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“Man Under Four Different Conditions” – Samuel Bolton

“Man Under Four Different Conditions” – Samuel Bolton

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

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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“Death of a Guru” for Adults Discussion Group

“Death of a Guru” for Adults Discussion Group

“Death of a Guru” is an autobiography by Rabindranath R. Maharaj (with Dave Hunt), who was descended from a long line of Brahmin priests and trained as a Yogi. The book chronicles his journey from Hinduism into Christianity. Come join us on Sunday mornings, after the morning service and morning tea, for a time to consider the contents of this book with other like-minded adults. There is always time for questions and discussions! An excerpt from the book’s 14th chapter…

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“Labouring in the Ministry” – Quote from Spurgeon

“Labouring in the Ministry” – Quote from Spurgeon

From “GREAT JOY IN THE CITY”, Sermon #2352 by Charles Spurgeon “Learn therefore that no good work for God is ever lost. If you have labored in a village or town, and have seen no great success, someone else may see it. If you have prayed especially for the salvation of any person, and labored to win that one for Christ, and yet have not brought that soul to a decision, someone else may do it. We are workers together,…

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Assurance Quote by Sinclair Ferguson

Assurance Quote by Sinclair Ferguson

Excerpt from What Is the Greatest of All Protestant “Heresies”? by Sinclair Ferguson: “This is why, as the author of Hebrews pauses for breath at the climax of his exposition of Christ’s work (Hebrews 10:18), he continues his argument with a Paul-like “therefore” (Hebrews 10:19). He then urges us to “draw near … in full assurance of faith” (Hebrews 10:22). We do not need to re-read the whole letter to see the logical power of his “therefore.” Christ is our…

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