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Chuck Smith

Introduction: The Call To The Ministry

Chuck Smith"No man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God..." Hebrews 5:4 Before we look at what we call the "Calvary Chapel Distinctives", let's first consider the vital subject of our calling and commitment to the ministry. If there is one characteristic that is absolutely essential fo... Read More
Chuck Smith

Luke 20:17

Chuck SmithThe Crushing Stone Intro. The day after Jesus made the triumphant entry into Jerusalem He went into the Temple and cast out those who were selling their merchandise. He said, " It is written, My house is a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of thieves." The next few days Jesus was teaching ... Read More
John Gill

A Compendium of the Ten Commands.

John GillA Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 4—Chapter 6 A COMPENDIUM OR SUMMARY OF THE DECALOGUE OR TEN COMMANDS The Commandments of the law are reduced by Christ to two capital ones; Love to God, and Love to the neighbour, (Matthew 22:36-40) and the apostle Paul says; "All the law is fulfilled in one word, e... Read More
John Gill

Concerning the Sufferings of the Messiah.

John GillThe Prophecies Respecting the Messiah CHAPTER X. Concerning the sufferings of the Messiah; wherein Psalm 22 and Isaiah 53 are particularly considered: as also the several circumstances which were to attend these sufferings. The writers of the New Testament, as they give an account of the sufferings ... Read More
John Gill

Of the Veracity of God.

John GillA Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 1—Chapter 22 OF THE VERACITY OF GOD. The apostle says, "Let God be true, and every man a liar", (Rom. 3:4) this must be affirmed of him, whatever is said of creatures, he is true and truth itself. 1. God is true in and of himself: this epithet, or attribute, is expr... Read More
John Gill

The Scriptures: the Only guide in Matters of Religion.

John GillThe Scriptures: THE ONLY GUIDE IN MATTERS OF FAITH Preached At The Baptism Of Several Persons In Barbican, November 2, 1750. JEREMIAH 6:16. Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein; and ye shall find rest for your souls. In... Read More
T. Austin-Sparks

The Continuation of the Conflict in Relation to the Individual Believer

T. Austin-SparksWe are seeking to take a further step in the apprehension of what is related to this great and pressing matter, and are going to deal with the continuation of the conflict, with reference to its nature and its sphere. THE NATURE OF THE CONFLICT The work of the Lord Jesus in His Cross has now been se... Read More
Aphraates

Demonstration 5 (Of Wars)

1. This reflection has befallen me at this time concerning the shaking that is to take place at this time, and the host that has assembled itself for the sword. The times were disposed beforehand by God. The times of peace are fulfilled in the days of the good and just; and the times of many evils a... Read More
Charles Alexander

Prophecy Spiritually Understood - Pt 3 "Romans Eleven And The Two Isreals"

The understanding of verse 26 of Romans 11 does not depend upon the verse 25 going before, but upon its own internal connection with the entire range of prophecy, and is to be considered not as an addendum to the 11th chapter of Romans but as the summation of three chapters of close reasoning, which... Read More
Charles Alexander

"The Supremacy Of Christ" Ch. 3:22-36

Let no-one suppose that the decrees of God are the cause of man’s condemnation and final doom. As well charge God with man’s sin as charge Him with being the cause of man’s condemnation. “As I live, saith the Lord-God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the, wicked turn from his... Read More

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