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Category Archives: Reading & Writing
William Gurnall & The Christian in Complete Armour
Ephesians 6:10-18 My brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not … Continue reading
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An Eminent Religious Writer: Thomas Manton (1620-1677)
Judges 5:14 And out of Zebulun they that handle the pen of the writer. J. C. RYLE (1816-1900): Let me clear the way by considering an objection which is frequently brought against Manton. That objection is that he was “a … Continue reading
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Paul’s Books & Parchments
II Timothy 4:13 The cloak that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments. C. H. SPURGEON (1834-1892): Paul had a few books which were left, perhaps wrapped up … Continue reading
What do You Read?
Acts 19:18,19 And many that believed came, and confessed, and shewed their deeds. Many of them also which used curious arts brought their books together, and burned them before all men. GEORGE WHITEFIELD (1714-1770): I find by daily experience more … Continue reading
Letter Writing
Hebrews 13:22 I have written a letter unto you. WILLIAM S. PLUMER (1802-1880): ‘How shall I be useful?’ is one of the most serious and weighty questions. ‘How shall I be useful with the pen?’ is an inquiry worthy … Continue reading
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Writers & their Labours
Judges 5:14 And out of Zebulun they that handle the pen of the writer. WILLIAM S. PLUMER (1802-1880): Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all the people, Psalm 96:3. Declare―the corresponding word is a book; and … Continue reading
Be Careful of What you Read
II Kings 4:39,40 And one went out into the field to gather herbs, and found a wild vine, and gathered therefore of wild gourds his lap full, and came and shred them into the pot of pottage: for they knew … Continue reading
The Puritans
Luke 6:44 Every tree is known by his own fruit. C. H. SPURGEON (1834-1892): Trees are known by their fruit, and books by their effect upon the mind. It is not the elegance of its diction, but the excellence … Continue reading
Intellectual Bible Reading
Luke 10:26 How readest thou? MARTYN LLOYD-JONES (1899-1981): I am always unhappy when a man comes to me and says, “I am a great Bible student.” I believe, of course, that all Christians should study the Bible, but not … Continue reading
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Matthew Henry’s Commentary
Ephesians 4:8,11,12; 1 Peter 4:10,11 When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men…And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; for the perfecting of the … Continue reading →