“But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound.” That is, by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, eternal life reigns over sin and death. Just as we know that, “No one was ever saved because his sins were small; so also, we know that no believer was ever rejected on account of the greatness [Continue Reading…]

“Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.” (Psalm 119:67) “When God lays men upon their backs, then they look up to heaven. God’s smiting His people is like the musician’s striking upon the violin, which makes it put forth melodious sound. How much good comes to the saints [Continue Reading…]

Dear Christian in these tumultuous times we must never forget in this life “That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.” (1 Thess. 3:3) Thomas Brooks reminds all believers, “It is only Heaven that is above all winds, storms, and tempests; God did not cast man [Continue Reading…]

“Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope.” (Acts 2:26) That is, when we are “encompassed with innumerable troubles; let us then, be persuaded that the only remedy is to direct our eyes toward God. If we do this, faith will not only ease our [Continue Reading…]

“If the power of the Gospel is not felt throughout the length and breadth of the land, then anarchy and misrule, degradation and misery, corruption and darkness will reign without mitigation or end! If religious books are not widely circulated among the masses in this country, I do not know what is going to become [Continue Reading…]

“Christ’s love touching your hard heart will dissolve it!  Christ’s love touching your cold heart will warm it! Christ’s love touching your sinful heart will purify it! Christ’s love touching your sorrowful heart will soothe it! Christ’s love touching your wandering heart will draw it back to Himself!”  ~Octavius Winslow 

Guido de Brès (Author of the Belgic Confession) said these final words to his wife before he laid down his life for the Christian faith: “I have not fallen into the hands of my enemies by chance, but by the providence of God . . . All these considerations have made my heart glad and [Continue Reading…]

“There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. For He shall give His angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.” (Psalm 91:10-11) “So, however great is the number of our enemies and the dangers by which we are surrounded, the angels of God, who are [Continue Reading…]

Dear Christian, you must remember that in this world you have “no continuing city, but you must seek the one to come” in heaven. (Hebrews 13:14) For example, John Chrysostom said, “If the Empress wishes to banish me, let her do so; ‘the earth is the Lord’s.’ If she wants to have me sawn asunder, [Continue Reading…]

Out of love for Jesus Christ and the holy gospel, Polycarp was burned to death, “not accepting deliverance; that he might obtain a better resurrection.” (Hebrews 11:35) “He told the soldiers in charge of his execution that they need not fasten him to the stake, for he had no intention of fleeing. As he was [Continue Reading…]