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George Fox

Epistle 320 - Part 2

George FoxAnd in Luke i. you may see, how the angel of the Lord appeared unto Mary the mother of Jesus, and what he said to her, and what a noble virtuous mind was in her; and she said unto the angel, ‘Behold the handmaid of the Lord, be it unto me according to thy word [Luke 1:38];’ so her belief was beyond ... Read More
John Gill

Of a Gospel church, the Seat of Public Worship.

John GillA Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 2—Chapter 1 OF THE NATURE OF A GOSPEL CHURCH, THE SEAT OF PUBLIC WORSHIP Having treated of the object of worship, and distinguished worship into internal and external; and having considered internal worship as it lies in the exercise of various graces; I now proceed... 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

Taking Our Place - The Ministry of Women

William MacDonaldDefinite instructions are given in the New Testament concerning the position and service of women in the church. We shall now summarize these instructions. 1. The Primary Matter With regard to such matters as salvation or acceptance before God, woman is on an equality with man. “There is neither mal... Read More
Charles Alexander

The Puritan Illusion - Part One

Great efforts are being made to convince the Christian world of a most marvelous illusion that the past history of the Christian Church is a comparative failure and that the real triumph of the Kingdom of Christ awaits a day yet future when it is expected the Jewish people as a nation, will be conve... Read More
Gospel Fellowships

Thoughts on the House Churches in China and Unity – brother Shen Xiao Feng

Gospel FellowshipsThese are quotes and excerpts of the writing of Shen Xiao Feng who is a servant leader of a very large house Church network in China: Christians are to be salt and light in the world. Ready to purify the world through the Lord’s love. A leader must be clear about God’s calling and regularly spend ti... Read More
John Chrysostom

John 10:22-42

John ChrysostomAnd it was at Jerusalem, the Feast of the dedication, and it was winter. And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's porch. Then came the Jews round about Him, and said to Him, How long do you make us to doubt? 1. Every virtue is a good thing, but most of all gentleness and meekness. This shows us m... Read More
John Nelson Darby

His praise shall continually be in my mouth

John Nelson DarbyIn the third chapter of Philippians we find the spiritual energy which carries the saint onward in the race to Christ in glory. This chapter treats more of the power which gives him complete superiority over all the circumstances through which he has to pass, not as making him insensible to their so... Read More
Stephen Boreland

The Separation of the Believer and the Second Coming of Christ

As we approach the end of the age and the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ it seems it seems that there is an ever-increasing exhilaration towards apostasy, in preparation for the revelation of antichrist. Spurgeon speaking of the situation faced by the church in his day spoke truth which is e... Read More

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