The following words were written long ago by the English pastor J.C. Ryle. His books are well worth buying (Holiness; Practical Religion; Commentaries on the Gospels and more). You can access many of his writings online for free. So, does...
Continue ReadingEncouragement From J.C. Ryle – Christ’s True Church is a Little FlockCategory: Christian Life
The Lord is My Shepherd
Psa 23:1-6 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. (2) He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. (3) He restores my soul. He leads me in paths...
Continue ReadingThe Lord is My ShepherdWe are Nothing, but Christ is Everything
1Co 1:30-31 And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption, (31) so that, as it is written, “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.” In...
Continue ReadingWe are Nothing, but Christ is EverythingThe Lord Permits Satan to Touch Us – And Satan Loses Every Time
2Co 1:3-6 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, (4) who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who...
Continue ReadingThe Lord Permits Satan to Touch Us – And Satan Loses Every TimeEvil Meant for Good
Gen 50:20 As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today. This Sunday I plan to preach on this verse...
Continue ReadingEvil Meant for GoodWhy are we taught that we must remain in relationship with everyone?
Most of you already know that great pressure is put upon us to never break off from anyone - especially if the "anyone" claims to be a Christian or family/relative. This means no matter how they are living, no matter...
Continue ReadingWhy are we taught that we must remain in relationship with everyone?The Wicked Accuse and Assume the Worst
1Co 13:4-5 Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant (5) or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; Are there or have there been...
Continue ReadingThe Wicked Accuse and Assume the WorstIn Defense of Fellowship by Distance
Col 2:1-5 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face, (2) that their hearts may be encouraged, being...
Continue ReadingIn Defense of Fellowship by DistanceIf you are in Christ – God is not mad at you
1Jn 4:16-18 So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. (17) By this is love perfected...
Continue ReadingIf you are in Christ – God is not mad at youThis Matter of Faith
Heb 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. We are saved by faith in Christ. We are...
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