Introduction: I. On Communion with God. Inasmuch as we have taken in hand to compose a brief yet needful exposition of this most beloved song—yea, the Song of Songs—it is requisite that we first establish its key and central themes. For if we, like the common and base sort now handling it, neglect the main…
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…
A Godly Method for Prayer (Part 1) Why do we pray?
I. The Necessity of Prayer. Why do we pray? If God is sovereign, and does as He pleases, then what need is there to pray and ask Him to accomplish His desired will? If God is omnipotent, what need is there to pray? I say, there is an absolute need for every saint to maintain…
Fearless Puritan: 