Proverbs My son, do not despise the chastening of the LORD,
Nor detest His correction;
For whom the LORD loves He corrects,
Just as a father the son in whom he delights.
The Word For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
On many occasions when listening to the objections voiced by professing Christians against the doctrines of grace, it becomes evident that the objections are usually based on personal preference, not Scripture. The conversation is usually twisted to derogitory comments about John Calvin, or at best taking portions of the Word out of context, and [..more..]
We believe in the five great points commonly known as Calvinistic; but we do not regard these points as being barbed shafts which we are to thrust between the ribs of our fellow Christians. We look upon them as being five great lamps which help to irradiate the cross; or, [..more..]
What or who holds your heart more than the Lord? The tenderness of this song has always touched my heart and made me look at myself and my life and where I am holding on more than I am holding on to Him…
Providence is a word that I’ve often heard over my years as a Christian, but other than meaning the way in which God provides for us, it is something I’ve not really paid much attention to. However in recent weeks, the Lord has brought it to my attention how it is a critical doctrine [..more..]
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The Bible “Let us be very careful that we never exalt any minister, or sermon, or book, or tract, or friend above the Word. Cursed be that book, or tract, or human counsel, which creeps in between us and the Bible, and hides the Bible from our eyes!”