john-16:33

THE following letters are published at the request of many. Many arguments have been, and, no doubt, will yet be, offered against the sentiments. The most weighty of them I have noticed; but the most common are unworthy of notice, being nothing but retoiled refined stuff of human invention--bold uns... Read More

2 Corinthians 12:9 - And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Psalms 34:17-20 - [The righteous] cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth ... Read More

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 - To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: (Read More...) Matthew 6:33-34 - But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. (Read More...) Philippians 4:8 - Finally, brethren, whats... Read More

Deuteronomy 31:8 - And the LORD, he [it is] that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed. Matthew 11:28-29 - Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (Read More...) 2 Corinthians 1:... Read More

Genesis 6:6 - And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart. Ephesians 4:32 - And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. Colossians 3:12-13 - Put on therefore, as the elect of God... Read More

2 Peter 2:19 - While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage. Galatians 6:8 - For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spiri... Read More

These are not nominal Christians so plentiful in every community, who by some misfortune became church members before they were born again, or who began in the spirit, but ended in the flesh, after running well for a season. Gal. 3:3. For it is a misfortune for the vine to have a fruitless branch, a... Read More

“Sin is crouching at the door; and its desire is for you, but you must master it” (Gen. 4:7, emphasis added). As was pointed out in the previous chapter, our sanctification is a joint effort on the part of God and ourselves. We grow to be progressively more like Jesus as we cooperate with the Father... Read More

RECEIVING THE SPIRIT: Counsel from the Word Gordon Cary In formulating our beliefs on receiving the Spirit, it is important that we rely, not simply on a few “proof texts,” but on the whole tenor and teaching of Scripture — especially Luke, John, Acts, Romans. John 14-16 are all about Jesus’ predict... Read More

Twice did the voice of God from the excellent glory express His Pleasure in His beloved Son, as a man upon the earth, He who revealed to us in full perfection the grace and truth and love of God, ever yielded a sweet savour to God our Father. The work of Christ for us upon the Cross—that great atoni... Read More