"Elders are set to the task of ruling, caring, shepherding, providing direction, and instruction. … Deacons are to be an extension of the heart and the hands and the mind of the elders in response to practicalities." —Alistair Begg
Let others recount the glories, benefits, profits, and outward blessings of this nation; let us look only upon that which alone is valuable in itself, and makes other things so to be, — the Gospel of Christ. —Puritan John Owen, Works 8:38 Happy are they who are instrumental in saving a soul from death! —John Newton, Works 6:513
He formed us for Himself and gave us a thirst and capacity for happiness which only Himself can satisfy. —John Newton, Works 6:516 If our attainments in knowledge and gifts, and even in grace, seduce us into good opinions of ourselves, as if we were wise and good, we are already ensnared, in danger of falling every step we take. —John Newton, Works 6:407 Sometimes people seem to know all the doctrines in their heads, but look at their lives — are they living as Christians? My friends, the more doctrine you know the greater your responsibility, and the more is expected of you. — M. Lloyd-Jones, Exposition of Romans 2:1-3:20, Pg. 12
You don’t graduate from the gospel.
"The gospel is all about Christ from beginning to end." – Charles Spurgeon "Forget a frowning world and serve a smiling God." — Charles Spurgeon "Faith cannot die, nor can he die who has faith." — Charles Spurgeon
"Faith in God is reason acting reasonably." — Charles Spurgeon "Christ is not loved at all if not loved above all." — Charles Spurgeon
"Biblical authority has been undermined, and many no longer look on the Bible—from the very first verse—as the absolutely authoritative Word of God." - Ken Ham
When the sugar fix provided by the milk-shake sermon has worn off, those with any kind of spiritual appetite wander off in search of more substantial food for their souls. Alistair Begg Preaching for God's Glory The Christian life is a life that consists of following Jesus. -A.W. Pink - It is not hard to deceive ministers, relatives, and friends. But it is impossible to deceive Christ. -J.C. Ryle -
By grace, I understand the favor of God, and also the gifts and working of his Spirit in us; -William Tyndale - Every man must do two things alone; he must do his own believing and his own dying. -
Martin Luther -
Too many kids are leading their homes. Deciding whether or not to go to Church, what gender they’re going to be, talking to their parents as though they’re the adults & their parents are the kids, etc. Parents take your God-given role back. Only you can be their parent. Lead.
Think of Adam after his fall, before the promise, hiding from God, and you have a perfect portrait of a poor creature without the gospel. —John Owen, Works 8:34
I'M SO GRATEFUL THAT GOD NOT ONLY FORGIVES MY SINS, BUT HE ALSO DELIBERATELY CHOOSES TO FORGET THEM!
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