong to God, as an uncreated, infinite, and eternal Spirit; and which distinguish him from all other spirits; I shall now proc... Read More
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 14. THE MERCY OF GOD
THE DOCTRINE OF MAN’S IMPOTENCE Chapter 6 PROBLEM
The Doctrine of Sanctification 11. Its Author
THE LORD’S PRAYER Chapter 5 The Fourth Petition
The Meaning of "KOSMOS" in John 3:16
Joel 2:28
Epistle 153
Of Thankfulness to God.
Of the Goodness of God.
Of the Life of God.