Isaiah 8

The Imminent Danger and the Only Sure Resource of this Nation by John Newton, February 28, 1794, the day appointed for the national fast "Come, let us return to the Lord! He has torn us in pieces; now He will heal us. He has injured us; now He will bandage our wounds!" Hosea 6:1 "Who can tell? God m... Read More

Practical Wisdom For Calvinists Practical & Theological Guidelines for Those Who Embrace the "Doctrines of Grace" The following practical and theological items, although they apply to every believer regardless of their particular theological tradition, are especially directed to those who adhere to ... 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

Kiss the Son by Thomas Watson " Kiss the Son , lest He be angry, and you perish in the way, when His wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all those who put their trust in Him." Psalm 2:12 In the beginning of this Psalm, holy David shows us how all the powers and gallantry of the world rage and... Read More

The Upright Man's Character By Thomas Watson "Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright , for the end of that man is peace. " Psalm 37:37 Sincerity is of universal importance to a Christian. It is the sauce which seasons piety and makes it savory. Sincerity is the jewel which God is most delighte... Read More

He is the one you are to fear! James Smith, 1859 "The Lord Almighty is the one you are to regard as holy — he is the one you are to fear — he is the one you are to dread!" Isaiah 8:13 Slavish fear is forbidden to the Lord's people. They are required to be hopeful, courageous, and confident. The Lord... Read More

Private Judgment J.C. Ryle , 1896 "Prove all things — hold fast that which is good." 1 Thessalonians 5:21 There were three great doctrines or principles which won the battle of the Protestant Reformation. These three were: (1) the sufficiency and supremacy of Holy Scripture, (2) the right of private... Read More

Acceptable Worship Arthur Pink "Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and godly fear ." Hebrews 12:28 No exhortation in this Epistle is more needed by our perverse generation than this one. How this imperat... Read More

Private Judgment Arthur Pink, 1950 It is our present design to treat of the right, the necessity, and the duty of each person freely to exercise his reason, conscience, and will — especially in matters pertaining to his soul. Every man has the right to think for himself and express or aver his thoug... Read More

Honoring God by Arthur Pink November, 1948 "Those who honor me — I will honor." 1 Samuel 2:30 Those words were addressed unto Eli after he had failed lamentably in his duty both as a father and as the high priest of Israel. His sons were wild and wayward, and he "restrained them not" (1 Samuel 3:13)... Read More