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Andrew Murray

The Example of Paul

Andrew Murray'Be Ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.' I Corinthians 11. 1 1. Paul was a minister who prayed much for his congregation Let us read his words prayerfully and calmly so that we may hear the voice of the Spirit. 'Night and day praying exceedingly that we ... might perfect that which is l... Read More
Andrew Murray

The Lord The Perfecter

Andrew Murray"I will cry unto God most High; unto God that performeth all things for me" Psalm 57:2. "The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me" Psalm 138:8. "Being confident of this very thing, that He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ" Philippians 1:6. "For ... Read More
Hans R. Waldvogel

Obedience (Let Him finish the good work begun in you: to will and to do of His good pleasure.)

Hans R. WaldvogelSelected Verses: Romans 6:14. For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace. Philippians 1:6. Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ. Psalm 17:15. As for me, I will behold... Read More
J.C. Ryle

Expository Thoughts On Luke - Luke 13:18-21

J.C. RylePARABLES OF THE MUSTARD SEED, AND THE YEAST There is a peculiar interest belonging to the two parables contained in these verses. We find them twice delivered by our Lord, and at two distinct periods in His ministry. This fact alone should make us give the more earnest heed to the lessons which the ... Read More
J.C. Ryle

The Fight

J.C. RyleTHE FIGHT "Fight the good fight of faith." (1 Tim. 6:12). It is a curious fact that there is no subject about which most people feel such deep interest as fighting. Young men and maidens, old men and little children, high and low, rich and poor, learned and unlearned, all feel a deep interest in war... Read More
John Gill

A Principle of Grace in the Heart, a Good Thing, Always Tending Toward the Lord God of Israel.

John GillA PRINCIPLE OF GRACE IN THE HEART, A GOOD THING ALWAYS TENDING TOWARDS THE LORD GOD OF ISRAEL. 1 KINGS 14:13 Because in him there is found some good thing towards the Lord God of Israel. The whole verse reads thus, And all Israel shall mourn for him; for he only, of Jeroboam, shall come to the grave... Read More
John Gill

CAUSE OF GOD AND TRUTH. Part 1 Section 43—Philippians 2:12.

John GillThe CAUSE OF GOD AND TRUTH. Part 1 Section 43—Philippians 2:12. Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. These words are represented as militating against God’s decree of reproba... Read More
John Gill

Faith in God and His Word, the Establishment and Prosperity of His People.

John GillFAITH IN GOD AND HIS WORD, THE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROSPERITY OF HIS PEOPLE: A Sermon, Preached at a Wednesday’s Evening Lecture, in GREAT EAST-CHEAP, Dec. 27, 1753. 2 Chronicles 20:20 Believe in the Lord your God, so shall ye be established blessed; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper. In the b... Read More
John Gill

Of a Gospel church, the Seat of Public Worship.

John GillA Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 2—Chapter 1 OF THE NATURE OF A GOSPEL CHURCH, THE SEAT OF PUBLIC WORSHIP Having treated of the object of worship, and distinguished worship into internal and external; and having considered internal worship as it lies in the exercise of various graces; I now proceed... Read More
John Gill

Of Faith in God.

John GillA Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 1—Chapter 6 OF FAITH IN GOD AND IN CHRIST Faith is another branch of inward experimental religion and godliness, for "with the heart man believeth unto righteousness"; and of internal worship, and without which external worship cannot be performed in a manner accept... Read More

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