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THE CROSS OF CHRIST by J. C. Ryle "Far be it from me to boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world." Galatians 6:14 What do we think and feel about the cross of Christ? We live in a Christian land. We probably attend the ... Read More

Redeeming Love! James Smith, 1861 "He gave Himself for us — that He might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto Himself a peculiar people, zealous for good works." Titus 2:14 The first and second advent of Christ are frequently presented to our notice together in the New Testament. The former... Read More

This is the True Grace of God! James Smith "This is the true grace of God, wherein you stand." 1 Peter 5:12 The grace of God is a subject which, of all others, demands our most serious attention. God's grace is nothing less, than the free, sovereign, and eternal favor of God toward poor sinners in C... Read More

The Believer and the Unbeliever James Smith, 1855 "For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God's one... Read More

To the Bereaved James Smith, 1856 "The Lord gave — and the Lord has taken away ; blessed be the name of the Lord!" Job 1:21 So spoke the patriarch Job, when stripped of all his property and bereaved of all his children in one day. Reduced at once from affluence — to poverty, from the highest elevati... Read More

Christ, the Substitute For His People James Smith, 1856 God made man upright — in his own image — capable of knowing, serving, and enjoying him. He manifested Himself to him, gave him a law — and he was truly happy. Man knew, approved of, and could do, all that God required; obedience was to him eas... Read More

Looking for Jesus James Smith, 1842 "We look for the Savior — the Lord Jesus Christ." Philippians 3:20 The first Christians kept the second coming of Christ continually in view; they constantly expected it, and are spoken of as " Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great... Read More

Body of Practical Divinity By Thomas Watson CHOICE EXCERPTS Mirror and fountain The Scripture is a mirror to show us our sins; Christ's blood is a fountain to wash them away. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ A lamp for my feet "Teach me Your ways, O Lord, that I may live according to Your truth!" Psalm 86:11 Let us lead... Read More

The Lord's Supper by Thomas Watson (1620-1686) While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is My body." Then He took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. This is My blood of ... Read More

Heart Purity By Thomas Watson "Blessed are the pure in heart , for they shall see God." Matthew 5:8 The holy God, who is 'of purer eyes than to behold iniquity' calls here for heart-purity, and to such as are adorned with this jewel, he promises a glorious and beatific vision of himself: 'they shall... Read More