Hebrews 12:8

A Discourse on Afflictions Stephen Charnock, 1628-1680 Hebrews 12:5-11 "You have forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you as to sons: 'My son, do not despise the chastening of the LORD, nor be discouraged when you are rebuked by Him; for whom the LORD loves He chastens, and scourges every son w... Read More

THE GOSPEL IN A MAP A view of the exceedingly great and precious Promises by Joseph Alleine O all you inhabitants of the world dwelling on the earth, come; see and hear; gather yourselves together unto the proclamation of the Great King. Hear, you who are afar off and you who are near! He who has an... Read More

Believers Dealt with as Sons James Smith, 1859 "The Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he accepts as a son. Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons . For what son is not disciplined by his father? If you are not disciplined (and everyone undergoes discipline... Read More

Light for a Dark Hour James Smith, 1859 Man is born to trouble—when he is born into the world of nature ; and he is also born to trouble—when he is born into the world of grace . Every man has his trouble—but a Christian man has a double share. " Many are the afflictions of the righteous," but bless... Read More

Heirs of God! J.C. Ryle, 1878 "As many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, "Abba, Father." The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are... Read More

Enjoying God's Best Arthur Pink January, 1946 The above title embodies and expresses our "New Year's Wish" for our readers, that such may be the experience of each of them during 1946. In employing such language, perhaps it needs to be pointed out that we are not here accommodating one of the modern... Read More

The Northern Iron and the Steel Preached at Trinity Chapel, on Thursday evening, August 22, 1846, by J. C. Philpot "Shall iron break the northern iron and the steel?" Jeremiah 15:12 Some people object very much to the use of figures in preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. They say that the truths o... Read More

The Blessedness of Divine Chastening Preached at Providence Chapel, London, on Tuesday Evening, July 24, 1849, by J. C. Philpot "Blessed is the man whom you chasten, O Lord, and teach him out of your law; That you may give him rest from the days of adversity, until the pit be dug for the wicked." Ps... Read More

Spiritual Paradoxes Preached at North Street Chapel, Stamford, on November 25, 1860, by J. C. Philpot "As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed; as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessin... Read More

God, the Father of His Redeemed People William Nicholson, 1862 "Therefore come out from them and be separate. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you. I will be a Father to you , and you will be my sons and daughters — says the Lord Almighty." 2 Corinthians 6:17-18 Adoption is a term derived ... Read More