Sermons and Biblical Studies

See also Arminianism and Calvinism Where God has begun a real work of grace, incidental mistakes will be lessened by time and experience; where he has not, it is of little significance what sentiments people hold, or whether they call themselves Arminians or Calvinists. John Newton When I come to a text which speaks of … Continue reading “CALVINISM
VERSUS ARMINIANISM”

Calvinists, such men may call themselves, but, unlike the Reformer, whose name they adopt, they bring a system of divinity to the Bible to interpret it, instead of making every system, be its merits what they may, yield, and give place to the pure and unadulterated Word of God. John Calvin

See also: Cross; Death of Christ No scene in sacred history ever gladdens the soul like the scene on Calvary. C.H. Spurgeon

Jesus calls us, o’er the tumult Of our life’s wild, restless sea. Cecil Frances Alexander The responsible person seeks to make his or her whole life a response to the question and call of God. Dietrich Bonhoeffer It is not what I do that matters, but what a sovereign God chooses to do through me. … Continue reading “CALL”

Crowding a life does not always enrich it. Author unknown O Lord! thou knowest how busy I must be this day: if I forget thee, do not thou forget me. Sir Jacob Astley “Let thine occupations be few,” says the sage, “if thou wouldst lead a tranquil life.” Marcus Aurelius In contemporary society our Adversity … Continue reading “BUSYNESS”

Study to be quiet, and to do your own business. The Bible, 1 Thessalonians 4:11 kjv The idea of strictly minding our own business is moldy rubbish. Who could be so selfish? Myrtie Barker “If everybody minded their own business,” the Duchess said in a hoarse growl, “the world would go round a deal faster … Continue reading “BUSYBODY”

Use honest scales and honest weights, an honest ephah and an honest hin. The Bible, Leviticus 19:36

Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. The Bible, Ecclesiastes 11:1 kjv

To every toiling, heavy-laden sinner, Jesus says, “Come to me and rest.” But there are many toiling, heavy-laden believers, too. For them this same invitation is meant. Note well the words of Jesus, if you are heavy-laden with your service, and do not mistake it. Hudson Taylor

Carry each other’s burdens. The Bible, Galatians 6:2 Give me a stout heart to bear my own burdens. Give me a willing heart to bear the burdens of others. Give me a believing heart to cast all burdens upon Thee, O Lord. John Baillie It is the fellowship of the Cross to experience the burden … Continue reading “BURDEN-BEARING”