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“Man Under Four Different Conditions” – Samuel Bolton

“Man Under Four Different Conditions” – Samuel Bolton

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An excerpt from “True Christian Freedom” by Samuel Bolton: “Augustine describes man under four different conditions: Before the law he neither fights nor strives against sin. Under the law he fights but is overcome. Under grace he fights and conquers. But in heaven it is all conquest, and there is no combat more to all eternity. It is our happiness here in grace that there is a conquest, though a daily combat: we fight, but we get the victory; sin…

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What is “Christian Meditation”? Excerpt from Thomas Watson

What is “Christian Meditation”? Excerpt from Thomas Watson

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A Treatise Concerning Meditation (An excerpt) By Thomas Watson “His delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night.” – Psalm 1:2 “If it be inquired what meditation is, I answer — Meditation is the soul’s retiring of itself, that by a serious and solemn thinking upon God, the heart may be raised up to heavenly affections. This description has three branches. 1. Meditation is the soul’s retiring of itself. A Christian,…

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“God Vindicates the Humble” – a Lesson from Mrs. Ann Hasseltine Judson

“God Vindicates the Humble” – a Lesson from Mrs. Ann Hasseltine Judson

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We are told in Proverbs 29:23 – A man’s pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor. This is true, especially in the life of Christian believers who submit to the rule of God. Mrs. Ann Judson was the first wife of the missionary, Adoniram Judson, in Burma (today, Myanmar). The incident below is a recollection of what happened after the imprisonment of Mr. Judson, during the British-Burma war in early 19th century. The following excerpt…

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Commentary on Proverbs 2:10-11 by William Arnot

Commentary on Proverbs 2:10-11 by William Arnot

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THE MEANS OF SAFETY “When wisdom enters your heart, And knowledge is pleasant to your soul, Discretion will preserve you; Understanding will keep you…” Proverbs 2:10-11   CHRIST’S prayer for his disciples was not that they should be taken out of the world, but that they should be preserved from the evil that is in it. Life is a voyage on the deep: there are perils (dangers) which we must pass; how shall we pass them safely? The grand [remedy]…

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Commentary on Proverbs 2:12-19 by William Arnot – Part 2

Commentary on Proverbs 2:12-19 by William Arnot – Part 2

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4. “To walk in the ways of darkness.” There is a, strictly causal and reciprocal relation between unrighteous deeds and moral darkness. The doing of evil produces darkness, and darkness produces the evil-doing. Indulged lusts put out the eye-sight of the conscience[1]; and under the darkened conscience the lusts revel unchecked. “From him that has not, shall be taken away.” 5. “Who rejoice to do evil.” This is a more advanced step in guilt. At first the backslider is ashamed…

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Commentary on Proverbs 2:12-19 by William Arnot – Part 1

Commentary on Proverbs 2:12-19 by William Arnot – Part 1

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PERILS IN THE DEEP[1] “To deliver you from the way of evil, From the man who speaks perverse things, From those who leave the paths of uprightness To walk in the ways of darkness; Who rejoice in doing evil, And delight in the perversity of the wicked; Whose ways are crooked, And who are devious in their paths; To deliver you from the immoral woman, From the seductress who flatters with her words, Who forsakes the companion of her youth,…

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Commentary on Proverbs 2:4-5 by William Arnot – Part 2

Commentary on Proverbs 2:4-5 by William Arnot – Part 2

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This is the conclusion of the short excerpt from William Arnot’s “ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE BOOK OF PROVERBS: Laws from Heaven for Life on Earth”: 3. “Cry after knowledge.” The preceding verse expressed the bent heavenward of the heart within and the senses without: this verse represents the same process at a more advanced stage. The longing for God’s salvation already begotten in the heart, bursts forward now into an irrepressible cry. It is not any longer a Nicodemus inclined toward Jesus,…

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Commentary on Proverbs 2:4-5 by William Arnot – Part 1

Commentary on Proverbs 2:4-5 by William Arnot – Part 1

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The following is an excerpt from William Arnot’s “ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE BOOK OF PROVERBS: Laws from Heaven for Life on Earth”. SEEK AND YOU SHALL FIND “If you seek her as silver . . . you shall find the knowledge of God.” — Proverbs 2:4, 5. WISDOM continues still to cry unto men with the affectionate authority of a parent. The incarnation of the Son is God’s grand utterance to mankind. The Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us….

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Spurgeon on Christmas – Part 4

Spurgeon on Christmas – Part 4

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III. Well, now I have all but done, but give your solemn, very solemn attention, while I come to my last head:—IF IT IS NOT SO, WHAT THEN? Dear hearer, I cannot tell where thou art—but wherever thou mayst be in this hall, the eyes of my heart are looking for thee, that when they have seen thee, they may weep over thee. Ah! miserable wretch, without a hope, without Christ, without God. Unto thee there is no Christmas mirth,…

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Spurgeon on Christmas – Part 3

Spurgeon on Christmas – Part 3

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II. This brings me to my second head, upon which I shall be brief. Is it so? IF IT IS SO, WHAT THEN? If it is so, why am I doubtful today? Why is my spirit questioning? Why do I not realize the fact? My hearer, if the Son is given to thee, how is it that thou art this day asking whether thou art Christ’s, or not? Why dost thou not labor to make thy calling and election sure?…

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