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The Liberty Of God’s Children
Do any reproach us concerning our hope of eternal life, that we do not expect it by free grace and promise only, but clogged with terms and conditions which we must fulfill. Do they say we are only dreaming legalists, under the legal yoke, and not Christ’s free-men. We answer. We not only talk of, but we enjoy Christ; we…
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And The Lord Loved Him
What a privilege! What an inestimable privilege did Solomon have! He was loved by God. No doubt Solomon was loved by David, and no doubt he was loved by Bathsheba. But their love, at its best, was natural. When they passed on, as they did, and Solomon was bereft of his parents, their natural love died in the grave. But,…
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Glorified By God
It is a matter of great importance that the Bible speaks to sinful men and women about the possibility of eternal life, eternal glory and everlasting happiness in the divine presence. In the mercy of God He has secured atonement and granted forgiveness from sin by the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ. In His goodness and grace…
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The Life And Death Of William Vine
His health had been failing for some time, but he was only laid by two Lord's days. On the morning of Nov. 28th he was struck with paralysis. After he revived he was much blessed by hymn 404 coming to him, “Lord, what a riddle is my soul," &c., the first verses being so expressive of his life; but now…
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Follow Peace With All Men
‘He that believeth shall be saved:’ this is the immutable decree of the God of truth. As no man shall see the Lord without holiness, so no man can be holy without faith in Jesus. But this is the peculiar blessedness of every believer; he is holy, he is ‘sanctified by faith which is in Christ Jesus.’ Acts 26:18. All…
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The Redeemed Of The Lord Shall Return
‘A good word maketh the heart glad.’ Prov. 12:25. This is true of the good word of gospel-grace. Unscriptural notions of conditional grace and salvation deject the spirits of sensible sinners. God’s free grace declarations and absolute promises revive the hearts of contrite ones. Man’s ifs, suppositions, and peradventures, tend to counteract God’s shalls and wills, his gracious purposes and…