Monthly Archives: January 2016

“This faith in Christ, by which men become partakers of all the acquired benefits of Jesus Christ, is neither an uncertain opinion nor merely a bare confession of the mouth, but a firm and sure confidence of the heart, which … Continue reading →

“Alas! For us, when the day comes that closes up every avenue to the return of a backsliding soul! That tells us that the Father no longer welcomes home the prodigal; that the blood of Jesus no longer heals a … Continue reading →

“In other words, He foreknows everything, because He has arranged everything. Everything is certain in His foreknowledge, because everything is certain in His arrangements.” Horatius Bonar (1808-1890)

“Blessed are the poor in spirit,” that is, that are emptied of themselves, and look upon themselves as having nothing, deserving nothing, able to do nothing spiritually. That is the first link of the chain, and each succeeding link depends … Continue reading →

“For every one who has the grace of God implanted in his heart, has the Holy Spirit of God in sanctifying influences.” Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758)

“Although at such times we should complain to God, not of God, (the throne of grace being erected for a “time of need,”) yet when the waters of relief run low, and want begins to press, how prone are the … Continue reading →

To apprehend the mercy of God in Christ is to exercise the faith of His pardoning mercy.” John Colquhoun (1748-1827)

“It is finished! Sinner, you have nothing to do, for Christ has done it all for you.” Brownlow North (1810-1875)

“Grace does to the soul, as a virtuous wife to her husband, She will do him good all the days of her life” (Prov. 31:12) Thomas Watson (1620-1686)

“The praise of the upright heart will be shown in the holy walk and conversation.” (Ps. 116:12-14) Charles Bridges (1794-1869)