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The Only Foundation! William Nicholson, 1862 "For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ!" 1 Corinthians 3:11 A Foundation is the groundwork, or lowest part of a building, which supports the other parts; as the foundation of a house, of a castle, of a fo... Read More

The Heir of Heaven Walking in Darkness, and the Heir of Hell Walking in Light By Joseph Philpot "Who is among you that fears the Lord, that obeys the voice of His servant, that walks in darkness, and has no light? let him trust in the name of the Lord, and stay upon his God. Behold, all you that kin... Read More

The Destruction through Death of Him Who Had the Power of Death Preached at North Street Chapel, Stamford, on June 13, 1858, by J. C. Philpot "Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him who ... Read More

Spiritual Mysteries Preached at Zoar Chapel, London, on July 14, 1844, by J. C. Philpot "But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery , even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory." 1 Cor. 2:7 Every true minister of the gospel is "a steward of the mysteries of God;" as ... Read More

Abiding in Christ Preached at Providence Chapel, London, on Tuesday Evening, July 6, 1847, by J. C. Philpot "Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abides in the vine; no more can you, except you abide in me." John 15:4 Have you ever considered the experience... Read More

Cross-Bearing Arthur Pink "Jesus said unto His disciples—if any man will come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross, and follow me." Matthew 16:24 "Then said Jesus unto His disciples, if any man will"; the word "will" here means "desire to" just as in that verse, "If any will live god... Read More

Personal Holiness Arthur Pink "Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord." Hebrews 12:14 "That opinion that personal holiness is unnecessary to final glorification, is in direct opposition to every dictate of reason; and to every declar... Read More

The Cross and SELF Arthur Pink "Then said Jesus unto His disciples—If any will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me." Matthew 16:24 Before developing the theme of this verse, let us comment on its terms. "If any": the duty enjoined is for all who would join Chris... Read More

Conformity Arthur Pink, 1949 "For whom he did foreknow, he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren" (Romans 8:29). What an amazing statement is that! Certainly one which no mortal mind had ever thought of inventing. That some out o... Read More

The Yoke of Christ Arthur Pink "Come unto Me all you who labor and are heavy laden—and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). As we have previously intimated, this was not a general invitation, addressed indefinitely to the careless and giddy masses—but rather is it a gracious call unto those seriou... Read More