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The Doctrine of Election 1. Introduction Election is a foundational doctrine. In the past, many of the ablest teachers were accustomed to commence their systematic theology with a presentation of the attributes of God, and then a contemplation of His eternal decrees; and it is our studied conviction... Read More

The Doctrine of Election 12. Its Publication During the last two or three generations the pulpit has given less and less prominence to doctrinal preaching, until today—with very rare exceptions—it has no place at all. In some quarters the cry from the pew was, We want living experience and not dry d... Read More

THE DOCTRINE OF RECONCILIATION Chapter 24 Its Reception-Continued On this occasion we propose to treat of the present aspect of our subject in connection with the Covenant. There is a pressing need for this today, for while on the one hand most professing Christians are woefully ignorant about the C... Read More

The Prophetic Parables of Matthew 13 Chapter 6: THE PARABLE OF THE PEARL. "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it" (Matthew 13:45,46). First of all, let us deal bri... Read More

"Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth" (Rev. 19:6). In our Foreword to the Second Edition we acknowledge the need for preserving the balance of Truth. Two things are beyond dispute: God is Sovereign, man is responsible. In this book we have sought to expound the former; in our other works ... Read More

THE MIRACULOUS CATCH OF FISH We have, in these verses, the history of what is commonly called the miraculous catch of fish. It is a remarkable miracle on two accounts. For one thing, it shows us our Lord's complete dominion over the animal creation. The fish of the sea are as much obedient to His wi... Read More

4. In the last place, I will set down some particular rules of conduct which I strongly advise all young men to follow. (1) For one thing, resolve at once, by God's help, to break off every known sin, however small. Look within, each one of you. Examine your own hearts. Do you see there any habit or... Read More

IV. SPECIAL RULES FOR YOUNG MEN In the last place, I will set down some particular rules of conduct which I strongly advise all young men to follow. (1) RESOLVE AT ONCE, BY GOD'S HELP, TO BREAK OFF EVERY KNOWN SIN, HOWEVER SMALL. Look within, each one of you. Examine your own hearts. Do you see ther... Read More

In Hebrews 11:1 we find the definition of faith: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” The NIV translation says, “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” What does Scripture say that faith is? First, it says that fa... Read More

Faith deals exclusively with believing God and His Word. It is with this foundation that biblical faith is distinguished from all else. We may say, “Oh, I believe in that politician. I believe in this make of car. I believe in this medicine because it worked for me.” This kind of belief is based on ... Read More