Monthly Archives: May 2018

“For what have we in the way even of mere external opportunity and advantage, that we do not ultimately owe to sovereign, absolute grace?”  (John Lillie; 1806-1866)

“Faith is a God-given spiritual quality.  It is described as ‘the faith of God’s elect’ and ‘precious.’”  (John Wilmot; 1647-1680)

Rom. 10:12, “He is rich unto all that call upon him;”  Psa. 86:5, “Thou art plenteous in mercy to all that call upon thee;”  Heb. 11:6, “A rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”  (David Clarkson)

“Everything that can be called good in man, or in the universe, originates in the ‘I will’ of Jehovah.”  (Horatius Bonar; 1808-1890)

“When we sin against our Lord, rather than run and hide from the only one that can help us, we ought to dash quickly to the healing balm of our Heavenly Father.” (No name given)

“No, my brethren; our Lord has told us that ‘a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things that he possesseth.’”  Thomas McCrie; 1772-1835

“Afflictions, when they are sanctified by divine grace, prove happy means of turning sinners from the error of their ways.”  (Matthew Henry  1662-1714)

“The God of glory, the sovereign LORD, seated upon the heavenly throne, possesses perfect knowledge of man.”  (Edward J. Young  1907-1968)

“The end of the gospel ministry is to bring sinners, of all nations, to obey the commands of God, by believing in his Son, and submitting to his authority; that his name may be glorified in their salvation, and that … Continue reading →

“It will always be true that the justified sinner has no claims to the mercy and favor of God.”  (John Brown  1784-1858)