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John Gill

Of the Grace of Hope.

John GillA Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 1—Chapter 8 OF THE GRACE OF GOD Having treated of Faith in God, and of trust or confidence in him, the next in course to be considered is the Grace of Hope; for it, this order they stand, "faith, hope:—Faith is the substance of things hoped for," and therefore go to... Read More
John Gill

Of the Knowledge of God.

John GillA Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 1—Chapter 3 OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD Since the knowledge of God and of divine things is a part and branch of true godliness, or of experimental religion, and a very essential one too, it is first to be considered; for without it there can be no good disposition in th... Read More
John Gill

Of the Manifestation and Administration of the Covenant of Grace.

John GillA Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 4—Chapter 1 OF THE MANIFESTATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE COVENANT OF GRACE Having treated of the sin and fall of our first parents, and of the breach of the covenant of works by them, and of the sad effects thereof to themselves, and of the woeful consequences of ... Read More
John Gill

Of the Pardon of Sin.

John GillA Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 6—Chapter 7 OF THE PARDON OF SIN The doctrine of pardon properly follows the doctrine of satisfaction; for pardon of sin proceeds upon satisfactory made for it. Forgiveness of sin, under the law, followed upon typical atonement for it: four times, in one chapter, it... Read More
T. Austin-Sparks

The Mercy-Seat

T. Austin-SparksWe go on with the next thing about the ark, and that is the mercy-seat. There rested upon the ark this solid plate of gold which was called the mercy-seat. It is mentioned twenty-three times in the Old Testament, and in the New Testament it is taken up as referring to the Lord Jesus. It is so set fo... Read More
Thomas Brooks

Mute Christian under the Smarting Rod - Part 1

Thomas Brooks"Mute Christian under the Smarting Rod" or, "The Silent Soul with Sovereign Antidotes" by Thomas Brooks, 1659, London. "I was silent; I would not open my mouth, for You are the one who has done this!" Psalm 39:9 (A Christian with an Olive Leaf in his mouth, when he is under the greatest afflictions,... Read More
Thomas Brooks

Mute Christian under the Smarting Rod -Part 4

Thomas Brooks"Mute Christian under the Smarting Rod" or, "The Silent Soul with Sovereign Antidotes" by Thomas Brooks, 1659, London. "I was silent; I would not open my mouth, for You are the one who has done this!" Psalm 39:9 Objection 8. Oh! But God has deserted me! He has forsaken me! He who should comfort my s... Read More
Daily Light

DECEMBER 28 - morning

Thy sins be forgiven thee. I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more. — Who can forgive sins but God only? I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins. — Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is... Read More
Daily Light

JANUARY 17 - morning

Thou hast in love to my soul delivered it from the pit of corruption. God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Who is a God like unto thee, that pa... Read More
Daily Light

JANUARY 8 - evening

They are without fault before the throne of God. The iniquity of Israel shall be sought for, and there shall be none; and the sins of Judah, and they shall not be found: for I will pardon them whom I reserve. — Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of... Read More

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