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J.C. Ryle

Expository Thoughts On John - JOHN 5:24-29

J.C. Ryle"I tell you the solemn truth, the one who hears my message and believes the one who sent me, has eternal life and will not be condemned, but has crossed over from death to life. I tell you the solemn truth, a time is coming and is now here when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and tho... Read More
T. Austin-Sparks

The Meaning of Christ

T. Austin-Sparks1. HIS GREATNESS IN THE SCRIPTURES He is (a) The meaning of all things. (b) The Heir of all things. (c) The Idea or Nature of all things. (d) The final test of all things. 2. HIS PLACE - BY THE LOVE OF THE FATHER INFINITE DIVINE LOVE THE MOTIVE AND POWER This is revealed (a) In all the Scriptures. (... Read More
John Nelson Darby

Synopsis of the Books of the Bible - Deuteronomy

John Nelson DarbyWe now come to the Book of Deuteronomy, a book full of interest in its moral warnings as to testimony, but presenting fewer subjects for interpretation and exegesis than those, the summary of which we have hitherto sought to give. This book takes up Israel just on the borders of Canaan, and insists ... Read More
Michael Durham

HOW TO APPROACH A HOLY GOD

Michael DurhamDeuteronomy 18:15-17 The LORD your God will raise up for you a Prophet like me from your midst, from your brethren. Him you shall hear, according to all you desired of the LORD your God in Horeb in the day of the assembly, saying, “Let me not hear again the voice of the LORD my God, nor let me see t... Read More
Theodore Beza

Jesus Christ the Son of God

Theodore BezaThe following article by Theodore Beza was taken from chapter three (sections 16-26) of his book The Christian Faith, translated into english by James Clark (Focus Christian Ministries Trust, East Essex England, 1992). This book was a "best seller" during the Protestant Reformation, and appeared in ... Read More
Blaise Pascal

SECTION XIII: THE MIRACLES

Blaise Pascal803. The beginning.—Miracles enable us to judge of doctrine, and doctrine enables us to judge of miracles. There are false miracles and true. There must be a distinction, in order to know them; otherwise they would be useless. Now they are not useless; on the contrary, they are fundamental. Now the ... Read More
Principles For The Gathering Of Believers

76 - Chronological Bible Reading of Scriptures

Principles For The Gathering Of BelieversThere is a great need in the body of Christ for consistent reading of the Holy Scriptures in their entirety, book by book, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. In this case we are encouraging a chronological reading of the Scriptures. Most of the confusion is created when certain teachers, groups, or... Read More
R.A. Torrey

Jesus’ Last Appearance to His Disciples in Jerusalem, and His Ascension from Bethany Luke 24:44–53

R.A. Torrey(Compare Mark 16:19, 20; Acts 1:1–14) DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Jesus’ Last Conversation with His Disciples in Jerusalem, vv. 44–49 Of what two things did Jesus say the events which had occurred were a fulfillment? Why did He say, “While I was yet with you”? Was He not “with them” still? Will He eve... Read More
Bible Verses On

Bible Verses On Arguing

2 Timothy 2:24 - And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all [men], apt to teach, patient, 2 Timothy 2:23-24 - But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes. (Read More...) Philippians 2:14 - Do all things without murmurings and disputings: Ro... Read More
D.S. Warner

(The Sanctuary) 3. The Primitive Church

D.S. WarnerThe Primitive Church. Before we pass on to the cleansing and reappearance of the divine ecclesia, let us stand on the summit of present truth and point our telescope back over the mists and clouds that move along at our feet, and over the 1,260 years of utter night that extend far beyond, even into ... Read More

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