“Esau’s Repentance” “When he [Esau] afterward, desired to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, (for he found no place of repentance), though he sought it diligently with tears.” – Hebrews 12:17 R.V. Esau cried, not for his sin of selling his birthright, but for his loss in missing the blessing – John Trapp Sin may … More PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – 04 January
“Personal Accountability” “But every one shall die for his own iniquity..” Jer 31:30a “…The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son:…” Ezek 18:20 One bird cannot fly to heaven with another bird’s wings – Thomas Adams He that goeth to church by an … More PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – 03 Jan
“SILENCE” Even a fool when he holdeth his peace is counted wise, and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding – – Psalm 17:28 Either keep silence, or speak that which is better than silence – John Trapp A man may wrong another as well by silence as by slander – … More PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – January 2nd
“CHRIST’S PREEMINENCE” We must not heed what others did who came before us, but what Christ did who was before all. – – Thomas Fuller Christ is the scope of the scripture – – Richard Sibbes Christ is the native subject from which all preaching should run – – James Durham Taken from: The Puritans … More PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY January 1st
By Christopher Curtis http://news.nationalpost.com/features/fatal-distraction-the-last-text
Philemon 1:4 I thank my God always when I remember you in my prayers.
by Brad Hambrick http://www.bradhambrick.com on October 28, 2016 in Counseling Reflection ** I tried to share the original but the link was broke so I cut and pasted the whole article here. ** Often triggers and motive are treated as two distinct things, and there are differences. But those differences are more akin to two … More 19 Possible Motive-Triggers for Pornography
Published on 26/Jul/2015 Author directorfsm@gmail.com Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all, 27 for I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God. – – – Acts 20:26-27 (ESV) All text ESV unless noted There is a plague that has invaded … More The Whole Counsel of God
Four out of ten “Christians” (40%) strongly agreed that Satan “is not a living being but is a symbol of evil.” An additional two out of ten Christians (19%) said they “agree somewhat” with that perspective. A minority of Christians indicated that they believe Satan is real by disagreeing with the statement: one-quarter (26%) disagreed … More Seven Pillars of Biblical Truth
Two articles by two very accomplished writers that I think will open your eyes to some hard facts about the state of churches in America today. When the Good News Isn’t Proclaimed Evangelization on the Wane? By: John Stonestreet| March 10, 2015 8:00 AM[1] And Fifteen Reasons Our Churches Are Less Evangelistic Today By: … More Evangelism in Decline
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