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A.W. Pink

The Doctrine of Sanctification 22. Its Instrument (COMPLETED)

A.W. PinkThe Doctrine of Sanctification 22. Its Instrument (COMPLETED) Having presented an outline in our last chapter of the part which faith plays in sanctification, we shall now endeavour, under God, to offer consolation unto some of our sin-burdened, doubt-harassed, Satan-tormented brethren and sisters i... Read More
Charles G. Finney

Afflictions of the Righteous and the Wicked Contrasted

Charles G. Finney"For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory."--2 Cor. 4:17. Read also Psalm 73. Few things are more interesting than to contemplate the contrast every where drawn in the Bible between the righteous and the wicked. No man can tho... Read More
Chuck Smith

Compared to the Heavens... Compared to the Heavens... What is Man?

Chuck SmithOne of the unfortunate by-products of our urbanized society with its resultant air pollution and bright lights is that we cannot see the heavens very clearly anymore. I think that everyone who lives in an urban area should get away to the desert or mountains two or three times a year to look up and ... Read More
Erlo Stegen

Our anchor within the Veil

Erlo StegenA young boy told his grandfather about something bad other boys did to him. He hated them. His grandfather then told him that he should remember that there are 2 wolves within him. There is the wolf of unrighteousness: fear, greed, selfishness, suspicion etc. The other is the wolf of hope, determina... Read More
Erlo Stegen

Two Certainties

Erlo StegenSummary of sermon by Erlo Stegen, 16 Mar 2014 (David Kid gave his testimony before the service, how he came back after 18 years of going astray like the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32), and what God taught him these days from Philippians 3:7-8 ) Hebrews 9 27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die,... Read More
Erlo Stegen

Two crucial matters to consider

Erlo StegenHebr 9:27 "Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment" We can do many things but one thing is certain, no-one can escape death and Judgement. If a doctor could prevent a person from dying, the queue of people to see him would stretch from Europe to Africa. Many people do al... Read More
Erlo Stegen

What will your end be?

Erlo StegenSummary of sermon by Erlo Stegen, 16 Feb 2014 Before the service Sibusiso Mbelu gave his testimony. This young man from Durban shared how he had got involved with smoking, then dagga then wunga (a mixture of dagga, other drugs and rat poison). God set him free. He related how God takes that which is... Read More
J.C. Ryle

Expository Thoughts On Luke - Luke 2:25-35

J.C. RyleTHE PROPHECY OF SIMEON We have in these verses the history of one whose name is nowhere else mentioned in the New Testament, "a just and devout man" named Simeon. We know nothing of his life before or after the time when Christ was born. We are only told that he came by the Spirit into the temple, w... Read More
J.C. Ryle

Sickness

J.C. Ryle"The one You love is sick." [John 11:3] The chapter from which this text is taken from is well known to all Bible readers. In lifelike description, in touching interest, in sublime simplicity, there is no writing in existence that can compare with that chapter. A narrative like this is to my on mind... 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

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