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True Blessedness Matthew 5:1-16 J. R. Miller, 1909 Emerson's advice to Lincoln about hitching his wagon to a star—is the lesson Jesus sets for us in the Beatitudes . These blesseds shine like stars far above us, in their brightness and heavenliness. We may say that we never can reach them and that t... Read More

Some Ways of Hiding the Light J.R. Miller "You are the light of the world . A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that... Read More

Adorning the Doctrine Charles Naylor, 1918 In Titus 2:10 we read, "That they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things." The doctrine of God as revealed in the New Testament is a glorious system of truth. His law is noble and holy—and one that excites our admiration. When it is preached... Read More

Christian Conduct William Nicholson, 1862 "Having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation." 1 Peter 2:12 The preceding verses contain most important truths. A refer... Read More

The Church Compared to the Moon William Nicholson, 1862 "She is fair as the Moon." Song of Songs 6:10 Nothing on earth is so precious to the Infinite Mind as his Church. Her beauty, her glory, etc., are exhibited in the sacred oracles, by the most striking figures, among which is that of the text. T... Read More

Abraham's Intercession for Sodom William Nicholson, 1862 "Let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak but once more: Suppose ten should be found there?" And He said, "I will not destroy it for the sake of ten." Genesis 18:32 This language forms a part of Abraham's intercession for Sodom . It is the ... Read More

Christians, a Blessing by William Nicholson, 1862 "I will bless you, and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing." Genesis 12:2. This promise intimated that to the last ages, important blessings would, for Abram's sake, be given to his posterity. He would be rendered an instrument of great... Read More

GOD'S JEWELS Arthur W. Pink (1886-1952) "And they shall be Mine, says the Lord Almighty, in that day when I make up My jewels" (Mal. 3:17). To whom is God here referring? Who are the favored ones whom He terms His "jewels"? The previous verse tells us, "Then those who feared the Lord talked with eac... Read More

A Fourfold Salvation Arthur Pink Introduction 1. Salvation from the PLEASURE of sin 2. Salvation from the PENALTY of sin 3. Salvation from the POWER of sin 4. Salvation from the PRESENCE of sin Summary INTRODUCTION In 1918 we wrote a booklet entitled "A Threefold Salvation," and in 1929 published th... Read More

Nonconformity Arthur Pink, 1949 "And be not conformed to this world" (Romans 12:2). In the preceding verse the believer's duty Godward is set forth: the same is continued here, first warning against that which will seek to prevent a continuance of his surrender and dedication to Him. The relation an... Read More