Sermons and Biblical Studies

A false faith may be greatly enlightened and knowledgeable in gospel truth (Heb. 6:4). A false faith excites the affections (Stony Ground Hearers). A false faith reforms the outward life (The Pharisees). A false faith may speak very well of Christ (The Jews). A false faith confesses sin (Saul). A false faith may humble itself … Continue reading “FALSE”

So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall. The Bible, 1 Corinthians 10:12 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you by the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel—which is really no gospel at all. The Bible, Galatians 1:6 … Continue reading “FALLING
AWAY”

When the woman [Eve] saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it. The Bible, Genesis 3:6 … in Adam all … Continue reading “FALL,
THE”

Nothing is more reasonable than faith in God; nothing is more unreasonable than a blind leap of faith in reason. Author unknown Faith is a continuation of reason. William Adams Understanding is the reward of faith. Therefore seek not to understand that thou mayest believe, but believe that thou mayest understand. Augustine of Hippo Faith … Continue reading “FAITH
AND REASON”

Faith dies through lack of prayer. Author unknown Praying without faith is like trying to cut with a blunt knife – much labor expended to little purpose. James O. Fraser Faith is to prayer what the feather is to the arrow; without faith it will not hit the mark. J.C. Ryle Men of prayer are … Continue reading “FAITH
AND PRAYER”

Only he who believes is obedient, and only he who is obedient believes. D. Bonhoeffer See that your faith bringeth forth obedience, and God in due time will cause it to bring forth peace. John Owen Obedience is the fruit of faith; patience, the bloom on the fruit. Christina Rossetti Faith and obedience are bound … Continue reading “FAITH
AND OBEDIENCE”

The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. The Bible, Galatians 5:6 While faith makes all things possible, it is love that makes all things easy. Evan H. Hopkins The whole being of any Christian is faith and love. Faith brings the man to God, love brings him to men. Martin Luther … Continue reading “FAITH
AND LOVE”

… we have been justified through faith … The Bible, Romans 5:1 It is through faith that Almighty God has justified all that have been from the beginning of time. Clement of Rome For if there was no justification before faith, there can be none by it, without making faith the cause or condition of … Continue reading “FAITH
AND JUSTIFICATION”

… faith without deeds is dead. The Bible, James 2:26 Faith and works should travel side by side, step answering to step, like the legs of men walking. First faith, and then works; and then faith again, and then works again – until you can scarcely distinguish which is the one and which is the … Continue reading “FAITH
AND GOOD DEEDS”

Faith attracts the positive. Fear attracts the negative. Author unknown Fear imprisons, faith liberates; fear paralyzes, faith empowers; fear disheartens, faith encourages; fear sickens, faith heals; fear makes useless, faith makes serviceable; most of all, fear puts hopelessness at the  heart of life, while faith rejoices in its God. H.E. Fosdick Fear forces, love leads, … Continue reading “FAITH
AND FEAR”