TO LOVE JESUS A Sermon by John Wycliffe Whosoever thou art that desireth to love God, if thou wilt neither be deceived nor deceive, if thou wilt be saved and not fail, if thou wilt stand and not fall, study to have this name Jesus constantly in mind. If thou doest so the enemy shall …
Issue: Issue 5
NOTES OF PRAYER MEETING* We should consistently re-examine what we do and why we do it, in the light of the Scriptures. We may do things because they have always been done, but we must consider the Scriptural justification for the prayer meeting, and examine the Scriptural principles which are to guide us in public …
A prayer meeting is not a substitute for private prayer and private prayer is not a substitute for the prayer meeting. Achurch praying in private and in public is a powerful church if they pray in the Spirit.
THE FORCE OF TRUTH Thomas Scott (First published in 1779) II (continued)* When I had made this little progress in seeking the truth, my acquaintance with Mr. Newton was resumed. From the inclusion of our correspondence in December 1775, till April 1777, it had been almost wholly dropped. To speak plainly, I did not care …
BONDAGE AND LIBERTY There is no safety from spiritual bondage but in a clear and continued remembrance of the full liberty which we have in Christ. Believers in all ages have much need to bear in mind the exhortation of the Apostle to the Galatians: “Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made …
THE IMPECCABILITY OF JESUS CHRIST The word “impeccability” means, ‘not liable to error or to sin, perfect.’ The question is NOT whether Christ ever sinned, For all are agreed that He did not. The question is whether Christ was incapable of sinning, that He could not sin, that He was not liable to error and …
NOTES ON INSPIRATION Who really is the Author of the Bible? Inspiration is a fundamental subject for the Christian. The Bible itself is the clearest evidence of its own inspiration. It is a wonderful thing in regard to inspiration that human language has been lifted up to its highest function in revealing God’s Son and …
PUBLIC WORSHIP AND THE WORD OF GOD We have already shown that public worship must be governed by the principles of God-Centredness, Order and oversight. These are plainly advanced in the Scriptures. Our intention now is to state briefly the parts of worship, naming, and explaining them, also seeking to set out the responsibilities of …