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“He does nothing but what He decreed, and He decreed nothing which He did not will, and both His will and His decree are absolutely eternal, though the execution of both be in time.”  Jerome Zanchius  (1516-1590)

“The soul hardens rapidly under the fires of lust.”  William Howard Van Doren  (1810-1882)

“How easily can God defeat the purposes of man.”  William Garden Blaikie  (1820-1899)

“If we truly appreciate the mystery of God’s grace and wisdom, we shall study the Bible as one who has found great spoil.  The very nature and content of the Bible as God’s Word will compel our most earnest application … Continue reading →

 “He is so kind that he cannot deceive us, so true that he cannot break his promise.  Faithful is he who hath promised, who also will do it.  He was good in making the promise, and therefore will be upright … Continue reading →

“God is the Creator. Endless ages before man first saw the light, the mighty God existed (Isa. 9:6). Before the world was founded, God made His plans; and being infinite in power and man only finite, His purpose and plans … Continue reading →

“There is in true love, a complacency and delight in God; a conformity to his will; a loving what he loves.”  Robert Leighton  (1611-1684)

“One way to get comfort is to plead the promise of God in prayer, show him his handwriting; God is tender about his word.”  Thomas Manton (1620-1677)

“God would have us to depend on Him though we do not see how the thing may be brought about; otherwise, we do not show a quiet spirit.”  Jeremiah Burroughs (1599-1646)

“Satan tries to persuade sinners to keep away from the throne.  ‘First you have to conquer sin; first you have to improve yourself,’ he says.  If we would heed his voice, no sinner could ever draw near to God, because … Continue reading →