The following words are taken from Joel Beeke's great commentary on The Revelation. At the end of the 9th chapter of the Apocalypse we read these incredible words: Rev 9:20-21 The rest of mankind, who were not killed by these...
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Many or Few Saved? Thoughts from J.C. Ryle
This next Sunday (June 26, 2022) I will be presenting part one of an extremely important sermon taken from Pastor J.C. Ryle in his book Old Paths. If you don't have that book, be sure and get it. What do you...
Continue ReadingMany or Few Saved? Thoughts from J.C. RyleWhat Does it Mean to be “Lost”?
Luke 19:10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” The Bible often speaks of people who are dead in their sins as "lost." We think of people who reject Christ as those who are...
Continue ReadingWhat Does it Mean to be “Lost”?The Lord Always Preserves His Remnant
In this blog ministry and in our interactions with one another on it, we talk about many negative things. Unpleasant things. Yet they are true and they need to be talked about and exposed. Light must shine on evil. And...
Continue ReadingThe Lord Always Preserves His RemnantIt’s the Same Old Tactic – Keep the Bible from the People
Psa 119:105-111 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. (106) I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to keep your righteous rules. (107) I am severely afflicted; give me life, O LORD,...
Continue ReadingIt’s the Same Old Tactic – Keep the Bible from the PeopleThe Lord Shakes our “Routine”
Heb 12:26 At that time his voice shook the earth, but now he has promised, “Yet once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens.” 2Pe 3:4 They will say, “Where is the promise of his...
Continue ReadingThe Lord Shakes our “Routine”The Christian’s Real and Certain Hope: The New Creation
1 Peter 1:13-16, “Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. (14) As obedient children, do not be conformed to...
Continue ReadingThe Christian’s Real and Certain Hope: The New CreationYou Are God’s Temple – Guard Yourself
2Co 6:14-18 Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? (15) What accord has Christ with Belial? Or what portion does a believer share with an unbeliever?...
Continue ReadingYou Are God’s Temple – Guard YourselfAn Appearance of Godliness (Pt 24) -The Lord is Winnowing His Harvest
Mat 3:8-12 Bear fruit in keeping with repentance. (9) And do not presume to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father,’ for I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children for Abraham. (10)...
Continue ReadingAn Appearance of Godliness (Pt 24) -The Lord is Winnowing His HarvestA False Gospel Always Promotes Abuse
Gal 1:6-7 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel– (7) not that there is another one, but there are some who trouble...
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