Genesis 18

The Trees of Righteousness Blossoming and Bringing Forth Fruit by Thomas Watson "Being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God." Philippians 1:11 The blessed apostle in this chapter makes a solemn prayer to God for these Philippians; and, a... Read More

Heart Purity By Thomas Watson "Blessed are the pure in heart , for they shall see God." Matthew 5:8 The holy God, who is 'of purer eyes than to behold iniquity' calls here for heart-purity, and to such as are adorned with this jewel, he promises a glorious and beatific vision of himself: 'they shall... Read More

God is His Peoples Great Reward by Thomas Watson "I am your exceeding great reward." Genesis 15:1 God Himself is His people's reward! Abraham is called "the friend of God," James 2:23. The Lord spoke with him familiarly, Genesis 17:22; he was made of God's privy council, Genesis 18:17. And in the te... Read More

Fragrant Spices from the Mountains of Myrrh by Spurgeon " You are all fair, My love; there is no spot in you. " Solomon's Song 4:7 How marvelous are these words! "You are all fair, My love; there is no spot in you." The glorious Bridegroom is charmed with His spouse, and sings soft canticles of admi... Read More

Points of Difference Between the First and Second Covenants (Infant Baptism) James Smith, 1858 Our paedobaptist brethren, when writing on the subject of baptism, are constantly referring us to the first covenant (Hebrews 8:7, 9:1); and insisting upon it, that because male children were to be circumc... Read More

Where is Sarah? James Smith, 1861 A young Christian has been lately removed by death. She was very active for the Lord, endeavoring by all means to bring souls to the Savior. The Lord honored her in this work, and many were benefitted by her. She was taken sick, the disease seized the brain, reason ... Read More

SARAH; Or, The Power of Faith James Smith, 1856 "It was by faith that even Sarah was able to have a child, though she was barren and was too old. She considered him faithful who had made the promise." Hebrews 11:11 Faith in God is of the greatest importance; for without it we cannot please God — and... Read More

The Duties of Parents by J. C. Ryle "Train up a child in the way he should go—and when he is old, he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6 I suppose that most professing Christians are acquainted with the text at the head of this page. The sound of it is probably familiar to your ears, like an old... Read More

A CALL TO PRAYER J.C. Ryle, 1878 "Men ought always to pray." Luke 18:1 I have a question to offer you. It is contained in three words, DO YOU PRAY? The question is one that none but you can answer. Whether you attend public worship or not, your minister knows. Whether you have family prayers in your... Read More

Glorious Sinai Arthur Pink January, 1949 "Now if the ministry that brought death , which was engraved in letters on stone, came with glory , so that the Israelites could not look steadily at the face of Moses because of its glory , fading though it was, will not the ministry of the Spirit be even mo... Read More