Category Archives: Reading & Writing

William Gurnall & The Christian in Complete Armour

Posted on June 9, 2023 by The Editor

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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Matthew Henry’s Commentary

Posted on June 11, 2021 by The Editor

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 →

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An Eminent Religious Writer: Thomas Manton (1620-1677)

Posted on June 2, 2018 by The Editor

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

Posted on July 20, 2012 by The Editor

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 →

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What do You Read?

Posted on April 3, 2012 by The Editor

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 →

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Letter Writing

Posted on January 14, 2012 by The Editor

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

Posted on December 27, 2011 by The Editor

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 →

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Be Careful of What you Read

Posted on October 15, 2011 by The Editor

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 →

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The Puritans

Posted on July 28, 2011 by The Editor

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 →

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Intellectual Bible Reading

Posted on July 15, 2011 by The Editor

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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