DUTIES OF CHURCH MEMBERS by John Angell James These are so numerous and various, that they must be classed under different heads. I do not now intend so much those duties, which they owe in common to God as Christians—as those which they owe to the church, as members. If I was speaking of the former... Read More
Christian Steadfastness William Nicholson, 1862 "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord!" 1 Corinthians 15:58 The design of the Apostle is to establish the doctrine of the resurrection. His... Read More
The Depression of Zion, and the Means of its Revival by William Nicholson, 1862 "By whom shall Jacob arise, for he is small?" Amos 7:2 Sin is the source of all sorrow. The history of the people of Israel confirms the statement. Hence when punished, God thus addresses them: "Have you not procured thi... Read More
Commanded Subjection Arthur Pink June, 1946 The longer this writer lives—the more deeply is he convinced that the Scriptures cannot possibly be of human origination—but are Divinely inspired . Many and varied are the considerations which contribute unto that conviction, among them being the wondrous... Read More
Christian Submission Arthur Pink July, 1946 "Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God." Ephesians 5:21 This is a general exhortation which sums up much of what has been set forth in the fourth and fifth chapters of this epistle. It is founded upon the grand truth of the unity of the m... Read More
Faith as a Shield Arthur Pink September, 1945 "Above all, take up the shield of faith , with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one!" Ephesians 6:16 A shield is a weapon of defense , held in front of the person to prevent the missiles of the foe injuring the body. A "shield"... Read More
Humility William Romaine, 1770 Observe O my soul what an honor God has put upon this grace, "Before honor—is humility" (Proverbs 15:33)! Whom God honors—He first humbles. He gives grace to the humble, because the humble give Him all the glory . The highest throne which He has upon earth—is in the hu... Read More
Practical Wisdom For Calvinists Practical & Theological Guidelines for Those Who Embrace the "Doctrines of Grace" The following practical and theological items, although they apply to every believer regardless of their particular theological tradition, are especially directed to those who adhere to ... Read More
Duties Of Church Members
Christian Steadfastness
The Depression Of Zion, And The Means Of Its Revival
Commanded Subjection
Christian Subjection
Faith As A Shield
Humility
The following practical and theological items, although they apply to every believer regardless of their particular theological tradition, are especially directed to those who adhere to Reformed/Calvinistic theology.