hebrews-6:12

"Study the Scriptures" (John 5:39). "How do you read it?" (Luke 10:26). Next to praying there is nothing so important in practical religion as Bible-reading. God has mercifully given us a book which is "able to make [us] wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus" (2 Timothy 3:15). By reading ... Read More

THE FIGHT "Fight the good fight of faith." (1 Tim. 6:12). It is a curious fact that there is no subject about which most people feel such deep interest as fighting. Young men and maidens, old men and little children, high and low, rich and poor, learned and unlearned, all feel a deep interest in war... Read More

A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 1—Chapter 17 OF PATIENCE Without patience there can be no real self-denial, nor true submission to the will of God in adversity; nor contentment in every state; nor thankfulness for every mercy; it is what accompanies every grace, as faith, hope, and love; hence we ... Read More

The Scriptures: THE ONLY GUIDE IN MATTERS OF FAITH Preached At The Baptism Of Several Persons In Barbican, November 2, 1750. JEREMIAH 6:16. Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein; and ye shall find rest for your souls. In... Read More

The Diligent Christian By Paris Reidhead* The Diligent Christian. Hebrews, Chapter 6, verses 1 through 12. This portion of Scripture is probably one of the most controversial of all in the Word of God. As you read the Commentators that have put their thoughts on paper, you rather feel that the contr... Read More

The Gospel By Paris Reidhead* Will you turn, please, to Revelation. Chapter 1. The First chapter of the Book of Revelation. Two weeks ago this evening, we started our study of Revelation. We saw the latter part of the 5th verse. Tonight I would like to have you relate the statement in the 5th verse ... Read More

The promises of God are as so many rich mines, they are as so many choice flowers of paradise, they are the food, life, and strength of the soul. They are as a staff to support the soul, and they are as jewelry to adorn the soul, and nourishment to enrich the soul; and therefore poor sinners should ... Read More

"Followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises" (Heb. 6:12). They (heroes of faith) are calling to us from the heights that they have won, and telling us that what man once did man can do again. Not only do they remind us of the necessity of faith, but also of that patience b... Read More

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord. Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest. — Whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; knowing that of... 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