Monthly Archives: November 2016

“It is a most spiritual idolatry to ‘lean to our own understanding’. True wisdom is a divine ray, and an emenation from God. Men never obtain it but in the way of a humble trust.” Thomas Manton (1620-1677)

“Thus when God reckons with the believer and asks the fulfillment of the law, behold! There appears on his behalf, deposited by the hand of Christ, an obedience extensive with the very uttermost demand. God neither desires nor can receive … Continue reading →

“Sometimes, it is no easy thing to reconcile God’s providences with his promises, and yet we are sure they are reconcilable, for God’s works fulfil his word  and never contradict it.” Matthew Henry (1662-1714)

“The crucifixion of Christ, which is admittedly the worst crime in all human history; yet, we are expressly told, its exact and necessary place in the Plan” (Acts 2:23; 4:28). Loraine Boettner (1901-1990)

“The power of human depravity does not exhaust itself by lapse of time and the succession of generations, but continues in undiminished strength from century to century.” James Madison Pendleton (1811-1891)

“By keeping the heart, understand the diligent and constant use of all holy means to preserve the soul from sin, and maintain its sweet and free communion with God.” John Flavel (1628-1691)

“God is a free agent to work by what hand he pleases; and sometimes he takes pleasure to do great things by weak means, that ‘no flesh may glory in his presence.’” Thomas Brooks (1608-1680)

“What greater preferment are men capable of in this world than to be God’s favourites?” Matthew Henry (1662-1714)

“All soul-declension arises from the admission of things into the mind contrary to the nature of indwelling grace.” Octavius Winslow (1808-1878)

“The highest science, the loftiest speculation, and the mightiest philosophy which can engage the attention of a child of God, is the existence of the great God which he calls his Father. There is something exceedingly improving to the mind … Continue reading →