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John Gill

A Good Hope through Grace.

John GillA Good Hope Through Grace Occasioned By The Death Of Mr. Edward Ludlow. Preached Jan. 1, 1749. …And good hope through grace.— 2 Thessalonians 2:16 Three things the apostle does in the context: he describes the happy state and condition of the persons he writes to; he exhorts them to stand fast in th... Read More
John Gill

A Knowledge of Christ, and of Interest in Him

John GillA KNOWLEDGE OF CHRIST, AND OF INTEREST IN HIM, THE SUPPORT OF A BELIEVER IN LIFE AND IN DEATH. A Discourse occasioned by the Death of Mr. Joshua Hayes. 2 TIMOTHY 1:12 I know in whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. THE o... Read More
John Gill

CAUSE OF GOD AND TRUTH. Part 1 Section 14—Isaiah 30:15.

John GillThe CAUSE OF GOD AND TRUTH. Part 1 Section 14—Isaiah 30:15. For thus saith the Lord, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence we shalt be your strength; and ye would not. These words are cited in[1] favor of free-will, as proving that men’s impo... Read More
John Gill

CAUSE OF GOD AND TRUTH. Part 1 Section 4—Deuteronomy 8:2.

John GillThe CAUSE OF GOD AND TRUTH. Part 1 Section 4—Deuteronomy 8:2. And thou shalt remember all the way which the Lord thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments or no. It is said,[1]... 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 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
John Gill

Of Good Works in General.

John GillA Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 4—Chapter 5 OF GOOD WORKS IN GENERAL Good works, or actions, are of various sorts. There are "natural" actions, which respect the physical life; such as eating, drinking, &c. which, when done in moderation, and not to excess, are good, and are necessary for the pres... Read More
John Gill

Of Repentance Towards God.

John GillA Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 1—Chapter 4 OF REPENTANCE TOWARDS GOD Repentance is another part of internal worship; it is a branch of godliness which lies in the disposition of the soul Godwards; for in the exercise of this the sensible sinner has much to do with God; he has a special respect to... Read More
John Gill

Of the Gospel.

John GillA Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 4—Chapter 7 OF THE GOSPEL There was Gospel in the former dispensation, though called the legal dispensation; it was preached to Adam, to Abraham, and by Isaiah, and other prophets, as has been observed. Yet there is a clearer revelation and ministration of it under ... Read More
John Gill

Of the Grace of God

John GillA Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 1—Chapter 13 OF THE GRACE OF GOD This attribute may be considered, both as it is in God himself, and as displayed in acts towards his creatures; as in himself, it is himself; it is his nature and essence; he is "Grace" itself, most amiable and lovely; hence so often... Read More

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