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A.W. Pink

STUDIES ON SAVING FAITH Part III 6. OBSTACLES IN COMING TO CHRIST

A.W. PinkSTUDIES ON SAVING FAITH Part III 6. OBSTACLES IN COMING TO CHRIST Under this head it will be our endeavour to show why it is that the natural man is unable to "come to Christ." As a starting point let us again quote John 6:44, "No man can come to me, except the Father which has sent me draw him." Th... Read More
A.W. Pink

The Total Depravity of Man Chapter 10 RAMIFICATIONS

A.W. PinkThe Total Depravity of Man Chapter 10 RAMIFICATIONS While endeavoring to present a complete picture of fallen man as he is depicted by the divine pen in the Scriptures, it is very difficult to avoid a measure of overlapping as we turn from one aspect or feature to another, or to prevent a certain am... Read More
John Gill

Of Wisdom and Prudence.

John GillA Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 1—Chapter 20 OF WISDOM OR PRUDENCE Zeal without wisdom or prudence, and unless tempered with it, will be either ignorant, and not according to knowledge, or be rash and precipitant. I say wisdom or prudence, because they are much the same thing, and go together; "I ... Read More
Jonathan Edwards

The True Excellency Of A Gospel Minister

Jonathan EdwardsThe True Excellency Of A Gospel Minister Preached at Pelham, August 30, 1744, at the ordination of the Rev. Mr. Robert Abercrombie, to the work of the gospel ministry in that place. John 5:35 He was a burning and a shining light. THAT discourse of our blessed Savior we have an account of in this cha... Read More
Blaise Pascal

SECTION X: TYPOLOGY

Blaise Pascal642. Proof of the two Testaments at once.—To prove the two at one stroke, we need only see if the prophecies in one are fulfilled in the other. To examine the prophecies, we must understand them. For if we believe they have only one meaning, it is certain that the Messiah has not come; but if they h... Read More
J.C. Philpot

The Soul's Growth in Grace

J.C. Philpot"For before the harvest, when the bud is perfect, and the sour grape is ripening in the flower, he shall both cut off the sprigs with pruning hooks, and take away and cut down the branches. They shall be left together unto the fowls of the mountains, and to the beasts of the earth--and the fowls sha... Read More
J.C. Philpot

Winter Afore Harvest or the Soul's Growth in Grace - Part 3

J.C. PhilpotIsa 18:5,6 But its effects were soon felt. Natural religion began to wither. A secret dissatisfaction with self began to creep over the soul. Zeal did not shoot so strong, and faith seemed to hang its head, and hope appeared to droop. Gloom and despondency began to gather over the mind. The feeling ... Read More
Principles For The Gathering Of Believers

76 - Chronological Bible Reading of Scriptures

Principles For The Gathering Of BelieversThere is a great need in the body of Christ for consistent reading of the Holy Scriptures in their entirety, book by book, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. In this case we are encouraging a chronological reading of the Scriptures. Most of the confusion is created when certain teachers, groups, or... Read More
Andrew Bonar

Development of Antichrist - Chapter 3. His Characteristics and Duration

Andrew BonarThe very name of Antichrist implies a denial of Christ having come in the flesh as well as an assumption of His place and dignity; and so exactly does this description apply, that to deny Christ in any measure or shape is held to indicate the working of that spirit of Antichrist which was already in... Read More
Greek Word Studies

Consider (count, regard) (2233) hegeomai

Considering (2233) (hegeomai from ago = to lead, carry, bring) has two basic meanings in the NT. One is to lead as one would do in a supervisory capacity as when describing men in any leading position - ruler, leader, governor (Ac 7:10) and stands opposite of a diakonos or servant in (Lk 22:26). In ... Read More

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