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Octavius Winslow

MORNING THOUGHTS - July

MORNING THOUGHTS, or DAILY WALKING WITH GOD By Octavius Winslow JULY 1. "All things work together for good to those who love God." Romans 8:28 Observe the unity of operation. They "work together,"–not singly and separately, but conjointly–as adjunct causes and mutual helps. Therefore it is that we o... Read More
R. Stanley

Holy Spirit: A luxury or a necessity?

Because the Holy Spirit is mentioned third in the Godhead, He is treated as a "third" person by Christians. We do not realize that He is God — equal with the Heavenly Father and His Son Jesus. He is not a mere force or power, but a Person. God the Father is in Heaven. God the Son is seated at the Fa... Read More
Smith Wigglesworth

After receiving the Baptism

Smith WigglesworthWigglesworth continues: At the time I received the Baptism in the Spirit, a meeting was going on in the large vestry of the All Saints’ Church, and I went straight to it. The vicar of the church, Pastor Boddy, had charge and he was speaking. I knew that as yet he had not received the Baptism in the ... Read More
C.H. Mackintosh

Evangelization

C.H. MackintoshWe trust it may not be deemed out of place if we venture to offer a word of counsel and encouragement to all who have been and are engaged in the blessed work of preaching the gospel of the grace of God. We are, in some measure, aware of the difficulties and discouragements which attend upon the pat... Read More
Charles Spurgeon

Sermon 1016 - Beauty for Ashes

Charles SpurgeonA Sermon (No. 1016) Delivered by C. H. SPURGEON, At the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington "To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness, that they might be called trees of righteousness, th... Read More
Gilbert Beebe

The Biblical Definition of "Gospel"

Gilbert BeebeLike so many Bible terms, the word GOSPEL has been given various definitions contrary to its original and proper meaning. The word has its origin "in Christ before the foundation of the world." This was contained in the "promise" God made before the foundation of the world. (Tit. 1:2) The "gospel," ... Read More
Herman Bavinck

The Divine Trinity

Herman BavinckThe Eternal Being reveals Himself in His triune existence even more richly and vitally than in His attributes. It is in this holy trinity that each attribute of His Being comes into its own, so to speak, gets its fullest content, and takes on its profoundest meaning. It is only when we contemplate t... Read More
J.C. Philpot

The Gospel the Power of God unto Salvation

J.C. PhilpotPreached at North Street Chapel, Stamford, on Lord's Day Morning, Dec. 9, 1860 "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth." Romans 1:16 There is scarcely any one, perhaps, in this congregation arrived at mature age who has not... Read More
J.C. Philpot

The Destruction through Death of Him Who Had the Power of Death

J.C. PhilpotPreached at North Street Chapel, Stamford, on Lord's Day Afternoon, June 13, 1858 "Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; and deliver the... Read More
J.G. Bellet

An Introduction to Isaiah

In reading Matt. 1, 2, we learn, among other things, how the word of prophecy ought to be used; but we see also, how the carnal intellect treats it; and thus it furnishes a sound and healthful word to us, when we set ourselves down for a meditation on the prophetic Scriptures; for we are both guided... Read More

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