Elector of Saints, Blessed is the man whom thou choosest and callest to thyself. With thee is mercy, redemption, assurance, forgiveness; Thou hast lifted me, a prisoner, out of the pit of sin            and pronounced my discharge,                  not only in the courts of heaven,            but in the dock of conscience;            hast justified me by faith, …
Application is Not Legalism
“There are many pastors today who, for fear of being branded ‘legalists’, give their congregation no ethical teaching. How far we have strayed from the apostles! ‘Legalism’ is the misguided attempt to earn our salvation by obedience to the law. ‘Pharisaism’ is a preoccupation with the externals and minutiae of religious duty. To teach the standards of moral conduct which …
Book Review: The Family Daughter
“Though the World expects the twenty-first century girl to move out of her father’s house and support herself with a career, as Christians we must look to the principles found in God’s Word. Only when we are following God’s plan will we truly find peace, knowing we are in His will. His plan for us is a joyous, stimulating, and …
To Teach What Is Good
“I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well.†2 Timothy 1:5 . I am always so encouraged by the example and the enduring heritage of this faithful mother and grandmother! . 2 Timothy 3:14-15 further illuminates their legacy, …
You Are Being Watched
The eyes of His enemies were continually observing Him. They watched for His halting, and waited eagerly for some word or deed on which they could lay hold, and build an accusation. Yet they found none. Our blessed Lord was ever holy, harmless, undefiled, and separate from evil. Perfect indeed must that life have been, in which the bitterest enemy …