The Bible

A God Ready to Pardon

Nehemiah 9:17

… We have this book of Holy Scripture written by the pen of the Holy Spirit, which tells us over and over again that the God whom we have …

The Heart of The Gospel

… Even now, despite the emphasis, clearness, and distinctness of the language used here and elsewhere in Scripture there are found men daring enough to deny that substitution is …

The Agreement Of Salvation By Grace With Walking In Good Works

Ephesians 2:9

… First, then, THE WAY OF SALVATION is negatively described as, "Not of works." To this many take exception, but that we cannot help—the Scripture is plain enough …

A World Wide Welcome

Matthew 11:28

… PERHAPS no verse in the whole of Scripture has been handled in the pulpit more frequently than this, and yet it has not been exhausted and never can …

The Living Care of the Dying Christ

John 18:8

… We might have expected to find an Old Testament Scripture quoted here, but the New Testament Scripture is put upon the same level as the Old and, coming …

The Preservation of Christians in the World

John 17:15

… We feel persuaded, however, that neither of these things is here intended, but that, "the evil," so continually spoken of in Scripture, the evil pre-eminently here meant …

Christ's Testimony Received

John 3:33

… seal that Christ is true." Do you think I am reading amiss? The Scripture says, "that God is true." The testimony of Jesus and the testimony of God …

Our Own Dear Shepherd

John 10:14

… The matter is plain enough if learned unbelievers did not mystify it—"all Scripture is given by Inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for …

The God of Peace and Our Sanctification

Hebrews 13:20

… Yet it is a remarkable fact that there is no inspired prayer in Scripture but what is full of teaching to those who are willing to study it …

Work in Us and Work by Us

Colossians 1:29

… Our life is in Scripture represented as a race which is even sterner work than pilgrimage. In such footraces as were witnessed among the Greeks, in every case …

The Silken Fetter

Hosea 3:5

… I think no reader of Holy Scripture can doubt but that the seed of Abraham, however long they may be in blindness, will at the last obey the …

The Christian's Motto

John 8:29

… We know but little of it, and it is vain, by pencil or tongue, to attempt to paint what Scripture has left beneath the veil of silence. But …

In the Hay Field

Psalm 104:14

… It is more pleasing to remember that the grass is used in Scripture as a picture of the elect of God. The wicked are comparable to the dragons …

Consolation in Christ

Philippians 2:1

… True consolation, such as can reach the heart, must be one of the choicest gifts of divine mercy; and surely we are not erring from sacred Scripture when …

The Curse and the Curse for Us

Galatians 3:10-14

… He has stated the fact and confirmed it by Scripture. He now gives side evidence from other Scriptures. Some might say, "There have been just men—men have …

Obadiah; or, Early Piety Eminent Piety

1 Kings 18:12

… God hath his praise out of the least known of the holy characters of Scripture; even as the night hath its light out of those glimmering bodies which …

Song for the Free—Hope for the Bound

Psalm 107:14-16

… To some men, any doctrine is more acceptable than that of Scripture. They gladly hear what doubters say, but they will not hear what God the Lord shall …

Bit and Bridle—How To Escape Them

Psalm 32:8

… Is not man, as unredeemed, likened to the ass in the types of the Mosaic Law? Ah, Brothers and Sisters, we are likened in Scripture to many strange …

The Ascension and the Second Advent Practically Considered

Acts 1:10

… Others are contemplative but not active,—much given to the study of Scripture and to meditation thereon, but not zealous for good works. Contemplation is so scarce in …

Truly Eating the Flesh of Jesus

John 6:53-56

… Get a wafer made with honey between meals, and lay it on your tongue to sweeten your mouth—a choice thought, a Scripture text, or a precious promise …

A Monument for the Dead, and a Voice to the Living

Romans 10:5-9

… Thirdly, we shall consider what the Scripture saith: "Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed." Then, fourthly, we will hear what experience saith; for we may bring …

A Cure For Care

1 Peter 5:7

… But usually in Scripture the precepts rise one above the other, like those stone steps by which the traveler in Egypt ascends to the pinnacle of the pyramid …

God the Wonder-Worker

Psalm 136:4

… PORTION OF SCRIPTURE READ BEFORE SERMON— Psalm 136 . HYMNS FROM "OUR OWN HYMN BOOK"—(Song I.), 117, 136 (Song II).

A Sermon for the Time Present

Zephaniah 3:16-18

… HOLY SCRIPTURE is wonderfully full and abiding in its inner sense. It is a springing well, whereat you may draw, and draw again; for as you draw, it …

The Death of Christ for His People

1 John 3:16

… I saw His holiness engraved upon the wide world as well as revealed in Scripture and, as I compared myself with Him, I thought I saw how black …

The Doctrines of Grace Do Not Lead to Sin

Romans 6:14

… Cannot every truth be perverted? Is there a single doctrine of Scripture which graceless hands have not twisted into mischief? Is there not an almost infinite ingenuity in …

Shining Christians

Isaiah 60:1

… I am aware that it is considered by some to have a special reference to Israel, but I also know that "no prophecy of the Scripture is of …

Singing Saints

Psalm 30:4

… In anticipation of the Communion service that is to follow this service, [The Scripture exposition always took place before the sermon waspreached—EOD] l et us read once …

An Awful Premonition

Matthew 16:28

… And, to use the words of Scripture, "Death and Hell are cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And whoever was not found written …

"Persecuted, But Not Forsaken"

… Nevertheless what says the Scripture?Make a compromise, and be friends? Let Isaac and Ishmael live in the same house and lie in the same bed? No! 30 …

The Man With The Measuring Line

Zechariah 2:1-5

… We cannot understand many portions of Scripture except upon this belief. If it is so, it appears according to this prophecy that God shall be the protection of …

Self-Delusion

Luke 13:24

… But, dear Friends, we are not left to inferences, for Holy Scripture gives us facts. Let me recall them to your recollection. Among the Apostles themselves, chosen by …

Mistrust of God Deplored and Denounced

Numbers 14:11

… But is it not clear that the man who is convicted of one falsehood is no longer trustworthy? The Scripture calls Him, "God who cannot lie." Do you …

Good News for the Aged

Matthew 20:6

… I have heard it preached very frequently, but I never yet saw any Scripture warrant to back it up. The text that the advocates of this doctrine usually …

A Sermon From A Rush

Job 8:11-13

… Yet again the bulrush has been used in Scripture as a picture of a hypocrite from its habit of hanging down its head. "Is it to hang your …

The Heart Full and the Mouth Closed

Ezekiel 16:62

… What said the Scripture? "He has finished transgression and made an end of sin." Grand work! Made an end of it. And if there is an end of …

The Parable of the Lost Sheep

Luke 15:4-7

… those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.’ The devil shall …

Resurrection—Christ The First Fruits

1 Corinthians 15:20

… Moreover, Christ's sovereignty also depends upon His resurrection for Scripture affirms—"To this end Christ both died and rose and revived, that He might be Lord, both …

Psalm 101

Psalm 101

… From some incidental notices of Scripture (2Sa 15:2 Ps 101:8 Je 21:12), it has been inferred that judges ordinarily held their sessions in the morning …

Loyal to the Core

2 Samuel 15:21

… At another time the gospel is assailed by learned criticisms and by insinuations against the authenticity and inspiration of the books of Scripture, while fundamental doctrines are undermined …