Quotes

Forbearance – Forgiving When Not Asked to Forgive?

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At church a few weeks ago I had a discussion with some of the men regarding whether it was possible to forgive without being asked to forgive. There are many considerations such as the offense caused, the sin that has transpired and the consequences of sins committed and the laws of the land and integrity … Read more

The Sum and Scope of Old Testament Predictions-Christ Jesus

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“The whole volume of Scripture did prophesy of him. He was the sum and scope of all their predictions. He was Abraham’s promised seed, Abraham’s Isaac, Jacob’s Shiloh, Moses’ Great Prophet, Esaias’ Immanuel, Ezekiel’s Shepherd, Daniel’s Holy One, Zechariah’s Branch, Malachi’s Angel; all of them predictions to foretell his coming. All their types and ceremonies pointed at him. He was Abel’s Sacrifice, Noah’s Dove, Abraham’s First Fruits, Aaron’s Rod, the Israelites’ Rock, the Patriarchs’ Manna, David’s Tabernacle, Solomon’s Temple; all these prefigured his incarnation. They were the folds and swathing of the babe Jesus.”–Bishop Brownrig.

God’s Work in This World

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“Everywhere the Kingdom of God has gone, it has brought with it hospitals and schools; truth, morality, and ethics; decency and compassion; and, above all, salvation. Wherever the gospel has gone, it has abolished cannibalism, child sacrifice, the immolation of widows, polygamy, demonism, slavery, and a thousand other such ills. It has built orphanages and … Read more

A Single Heart for God’s Glory – Ironside

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In his commentary on Hosea 10:1-2 H.I. Ironside states,   “A single heart for God’s glory is the primce necessity for a holy life. This they [Israel] neglected. Therefore they had to eat of the fruit of their own devices. To walk with God with a divided heart is utterly impossible. He is not asking … Read more

Superman Don’t Need No Belt

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Mohammed Ali was once told by an airline hostess to put his seatbelt on. Ali responded by saying that “Superman don’t need no seatbelt.” The hostess replied, “Superman doesn’t need a plane.”   Pride can be destructive. Pray that God would show us any pride in our own lives and give us the grace to … Read more

Redeeming Time – Matthew Henry

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If we have lost our time heretofore, we must endeavour to redeem it by doubling our diligence in doing our duty for the future. – Matthew Henry

Time – Matthew Henry

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Our time is a talent given us by God for some good end, & it is misspent & lost when it is not employed according to his design. -Matthew Henry

Describing and Defining Our Salvation

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“Now listen and I’ll show you the distinction of these words. In justification the sinner stands before God accused but he is declared righteous. In justification he stands before God accused but he is declared righteous. In forgiveness, the second word, the sinner stands before God as a debtor and receives a cancellation of his … Read more

All Men Dream, but Not Equally

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T.E. Lawrence once said, “All men dream but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds awake to the day to find it was all vanity. But the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for those men act out their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible…”