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A.W. Pink

Exposition of the Gospel of John CHAPTER 52 CHRIST THE TRUE VINE (CONCLUDED)

A.W. PinkExposition of the Gospel of John CHAPTER 52 CHRIST THE TRUE VINE (CONCLUDED) John 15:7-16 Below is an Analysis of the second section of John 15:— 1. Fellowship and prayer, verse 7. 2. The Father glorified by much fruit, verse 8. 3. Fruit found in love, verses 9-10. 4. Fruit found in joy, verse 11. 5... Read More
A.W. Pink

Prayer - Revelation 1:5, 6, Part 2

A.W. PinkTwo evidences of the love of Christ for His people are mentioned in this prayer: His cleansing of them from their sins by His own blood, and His enriching of them by the dignities He bestows upon them. But there is also a third expression and manifestation of His love that, though not distinctly exp... Read More
A.W. Pink

THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 1. THE SOLITARINESS OF GOD

A.W. PinkTHE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 1. THE SOLITARINESS OF GOD The title of this article is perhaps not sufficiently explicit to indicate its theme. This is partly due to the fact that so few today are accustomed to meditate upon the personal perfections of God. Comparatively few of those who occasionally read th... Read More
J.C. Ryle

Child of God

J.C. Ryle"Those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God." (Romans 8:14) "For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by Him we cry, ‘Abba, Father.’" (Romans 8:15) "The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s ch... Read More
John Gill

Of the Complacency and Delight God Had in Himself, and the Divine Persons in Each Other...

John GillA Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 2—Chapter 16 OF THE COMPLACENCY AND DELIGHT GOD HAD IN HIMSELF, AND THE DIVINE PERSONS IN EACH OTHER, BEFORE ANY CREATURE WAS BROUGHT INTO BEING. Having finished what I had to say concerning the internal acts of God, and the eternal transactions between the three di... Read More
John Gill

Of the Everlasting Covenant of Grace, Between the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

John GillA Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 2—Chapter 7 OF THE EVERLASTING COVENANT OF GRACE, BETWEEN THE FATHER, AND THE SON, AND THE HOLY SPIRIT. The council before treated of, is the basis and foundation of the Covenant of grace, and both relate to the same thing, and in which the same persons are concerne... Read More
John Gill

Of the Sufficiency and Perfection of God.

John GillA Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 1—Chapter 24 OF THE SUFFICIENCY AND PERFECTION OF GOD. From this attribute of God, he has one of his names, "Shaddai", which signifies, who is sufficient, or all-sufficient; of which see Chapter 3. Three things may be observed under this attribute. 1. That God is a ... Read More
Paris Reidhead

In Thy Presence is Fullness of Joy

Paris ReidheadIn Thy Presence is Fullness of Joy By Paris Reidhead* Our Text is found in Psalm 16, part of the 11th verse. Thou wilt show me the path of life: in Thy presence is fullness of joy; at Thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. This is the Psalm of Resurrection. Last Lord’s Day we remembered al... Read More
Book Of Common Prayer 1979

(Proper Liturgies For Special Days) Great Vigil of Easter

The Lighting of the Paschal Candle In the darkness, fire is kindled; after which the Celebrant may address the people in these or similar words Dear friends in Christ: On this most holy night, in which our Lord Jesus passed over from death to life, the Church invites her members, dispersed throughou... Read More
Chip Brogden

The Priests of the Lord - 1

Chip BrogdenWhat does it mean to be the Lord's minister? What is ministry? According to the popular definition of ministry I have actually been "in the ministry" for many years. I have always been in a state of either preparing for the ministry or performing ministry as I understood it. Of course, that means I ... Read More

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