'Thy kingdom come.' Matt 6: 10. A soul truly devoted to God, joins heartily in this petition, adveniat regnum tuum, thy kingdom come.' In these words it is implied that God is a king, for he who has a kingdom, can be no less than a king. God is the King of all the earth.' Psa 47: 7. He is a King upo... Read More
'Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.' Matt 6: 10. We come next to the third petition, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. This petition consists of two parts: the matter, Doing God's will;' and the manner, As it is in heaven.' What is meant by the will of God? There is a twofol... Read More
Thomas Watson, The Ten Commandments First published as part at A Body of Practical Divinity, 1692 Take heed, and hearken, O Israel; this day thou art become the people of the Lord thy God. Thou shalt therefore obey the voice of the Lord thy God, and do his commandments.' Deut 27: 9, 10. What is the ... Read More
Sinners Entreated to Be Reconciled to God by Samuel Davies "We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God!" 2 Corinthians 5:20 To preside in the solemnities of public worship, to direct your thoughts, a... 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
SLEEPING Arthur Pink, July, 1950 (This article and its companion one, Waking , are not written to entertain the curious, but with the endeavor of giving God His true place, by moving His people unto more thankfulness for what are loosely termed, "His common mercies.") It seems strange that the avera... Read More
Marks of Religious Declension! Arthur Pink, 1933 1. When you are reluctant to join Christian conversation and the company of serious, heavenly-minded Christians — and enjoy yourself best with men of the world. 2. When from preference, you are absent from meetings for prayer, confine yourself to Sund... Read More
THE LORDSHIP OF CHRIST Arthur W. Pink (1886-1952) Our present subject brings before us a very different aspect of the Truth from that which engaged our attention in the last article: a greater contrast could scarcely be imagined— Christ the Servant, Christ the Sovereign; subject to the will of Anoth... Read More
A Plea for the Godly by Thomas Watson "The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor." Proverbs 12:26 Solomon was a man of renown. He was the world's wonder; he discoursed on trees from the cedar-tree in Lebanon, to the hyssop which springs out of the wall. The Proverbs are profound and holy aph... 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
The Lord's Prayer 3. The Second Petition in the Lord's Prayer
The Lord's Prayer 4. The Third Petition in the Lord's Prayer
The Ten Commandments 1. Introduction: Obedience
Sinners Entreated To Be Reconciled To God
Christian Steadfastness
Sleeping
Marks Of Religious Declension
The Lordship Of Christ
A Plea For The Godly
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.