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A.W. Pink

A Call to Separation

A.W. Pink"Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers; for what fellowship hath righteausiess with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?" (2 Cor. 6:14-18) This passage gives utterance to a Divine exhortation for those belonging to Christ to hold aloof from all intimate associa... Read More
A.W. Pink

The Parable of the Dragnet

A.W. PinkThe Prophetic Parables of Matthew 13 Chapter 7: THE PARABLE OF THE DRAGNET. "Again the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind" (Matthew 13:47-50) We have previously pointed out that it is of first importance to carefully note the manner and metho... Read More
John Gill

Of Church Discipline.

John GillA Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 2—Chapter 6 OF THE DISCIPLINE OF A CHURCH OF CHRIST Though the light of nature, and the laws and rules of civil society, may be very assisting in the affair of church discipline; and may in many things serve to illustrate and confirm it; yet it does not stand upon h... Read More
John Gill

Of the Duties of Church-members to Each Other.

John GillA Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 2—Chapter 2 OF THE DUTIES OF THE MEMBER OF A CHURCH TO EACH OTHER A church thus confederated and united by consent and agreement, there are various duties incumbent on its members; which, both for their own comfort, credit, and edification, and for the glory of God,... Read More
Paris Reidhead

The Marked Man

Paris ReidheadThe Marked Man By Paris Reidhead* Romans, Chapter 16, verse 17 through 20 are the text of our meditation this morning. Romans 16:17 - 20. The theme, that you might bear it in mind as you hear the text read, is THE MARKED MAN. The Marked Man: 17Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divis... Read More
T. Austin-Sparks

Significant Salutations

T. Austin-SparksReading: Romans 16 This is a chapter which I expect you do not often read. The letter proper seems to end with the "Amen" of 15:33, and it is easy to regard the final chapter as of little importance. But even though it may be a struggle to read it, I suggest that the effort is well worth making. Lik... Read More
T. Austin-Sparks

When the Books Are Opened (Romans 16)

T. Austin-SparksReading: Romans 16. An outstanding feature of this chapter is that people are appreciated as people. The Letter itself is a masterpiece of spiritual instruction, Paul's supreme exposition of the infinite range of redemption. The more striking, then, that place should be given for the names of these ... Read More
William MacDonald

Discipline in the Church

William MacDonaldPREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE First of all, it can do so by the godly lives of those who are associated with it. This is fundamental. God desires practical sanctification (1 Thessalonians 4:3). This is why Church truths are not given as an isolated and distinct outline in any one section of the New... Read More
Anton Bosch

Only Scripture - 2

Anton BoschIn the last article we began to examine the Scriptural basis for relying exclusively on the Bible rather than accepting various extra-biblical “revelations” as being at the same level, or higher, authority as the Bible. This is a view that is fast dying out as more and more Christians and their lead... Read More
Anton Bosch

Who Are Your Friends?

Anton Bosch“As Christians we should not be friends with unbelievers while remaining loyal to our “brothers” no matter what they do”. That is the view of many Christians. But is that correct? It seems pretty obvious that we need to be friends with Christians and shun those who are not. For centuries Christians ... Read More

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