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John Nelson Darby

The Acts of the Apostles - Part 1

John Nelson DarbyActs 1 We shall find that "The Acts" follows Luke's Gospel: it speaks of a "former treatise," which is the Gospel, but it follows it in its tone and character. Is the style of the Greek the same? Yes, there is no question with anyone that it came from Luke's pen. The only thing, and an astonishing t... Read More
John Nelson Darby

The Suffering Son of Man Hebrews 2

John Nelson DarbyAfter the first four verses, which belong to chapter 1, we get a statement of the position of our Lord: all things are not yet put under Him, but He is crowned with glory and honour. In chapter 1 the apostle had spoken fully of the divinity of the Lord: in chapter 2 after the first four verses, we h... Read More
Richard E. Bieber

THE CHOICE OF FAITH

Teach me thy way, O Lord, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies. Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies; for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty. I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the liv... Read More
Robert Barclay

A Confession of Faith, containing twenty three Articles

ARTICLE I. Concerning God, and the True and Saving Knowledge of him. There is one God [Eph. 4:6; 1 Cor. 8:4,6] Who is a Spirit [John 4:24] And This is the Message which the Apostles heard of him, and declared unto the Saints, That he is Light, and in him is no Darkness at all [1 John 1:5] There are ... Read More
Walter Beuttler

Study Notes - Seeking God

Walter BeuttlerA. GOD’S COMPLAINT 1. In Zeph. 1:4-6 God complains about three classes of people. Point out these classes and suggest an illustrative example for each: (1) “Them that are turned back from the Lord,” e. g., such as those who: a. Draw back from God, Heb. 10:38 b. Turn away from God, Heb. 12:25 c. Fall... Read More
William MacDonald Devotions

and let us run with endurance the race

William MacDonald Devotions“…and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.” (Heb. 12:1, NASB) Many people have a view of the Christian life that is excessively idealistic. They think it should be one uninterrupted series of mountaintop experiences. They read Christian books and magazines and hear personal test... Read More
Conrad Murrell

Introspectionism

Conrad Murrell“Chuck Winters will be here tonight,” the lady confided, “and we are praying that he will get saved. He knows he is lost and has been trying to get saved a long time. Just think! Tonight might be the night!” Chuck (a fictitious name) came, all right. He took an active part in the worship, joining he... Read More
Daily Portions

October 17

"For you have need of patience, that, after you have done the will of God, you might receive the promise." Hebrews 10:36 Why is patience needed? Because if we are the Lord's people, we are sure to have many trials. The Lord sends us afflictions that he may give us the grace of patience to bear them.... Read More
G.W. North

The Pattern of the House

G.W. NorthWhen saying these things the Lord was also intending to show Moses very shortly the pattern of the house and furniture which He wished His people to make for Him. As we have already seen, one of those pieces of furniture was a large brazen altar which was to be so positioned that it should be to man... Read More
Principles For The Gathering Of Believers

12 - Principle 8 Taking a Stand For the Testimony of the Church

Principles For The Gathering Of Believers“In the various crises that have occurred in the history of the church, men have come to the front who have manifested a holy recklessness that astonished their fellows. When Luther nailed his theses to the door of the cathedral at Wittenburg,135 cautious men were astonished at his audacity. When Jo... Read More

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