The Gospel crucible! (John MacDuff, “Ripples in the Twilight” 1885) “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved, it is the power of God!” 1 Corinthians 1:18 It will never cease to be one of the marvels of Christianity, that her antidotes are the same […]
This is the doctrine that we preach! (Charles Spurgeon) This is the doctrine that we preach:If a man is saved—all the honor is to be given to Christ.If a man is lost—all the blame is to be laid upon himself. You will find all true theology summed up in these two short sentences:Salvation is all […]
THE GOSPEL WE PREACHHenry Mahan The apostles and the early believers were despised by the religious Jews because of the gospel which they preached. It was not because they lived immoral lives, failed to do good works, nor because they were covetous or proud men. They were persecuted because the gospel of God’s grace, which they preached, was offensive […]
WHAT KIND OF CHURCH IS THIS?Henry Mahan “What kind of church is this?” During a recent Bible conference this question was asked by a visitor who had dropped in for the service. I had just finished preaching a message on the subject “In Search of Truth” and the visitor turned to one of the members and asked, “What kind […]
DISCERNMENT“And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all judgment.” – Philippians 1:9The word judgment in this verse is used only here in the New Testament. It means discernment. Paul does not pray that our knowledge and discernment will abound. He prays that our love to the person of Christ will […]
“Whose heart-the Lord opened.”—Acts xvi. 14.It is always blessed to trace mercies to their source! And blessed when, through grace, we are enabled to give God his glory, and not put down to man’s merit what wholly originates in God’s grace. The opening of the heart can only be the province of Him that made it. Renewing work, […]
The Gospel In Person – The Doctrine Of GodTommy Robbins“Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, (Which He had promised afore by His prophets in the holy scriptures,) Concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord …” Romans 1:1-3Before the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ in the flesh […]
Two Things Always Happen When the Gospel is preached, there are two things always taking place (even though most are unaware of it); some are being prepared for glory, others are being hardened. Some are being brought to the light; some are left sitting in darkness. Some see Christ and His glory; others see no beauty about Him. Some […]
HOW IS A SINNER SAVED? How is a sinner saved? The apostle Paul very plainly tells us how! In Ephesians 2:8 he said, “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:” Salvation is a work of God’s grace. It was God’s grace that chose […]
Come Here and Hear Joshua 3:9 And Joshua said unto the children of Israel, Come hither, and hear the words of the LORD your God. The nation of Israel has been brought to the brink of Jordon by the purpose and providential care of God. Before they began to cross over, Joshua has some urgent, […]