Tag Archives: Assurance

Failing of the Grace of God; What Does That Mean?

Posted on March 8, 2024 by The Editor

Hebrews 12:14,15 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God. CHARLES SIMEON (1759-1836): The riches of the Gospel are freely imparted to … Continue reading →

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Holy Boldness

Posted on October 14, 2022 by The Editor

Exodus 33:12-17 And Moses said unto the LORD, See, thou sayest unto me, Bring up this people: and thou hast not let me know whom thou wilt send with me. Yet thou hast said, I know thee by name, and … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Persuasion

Posted on July 27, 2018 by The Editor

2 Timothy 1:12 I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. CHARLES SIMEON (1759-1836): It will be profitable to consider the point of … Continue reading →

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The Witness & Testimony of a Good Report

Posted on March 9, 2018 by The Editor

Hebrews 11:1,2,4-6 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report…By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he … Continue reading →

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The Growth of Grace, Part 7: The Full Ear in the Corn

Posted on July 29, 2016 by The Editor

Mark 4:28; I Corinthians 15:10; 2 Timothy 1:12 First the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear. By the grace of God I am what I am. For I know whom I have believed, and … Continue reading →

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The Growth of Grace Part 4: Grace in the Ear, or the Young Believer

Posted on May 6, 2016 by The Editor

Ephesians 4:7; Mark 4:28 Unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. First the blade, then the ear. JEREMIAH DYKE (1584-1639): It is a point that concerns us at all times … Continue reading →

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The Growth of Grace Part 2: Grace in the Blade, or, the New Convert

Posted on March 11, 2016 by The Editor

John 1:16 And of his fullness have all we received, and grace for grace. JOHN TRAPP (1601-1699): Grace is both a grace, and a vessel to receive grace. JOHN NEWTON (1725-1807): The Lord leads all His people effectually and savingly … Continue reading →

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The Great Physician’s Prescription for Overcoming Fear

Posted on May 15, 2015 by The Editor

Mark 4:40; Matthew 10:29-31; Mark 11:22        Why are you so fearful? How is it that ye have no faith?        Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? And one of them shall not fall on the ground without … Continue reading →

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Communion with God: The Reward of Obedience & Holy Dedication

Posted on December 19, 2014 by The Editor

John 14:21, 23, 24; John 15:10, 11        He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will … Continue reading →

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The Blessed Assurance in Jesus Christ’s Promise of Persecution

Posted on December 9, 2014 by The Editor

John 15:20; Matthew 5:10-12          Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you.          Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ … Continue reading →

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