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A.W. Pink

Spiritual Growth 4. Its Nature

A.W. PinkSpiritual Growth 4. Its Nature I We have now arrived at what is really the most important part of our subject, but which is far from being the easiest to handle. If we are to be preserved or delivered from erroneous views at this point it is very necessary that we should form a right concept of what... Read More
George Fox

Epistle 318

George FoxAll dear friends and brethren, keep up your testimony in the light, power, and spirit of God, for the worship, that Christ set up above sixteen hundred years since, in the spirit and truth [John 4:24], (which truth the devil is out of [John 8:44], who is an unclean spirit,) which is a worship that c... Read More
John Gill

Christian Baptism not founded on Proselyte Baptism.

John GillA Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 5—Chapter 5 THE REASONS WHY CHRISTIAN BAPTISM IS NOT FOUNDED ON, AND TAKEN FROM, THE PRETENDED JEWISH BAPTISM OF ISRAELITES AND PROSELYTES Having traced the admission of the Jewish proselytes by baptism, or dipping, to the spring head of it, the Jewish Talmuds; I sh... Read More
John Gill

Of the Pardon of Sin.

John GillA Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 6—Chapter 7 OF THE PARDON OF SIN The doctrine of pardon properly follows the doctrine of satisfaction; for pardon of sin proceeds upon satisfactory made for it. Forgiveness of sin, under the law, followed upon typical atonement for it: four times, in one chapter, it... Read More
T. Austin-Sparks

What is a Christian? - Part 1

T. Austin-Sparks"And Agrippa said unto Paul, With but little persuasion thou wouldest fain make me a Christian" (Acts 26:28). Let us say at the outset that we are using the word "Christian" strictly according to what is found in the New Testament, and it is assumed that this will be accepted. Our enquiry will take ... Read More
Charles Alexander

"The Supremacy Of Christ" Ch. 3:22-36

Let no-one suppose that the decrees of God are the cause of man’s condemnation and final doom. As well charge God with man’s sin as charge Him with being the cause of man’s condemnation. “As I live, saith the Lord-God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the, wicked turn from his... Read More
Christian Apologetics

Oneness

Baptism - Oneness groups teach baptism (in Jesus' name) is necessary for salvation If baptism is necessary for salvation, then why are we justified by faith (Rom. 5:1) and not faith and baptism? "In Jesus' name" is a reference to authority, not method. Acts 4:7 shows that people were asking “By what... Read More
Early Christian Dictionary

Baptism

Early Christian DictionaryI. The meaning of baptism II. Mode and description of baptism III. Baptism and heretics I. The meaning of baptism (Top) Arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord. Acts 22:16 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. Galatians 3:27 ... Read More
John Bunyan

Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners - Preface

John BunyanA PREFACE, OR BRIEF ACCOUNT OF THE PUBLISHING OF THIS WORK, WRITTEN BY THE AUTHOR THEREOF, AND DEDICATED TO THOSE WHOM GOD HATH COUNTED HIM WORTHY TO BEGET TO FAITH, BY HIS MINISTRY IN THE WORD. Children, grace be with you, Amen. I being taken from you in presence, and so tied up, that I cannot perf... Read More
John Nelson Darby

On the Baptism of Households

John Nelson DarbySome remarks on the work of the Lord Jesus, with especial reference to the world in which we now live. Romans 5:12. To Adam it was said, "In the day thou eatest thereof, thou shalt die," etc., and death has been the common lot of all from that day to this. In the garden there was no barrier between ... Read More

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