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John Nelson Darby

Readings on 1 Peter 1

John Nelson DarbyIn chapter 1, Peter is laying the foundation, but the subject proper to his epistle does not begin until chapter 2:11: "Dearly beloved, I beseech you," etc. In both epistles he lays the foundation of redemption, and then he proceeds to unfold the principles of the government of God under which the J... Read More
John Nelson Darby

Synopsis of the Books of the Bible - Deuteronomy

John Nelson DarbyWe now come to the Book of Deuteronomy, a book full of interest in its moral warnings as to testimony, but presenting fewer subjects for interpretation and exegesis than those, the summary of which we have hitherto sought to give. This book takes up Israel just on the borders of Canaan, and insists ... Read More
Philip Doddridge

A More Particular View Of The Several Branches Of The Christian Temper

1, 2. The importance of the case engages to a more particular survey what manner of spirit we are of.--3. Accordingly the Christian temper is described, by some general views of it, as a new and divine temper.--4. As resembling that of Christ.--5. And as engaging us to be spiritually minded, and to ... Read More
Rich Carmicheal

Remain Faithful To The Lord And His Work

Rich Carmicheal"…This calls for patient endurance and faithfulness on the part of the saints" (Rev. 13:10). As the days grow more difficult, and as pressures against our faith increase, I encourage you to renew your commitment to remain faithful to the Lord to the very end. The Lord deeply values faithfulness and ... Read More
Richard E. Bieber

"....AND SINNERS SHALL BE CONVERTED UNTO THEE"

Create in me a clean heart, 0 God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not the holy spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto... Read More
Richard E. Bieber

BUILD THOU THE WALLS OF JERUSALEM

The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: A broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: Build thou the walls of Jerusalem. Psalm 51 Most believers are in agreement that the redemptive work which is to be accomplished on the earth at this hour i... Read More
Richard E. Bieber

INDIFFERENCE, URGENCY, INSURGENCY

Pilate entered the praetorium again and called Jesus, and said to him, "Are you the King of the Jews?" Jesus answered, "Do you say this of your own accord, or did others say it to you about me?" Pilate answered, "Am I a Jew? Your own nation and the chief priests have handed you over to me; what have... Read More
Samuel Davies

The Nature and Necessity Of True Repentance

Samuel DaviesHERE WE FIND SAINT PAUL in as learned an assembly as perhaps he ever appeared. We find him in Athens, a city of Greece, famous all over the world for learning; a city of Socrates, Plato, and the most illustrious philosophers of antiquity lived and taught. We find him in the famous court of Areopagus... Read More
Samuel Davies

The Nature and Necessity of True Repentance

Samuel DaviesThe Nature and Necessity of True Repentance by Samuel Davies, May 22, 1757 "And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commands all men everywhere to repent!" Acts 17:30 We here find Paul in as learned an assembly as, perhaps, he ever appeared in. We find him in Athens, a city of Greece,... Read More
Shawn Abigail

The Importance of the Old Testament

Many Christians will admit the Old Testament confuses them and they really do not know its themes very well. Why should we make the effort to grasp its message? It is inspired Scripture "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for in... Read More

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