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
Quotes
Quote #26 – Machen
A gospel independent of history is a contradiction in terms.J. Gresham Machen in Christianity and Liberalism
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
Quote #23 – Scripture
Thus says the Lord: "Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord who practices steadfast love, justice, … Continue reading Quote #23 – Scripture
Quote #22 – Robert Paul Martin
A church without a confession of faith may as well advertise that it is prepared to be a harbor for every kind of damning heresy and to be the soil for any who are given to growing the crop of novelty.From the Introduction by Robert Paul Martin in Dr. Waldron's A Modern Exposition of the … Continue reading Quote #22 – Robert Paul Martin
Quote 21 – Augustine
by the preaching of predestination, the preaching of persevering and progressive faith is not to be hindered; and thus they may hear what is necessary to whom it is given that they should obey. For how shall they hear without a preacher? Neither, again, is the preaching of a progressive faith which continues even to … Continue reading Quote 21 – Augustine
Quote #20 – Augustine
To believe is to think with assent.Augustine, Title of Chapter 5, On the Predestination of the Saints
Quote #19 – Augustine
unrighteousness is never found to be with God.Augustine, Chapter 16, On Perseverance
Quote #18 – Scripture
Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life."Revelation 2:10 (ESV)
Monergist Gratia 