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CHAPTER XXI. Problems of Casuistry 78. What sins are trivial and what are grave, however, is not for human but for divine judgment to determine. For we see that, in respect of some sins, even the apostle, by pardoning them, has conceded this point. Such a case is seen in what the venerable Paul says... Read More

Direction Tenth. The Several Pieces of the Whole Armour of God. Sixth Piece--The Christian's Sword. 'And the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God' (Eph. 6:17). Here we have the sixth and last piece in the Christian's panoply brought to our hand--a sword; and that of the right make--'the swo... Read More

'Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect.' Phil. 3:12. 1. There is scarce any expression in Holy Writ which has given more offence than this. The word perfect is what many cannot bear. The very sound of it is an abomination to them. And whosoever preaches perfection (as the... Read More

COUNSELS OF THE AGED TO THE YOUNG Archibald Alexander, 1844 It is a matter of serious regret that young people are commonly so little disposed to listen to the advice of the aged. This prejudice seems to have its origin in an apprehension that austerity and rigor naturally belong to advanced years; ... Read More

Teach Me What I Do Not See George Mylne, 1871 "Teach me what I do not see [in regard to how I have sinned]; if I have done iniquity, I will do it no more!" Job 34:32 My sorrowing friend, observe, I beg you, the words that form the heading of this chapter. They were spoken on occasion of a chastening... Read More

Experimental Preaching Arthur Pink, 1937 This subject is one of great practical importance and value, though sadly neglected by the modern pulpit. By "experimental preaching" we mean preaching which analyses, diagnoses, describes the strange and often bewildering experience of the Christian. As we h... Read More

CHRISTIAN PERFECTION Arthur W. Pink (1886-1952) I suppose that every Christian has been exercised at some time or other by verses in Scripture containing the word "perfect" or "perfection." While convinced that those who lay claim to sinless perfection err, yet probably you have not been fully satis... Read More

The Family of God J.C. Ryle, 1878 "The whole family in Heaven and earth." Ephesians 3:15 Reader, Look at the words which form the title of this tract, and ponder them well. They are words which ought to stir some feelings in our minds at any time, and especially at Christmas. There lives not the man... Read More

REGENERATION J.C. Ryle , 1896 The subject of Regeneration is a most important one at any time. Those words of our Lord Jesus Christ to Nicodemus are very solemn: "Unless a man is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." (John 3:3) The world has gone through many changes since those words were ... Read More

Are You Born Again? J.C. Ryle Are you born again? This is one of life's most important questions. Jesus Christ said, "Unless a man is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God!" John 3:3 It is not enough to reply, "I belong to the church; I suppose I am a Christian." Thousands of nominal Christia... Read More