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The Angelic Gospel Sermon

Luke 2:8-14 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about … Continue reading

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Unskilful in the Word

1 Peter 2:2,3; 1 Corinthians 3:1,2—Hebrews 5:11-14 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. And I, brethren, could not speak unto … Continue reading

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The Dress, Doctrine, & Diet of John the Baptist

Matthew 3:1-4 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, and saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, … Continue reading

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Women Preaching

1 Timothy 2:11-14; 1 Corinthians 14:34-36 Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. For Adam was first formed, … Continue reading

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The Difficulties of Consistent & Inconsistent Preaching

Acts 20:27 I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God. JONATHAN EDWARDS (1703-1758): Is the doctrine I preach truly evangelical? Let me not take this matter for granted; but examine whether it quadrates with the … Continue reading

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The Sublime Mystery of the Trinity of the Godhead

2 Corinthians 13:14; Deuteronomy 6:4 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God is one Lord. ADAM CLARKE … Continue reading

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The Unity of the Trinity in the Salvation of Man

Isaiah 61:1,2 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and … Continue reading

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Old & New Testament Harmony on the Doctrine of the Trinity

Matthew 3:16,17 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: And lo … Continue reading

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Blood & Water: Justification & Sanctification

John 19:32-35; I John 5:6        Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of the first, and of the other which was crucified with him. But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they … Continue reading

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Predestination or Freewill Part 2: The Crux of the Debate

Ephesians 1:4-7; Romans 8:29, 30        According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: having predestinated us unto the adoption of children … Continue reading

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