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- David and His Nephew Joab – Part 17: Restoration
- David and His Nephew Joab – Part 16: Spiritual Surgery
- David and His Nephew Joab – Part 15: Retribution and Revenge
- David and His Nephew Joab – Part 14: The Counsels of Men
- David and His Nephew Joab – Part 13: God’s Symmetrical Tapestry
- David and His Nephew Joab – Part 12: Idolatry
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Tag Archives: faith
Noah’s Faith
Matthew 24:37-39; Hebrews 11:7; Genesis 7:6,11 As the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Characters
Tagged faith, judgment, Noah, the Lord's coming
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Am I a Child of God?
Ephesians 1:15; 1 John 3:14 I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints. We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. WILLIAM GURNALL (1617-1679): Love to … Continue reading
Posted in Meditation, Solitude & Self-examination
Tagged faith, fellowship, grace, love, self-examination, test
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God’s Delights
Proverbs 11:20; Psalm 147:11; Jeremiah 9:24 They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight. The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those … Continue reading
In Remembrance of Oliver Cromwell
Psalm 68:1 Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate him flee before him. C. H. SPURGEON (1834-1892): You remember the story of Oliver Cromwell and his men at the Battle of Dunbar [during the … Continue reading
Posted in Church History
Tagged battles, faith, freedom, God, liberty, Oliver Cromwell, praise, prayer, Protestantism, warfare
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The Essential Priority of First Things First
Matthew 6:26-33 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? Which of you by taking thought can … Continue reading
Posted in God's Promises
Tagged faith, kingdom of God, promises, provision, righteousness
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Abraham’s Spiritual Discernment
Genesis 18:1,2; John 8:58 And the LORD appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day; and he lift up his eyes and looked… Abraham rejoiced to see … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Characters
Tagged faith, promises, prophecy, spiritual discernment, types
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Trusting Our Lord’s Wisdom & Mercy Under the Rod
2 Samuel 24:1-4, 8-14 The anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah. For the king said to Joab the captain of the host, which was with … Continue reading
Posted in Guidance & Wisdom
Tagged afflictions, chastening, faith, king David, mercy, rod, wisdom
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What is True Conversion?
Acts 3:19 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out. A. W. PINK (1886-1952): What is conversion? True and saving conversion, we mean. JOHN ANGELL JAMES (1785-1869): True conversion is emphatically called, “coming to the … Continue reading
Posted in Conviction & Conversion
Tagged conversion, faith, head knowledge, heart knowledge, love, obedience, repentance
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Self-Deception & Counterfeit Conversions
Deuteronomy 11:16 Take heed to yourselves, that your heart be not deceived. C. H. SPURGEON (1834-1892): We must remember that there is such a thing as self-deception in the world. A. W. PINK (1886-1952): God has warned us plainly in … Continue reading
Posted in Conviction & Conversion
Tagged conversion, convictions, faith, feelings, grace, religious impressions, Satan, self-deception
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The Gardening Work of Old Age: Cultivating Grace
Psalm 92:13-15 Those that be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God. They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing; to shew that the LORD … Continue reading
Posted in Grace & Its Growth
Tagged faith, God, grace, knowledge, love, old age, patience, prudence, steadfastness, temperance, wisdom
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