Psalms 34:19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all. Carla couldn’t believe how things were going in her life. She’d always thought Christians didn’t have to face the same kinds of problems everyone else had. What good was being a Christian, if your problems didn’t let … More Wisdom From the Psalms – April 2
For the past several months, I have been searching through the long and storied history of the church to find examples of Christian men who had godly moms. More specifically, I have been searching for notable Christian men whose most important spiritual influence was their mother. I have discovered many of them and have been … More The Power of a Praying Mother (Christian Men and Their Godly Moms)
THE CHURCH IN THE WORLD AND THE WORLD IN THE CHURCH The saints…that are of Caesar’s household – Philippians 4:22 False brethren privily brought in – Galatians 2:4 (R.V.) He that feared the word of the Lord among the servants of Pharaoh – Exodus 9:20 As Christ hath his … More PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – 31 March
What is it that makes a “Reformed Baptist” distinct from other kinds of Baptists and Reformed folks? Reformed Baptists grew out of the English Reformation, emerging from Independent paedobaptist churches in the 1640’s for some very specific theological reasons, and they held to a particular kind of theology. Here are some of the theological identity markers … More What is a Reformed Baptist?
FAITH WITHOUT WORK Faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone – James 2:17 Naked faith is no faith. – Thomas Manton Faith believes as if it did not work, and it works as if it did not believe. – Thomas Watson The want of good works makes … More PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – 30 March
SHIRKING RESPONSIBILITY I cast it into the fire, and there came out this calf – Exodus 32:24 As thy servant was busy here and there, he was gone – 1 Kings 20:40 As an ostrich has wings and flieth not, so some men have a … More PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – 29 March
EXTREMES Oppositions [lit, antitheses] – 1 Timothy 6:20 There is sure a mean to be found betwixt defying men and deifying {worshiping*} them. – William Gurnall The devil is always in extremes – Richard Sibbes Taken from: The Puritans Day by Day © The Banner of Truth Trust 2016 Check out our Faithful Steward … More PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – 27 March
SATAN AND SINS The devil sinneth from the beginning – 1 john 3:8 The devil having now put into the heart of Judas…To betray him – John 13:2 Every sin is an election of the devil to be our Lord. – Stephen Charnnock Sin hath the devil for its father, shame for its … More PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – 26 March
HEARING AND ATTENTION Give ear, O my people to my law – Psalm 78:1 Doers of the word are the best hears. – Thomas Watson The object cannot apply itself to the mind, but the mind must bring itself to the object. Nehemiah Rogers Unless God come in by the ear, you shall not … More PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – 25 March
The Founder’s Blog Posted: 24 Mar 2017 11:20 AM PDT A few years ago, I took a pastoral position with the goal of shepherding that flock faithfully for at least 25 years. I told them as much after a 98-percent vote that put me in the sacred office. It was a mandate, and I pushed … More When God Lavishes You with Uncomfortable Grace
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