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”A careful observer of what befalls him, or passes before his eyes, will perceive many instances of providential management in the course of an ordinary life:  and if he be of a devotional spirit, will find ample reason for confessing, … Continue reading →

“Superstition is not worshiping a false God, but worshiping the true God falsely, in a way not commanded by God.  It teaches and practices for doctrines the devices and commandments of men; that is to say, it worships, not according … Continue reading →

“The law as a covenant of works condemns every sinner who is under it; and consequently it can justify no one who has but in a single instance transgressed it.”  (John Colquhoun; 1748-1827)

“Without the Holy Ghost no man can amend his life to purpose.  Reformation is but varnished hypocrisy unless it proceeds from grace.”  (Jerome Zanchius; 1516-1590)

“Appearances may be all against us, but God can change appearances.”  David Dickson; (1583-1662)

“In Romans 8:29-30 we read of that golden chain of redemption which stretches from the eternity that is past to the eternity that is to come.”  (Loraine Boettner; 1901-1990)

“There is no acceptance of any man’s person, but as he is considered in Christ the Mediator.”  (1697-1771)

“We ordinarily and naturally lack the ability to raise and extract holy and useful considerations and thoughts from all ordinary occurrences and occasions.  But a heart which is sanctified, in whose affections true grace is kindled, will out of all … Continue reading →

“The promise is already made, and freely made:  it will be fulfilled, and freely fulfilled.  God does not begin with giving, and then go on to charging a price.”  (C.H. Spurgeon; 1834-1892)

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