PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY Part 1: The Christian’s Beginning Chapter 1 SAVING FAITH "He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned" (Mark 16:16). These are the words of Christ, the risen Christ, and are the last that He uttered ere He left this earth. None m... Read More
To all Friends and Brethren every where. Peace from God and the Lord Jesus Christ be multiplied in you [1 Pet 1:2], who by his grace, light, and spirit, are turned towards the Lord, to receive it from him; and that by it you may grow up in the Lord Jesus Christ, out of the world's nature and spirit.... Read More
The CAUSE OF GOD AND TRUTH. Part 1 Section 14—Isaiah 30:15. For thus saith the Lord, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence we shalt be your strength; and ye would not. These words are cited in[1] favor of free-will, as proving that men’s impo... Read More
O foolish Galatians who did bewitch you, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was openly set forth, crucified? Here he passes to another subject; in the former chapters he had shown himself not to be an Apostle of men, nor by men, nor in want of Apostolic instruction. Now, having established his authority... Read More
Matt. IX. 9. And as Jesus passed forth from thence, He saw a man sitting at the receipt of custom, named Matthew; and He says unto him, Follow me. For when He had performed the miracle, He did not remain, lest, being in sight, He should kindle their jealousy the more; but He indulges them by retirin... Read More
FOR THY NAME'S SAKE - Part 3 by Ernie Klassen Quicken me, O LORD, for thy names' sake: for thy righteousness' sake bring my soul out of trouble." Psalm 143:11 The practice of appealing to the Lord's Name is common among God's prophets (Nehemiah 9:10; Jeremiah 3:20; 13:11; 33:8-9; Isaiah 55:13; 63:11... Read More
Preached on December 27, 1840, by J. C. Philpot, at Trinity Chapel, Alfred Street, Leicester "And if a man also strives for masteries, yet is he not crowned except he strives lawfully." 2 Timothy 2:5 The Holy Spirit appears to have made much use of figures and illustrations in the word of God; and I... Read More
"I hate pride and arrogance." Proverbs 8:13 "The Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished." Prov. 16:5 Of all sins pride seems most deeply imbedded in the very heart of man. Unbelief, sensuality, covetousness, rebellion, presumption, contempt of God's holy wi... Read More
PRIDE (J. C. Philpot, from his "Reviews" 1853) "I hate pride and arrogance." Proverbs 8:13 "The Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished." Prov. 16:5 Of all sins pride seems most deeply imbedded in the very heart of man. Unbelief, sensuality, covetousness, re... Read More
Years ago I went to the Billy Graham crusade in Anaheim, California. There were about 50,000 people there that night, I think, and I sat in the left field bleachers and could see the whole massive crowd wrapping around the infield. When we sang "How Great Thou Art" I managed to get out a few notes a... Read More
PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY Part 1: The Christian’s Beginning Chapter 1 SAVING FAITH
Epistle 397
CAUSE OF GOD AND TRUTH. Part 1 Section 14—Isaiah 30:15.
Homily 3 on Galatians
Homily 30 on Matthew
FOR THY NAME'S SAKE - Part 3
Lawful Strife
Pride
PRIDE
Is God for Us or for Himself?