The CAUSE OF GOD AND TRUTH. Part 4 Chapter 1—Of Predestination Section 12—Hilarius Pictaviensis. A.D. 360. Hilary, bishop of Poictiers, in France, was banished for his orthodoxy, A.D. 354, and died A.D. 371. It[1] appears from his writings which remain, that he held that there is an election of part... Read More
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
This is a kind of supplementary book which unfolds to us the ways and dealings of God when Israel is brought back. It begins by recounting the vicissitudes of their return, and their being sunk down again, after having got into the land; but coupled with this, there is the testimony that God's mercy... Read More
[This sermon was preached at Carnock, July 18th, 1730, before the administration of the sacrament of the Lord's Supper.] "Nevertheless, he saved them for his name's sake."—Psalm 106:8. My friends, the sacramental cup that some of you have in view, is a cup of salvation; and those that adventure to t... Read More
FOR THY NAME'S SAKE - Part 1 by Ernie Klassen Quicken me, O LORD, for thy names' sake: for thy righteousness' sake bring my soul out of trouble." Psalm 143:11 Why is revival thwarted? Why does revival tarry? The answers are multifaceted, but one sure aspect that must be addressed is: For whose sake ... Read More
FOR THY NAME'S SAKE - Part 2 by Ernie Klassen Quicken me, O LORD, for thy names' sake: for thy righteousness' sake bring my soul out of trouble." Psalm 143:11 In Psalm 143 David's focus is "For Thy Names' Sake." Why did he pray with that phrase? Daniel exhibits this same preoccupation and passion fo... Read More
FOR THY NAME'S SAKE - Part 3 by Ernie Klassen Quicken me, O LORD, for thy names' sake: for thy righteousness' sake bring my soul out of trouble." Psalm 143:11 The practice of appealing to the Lord's Name is common among God's prophets (Nehemiah 9:10; Jeremiah 3:20; 13:11; 33:8-9; Isaiah 55:13; 63:11... Read More
FOR THY NAME'S SAKE - Part 4 by Ernie Klassen Quicken me, O LORD, for thy names' sake: for thy righteousness' sake bring my soul out of trouble." Psalm 143:11 As we see Ezekiel's passion for the "dry bones" of Israel to "come alive", we see his passion is fueled by concern for the Lord's Name (Ezeki... Read More
FOR THY NAME'S SAKE - Part 5 by Ernie Klassen Quicken me, O LORD, for thy names' sake: for thy righteousness' sake bring my soul out of trouble." Psalm 143:11 Check out these references which emphasize the relationship between the Lord's Name and spiritual renewal: I Kings 9:3; II Chronicles 7:14-16... Read More
It is God that Justifieth" Romans 8:33 The covenant purposes of Jehovah toward His own elect having been accomplished in their salvation by Jesus Christ, and redeeming love having triumphed over sin, death, and hell, the Kinsman-Redeemer, on the ground of His finished work, entered heaven's highest ... Read More
Hilarius Pictaviensis
(Proper Liturgies For Special Days) Great Vigil of Easter
Reading on the Fifth Book of Psalms Psalms 107-150
God's Great Name, the Ground and Reason of Saving Great Sinners
FOR THY NAME'S SAKE - Part 1
FOR THY NAME'S SAKE - Part 2
FOR THY NAME'S SAKE - Part 3
FOR THY NAME'S SAKE - Part 4
FOR THY NAME'S SAKE - Part 5
It Is God That Justifieth