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…
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…
On the True Spiritual Mortification of Sin
On the True Spiritual Mortification of Sin. Having discussed the doctrine and nature of sanctification, and that God rules us by His Spirit not only commanding our bodies to obey Him, but our hearts to love Him, I think it necessary also to discuss the nature of the mortification of sin, and part of the…
Why God afflicts those whom He loves.
Outline: Introduction. I. To demonstrate His love. II. To Wean us from the world. III. To perfect our Faith. IV. To assist our sanctification. V. To manifest His judgment against sin. VI. To amend our ways. Conclusion. Intro. Throughout the life of a believer, we are beset by various trials, and temptations, doubts and fears,…
What is God? (Part 2) The Incommunicable Attributes of God
God is infinite, eternal, and unchangeable. 1. God is Infinite. John Flavel writes, “God is infinite or boundless in three respects. First, In respect of the perfection of his Nature; his Wisdom, Power, and Holiness, exceed all measures and limits; as 1 Samuel 2:2, ‘There is none Holy as the Lord’, etc. Secondly,in respect of time and…
A Godly Method for Prayer (Part 2) How do we pray?
Q. How are we to pray to God? A. With sincerity, purity, reverence, faith, humility, fervency, submission, perseverance, and thanksgiving. 1. Sincerity. Inasmuch as there must be affection in prayer, it must be sincere, and heartfelt. David says in Psalm 51:6, “Behold, You desire truth in the inward parts.” Sincerity does not put forth a show, or…
Fearless Puritan: 