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How loudly and persuasively does His conduct preach! (Edward Payson, 1783-1827) “He who says he abides in Christ, ought himself also so to walk, even as He walked.” 1 John 2:6 It was highly important and desirable that the Lord Jesus should not only describe Christianity in His discourses, but exemplify it in His life…
From: https://reformedbooksonline.com/contra-socialism-communism-etc/ Article: Rutherford, Samuel – Question 16: “Whether or not a Despotical and Masterly Dominion of Men and Things Agree to the King Because he is the King” in Lex Rex 1646 Replace the word ‘king’ with ‘civil magistrate’ and this chapter is a masterly delineation of how Socialism (and many political ideas close thereto, rampant in the … More Contra Socialism, Communism, etc.
by John Owen – February 4th, 2019 chapel@mountzion.org • http://www.ChapelLibrary.org Chapter 5 “WHAT MORTIFICATION IS NOT” These things being premised, I come to my principal intention: handling some questions or practical cases that present themselves in this business of mortification of sin in believers. The first, which is the head of all the rest, and … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
by John Owen – February 2nd, 2019 chapel@mountzion.org • http://www.ChapelLibrary.org Chapter 4 “USEFULNESS OF MORTIFICATION” Continued c. Our peace As to our peace, as there is nothing that has any evidence of sincerity without mortification, so I know nothing that has such an evidence of sincerity in it as there is in mortification— which is no … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
by John Owen – February 2nd, 2019 chapel@mountzion.org • http://www.ChapelLibrary.org Chapter 4 “USEFULNESS OF MORTIFICATION” Continued b. Mortification prunes all the graces of God Mortification prunes all the graces of God and makes room for them to grow in our hearts. The life and vigor of our spiritual lives consists in the vigor and flourishing of … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
Friday’s Friday’s Featured Sermon: “The Benefits of Knowing Christ” by Cameron Buettel / Friday, February 1, 2019 I once heard the story of a man who spent his entire life in abject poverty. Soon after his death, a massive deposit of gold was discovered just beneath the surface of his small plot of land. I found it … More “The Benefits of Knowing Christ”
by John Owen – February 1st 2019 chapel@mountzion.org • http://www.ChapelLibrary.org Chapter 4 “USEFULNESS OF MORTIFICATION” Continued 2). As sin weakens the soul, so it darkens the soul. As sin weakens the soul, so it darkens the soul. It is a cloud, a thick cloud, that spreads itself over the face of the soul and intercepts … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
by John Owen – January 31st, 2019 chapel@mountzion.org • http://www.ChapelLibrary.org Chapter 4 “USEFULNESS OF MORTIFICATION” Continued 1). Unmortified sin weakens the soul and deprives it of its strength…. 2nd. Unmortified sin fills the thoughts with schemes about it. Thoughts are the great purveyors(35) of the soul to bring in provision to satisfy its affections; and … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
by John Owen – January 30th, 2019 chapel@mountzion.org • http://www.ChapelLibrary.org Chapter 4 “USEFULNESS OF MORTIFICATION” Continued 2. Why Life and Comfort Depend on Mortification a. Mortification alone keeps sin from depriving us Mortification alone keeps sin from depriving us of these blessings. Every unmortified sin will certainly do two things: a) It will weaken the soul … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
by John Owen – January 29th, 2019 chapel@mountzion.org • http://www.ChapelLibrary.org Chapter 4 “USEFULNESS OF MORTIFICATION” Continued a.They do not proceed from mortification as though they were necessarily tied to it. A man may be carried on in a constant course of mortification all his days, and yet perhaps never enjoy a good day of peace … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
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