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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 3: The New Convert Growing in Grace

Posted on April 8, 2016 by The Editor

I John 2:12,13; I Peter 2:2,3; Exodus 33:13 I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name’s sake…I write unto you little children, because ye have known the Father. As newborn babes, desire the … 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 Growth of Grace Part 1: Awakening Grace, or The Effectual Call

Posted on March 4, 2016 by The Editor

Ephesians 2:8; Mark 4:28 By grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God. First the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear. JOHN GILL (1697-1771): “First … Continue reading →

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The Mysterious Beginnings of Grace in the Soul

Posted on January 22, 2016 by The Editor

John 3:1-8 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no … Continue reading →

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A Special Reminder & An Encouragement to Elderly Believers

Posted on January 8, 2016 by The Editor

2 Peter 1:13,14; Joshua 13:1 I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance; knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord … Continue reading →

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What Actually is God’s Grace? How Can We Define it?

Posted on December 11, 2015 by The Editor

Titus 2:11; Romans 5:15; Ephesians 2:8 The grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which … Continue reading →

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Samson’s Riddle Unriddled

Posted on November 6, 2015 by The Editor

Judges 14:5,6,8,9 Samson…came to the vineyards of Timnath: and, behold, a young lion roared against him. And the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, and he rent him as he would have rent a kid, and he had … Continue reading →

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Our Busy Lives

Posted on October 2, 2015 by The Editor

Luke 10:40 Martha was cumbered about with much serving. JOHN WESLEY (1703-1791): Martha was encumbered. The Greek word properly signifies to be drawn different ways at the same time, and admirably expresses the situation of a mind, surrounded―as Martha’s then … Continue reading →

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The Abuse of God’s Grace

Posted on August 21, 2015 by The Editor

Romans 6:1,2,15 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? What then? shall we sin, because we are not under … Continue reading →

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