Monthly Archives: November 2015

“We must beware of the tendency to discount the corruptions of human nature.” John Murray (1898-1975)

“We must cultivate the spirit of assured dependence upon our heavenly Father.” Charles H. Spurgeon (1834-1892)

“Faith establishes the heart on Jesus Christ, and hope lifts up, being on that rock, over the head of all intervenient dangers, crosses, and temptations, and sees the glory and happiness that follow after them.” Robert Leighton (1611-1684)

“O Lord, I confess I am a poor prisoner to sin and Satan, I would fain be set at liberty to believe thy word, and to do thy will; but, alas, I cannot. I find many a door fast shut … Continue reading →

“I stretch forth my hands unto thee,” as if I were in hope thou wouldst take me by the hand and draw me to thee.” Sir Richard Baker (1568 -1645)

“The Christian, while in this world, lives in an unwholesome climate; one while, the delights of it deaden and dull his love of Christ; another while, the trouble he meets in it damps his faith on the promise.” William Gurnall … Continue reading →

“The name “Christ” refers to Him as the Fulfiller of the promises of God and as the One who has been anointed by God as the Great Prophet, Priest and King—the divine Saviour.” Norval Geldenhuys (1918-1964)

“It is persecution rather than prosperity that promotes the well-being and progress of the Church.” (Alfred Plummer 1841-1926)

“Faith in God’s word can alone enable us to wait with patience for the fulfillment of His promise.” Ethelbert William Bullinger (1837-1913)

“God is, and always was so perfectly wise, that nothing He ever did, or does, can elude His knowledge. He knew, from all eternity, not only what He Himself intended to do, but also what He would incline and permit … Continue reading →