romans-12:1

“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice; holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed, by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and ac... Read More

Neil Marten, a member of the British Parliament, was once giving a group of his constituents a guided tour of the Houses of Parliament. During the course of the visit, the group happened to meet Lord Hailsham, then lord chancellor, wearing all the regalia of his office. Hailsham recognized Marten am... Read More

A bishop of a century ago pronounced from his pulpit and in the periodical he edited that heavier-than-air flight was both impossible and contrary to the will of God. Oh, the irony that Bishop Wright had two sons, Orville and Wilbur! Wright was wrong. Sure of himself, but wrong. Robert P. Dugan, Jr.... Read More

1. Psalms 100:4, “Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!” Before worshiping God we’re instructed to first look within. Is jealousy, envy, or bitterness influencing my attitude? Do I have a critical spirit? Am I holding on to unforgiveness? ... Read More

Division Third.—The Inward Principle of Prayer. ‘In the Spirit.’ We are come to the third division in the apostle’s directory for prayer—the principle or spring from whence they are to flow—the Spirit, ‘praying...in the Spirit.’ In proceeding to the consideration of this topic, the first point is th... Read More

DIRECTION SIXTH. The Several Pieces of the Whole Armour of God. Second Piece—The Christian’s Breastplate. ‘And having on the breastplate of righteousness’ (Eph. 6:14). These words present us with a second piece of armour, commended to, and charged upon, all Christ’s soldiers—a breastplate, and the m... Read More

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 Timothy 1:7 - For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Colossians 3:23 - And whatsoever ye do, do [it] heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Ephesians 3:20 - Now... Read More

Leviticus 11:1-47 - And the LORD spake unto Moses and to Aaron, saying unto them, (Read More...) Acts 15:29 - That ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye well. Colossians 2:1... Read More

Romans 12:1-2 - I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, [which is] your reasonable service. (Read More...) 1 Peter 2:9 - But ye [are] a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar peopl... Read More