If there is one thing more than another which we seek to keep in mind while preparing articles for these pages it is the need for and importance of preserving the balance of Truth, for we have long been convinced that untold harm has been done to souls through failure at this point. If the preacher ... Read More
“Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God” (Psa. 55:19). As there are some people who uniformly enjoy good health, so there is a class of religious professors who appear to maintain one steady level of experience. There is no rise and fall of their emotional thermometer, no ebbs and... Read More
Spiritual Growth 4. Its Nature I We have now arrived at what is really the most important part of our subject, but which is far from being the easiest to handle. If we are to be preserved or delivered from erroneous views at this point it is very necessary that we should form a right concept of what... Read More
We shall now consider one of the most illustrious characters set before us in the pages of Holy Writ, one who is expressly designated "the friend of God" (Jam. 2:23), and from whom Christ Himself derives one of His titles, "the son of Abraham" (Matthew 1:1). Not only was he the one from whom the fav... Read More
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 8. THE HOLINESS OF GOD "Who shall not fear Thee, O Lord, and glorify Thy name? for Thou only art holy" (Rev. 15:4). He only is independently, infinitely, immutably holy. In Scripture He is frequently styled "The Holy One": He is so because the sum of all moral excellency is fou... Read More
“Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful” (Psa. 1:1). We have been much impressed by the fact that the wondrous and precious Psalter opens with the word “Blessed,” and yet a little reflection shows... Read More
TEXT--Josh 24:19: "Joshua said unto the people, Ye cannot serve the Lord: for He is a holy God." In this discussion I will show: I. IN WHAT THE HOLINESS OF GOD CONSISTS. II. THAT THERE ARE TWO KINDS OF SERVICE, BOTH OF WHICH CLAIM TO BE RENDERED TO GOD. III. WHICH CONSTITUTES THE ACCEPTABLE SERVICE ... Read More
"For Godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death. For behold this self-same thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea.w... Read More
"THE WORD OF THE LORD" "THE LORD TOLD ME" Intro: That God should speak is reasonable. I. DIFFERENT WAYS GOD SPEAKS. A. In Nature Ps.19. B. In Dreams - Joseph. C. In visions - Peter. D. Audible Voice - Ps. 1. E. Through Angels - Gabriel - Peter. F. Through His Son - Heb. 1. G. His Word. H. Inner cons... Read More
"THE WORD OF THE LORD" Intro: Many times I have heard people say, "I wish God would speak to me," and all the while God is say, "I wish they would listen to me. I. HOW GOD SPEAKS TO MAN. A. "The heavens declare the glory of God. 1. They tell you God is infinite. a. In power, greatness, strength. 2. ... Read More
An Honest Heart
Spiritual Fluctuations
Spiritual Growth 4. Its Nature
THE ABRAHAMIC COVENANT
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 8. THE HOLINESS OF GOD
The Blessed Man
The True Service of God
TRUE AND FALSE REPENTANCE
Jeremiah 32:6
Psalms 19:1