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Kenneth Wuest

Reckon on Christ

He is to take these facts into his reckoning as he deals with temptations that confront him or evil impulses that come from within. His attitude should be that, in view of the fact that the power of the evil nature is broken, he is under no obligation to obey its behests (Rom. 8:12). He has been ema... Read More
Miles J. Stanford

The Adamic Natures

Miles J. StanfordThe question we are dealing with is, Does the Christian have one, or two natures*; has the old man been eradicated, or not? I believe there are two keys that unlock the scriptural answer. The one is the doctrine of the two men, and the other is the doctrine of position. First we will consider the tw... Read More
R. Stanley

Holy Spirit: A luxury or a necessity?

Because the Holy Spirit is mentioned third in the Godhead, He is treated as a "third" person by Christians. We do not realize that He is God — equal with the Heavenly Father and His Son Jesus. He is not a mere force or power, but a Person. God the Father is in Heaven. God the Son is seated at the Fa... Read More
R. Stanley

Love is Patient!

The famous Love Chapter in the Bible, even 1 Corinthians 13, lists fifteen characteristics of love (vv 4-7). Most interestingly the very first manifestation is patience. "Love is patient!" I believe that the order of mention in the Scripture is also inspired by God. Shall we say that patience is the... Read More
Ralph Sutera

Hindrances to Walking in the Spirit

"But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world." Gal. 6:14 We've heard about the importance of walking in the Spirit, and it is so vital to what God wants to do. In the above scripture we find that the cro... Read More
Robert Wurtz II

AN OUTPOURING OF THE HOLY GHOST (PART 1)

Robert Wurtz IIAN OUTPOURING OF THE HOLY GHOST The Spirit that Now Works in the Children of Disobedience Ephesians 2:2 describes the conditions of the former lives of genuine Christians. Paul writes that they walked in times past according to the course of this world, according to the Prince of the Power of the Ai... Read More
Robert Wurtz II

Getting Back To Basics (Chapter 2 The Oldest Institution)

Robert Wurtz IICHAPTER 2 THE OLDEST INSTITUTION God designed marriage as the foundational element of all human society. Before there was a Church, a government, a school, or a business, God formally instituted marriage. God created man and placed him in a Garden. Because it was not good that man was alone, God too... Read More
Robert Wurtz II

Getting Back To Basics (Chapter 5 Salvation that Lasts)

Robert Wurtz IICHAPTER 5 SALVATION THAT LASTS Another Gospel? The book of Galatians is the most unique of all of Paul the Apostles epistles for this one reason- it was written totally by his own hand. Normally Paul would write a salutation at the beginning and end of each book and dictate the contents to one of hi... Read More
Robert Wurtz II

Overly realized Eschatology (Is 'death' the savior?) Part 2

Robert Wurtz IIWhen it comes to understanding what God is doing in the earth, man has always tried to have God do things as they see fit and in there own time. But in reality, God will do as He will and in His own timing. Eschatology is the study of “last things” or the end times. Since the Reformation many essent... Read More
Thomas Watson

God is His People's Great Reward

Thomas WatsonGod is His Peoples Great Reward by Thomas Watson "I am your exceeding great reward." Genesis 15:1 God Himself is His people's reward! Abraham is called "the friend of God," James 2:23. The Lord spoke with him familiarly, Genesis 17:22; he was made of God's privy council, Genesis 18:17. And in the te... Read More

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