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A God In Conflict With Himself
A god in conflict with himself. Such is the god of Robert Gonzales Jr., the editors of the Founders Ministries who commend his article, and indeed, Richard Baxter whose teachings they imbibe.[1] On May 3, 2024, an article written by Gonzales appeared on the Founders Ministries website entitled, “The Saving Design Of God’s Common Grace”. He begins by rightly distinguishing…
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The Life And Testimony Of Margaret Bates
Death. On March 26th, aged 72, Margaret Bates, wife of Mr. Edward Bates, of Over Darwen, She was a member of the church at King Street, Bolton. She was a member amongst the Independents in the early part of her life; but in process of time was brought amongst the Particular Baptists at Blackburn. She was first brought to see…
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He Giveth More Grace
It is a sure mark that the true grace of God, by Jesus Christ, is conceived in the heart, when the cry of the soul is for more grace. Thus there is an harmony between the Father’s promises and the children s wants. God giveth more grace: I daily need more, saith the sensible soul. ‘He that drinketh of the…
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The Life And Testimony Of Francis Covell
Personally, we never knew, never heard, never saw Mr. Francis Covell in the whole course of our life, but from his published sermons; from the testimony of many friends; from the secret witness of the Spirit within, we esteemed and honoured his name, and had confidence in his work, because we fully believed he was a minister called, qualified, and…
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The Blessings Of A Free Grace Gospel
The etymology of the word Gospel is a proof that it is a blessing. For is it not a message of glad tidings and good speech of God to sinful men? But as in the apostles' days, there were those who preached another Gospel, we are compelled to add an accompanying definition, "A free grace Gospel." We do not add…
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What Think Ye of Christ?
This is a chapter full of questions. Probably more questions come in this chapter than in any other part of the gospels. First of all, the Pharisees try the Lord with their questions. Next, their enemies the Sadducees try with their questions, and afterwards the Pharisees come back again – they did not give up – with more questions. It…
