"Nobody was ever or ever will be converted merely by the preaching of the gospel. It is the gospel applied and enforced by the Holy Spirit that saves men...It is lamentable to see how frequently Christian workers take that one and essential condition of success for granted, while they spare no pains to secure all …
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Street Preaching Suspended During Lockdown!
The edict from the government for all except essential workers to remain self-isolated covers everyone including churches and street preachers. For us all to remain in our own homes until further notice. I’ve seen comments on social media and elsewhere by Christians suggesting that Christians should not obey this order. They quote the apostle Peter …
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Scotland’s First Martyr!
Patrick Hamilton, the Abbot of Ferne. Having had travelled through Germany and imbibed the doctrines of Luther, he became well acquainted with most of the eminent Reformers. He was fully convinced of their opinions. On his return to Scotland, he began to espouse those opinions and expose the corruptions of the church. His boldness in …
The Things That MUST Come to Pass!
The Testimony – (Revelation Chapter 1 Verse 1-3) The record, the testimony John gives concerning this revelation of the things that must come to pass. The testimony is of full of symbols, signs and visions. Symbols and signs of realities that we can see, over and again we are told in the book of Revelation "come …
The Shadow of Death!
At the outbreak of the first world war in 1914, Archibald McNeilage of the Free Church of Scotland wrote, "War, no matter how just soever it may be, is a national calamity and a divine judgment. It is placed by the Holy Spirit on the same plane as pestilence and famine. All these are servants …
Do I Belong to Jesus?
The Marks of the Lord's People: 1. A certain love for God's word, house and day. 2. A desire for holiness. 3. A longing to be able to pray. 4. A mourning over a carnal heart. 5. A desire to love Christ. 6. A desire for fellowship with Christ. 7. A fear lest, these evidences …
Love Not the World!
Love Not the World! (1John 2:15). What is the world? A shadow; a deception; the enemy of God. What can it do for us? It may enchant, but it will deceive. It may please for a time but will sting in the end. It is an enemy's country; we must pass through it, but we should …
