Monthly Archives: October 2009

“My God, thou hidest thy treasure to kindle my desire! Thou hidest thy pearl, to inflame the seeker; thou delayest to give, that thou mayest teach me to importune; seemest not to hear, to make me persevere.” John Anselm (1034-1109)

“The Lord Christ is the foundation and only meritorious cause of eternal salvation.” Thieleman J. van Braght (1625-1664)

“You cannot distrust God, and not accuse him of a want either of power or of goodness; you cannot repine—no, not even in thought—without virtually telling him that his plans are not the best, nor his dispensations the wisest, which … Continue reading →

You will find, also, that objections urged against God’s sovereignty and man’s helplessness, are just different manifestations of human pride, – the pride into which Satan tempted Adam, “Ye shall be as gods,” and into which all his offspring have … Continue reading →

“That absolute will of God is the original spring and efficient cause of His people’s salvation.” Jerome Zanchius (1516-1590)

“Make him your counsellor and friend; you cannot please him better than when your hearts rely wholly upon him.” (John Berridge; 1716-1793)

“What the law could not do, not from any deficiency in itself, but owing to the depravity of man, God has fully accomplished. Man has no righteousness of his own which he can plead, but God has provided a righteousness … Continue reading →

“The Son of David and Son of God is thus finally described by three well-known titles: “Jesus” which identifies Him as the crucified Saviour, “Christ” the promised Messiah, our Lord” the exalted King, to whom all power is given in … Continue reading →

“The more we can think upon our Lord, and the less upon ourselves, the better. Looking to him, as he is seated upon the right hand of the throne of God, will keep our heads, and especially our hearts steady … Continue reading →

“My God, thou hidest thy treasure to kindle my desire! Thou hidest thy pearl, to inflame the seeker; thou delayest to give, that thou mayest teach me to importune; seemest not to hear, to make me persevere.” John Anselm (1034-1109)