The Resurrection of the Body. “For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.” Rom. 8:19 Exposition. 1. General Context. 2. Particular Context. Doctrine. 1. It is a Promised Expectation. 2. It is a Real Expectation. 3. It is a Future Expectation. 4. It is a Glorious Expectation.…
WSC comments: Q.1. What is the Chief End of Man?
Q.1. What is the chief end of man? A. Man’s chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever. For good reason the Westminster divines put this question first in their catechisms, for indeed, it is the glory of God that all other doctrines must pay homage to, and all points in life…
Of Interpreting the Revelation of John.
A brief summary of the spiritual nature of the book, its agreement with the rest of scripture, of God's glory found therein, and of the duties of Christians to read with grace, and not be turned aside by wicked and perverse doctrines which set dates for the second coming, or imagine that this book speaks…
Sermon: The damning sin of self-righteousness
The Damning sin of self-righteousness. “But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” (Matthew 9:13) Exposition. Here in the ninth chapter of Matthew, in the middle of the chapter, Jesus the Son of God and…
Sermon: The False Pen of the Scribe
The False Pen of the Scribe Jeremiah 8:8 “How can you say, ‘We are wise, And the law of the Lord is with us’? Lo, the false pen of the scribe certainly worketh deceit.” Exposition. Here in the eighth chapter of Jeremiah, the prophet, commanded by the Lord to be a thundering witness against His people, blames the children of…
Walking by Faith and the Kingdom of God
"We walk by faith, not by sight." (2 Cor. 5:7) Intro. Here in the fifth chapter of his second epistle to the Corinthians the apostle Paul intending to comfort and exhort the church, declares to them the glory of Christ manifested both in their conversion, and the Christian life. In the preceding chapter he opens…
An Exhortation to Heavenly Conversation
Intro. I. The source of Heavenly Conversation. II. The principle of Heavenly Conversation. III. The practice of Heavenly Conversation. IV. The end of Heavenly Conversation. Application. Intro. “My Beloved spake, and said unto me, Rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away.” (Song of Songs 2:10) Here in this Song of Songs, the…
For God so loved the world.
A brief discourse on God's love for the world, and a refutation of those pestilent errors that pervade the modern church. Those who are faithful to the truth and sound doctrine have always held that God's love is special and His grace singular, but how can we say that God only loves some men…
A Brief Discourse on the Nature of Spiritual Knowledge.
Intro. There is a great deal of confusion in the church today regarding the nature of knowledge, and to what degree knowledge is necessary for salvation. Many in the church today who are well respected in Reformed circles in an attempt to denigrate sound doctrine claim that little to no knowledge of Christ is required…
Justification by Faith Alone
“Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.” (Romans 5:1-2) Intro. I. The Principle of Justification. (Having been justified, v1) 1. Forgiven from sin. 2. Made Righteous Before…
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