The Bible

The Pastors’ College, 1861-1878

… Why should not such men have help? Why should they be compelled to enter our ministry without a competent knowledge of Scripture and Biblical literature? Superior in some …

Roads Cleared

Isaiah 57:14

… willing to confess it, such thoughts are untrue! Where is it written in Scripture that we are to despair in order to be saved? Is not the whole …

The Covenant Pleaded

Psalm 74:20

… PORTION OF SCRIPTURE READ BEFORE SERMON—Psalm 74. HYMNS FROM "OUR OWN HYMN BOOK."—237, 228, 742.

Perfection in Faith

Hebrews 10:14

… not very grateful to observe, that what is just in one part of Scripture presented to us as a matter of faith, is in another place states as …

Real Contact With Jesus

… The fountain is still open, and that fountain, you will remember, is not only open for sinners, but for saints; for what saith the Scripture—“There shall be …

The Rising Sun

Malachi 4:2

… PORTION OF SCRIPTURE READ BEFORE SERMON—Malachi 3, 4. HYMNS FROM "OUR OWN HYMN BOOK"—795, 799, 19. LETTER FROM MR. SPURGEON: DEAR FRIENDS—Although I am still …

Self-Examination

2 Corinthians 13:5

… You know, in Scripture we have an account of certain very foolish men that would not go to a great supper; but, foolish as they were, there was …

The Call of Abraham

Hebrews 11:8

… Perhaps their views on baptism may have changed, and seeing nothing in Scripture to warrant infant sprinkling, they have come out with a determination to practice believer’s …

Seekers Directed and Encouraged

Jeremiah 29:13

… PORTION OF SCRIPTURE READ BEORFE SERMON—Matthew 11. HYMNS FROM "OUR OWN HYMN BOOK"—429, 503, 549. TO MY CHURCH AND PEOPLE: DEAR FRIENDS—I am hoping and …

The Blood-Shedding

… lost.’ ” With the tears rolling down his cheeks, he said, “What a precious Scripture; and how is it that it comes with such force to me ? Oh! madam …

The Well-Beloved

… They see not the Lord in the stately aisles of Holy Scripture; and have no vision of Himself. May He, who openeth the eyes of the blind, have …

Israel in Egypt

Revelation 15:3

… If you will turn to holy Scripture you will find that my text was sung by the holy spirits who had been preserved from sin and from the …

Letters on Private and Public Affairs, 1856-1890

… Spurgeon to tell them the meaning of difficult passages of Scripture. In reply to the enquiry of a generous helper, in Scotland, concerning Hebrews vi. 4 — 6, the …

A Prospect of Revival

Isaiah 51:3

… Only, I would have them recollect that no Scripture is of private interpretation that, in God's sight, neither Jews nor Gentiles are recognised under this dispensation of …

Daily Blessings for God's People

Psalm 68:19-20

… So is it always throughout Holy Scripture; wherever there are difficult places, they do not touch vital truths. The matter of our salvation is plain enough. The Book …

Psalm 25

Psalm 25

… This rule is of great moment, and therefore I will charge it upon you by express Scripture. Shew me thy ways, O Lord, i.e., those ways wherein …

Coming to Christ

1 Peter 2:4

… The coming mentioned in the text is a word which is sometimes explained in Scripture by hearing, at other times by trusting or believing, and quite as frequently …

Two Advents Of Christ

Hebrews 9:27

… And now, though we have the Words of Scripture to assure us that He will come quickly and that His reward is with Him and His work before …

Psalm 145

Psalm 145

… It would be a wanton wresting of Scripture to limit this expression to the elect, as some have tried to do; we rejoice in electing love, but none …

How To Keep the Heart

Philippians 4:7

… IT IS REMARKABLE, that when we find an exhortation given to God’s people in one part of the Holy Scripture, we almost invariably find the very thing …

A Woman of a Sorrowful Spirit

1 Samuel 1:15

… In no one recorded instance in Holy Scripture is it set forth as admirable. In most cases the proofs of its evil effects lie open to the sun …

The Preacher’s Private Prayer

… as the world stands; on the whole a most wonderful translation of Holy Scripture. As learning and prayerful retirement together could thus produce an immortal work, if we …

Patient Job and the Baffled Enemy

Job 1:22

… PORTION OF SCRIPTURE READ BEFORE SERMON— Job 1 .

The Feast of the Lord

John 2:9-10

… have been true; and as I have unwittingly proved the truth of this Scripture, I cannot be very sorry at having helped to witness the truth of my …

The Sympathy of the Two Worlds

… Those angels of God are creatures mighty and strong, doing his commandments, hearkening to his word—and do they take notice of us? Let the Scripture answer, “Are …

The Spiced Wine of My Pomegranate

… few remarks will prove that we are not running beyond the warranty of Scripture. The word koinwnia, or communion, is frequently employed by inspired writers in the sense …

"Noli Me Tangere" ("Touch Me Not")

John 20:17

… are in that happy state, my text is addressed to you, for no Scripture is of any private interpretation. If true to Mary Magdalene, it is also true …

The Growth of the Institutions, 1878-1892

… During 1891, they had sold nearly 20,000 Bibles and Testaments, and more than a quarter of a million of Scripture texts and cards. The total of their …

Lions Lacking—But the Children Satisfied

Psalm 34:10

… He turns the pages of Scripture, not as he would a book of philosophy, from curiosity, or for mere instruction, but to seek the Lord. He has one …

Psalm 67

Psalm 67

… procure something that is needed, or to ward off something that is feared? Scripture predicts the mitigation of the curse; and, in the discoveries of science, and the …

A Vision of the Latter-Day Glories

Isaiah 2:2

… The mountains of which we read in Scripture were some of them such, that if they were accessible no one would desire to climb them. There were bounds …

The Battle of Life

… He can quote Scripture for his purpose. He can hurl threatenings at the heads of the saints, which were only meant for sinners, and he can tear promises …

Canaan on Earth

Deuteronomy 11:10-12

… We think the church has lost the beauty of Scripture, in taking Jordan to mean death, and that a far fuller meaning is the true allegory to be …

Little, But Lovely

Luke 12:32

… it again as long as you live! If there is anything taught in Scripture for certain, it is the Doctrine of the Final Perseverance of the Saints! I …

Things That Accompany Salvation

Hebrews 6:9

… the custody of the treasure—you know them, their names are common in Scripture—Faith, Hope, and Love, the three divine sisters; these have Salvation in their bowels …

Expiation

Isaiah 53:10

… And we think there is nothing more clear in Scripture than the truth that sin is in itself so detestable to God that he must and will put …

Araunah's Threshing Floor

1 Chronicles 22:1

… have us to be in our toleration of heresy! But what says the Scripture? It says, "Other foundation can no man lay than that which is laid." What …

A Serious Reprimand

2 Kings 5:13

… PORTION OF SCRIPTURE READ BEFORE SERMON—2 Kings 5

Christ Triumphant

Colossians 2:15

… They say, “This must certainly refer to Christ’s resurrection and ascension.” But, nevertheless, so saith the Scripture, even on the cross Christ enjoyed a triumph. Yes! while …

Good Cheer From Christ's Victory Over the World

John 16:33

… Oh, that none of us may imitate their evil example by negligence and contempt of the Revelation of God, lest after playing with Scripture and trifling with the …