We know that a man is saved through faith and that without faith it is impossible to please God. We also know that the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom and that there is no fear of God before the eyes of the wicked. Much can be said from scripture to define and […]

The real problem with any message of salvation that depends in any way on the will, works, or wisdom of man, is its low view of God. It changes the glory of the incorruptable God into an image made like unto corruptible man. It sets man on the throne of God and makes The Almighty […]

The real problem with any message of salvation that depends in any way on the will, works, or wisdom of man, is its low view of God. It changes the glory of the incorruptable God into an image made like unto corruptible man. It sets man on the throne of God and makes The Almighty […]

A WORD ABOUT HOLINESS If I could truthfully state that I have no interest in becoming more holy; that is, more graciously submissive and obedient to the will of God, both preceptive and providential, then according to the teaching of the Word of God, I would be acknowledging that, spiritually, I am dreadfully unhealthy – […]

THE SPIRIT OF TRUE PREACHING There is a big difference in preaching at someone and preaching to someone.  There is a big difference in preaching to condemn someone for being wrong and preaching to convict someone that God is right.  There is a big difference in loving to preach and preaching in love to those […]

So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do. Lk. 17:10 “Unprofitable servant”. This is not just a humble way to express one’s service to God. It is literally true. To make a profit is to gain assets as a result of an investment. Since our God is […]

THE JUSTICE OF GOD, OUR COMFORT God is absolutely and inflexibly Just.  “Justice and judgment are the habitation of Thy Throne” (Psalm 89:14),  He would never condemn or punish someone who was not guilty, nor would He ever not punish and not condemn someone who was guilty.  He said, “I will by no means clear […]

1John 1:3 That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. 1John 1:4 And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full. Phil. 4:4 Rejoice in the […]

Pierced by the living Word! by Martin Luther, et al. Hebrews 4:12, “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.“ There is no book […]

Peculiar PeopleWho gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity,and purify unto himself a PECULIAR PEOPLE, zealous of good works.-Titus 2:14 by Don Fortner The Holy Spirit declares that God’s elect, once they are called andconverted by his sovereign grace, are made to be a ‘peculiar people’.The word “peculiar” (v. 14) means […]