The grace of faith, wereby the elect are enabled to believe to the saving of their souls, is the work of the Spirit of Christ in their hearts, and is ordinarily wrought by the ministry of the Word; by which also, and by the administration of baptism and the Lord's supper, prayer, and other means … Continue reading Quote #68 – Of Saving Faith
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Quote #67 – Of Christ the Mediator
It pleased God, in His eternal purpose, to choose and ordain the Lord Jesus, His only begotten Son, according to the covenant made between them both, to be the mediator between God and man; the prophet, priest, and king; head and savior of the church, the heir of all things, and judge of the world; … Continue reading Quote #67 – Of Christ the Mediator
Quote #66 – A Reflection on the Mind
God did not make us with minds so that we can be sloths in their use.- a personal quote I have said this to myself and written according to it numerous times in my life. It has especially come to mind in the face of those favoring anti-intellectualism in regards to the faith. Sadly while … Continue reading Quote #66 – A Reflection on the Mind
Quote #65 – The Word Made Flesh
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. (John bore witness about Him, and cried out, "This was He of whom I said, 'He who comes after me ranks before me, because He was … Continue reading Quote #65 – The Word Made Flesh
Quote #64 – Genesis 2:2-3
By the seventh day God completed His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had done. Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because on it He rested from all His work which God had created and made.NASB
Quote #63 – The Church and History
The following comes from Professor Tom Nettle's 2nd volume of The Baptists. When the church has wielded the greatest amount of worldly power it has had the greatest tendency to corruption and impurity. When it has sought to pursue its mission apart from any worldly power, and has instead endured persecution, it has manifested fewer … Continue reading Quote #63 – The Church and History
Quote #62 – Apocalyptic & Grand
Revelation 21:2 And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.NASB
Quote #60 – Ephesians
Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.Ephesians 5:15-18
Quote #59 – Francis Schaeffer
If there is no absolute by which to judge society,society is absolute.Francis Schaeffer - Christian philosopher, evangelical church leader, and author
Quote #58 – Psalm 46:1-3
God is our refuge and strength,an ever-present help in trouble.Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give wayand the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,though its waters roar and foamand the mountains quake with their surging.Psalm 46:1-3 (NIV)
Monergist Gratia 