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Christ's Agony! Jonathan Edwards , 1703-1758 "And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground." Luke 22:44 Our Lord Jesus Christ, in his original nature, was infinitely above all suffering, for he was "God over all, blessed... Read More

Wicked Men Useful in their Destruction Only Jonathan Edwards , 1703-1758 "Son of man, how is the wood of the vine better than any other wood, the vine branch which is among the trees of the forest? Is wood taken from it to make any object? Or can men make a peg from it to hang any vessel on? Instead... Read More

A Life-long Promise George Everard, 1885 "If you then being evil know how to give good gifts unto your children — how much more shall your Heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him?" Luke 11:13 More than twenty-five years ago, I had a few words with an old veteran in the army of Chri... Read More

Come to Jesus! Newman Hall, 1816-1902 Listen, dear fellow-sinner. How kind, how wonderful an invitation is this! God speaks, and speaks to you. The Father says, "Come!" The Son says, "Come!" The Holy Spirit says, "Come!" The blessed angels echo the cry, "Come!" Many poor sinners who have accepted th... Read More

Living the Christian Life Al Martin A question of major importance is "How am I to live as a Christian?" It is one thing to be certain on biblical grounds that I have life from Christ, now I must be clear as to how I am to live the life of Christ. My purpose in setting before you some of the major p... Read More

Peace, Tribulation, Victory Preached at Providence Chapel, London, on Tuesday Evening, July 13, 1847, by J. C. Philpot "These things I have spoken unto you, that in me you might have peace . In the world you shall have tribulation —but be of good cheer—I have overcome the world." John 15:33 There is... Read More

A Good Beginning (A New Year's message!) Arthur Pink December, 1948 What a mercy it is to enter this world with a healthy body and sound constitution; how severely handicapped for this life, where the opposite is the case! What a blessing to be born into a Christian home, to receive our earliest imp... Read More

Life Through Believing James Smith, 1842 "He who believes on the Son has everlasting life!" John 3:36 A believer on the Lord Jesus Christ is one who has been convinced of his totally ruined, wretched, and lost estate. He has heard the everlasting gospel, or the glad tidings of a Savior, who is able ... 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