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Importance of Exemplary Piety William Nicholson, 1862 "Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside." Colossians 4:5 The holy tendency of the Gospel is one of the principal evidences of its Divine origin. It not only brings salvation, but teaches and expects us to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts, ... Read More

The Living Sacrifice Presented, and the Will of God Proved Acceptable Preached on August 10th, 1856, at Gower Street Chapel, London, by J. C. Philpot "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your r... 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

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

The Doctrine of Mortification (Arthur Pink, 1952) "For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you mortify the deeds of the body, you will live." Romans 8:13 1. Introduction It is the studied judgment of this writer, and he is by no means alone therein, that doctrinal p... Read More

The Right Beginning Arthur Pink "In the beginning GOD." Genesis 1:1 How much depends upon a right beginning . If the foundation is faulty—the superstructure is insecure. If the babe is undernourished—the child will be unhealthy. If the child grows up uneducated—the man is handicapped for life. Doubl... Read More

REWARDS Arthur Pink October, 1943 To the infidel, much in the Scriptures seems so inconsistent and inharmonious , that he charges them with "abounding in contradictions ." That there should be no variableness or shadow of turning with God—yet that He is frequently said to "repent"; that He claims to... Read More

LORD AND SAVIOR Arthur W. Pink (1886-1952) "My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, says the Lord" (Isaiah 55:8). Most solemnly do these words make manifest the terrible havoc which sin has wrought in fallen mankind. They are out of touch with their Maker; nay more, they ar... Read More

Coming Events and Present Duties Being Plain Papers on Prophecy J.C. Ryle, 1879 What Time Is It? "The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light." Romans 13:12 Reader, you and I are in a world which is rapidly rolling... Read More

The Spirit's Work James Smith, 1855 I find more and more the necessity and blessedness of living by simple faith in Christ, as he is set before us in the everlasting gospel; to aim to have the mind, thoughts, and affections engaged, and taken up with him. I feel nothing in myself but what is calcula... Read More