Monthly Archives: December 2012

“The natural man ever desires something different from the will of God.  Luke 8:53.  Either he wills another mode, another time, or another measure.”  (William H. Van Doren  1810-1882)

“The existence of God is the greatest of mysteries.  Neither man nor angel can comprehend it.  There must be heights and depths in the Infinite that can never be measured by the finite.”  James Madison Pendleton  (1811-1891)

“Proud men endure the curse of never having friends; not in prosperity, because they know nobody; not in adversity, because then nobody knows them.”  (John Whitecross)

“And as man hath not an eye to see the wonderful works of God spiritually, until it is given; so, much less hath he an eye to see the wonders of the word of God till it be given him … Continue reading →

“Grace is either absolutely free, or it is not at all.”  (Abraham Booth; 1734-1806)

“Those boisterous affections, those crowds and troops of troublesome imaginations, as fear and jealousy; these unrank the frame of the soul, that it is not at the command of faith.”  (Thomas Hooker; 1586-1647)

“His wisdom, which cannot err.  His knowledge, which cannot be deceived.  His truth, which cannot fail.  His love, which nothing can alienate.  His justice, which cannot condemn any for whom Christ died.  His power, which none can resist, and His … Continue reading →

“Salvation is from its beginning to its end, a mighty wonder work of God, no less marvelous, and therefore, no less divine, than the work of creation.”  (Herman Hoeksema;  1886-1965)

“Here is a sufficient rule to walk by, whether our faith be dim or clear; namely, sheer loyalty.”  (P. Loyd)

“Faith is an activity which takes men right out of themselves and makes them one with Christ.”  (Leon Morris; 1914-2006)