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False Foundations of “Faith” that are Certain to Fail

John 14:6; I Corinthians 3:11        Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.        For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, … Continue reading

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The Importance of Jesus Christ’s Atonement in the 21st Century

Leviticus 17:11; I John 1:7; Romans 5:11        The life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that … Continue reading

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Christ’s Example for Christian Submission to the Will of God

Luke 22:42; John 18:11          Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine be done.          The cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it? MATTHEW HENRY (1662-1714): … Continue reading

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Perception in Reception

John 12:21        We would see Jesus. THOMAS WATSON (1620-1686): The Lord’s Supper is the most spiritual ordinance ever instituted. AUGUSTUS TOPLADY (1713-1758): A formal professor does not look upon ordinances as means of inward religion, and as steps to … Continue reading

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Who Changed the “Sabbath” Day into the “Lord’s” Day?

Psalm 118:24; Matthew 12:8        This is the day that the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.        The Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day. A. W. PINK (1886-1952): Mark how … Continue reading

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Till He Come

I Corinthians 11:26        For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord’s death till he come. C. H. SPURGEON (1834-1892): At the Lord’s Supper, there is no discerning the Lord’s body … Continue reading

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The 2nd Pillar: Justification by Grace Through Faith in Christ Alone

Romans 4:3-5        What saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. But to him that worketh not, but … Continue reading

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What is the Greatest Commandment in the Law?

Matthew 22:37-39        And Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is … Continue reading

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Obedience to God’s Word: The Best Proof of True Love for Christ

John 14:21, 23; John 15:10; John 14:24; Luke 6:46        He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me…If a man love me, he will keep my words.        If ye keep my commandments, ye … Continue reading

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The Deceptive False Faith of Trusting in Faith

Ephesians 2:8        By grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God. C. H. SPURGEON (1834-1892): Observe adoringly the fountain-head of our salvation, which is the grace of God. “By grace … Continue reading

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