Intro. What is Christmass? I. Christmass is contempt of the First Commandment. II. Christmass is contempt of the Second Commandment. III. Christmass is contempt of the Third Commandment. IV. Christmass is contempt of the Fourth Commandment. V. Christmass is contempt of the Tenth Commandment. Conclusion. Introduction. It’s that time of year again; when the greater…
Sermon: The Resurrection of the Body
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…
Sermon: The City of Truth
The City of Truth Zechariah 8:2-3 “Thus saith the LORD of hosts; I was jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and I was jealous for her with great fury. Thus saith the LORD; I am returned unto Zion, and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and Jerusalem shall be called a city of truth;…
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…
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…
Christ Draws His Beloved to Himself by Promises
Having explained briefly what the love of God is, and how it operates, we are now come to the final subject in this discourse which is on the promises of God and the manner by which Christ draws us by them. As we live in a world darkened by ignorance, defiled by sin, and destitute…
Christ Draws His Beloved to Himself by Love
"The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee." (Jer. 31:3) Intro. What is Love? After having explained, and I hope faithfully how believers are effectually drawn by Christ into His kingdom by His own will, (even when ours were quite contrary…
Christ draws His Beloved to Himself by the Truth.
Intro. What is truth? Truth is invincible, eternal and immutable certainty. It is something that always is, and never is not. All religious truth is found in God’s word, and God’s word is all truth. In scripture is God’s will revealed to us for the renewing of our minds, the stability of our faith, and…
Christ draws His Beloved to Himself by Grace.
On the Method by which Christ declares His love to His people, demonstrates it to us in salvation and providence, and draws us to Himself. Intro. There is a heated controversy in these our days in which the mockers of true religion disparage, and insult the beloved of God by claiming that if they are…
Fearless Puritan: 