God, the supreme Lord and King of all the world, has ordained civil magistrates to be under him, over the people, for his own glory and the public good; and to this end has armed them with the power of the sword, for defence and encouragement of them that do good, and for the punishment … Continue reading Quote #27 – 1689
Month: October 2019
Quote #26 – Machen
A gospel independent of history is a contradiction in terms.J. Gresham Machen in Christianity and Liberalism
On Confessions
This is a post that helps you the reader to become more acquainted with where I - the author of this site - stand on various topics and theological points. Keep reading to see where I stand on today's topic. In our present age, there is this common thought that one's religion should be kept … Continue reading On Confessions
Quote #25 – Scripture (parallel)
Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.Philippians 3:8 (ESV) More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but … Continue reading Quote #25 – Scripture (parallel)
Quote #24 – Machen
While speaking on the subject of doctrine . . . If the Church were led to wipe out of existence all products of the thinking of nineteen Christian centuries and start fresh, the loss, even if the Bible were retained, would be immense. When it is once admitted that a body of facts lies at … Continue reading Quote #24 – Machen