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The Golden Rule Matthew 7:1-12 J. R. Miller, 1909 When someone asked Raphael how he made his wonderful pictures, he replied, "I dream dreams and I see visions—and then I paint my dreams and visions." The teachings of Christ, if reverently received, fill our mind with dreams and visions of spiritual ... Read More

The Gospel Feast! William Nicholson, 1862 "When one of those at the table with him heard this, he said to Jesus, 'Blessed is the man who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God!' Jesus replied: A certain man was preparing a great feast and invited many guests. At the time of the feast he sent hi... Read More

Deliverance in the Day of Trouble by William Nicholson, 1862 "Call upon me in the day of trouble. I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me." Psalm 50:15 Much of the present life is spent in personal suffering, or in relative affliction and distress. But in times of trouble, God has provided stro... Read More

PRAYER William Nicholson, 1862 "He shall pray to God, and He will delight in him. He shall see His face with joy, for He restores to man His righteousness." Job 33:26 Prayer is an important duty, and absolutely necessary . There can be no saving religion without prayer. It distinguishes a Christian ... Read More

God Governing the Nations Arthur Pink "If that nation I warned repents of its evil—then I will relent and not inflict on it the disaster I had planned" (Jer. 18:8). There is no "if" in connection with what God has foreordained, and the history of nations has been as truly and definitely predestinate... Read More

Prayer Arthur Pink "Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them." Mark 11:24 By the words "believe that you receive them": we understand, expect God to give them to you. But it is at this point that so many of God's people fail... Read More

The Application of Scriptures A Biblical Refutation of Dispensationalism Arthur Pink, 1934 Contents: 1. The Proper Application of Scripture 2. All Scripture Is Meant for Us 3. The Unity of the Scriptures 4. The Promises of God's Word 5. The Use of God's Word Article 1. The Proper APPLICATION of Scri... Read More

A CALL TO PRAYER J.C. Ryle, 1878 "Men ought always to pray." Luke 18:1 I have a question to offer you. It is contained in three words, DO YOU PRAY? The question is one that none but you can answer. Whether you attend public worship or not, your minister knows. Whether you have family prayers in your... Read More

Hints to Young Men! by J.C. Ryle "Be happy, young man, while you are young, and let your heart give you joy in the days of your youth. Follow the ways of your heart and whatever your eyes see — but know that for all these things God will bring you to judgment!" Ecclesiastes 11:9 1. Ought not a young... Read More

Ask and Receive James Smith, 1842 "Ask, and you shall receive!" John 16:24 The Lord has provided and stored up in Christ, all blessings for His people, and has made it both their duty and privilege, to seek those blessings from Him by prayer. He has given them every encouragement . . . to pray ferve... Read More