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John Bunyan

A Case of Conscience Resolved

John BunyanA CASE OF CONSCIENCE RESOLVED; VIZ., WHETHER, WHERE A CHURCH OF CHRIST IS SITUATE, IT IS THE DUTY OF THE WOMEN OF THAT CONGREGATION, ORDINARILY, AND BY APPOINTMENT, TO SEPARATE THEMSELVES FROM THEIR BRETHREN, AND SO TO ASSEMBLE TOGETHER, TO PERFORM SOME PARTS OF DIVINE WORSHIP, AS PRAYER, ETC., WITH... 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
A.B. Simpson

(Danger Lines in the Deeper Life) 1. BOCHIM, OR THE CAUSE OF SPIRITUAL FAILURE

A.B. Simpson"And they called the name of the place Bochim." Judges 2: 5. The Book of Judges has a very important place in the plan of divine revelation. It expresses a truth of great importance, and a lesson of deep and solemn moment, namely, the danger of spiritual declension after great spiritual blessing. Th... Read More
Greek Word Studies

Mourn (3996) pentheo

Mourn (3996) (pentheo from pénthos = mourning) means to mourn for, lament. Pentheo denotes loud mourning such as the lament for the dead or for a severe, painful loss. It is grief and sorrow caused by profound loss, especially death. Mourning can reflect an outward expression of sorrow. It is to exp... Read More
Grace Gems

ALL OF "GRACE QUOTES" FROM JUNE 2003

ALL OF "GRACE QUOTES" FROM JUNE 2003 IN ONE FILE No spot! (Henry Law, "The Song of Solomon" 1879) "You are all beautiful, My love; there is no spot in you." Song of Solomon 4:1 There is no spot in the Church, because the blood of Jesus entirely obliterates each stain. Omniscience may look for sins, ... Read More
Barton W. Stone

Atonement: The Substance of Two Letters Written to a Friend.

Barton W. StoneTHE following letters are published at the request of many. Many arguments have been, and, no doubt, will yet be, offered against the sentiments. The most weighty of them I have noticed; but the most common are unworthy of notice, being nothing but retoiled refined stuff of human invention--bold uns... Read More
Dictionary of Theology

Theophany

A theophany is a visible manifestation of God usually restricted to the Old Testament. God has appeared in dreams (Gen. 20:3-7; Gen. 28:12-17), visions (Gen. 15:1-21; Isaiah 6:1-13), as an angel (Gen. 16:7-13; 18:1-33), etc. There is a manifestation known as the Angel of the Lord (Judges 6:20f.) and... Read More
Thomas Watson

The Death of the Righteous

Thomas WatsonThe Death of the Righteous By Thomas Watson "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain!" Philippians 1:21 Paul was a great admirer of Christ. He desired to know nothing but Christ, and him crucified. 1 Cor 2:2. There is no medicine like the blood of Christ! I. "For to me, to live is Christ." T... Read More
Henry Law

Cordials in Temporal Troubles

Henry Law1873 Each woman's son is born an heir--not to a palace or a crown, not to broad lands or mines of gold, not to ancestral lineage of fame, not to high rank among the rich and great, not to a soft seat on luxury's lap, but to the inheritance of a common portion--TROUBLE. Few are called to be honored a... Read More
John Angell James

Evidences & Results Of Sanctified Affliction

John Angell JamesEVIDENCES & RESULTS OF SANCTIFIED AFFLICTION By John Angell James "Behold, blessed is the one whom God reproves; therefore despise not the discipline of the Almighty! " (Job 5:17) "Before I was afflicted I went astray—but now I keep Your word. It is good for me that I was afflicted—that I might lear... Read More

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