John Newton’s Letters Seven letters to a Christian friend February 16, 1776. My dear Madam, It gave me great comfort to find, that what I wrote concerning the divine character of Jesus, as God manifest in the flesh, met with your approbation. This doctrine is, in my view, the great […]
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John Newton’s Letters Seven letters to a Christian friend March 18, 1767. Dear friend, I can truly say, that I bear you upon my heart and in my prayers. I have rejoiced to see the beginning of a good and gracious work in you; and I have confidence in the […]
From: Thomas Reade “For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins!” Colossians 1:13-14 The true believer hates and resists those sins which once he loved — and renounces that world […]
When God laughs (Charles Spurgeon, “The Treasury of David“) “The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord ridicules them!” Psalm 2:4 Note God’s derision of the rebellious! What will the King do unto those who reject Him? Mark the quiet dignity of the Omnipotent One, and the contempt which He […]
Sorrow is the reflection of a human soul upon the apparent sense of loss, or perceived frustration. There is a time to Cry and a time to Rejoice, a time for tear and laughter. (Ecc 3:1-8). Sorrow is necessary to inform us of the present state we are in, the […]
THE SUPPORTING PRESENCE “Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are Mine! When you pass through the waters — I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers — they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fires — you will […]