Monthly Archives: May 2013

“If the Lord governs all things by his providence, none but He can declare the end from the beginning.  If any man can foretell those events which depend on the sovereign pleasure of God, he must derive his information from … Continue reading →

“To give glory to God is to reckon God to be what he is and to rely upon his power and faithfulness.  To be fully persuaded denotes the full assurance and efflorescence of conviction.”  (John Murray; 1898-1975)

“The way to place our confidence in God is to lift our confidence off all creatures.”  (David Dickson; 1583-1662)

“The more extensive a man’s obedience is unto God’s commandments, the more he is grown in grace.”  (William Bridge; 1648)

“He who rejects the mysteries of love, grace, truth, power, justice and faithfulness of God’s word, rejects salvation.”  (William S. Plumer; 1802-1880)

“We are forbidden thus to glory in ourselves, or any creature, as the ground of our confidence and source of our blessedness.”  Charles Hodge; 1797-1878)

“All that we spiritually know of ourselves, all that we know of God, and of Jesus; and His Word, we owe to the teaching of the Holy Spirit; and all the real light, sanctification, strength and comfort we are made … Continue reading →

“Ye are already complete in Christ –why go to the law then?  What can it do for you which he has not done?  What can it give you of which you are not already possessed?”  (John Brown; 1784-1858)

“Solemnly consider, That those sins which we are apt to account small, have brought upon men the greatest wrath of God, as the eating of an apple, gathering a few sticks on the Sabbath day, and touching of the ark.”  … Continue reading →

“Godly men, believing God’s promises, do not become passive because of such faith.” (H. C. Leupold; 1891-1972)