For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone that believeth. (Romans 10:4)It is absurd to imagine that God should justify a people and not sanctify them, He should justify a people whom He could not glorify. -- Thomas Watson
God loves adverbs better than nouns; not praying only but praying well; not doing good but doing it well. -- Thomas Brooks
BASICS OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE
DISCIPLINE
Trusting God
Loving and Obeying God
Discipleship
Bible Study
Christ in You
The Sabbath
CHRISTIAN LIFE
CHRISTIAN CHARACTER
DUTIES OF THE CHRISTIAN
Theater, Sports, and Entertainment
JUSTIFICATION
SANCTIFICATION
SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT
HOLINESS and HAPPINESS
MANHOOD
Christ Our Example
Men, Women and God
PERSONAL AND FAMILY FINANCES
DECISIONS, KNOWING THE WILL OF GOD and PATIENCE
Chapter 6 Related WebLinks
Combined Interactive Contents for The Web Edition of Biblical Counsel: Resources for Renewal
http://www.lettermen2.com/combtoc.html
Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power. (Colossians 2:8,9)
Boston, Thomas. The Christian life delineated, in the principal lines thereof, both as to its rise and progress. In several practical discourses: ... By ... Thomas Boston, ... Never before printed. Entered in Stationers Hall. Edinburgh, 1775. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3319086254
Calvin, John, Sermons on the Beatitudes Sermons on the Beatitudes (Banner of Truth, November 2006).
*Warfield, B.B., Biblical Doctrines (Carlisle, PA: The Banner of Truth Trust). 60005
Blanchard, John, Learning and Living the Christian Life (Darlington, Co., Durham, England: Evangelical Press and Services, Ltd., 1990). 60010
Ellul, Jacques, What I Believe (Grand Rapids, MI: Wm.B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1989). 60014
*Marshall, Walter, 1628-1680, The Gospel-Mystery of Sanctification (London, England: Oliphants Press, 1956, 1692 and Grand Rapids [Reformation Heritage Books, 2919 Leonard NE 49505] MI: Reformation Heritage Books, Inc., 1999).
Martin, Albert N., Living the Christian Life (Carlisle, PA: The Banner of Truth Trust). 60016
Packer, J.I., English Puritan Theology, John Owen: Basics of the Christian Life [30336]
Perkins, William, 1558-1602, The foundation of Christian religion gathered into sixe principles. As it is to be learned of ignorant people, that they may be fit to heare sermons with profit, and to receiue the Lords Supper with comfort, 1601, EEBO.
Traill, Robert, 1642-1716, The throne of grace discoursed of from Heb. IV, 16 / by Robert Trail ..., 1696, EEBO.
See also: The ten commandments, The lord jesus christ, The sermon on the mount, The shorter catechism, The westminster standards and family of documents, Prayer, Bible promises, Loving and obeying God, Apologetics, Follow-up, Systematic theology, Basics of the christian faith, Bible reference works, Biblical counsel by subject, Casuistry, Christ our example, Christian biography, Christianity and the workplace, Discipleship, Ethics, Fruit of the holy spirit, Gifts of the holy spirit, Manhood, Parenting
See also: Apologetics, Follow-up, Christ's influence on western civilization, Christian life, Basics of the christian faith, Bible reference works, Biblical counsel by subject, Casuistry, Christ our example, Sexual relationship, Christian biography, Christianity and the workplace, Discipleship, Ethics, Fruit of the holy spirit, Gifts of the holy spirit, Manhood, Parenting, The lord jesus christ
BASICS OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE
And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. -- Jesus Christ (John 17:3)
Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:
And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. -- Jesus Christ (Matthew 7:24, 25)
"No theological writings are so intellectually satisfying and so strengthening of faith as those of Warfield. He shirks no issue and evades no problems, and never stoops to the use of subterfuge. One is impressed by his honesty and integrity as much as by his profound scholarship and learning. The result is that there is a finality and authority about all that he wrote." -- D. Martin Lloyd-Jones
"This book is designed to answer two basic questions: How does a person become a Christian, and What is involved in living the Christian Life?" -- GCB
"One of the most powerful Christian voices in the 20th century, Jacques Ellul here summarizes his beliefs concerning humanity, history, and the Christian faith."
The Reformation Heritage Books edition is a reprint of the 1954 edition set by Oliphants and includes an introduction by Joel R. Beeke. Also includes the author's famous sermon on "The Doctrine of Justification Opened and Applied."
Also available from Trinity Book Service and . [10363]
"Here you will read the most closely reasoned defense of scriptural sanctification to be found anywhere. . . . Fourteen directions are given to the reader, all perfected with the aim of explaining to sincere souls what sanctification is, what it is not, and how to attain a holy walk before God. . . ." -- Jay P. Green, Sr.
The Secret of Sanctification: Union With Christ: Walter Marshall's Gospel Mystery of Sanctification, Joel R. Beeke
http://www.heritagebooks.org/browse.asp?searchMode=author&searchString=marshall&x=20&y=8
The Gospel-Mystery of Sanctification, Walter Marshall
http://www.lettermen2.com/gmswm.html
"This 30-page pamphlet by pastor Martin has been a great help to thousands over the years." -- GCB
Traill, Robert. Twenty nine sermons, viz. XIII. On the throne of Grace, ... and XVI. On the Lord's prayer, ... Together with the Protestant doctrine of justification vindicated. All by the late Revd. and learned Mr. Robert Trail ... Edinburgh, 1731. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3317972388
Related WebLinks
The Commandments of Jesus, J.S. McConnell (1925)
http://www.wowzone.com/commandm.htm
Appendix A: Words of Christ Appearing in The Web Edition of Biblical Counsel: Resources for Renewal
http://www.lettermen2.com/bcrrappa.html
"The Mediator -- Judge and Saviour"
A sermon by C.H. Spurgeon delivered on Lord's-day morning, May 30, 1880, at the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington, Sermon no. 1540.
Spurgeon carefully analyses Peter's sermon at Pentecost that brought about the visitation of the Holy Spirit.
http://www.spurgeongems.org/vols25-27/chs1540.pdf
Westminster Shorter Catechism Project
"Click on any of the individual questions below to get the answer and Biblical references, as well as links to works by John Flavel, Thomas Watson, Thomas Boston, James Fisher, and John Whitecross, and others."
http://www.shortercatechism.com/
Westminster Shorter Catechism With Proof Texts
http://www.reformed.org/documents/WSC_frames.html
"The One Foundation," a sermon by C.H. Spurgeon
Preaching on the text For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 3:11)
Metropolitan Tabernacle Pulpit, 1879, Sermon 1494.
"As churches we are not legislators, but subjects; it is not for us to frame constitutions, invent offices, and decree rites and ceremonies, but we are to take everything out of the mouth of Christ, and to do what he bids us, as he bids us, and when he bids us. Parliaments and kings have no authority whatever in the church, but Christ alone rules therein. If any portion of a church be not based upon Christ it is a mere deforming addition to the plan of the great Architect, and mars the temple which God has built, and not man. What a blessed thing it is to feel that you belong to a church which has a rock under it, because it is constituted by Christ's authority. We feel safe in following an ordinance which is of his commanding, but we should tremble if we had only custom and human authority for it. . . .
"When sermons are preached without so much as the mention of Christ's name, it takes more than charity, it requires you to tell a lie to say 'That was a Christian sermon;' and if any people find their joy in a teaching which casts the Lord Jesus into the background, they are not his church, or else such teaching would be an abomination to them. . . .
"All the decrees of popes and councils, all the resolutions of assemblies, synods, presbyteries, and associations, and all the ordinances of men as individuals, however great they be, when they are all put together, if they at all differ from the law of Christ, are mere wind and waste paper, nay, worse, they are treasonable insults to the majesty of King Jesus. Those who build apart from the authority of Christ build off of the foundation, and their fabric will fall. There is no law and no authority in a true church but that of Christ himself; we who are his ministers are his servants and the servants of the church, and not lords or law-makers. To his law a faithful church brings all things as to the sure test. As churches we are not legislators, but subjects; it is not for us to frame constitutions, invent offices, and decree rites and ceremonies, but we are to take everything out of the mouth of Christ, and to do what he bids us, as he bids us, and when he bids us. Parliaments and kings have no authority whatever in the church, but Christ alone rules therein."
"Let us put this, our first point, in a few sentences. It is not the union of men with men that makes a church if Jesus Christ be not the centre and the bond of the union. The best of men may come into bonds of amity, and they may form a league, or a federation, for good and useful purposes, but they are not a church unless Jesus Christ be the basis upon which they rest. He must be the ground and foundation of the hope of each and of all." -- C.H. Spurgeon
http://www.spurgeongems.org/vols25-27/chs1494.pdf
The Blood of the Lamb, the Conquering Weapon
A sermon by C.H. Spurgeon delivered on Lord's-day morning, September 9, 1888, at the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington, Sermon no. 2043.
"This is the way in which you should use this plea. Say, 'My God, I am utterly unworthy, and I own it; but, I beseech thee, hear me for the honour of thy dear Son. By his agony and bloody sweat, by his cross and passion, by his precious death and burial, I beseech thee hear me! O Lord, let the blood of thine Only-begotten prevail with thee! Canst thou put aside his groans, his tears, his death, when they speak on my behalf?' If you can thus come to pleading terms with God upon this ground, you must and will prevail. Jesus must be heard in heaven. The voice of his blood is eloquent with God. If you plead the atoning sacrifice, you must overcome through the blood of the Lamb." -- C.H. Spurgeon
http://www.mountzion.org/fgb/Summer97/FgbS6-97.html
Christian View of World and Life
Application of the Biblical View of History
Dr. C. Gregg Singer, Christian View of World and Life
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=1010264337
How Modern Thinkers Deny the Scriptures: Hegel to Toynbee
Dr. C. Gregg Singer, Christian View of World and Life
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=9240265910
How They Deny the Scriptures: Greek Philosophers and the Renaissance
Dr. C. Gregg Singer, Christian View of World and Life
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=9240265735
Basic Theological Presuppositions for a Biblical View of History
Dr. C. Gregg Singer, Christian View of World and Life
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=91602194326
Introduction: A Span of History
Dr. C. Gregg Singer, Decline of American Culture
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=72902195856
Decline in Theology, #1
Dr. C. Gregg Singer, Decline in American Culture
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=9902215956
Decline in the 1830's: Philosophical Revolution in Political Thought
Dr. C. Gregg Singer, Decline of American Culture
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=9202112722
Decline Through the 1840's: Philosophical Revolution in Political Thought
Dr. C. Gregg Singer, Decline of American Culture
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=9202112914
The Departure from the Biblical View in Constitutional Government
Dr. C. Gregg Singer, Decline of American Culture
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=82602124719
Hegel and Marx
Dr. C. Gregg Singer, 56 min.
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=9150393828
Decline in Theology since 1900
Dr. C. Gregg Singer, Decline of American Culture
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=91602194147
Decline in Education
Dr. C. Gregg Singer, Decline of American Culture
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=9902215826
Decline of Jurisprudence
Dr. C. Gregg Singer, Decline of American Culture
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=82602124432
Decline (Political, Economic, Cultural), Part 1
Dr. C. Gregg Singer, Decline of American Culture
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=819021843
Decline (Political, Economic, Cultural), Part 2
Dr. C. Gregg Singer, Decline of American Culture
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=8190218822
That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; and be renewed in the spirit of your mind; and that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. (Ephesians 4:22-24)
Another rule is, that the difficulty of obtaining shows the excellency: and, surely, if you consider but what it cost Christ to purchase it; what it costs the Spirit to bring men's hearts to it; what it costs ministers to persuade to it; what it costs christians, after all this, to obtain it; and what it costs many a half-christian, that, after all, goes without it; you will say, that here is difficulty, and therefore excellency. -- Richard Baxter
First, you will arouse them out of apathy. This age is more indifferent to true religion than almost any other. It is alive enough to error, but to the old faith it turns a deaf ear. Yet I have noticed persons captivated by the truth of substitution who would not listen to anything else. If any discourse can hold men, as the ancient mariner detained the wedding guest, it is the story of divine love, incarnate in the person of Jesus, bleeding and dying for guilty men. Try that story when attention flags. It has a fascination about it. The marvellous history of the Son of God, who loved his enemies, and died for them-this will arrest them. The history of the Holy One who stood in the sinners' place, and was in consequence put to shame, and agony, and death-this will touch them. The sight of the bleeding Saviour overcomes obduracy and carelessness. -- C.H. Spurgeon in a sermon, The Blood of the Lamb, the Conquering Weapon
Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me. (Psalm 101:6)
I has been true from the beginning of the world, that obedience is better than any sacrifice (1 Samuel 15:22,) and is the parent of all virtues. -- John Calvin commenting on Genesis 4:2, Calvin's Commentary on Genesis, p. 118
Blessed is he that readeth. (Revelation 1:3a)
If I had only three years to serve the Lord, I would spend two of them studying and preparing. -- Donald Grey Barnhouse
This blood overcomes the natural lethargy of men towards obedience; it stimulates them to holiness. If anything can make a man holy, it is a firm faith in the atoning sacrifice. When a man knows that Jesus died for him, he feels that he is not his own, but bought with a price, and therefore he must live unto him that died for him and rose again. In the atonement I see a motive equal to the greatest heroism; yes, a motive which will stimulate to perfect holiness. What manner of persons ought we to be for whom such a sacrifice has been presented! Now are we quickened into intensity of zeal and devotion. See, dear brothers, how to use the blood of the Lamb in this lower sphere while contending with evil among men. -- C.H. Spurgeon in a sermon, The Blood of the Lamb, the Conquering Weapon
It has been true from the beginning of the world, that obedience is better than any sacrifice (1 Samuel 15:22,) and is the parent of all virtues. -- John Calvin commenting on Genesis 4:2, Calvin's Commentary on Genesis, p. 118
*Adams, Jay E., Godliness Through Discipline [30037]
*BAXTER, RICHARD, Treatise of Self-Denial, (Still Waters Revival Books) [30936]
Bobgan, Deidre, Lord of the Dance: The Beauty of the Disciplined Life [40047A]
Brandt, Henry, Build a Happy Home With Discipline (Wheaton, IL: Scripture Press). 60026
*Bunyan, John, The Pilgrim's Progress, complete and unabridged (Carlisle, PA: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1979, 1895), Pilgrim's Progress (Birmingham, AL: John Dagg Pub Co, November, 2005), and EEBO.
*Bunyan, John, The Pilgrim's Progress (Cassettes) [30967]
*Perkins, William, 1558-1602, How to liue, and that well in all estates and times, specially when helps and comforts faile, 1601, EEBO.
*Perkins, William, 1558-1602, The true gaine more in worth then all the goods in the world, 1601, Additional title: Christ the true and perfect gaine, EEBO.
*Rutherford, Samuel (1600?-1661), Influences of the life of grace. Or, A practical treatise concerning the way, manner, and means of having and improving of spiritual dispositions, and quickning influences from Chrst the resurrection and the life. By Samuel Rutherfurd, Professor of Divinity in the University of St. Andrrews in Scotland. (London: Printed by T.C. for Adrew Crook, and are to be sold by James Davies at the gilded Acorn neer the little North door in St. Pauls Church-yard, 1659), EEBO.
*Sibbes, Richard, The Faithful Covenanter (Cerlox Bound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books).
Tyson, T., Sharpening Each Other Through Discipline [30439]
*Thomas, William H.G., Grace and Power (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1984). 60022
Venning, Ralph, Learning in Christ's School (Puritan Paperback Series. Carlisle, PA: The Banner of Truth Trust).
*Watson, Thomas (d. 1686) and Joel R. Beeke, Heaven taken by storm: showing the holy violence a Christian is to put forth in the pursuit after glory, (Ligonier, PA: Soli Deo Gloria Publications, 1992).
Watson, Thomas, d. 1686, The duty of self-denial briefly opened and urged. By Thomas Watson, minister of the Gospel, 1675, EEBO.
*Whitney, Donald S., Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life (Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress). 60025
See also: Sexual relationship, Church discipline, Disciplining children, Freedom with responsibility, Carnality and men-pleasing
DISCIPLINE
That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God. (Colossians 1:10)
If David spoke thus, we may be sure that the Son of David will be of the same mind. Jesus looks out for faithful men, and He fixes His eyes upon them, to observe them, to bring them forward, to encourage them, and to reward them. Let no true-hearted man think that he is overlooked; the King Himself has His eye upon him.
There are two results of this royal notice. First we read, "That they may dwell with me." Jesus brings the faithful into His house, He sets them in His palace, He makes them His companions, He delights in their society. We must be true to our Lord, and He will then manifest Himself to us. When our faithfulness costs us most, it will be best rewarded; the more furiously men reject, the more joyfully will our Lord receive us.
Next, he says of the sincere man, "He shall serve me." Jesus will use for His own glory those who scorn the tricks of policy and are faithful to Himself, His Word, and His cross. These shall be in His royal retinue, the honored servants of His Majesty. Communion and usefulness are the wages of faithfulness. Lord make me faithful that I may dwell with Thee and serve Thee. -- C.H. Spurgeon in Faith's Checkbook
This work of Baxter has been translated into more languages than any other title. This is a hardbound photocopy of the treatise that is included in THE SAINT'S EVERLASTING REST: BAXTER'S PRACTICAL WORKS, VOL. 3.
Said to be "the greatest book, other than Scripture, which an Englishman has given to mankind." -- GCB
The Banner of Truth Trust publication is recommended. It is facsimile reprinted from the unabridged edition of 1895 published by John C. Nimmo, Ltd. containing the original marginal notes and Scripture references and illustrated with etchings by William Strang.
The John L. Dagg Publishing Company publication is a facsimile reprint of the edition published of 1891 published by Charles Foster Publishing Company. This is a beautiful heirloom edition illustrated with etching by W.A. Foster. Scripture references are footnoted and indexed at the end. Does not contain the original marginal notes.
"Bunyan had better insight into the human heart than modern psychology; namely, because he did not study man apart from his Creator and apart from his deep inward problem." -- Ernest Reisinger
The Pilgrim's Progress
http://www.ccel.org/b/bunyan/pilgrims_progress/title.html
Pilgrim's Progress John Bunyan (audio files)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/search.asp?SpeakerOnly=true&currSection=sermonsspeaker&keyword=John%5EBunyan
Pilgrim's Progress John Bunyan (audio files)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/search.asp?SpeakerOnly=true&currSection=sermonsspeaker&keyword=John%5EBunyan
"This is one of the great books of Christendom. It deals concisely with the problems Christians face in every age: how to make time for prayer, why we often hinder our spiritual growth, the manner in which we may develop our inner resources so as to be able to meet the contingencies of life, and the means God has provided for the development of the spiritual life. . . ." -- Cyril J. Barber. A Christian classic.
WATSON, THOMAS, The Christian Soldier; or, Heaven Taken By Storm. Shewing the Holy Violence Christian is to Put Forth in the Pursuit After Glory, 1810, Still Waters Revival Books. and See Reformation Bookshelf CD #21 (Still Waters Revival Books)
Watson, Thomas, d. 1686, Heaven taken by storm, or, The holy violence a Christian is to put forth in the pursuit after glory by Thomas Watson ..., 1670, EEBO.
Watson, Thomas. Heaven taken by storm: or, the holy violence a Christian is to put forth in the pursuit after glory. By Thomas Watson, ... Revised and corrected by the Rev. Mr. Armstrong, ... London, 1788. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3318534778
"The Christian life is a battle and this battle will only be won by those that avail themselves of all the weapons and strength that God gives. Watson, a master teacher concerning the practical aspects of the Christian's "heart life," explains how to vigorously pursue the high calling of the Christian life, and how to win the war with the world, the flesh and the devil." -- Publisher's Annotation
"Puritan Thomas Watson describes how the Christian is to take the Kingdom of Heaven by holy violence through the reading and exposition of Scripture, prayer, meditation, self-examination, conversation, and the sanctification of the Lord's Day. He is also to offer violence towards himself, Satan, and the world. Watson is always easy to read." -- GCB
Foreword by J.I. Packer. "Far from being legalistic, restrictive or binding, as they are often perceived, the spiritual disciplines are actually the means to unparalleled spiritual liberty. Drawing from the rich heritage left to us by the early church fathers, the Puritans, and Jesus Christ Himself, this book will guide you through such disciplines as worship, prayer, Scripture reading, evangelism, serving, stewardship, fasting, silence and solitude, journaling, learning, and etc. A VERY, VERY GOOD BOOK!" -- CBD
Related WebLinks
The Commandments of Jesus, J.S. McConnell (1925)
http://www.wowzone.com/commandm.htm
The Blood of the Lamb, the Conquering Weapon
A sermon by C.H. Spurgeon delivered on Lord's-day morning, September 9, 1888, at the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington, Sermon no. 2043.
"This is the way in which you should use this plea. Say, 'My God, I am utterly unworthy, and I own it; but, I beseech thee, hear me for the honour of thy dear Son. By his agony and bloody sweat, by his cross and passion, by his precious death and burial, I beseech thee hear me! O Lord, let the blood of thine Only-begotten prevail with thee! Canst thou put aside his groans, his tears, his death, when they speak on my behalf?' If you can thus come to pleading terms with God upon this ground, you must and will prevail. Jesus must be heard in heaven. The voice of his blood is eloquent with God. If you plead the atoning sacrifice, you must overcome through the blood of the Lamb." -- C.H. Spurgeon
http://www.mountzion.org/fgb/Summer97/FgbS6-97.html
What Would Jesus Do?
http://www.wwjd.com/
But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. Our fathers trusted in thee: they trusted, and thou didst deliver them. They cried unto thee, and were delivered: they trusted in thee, and were not confounded. (Psalm 22:3-5)
Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. (Psalm 37:3)
Another Psalm highly characteristic of David is Psalm 62 which we are in the habit of calling the ONLY Psalm, from its containing such frequent repetitions of the world only. David rejoiced to place his confidence in God "only." -- C.H. Spurgeon commenting on Pslam 62 in
Spurgeon's Devotional Bible
It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man. It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes. (Psalm 118:8,9)
Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me. (Psalm 101:6)
But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. -- Jesus Christ (Matthew 19:26)
Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
If David spoke thus, we may be sure that the Son of David will be of the same mind. Jesus looks out for faithful men, and He fixes His eyes upon them, to observe them, to bring them forward, to encourage them, and to reward them. Let no true-hearted man think that he is overlooked; the King Himself has His eye upon him.
In all times of danger from men our wisest course is to fly to the Lord our helper. He has ways and means for delivering us which we know not of. He can either turn our enemies into friends, or else so check all their efforts that they shall do us no real injury. Blessed are those men whose trust in the Lord never wavers. -- C.H. Spurgeon, commenting on Psalm 124 and Genesus 31:36-44 in
Spurgeon's Devotional Bible, p. 45
Then Zedekiah the king said, Behold, he is in your hand: for the king is not he that can do any thing against you. (Jeremiah 38:5)
"The history of Christianity can be summed up as the story of men continuously and consistently disobeying God." -- Benjamin Hart. In fact, most Christians awaken to the realization that they have re-lived in their own lives the experience of Israel in the Old Testament. Our tendency is to forget God when times are good.
"God commands nothing but what is beneficial. `O Israel, what doth the Lord require of thee, but to fear the Lord thy God, and to keep His statutes, which I command thee this day, for thy good?' To obey God, is not so much our duty as our privilege." -- Thomas Watson
There is great transforming power in the New Testament sacrificial love of Christ Jesus that says "Not my will, but thine be done." -- Jesus Christ (Luke 22:42)
Adams, Jay E., Trust and Obey: A Practical Commentary on I Peter [30089]
Burroughs, Jeremiah, Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment (Puritan Paperback Series. Carlisle, PA: The Banner of Truth Trust).
Bridges, Jerry, Trusting God: Even When Life Hurts (Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress). 60028
Bridges, Jerry, Trusting God: Even When Life Hurts (Study Guide) (Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, 1992). 60029
Bridges, Jerry, You Can Trust God (Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress). 60030
See also: The sovereignty of god, Theodicy, Selection of covenant heads for positions of authority, The providence of god, Renunciation
Trusting God
Saul [Israel's first king, demanded by the people and appointed by Samuel -- sk] proved his valour by defeating Nahash king of the Ammonites, whereupon the people assembled to establish him more fully in his kingdom. Samuel took advantage of this to end his official life and to warn the people.
1 And Samuel said unto all Israel, Behold, I have hearkened unto your voice in all that ye said unto me, and have made a king over you.
2 And now, behold, the king walketh before you: and I am old and grayheaded; and, behold, my sons are with you: and I have walked before you from my childhood unto this day. 3 Behold, here I am: witness against me before the LORD, and before his anointed: whose ox have I taken? or whose ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received any bribe to blind mine eyes therewith? and I will restore it you.
4 And they said, Thou hast not defrauded us, nor oppressed us, neither hast thou taken ought of any man's hand. 5 And he said unto them, The LORD is witness against you, and his anointed is witness this day, that ye have not found ought in my hand. And they answered, He is witness.
6 And Samuel said unto the people, It is the LORD that advanced Moses and Aaron, and that brought your fathers up out of the land of Egypt. 7 Now therefore stand still, that I may reason with you before the LORD of all the righteous acts of the LORD, which he did to you and to your fathers.
8 When Jacob was come into Egypt, and your fathers cried unto the LORD, then the LORD sent Moses and Aaron, which brought forth your fathers out of Egypt, and made them dwell in this place. 9 And when they forgat the LORD their God, he sold them into the hand of Sisera, captain of the host of Hazor, and into the hand of the Philistines, and into the hand of the king of Moab, and they fought against them. 10 And they cried unto the LORD, and said, We have sinned, because we have forsaken the LORD, and have served Baalim and Ashtaroth: but now deliver us out of the hand of our enemies, and we will serve thee. 11 And the LORD sent Jerubbaal, and Bedan (or, as some read it, Barak), and Jephthah, and Samuel, and delivered you out of the hand of your enemies on every side, and ye dwelled safe.
12 And when ye saw that Nahash the king of the children of Ammon came against you, ye said unto me, Nay; but a king shall reign over us: when the LORD your God was your king.
13 Now therefore behold the king whom ye have chosen, and whom ye have desired! and, behold, the LORD hath set a king over you.
14 If ye will fear the LORD, and serve him, and obey his voice, and not rebel against the commandment of the LORD, then shall both ye and also the king that reigneth over you continue following the LORD your God:
15 But if ye will not obey the voice of the LORD, but rebel against the commandment of the LORD, then shall the hand of the LORD be against you, as it was against your fathers.
16 Now therefore stand and see this great thing, which the LORD will do before your eyes.
17 Is it not wheat harvest to day? I will call unto the LORD, and he shall send thunder and rain; that ye may perceive and see that your wickedness is great, which ye have done in the sight of the LORD, in asking you a king.
18 So Samuel called unto the LORD; and the LORD sent thunder and rain that day: and all the people greatly feared the LORD and Samuel. (It seldom or never rains at that period in Palestine. Samuel's prayers were as mighty as those of Elijah.)
19 And all the people said unto Samuel, Pray for thy servants unto the LORD thy God, that we die not: for we have added unto all our sins this evil, to ask us a king.
20 And Samuel said unto the people, Fear not: ye have done all this wickedness: yet turn not aside from following the LORD, but serve the LORD with all your heart; 21 And turn ye not aside: for then should ye go after vain things, which cannot profit nor deliver; for they are vain. 22 For the LORD will not forsake his people for his great name's sake: because it hath pleased the LORD to make you his people.
(A precious passage indeed. Election ensures to its objects immutable love, but where the reason for election lies none can tell.)
23 Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way: 24 Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you.
25 But if ye shall still do wickedly, ye shall be consumed, both ye and your king. -- (1 Samuel 12)
Spurgeon's Devotional Bible
Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. (Jeremiah 17:7)
Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven. -- Jesus Christ (Luke 10:19)
There are two results of this royal notice. First we read, "That they may dwell with me." Jesus brings the faithful into His house, He sets them in His palace, He makes them His companions, He delights in their society. We must be true to our Lord, and He will then manifest Himself to us. When our faithfulness costs us most, it will be best rewarded; the more furiously men reject, the more joyfully will our Lord receive us.
Next, he says of the sincere man, "He shall serve me." Jesus will use for His own glory those who scorn the tricks of policy and are faithful to Himself, His Word, and His cross. These shall be in His royal retinue, the honored servants of His Majesty. Communion and usefulness are the wages of faithfulness. Lord make me faithful that I may dwell with Thee and serve Thee. -- C.H. Spurgeon in Faith's Checkbook
It is better to take refuge in Jehovah than to trust in princes. (Psalms 118:9) Zedekiah professed to be a friend of Jeremiah, yet when the princes sought permission to put the prophet to death, Zedekiah's friendship was not worth much. He said, He is in your hand; for the king cannot do anything against you. Instead of protecting his friend and adviser, he delivered him and left him as a lamb at the mercy of wolves. It seems very natural to men for them to trust in men. Yet Scripture warns us that, Cursed is the man that trusts in man, and makes flesh his arm. If you make a mortal man your confidence, you will find your anchor has no grip. Even good men are but broken reeds and cannot bear the strain of the day of trouble. And the bad men are like sharp spears; they stab the man who dares to lean on them. But, if we cannot trust in men, we think that surely we may trust in princes. If honor were banished from all the rest of the world, it ought to find a home in the breasts of kings. May we not trust in great men, in noble men, men of high standing? No, for It is better to take refuge in Jehovah than to trust in princes." For princes are but men, and not always the truest of men. They are seldom the best of men. At the end of his life Wolsey is reported as saying to Sir William Kingston, "Had I but served my God with half the zeal I served my king, He would not in my age have left me naked to my enemies." If "uneasy lies the head that wears the crown," certainly the heart which rests on the crown-wearer should be uneasy. Trust in God, and you will trust the true "King, immortal, invisible."
When a man is timid about doing right, and can be easily persuaded to do wrong, there is a lack of fear of God in him. One that fears God is under no necessity to fear anybody else. True godliness infuses courage into the heart. In this respect also, Perfect love casts out fear. If you have learned to tremble before the great, almighty, living God, you have ceased to tremble before any living man; in actuality he is a dying man. For truly life is in God; natural man is a creature that will die and perish like the moth: Who are you, that you should be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the son of man that shall be made as grass, and forget the Lord your Maker?" (Isaiah 51:13) If we had a sense of God's presence everywhere we would not dare consent to sin. Then we would be like the three holy ones who stood for God before Nebuchadnezzer, saying, "Yes, we see the burning, fiery furnace, but we also see the living God." The king said, It will be heated seven times hotter. They heard this furious threat of the despot, but they also heard a voice that Nebuchadnezzer could not hear, the voice of God telling them to serve Him. And He strengthened them to do so. John Calvin noted, "All acknowledge that it is better to trust in the Lord, and yet there is scarcely one among a hundred who is fully persuaded that God alone can afford him sufficient help. That man has attained a high rank among the faithful, who resting satisfied in God, never ceases to entertain a lively hope, even when he finds no help on earth." Luther calls it the "art of arts, and that which he had well studied, not to put confidence in man." And of trust in God, he called it the most pleasant and sweetest of all sacrifices, the best of all services we perform to God. -- C.H. Spurgeon commenting on Jeremiah 38:5 quoted in Morning and Evening II: A Second Year of Daily Devotions by C.H. Spurgeon, November 14, p. 319
"Do you find it easy to trust God -- until adversity strikes? When life clouds over, do you suddenly begin to second-guess your faith and suspect that you only imagined His care for you? Three truths we must believe if we are to trust Him in adversity: (1) God is completely sovereign (2) God is infinite in wisdom, and (3) God is perfect in love. This is sure to be another best-seller . . ." -- GCB. A study guide is available.
A booklet.
Related WebLinks
Nave's Topical Bible: Blessing Contingent Upon Obedience
http://bible.crosswalk.com/Concordances/NavesTopicalBible/ntb.cgi?number=T854
The Treasury of David, Psalm 62, C.H. Spurgeon
"Another Psalm highly characteristic of David is Psalm 62 which we are in the habit of calling the ONLY Psalm, from its containing such frequent repetitions of the world only. David rejoiced to place his confidence in God "only."
http://www.spurgeon.org/treasury/ps062.htm
Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. (Colossians 3:16)
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. -- Jesus Christ (John 15:13)
He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.
If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.
Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great. -- Jesus Christ (Luke 9:48b)
For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward. -- Jesus Christ (Mark 9:41)
Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice. (1 Samuel 15:22b)
See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil;
Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil. (Ecclesiastes 12:13-14)
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? (Micah 6:8)
That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full.
So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, [son] of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.
Blessed [are] they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. (Revelation 22:14)
"Unlimited submission and obedience is due to none but God alone. He has an absolute right to command; he alone has an uncontrollable sovereignty over us, because he alone is unchangeably good. He never will nor can require of us, consistent with his nature and attributes, anything which is not fit and reasonable. His commands are all just and good. And to suppose that he has given to any particular set of men a power to require obedience to that which is unreasonable, cruel, and unjust, is robbing the Deity of his justice and goodness." -- Samuel West in his Election Sermon of 1776
Through thy precepts I get understanding.
"The want of good works makes faith sick; evil works kill her outright." -- Thomas Adams
"It is an old policy the devil hath, to jostle out a greater good for a less." -- Nehemiah Rogers
Be sure you keep the mastery over your flesh and senses. Few ever fall from God, but flesh-pleasing is the cause. Many think that by "flesh" the Scripture means our in-dwelling sin, when, alas! it is the inordinate sensitive appetite that it chargeth us to subdue. Nothing in the world damneth so many as flesh-pleasing, while men generally choose it as their happiness instead of God. O remember who hath said, "If ye live after the flesh, ye shall die," and, "Make no provision for the flesh, to satisfy its desires," Rom. viii. 5-7, and xiii. 14. Think of this when you are tempted to drunkenness, and gluttony, and lustfulness, and worldliness; and when you would fain have your dwellings and states more delightful. You little think what a sin it is, even to please your flesh, further than it tends to help you in the service of God. -- Richard Baxter
He is our dearest Friend and Father, and loveth us better than we love ourselves; and therefore we have reason confidently to trust him, and cheerfully and gladly to obey him, as one that ruleth us in order to our own felicity. -- Richard Baxter
No unwelcome tasks become any the less unwelcome by putting them off till tomorrow. It is only when they are behind us and done, that we begin to find that there is a sweetness to be tasted afterwards, and that the remembrance of unwelcome duties unhesitatingly done is welcome and pleasant. Accomplished, they are full of blessing, and there is a smile on their faces as they leave us. Undone, they stand threatening and disturbing our tranquillity, and hindering our communion with God. If there be lying before you any bit of work from which you shrink, go straight up to it, and do it at once. The only way to get rid of it is to do it. -- Alexander MacLaren
ANNESLEY, SAMUEL, How May We Attain to Love God With All Our Hearts, Souls, and Minds? (1661, reprinted 1844) (Cerlox Bound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books).
*Baxter, Richard, A Christian Directory: Baxter's Practical Works, Vol. 1 (Morgan, PA: Soli Deo Gloria Publications, 1997, 1990, 1838, 1707, 1678, 1673), EEBO. See Reformation Bookshelf CD #21 (Still Waters Revival Books).
Baxter, Richard. The practical works of the late reverend and pious Mr. Richard Baxter, in four volumes. With a preface; giving some account of the author, and of this edition ... Together with alphabetical tables to each volume. Vol. 4. London, 1707. 4 vols. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3320004273
*Baxter, Richard, The One Thing Necessary
*Baxter, Richard, A Treatise of Knowledge and Love Compared in The Reformed Pastor: Baxter's Practical Works, Vol. 4 (Morgan, PA: Soli Deo Gloria Publications, 1997, 1990, 1838, 1707, 1678, 1673). 30934
*Baxter, Richard, A Call to the Unconverted: Baxter's Practical Works, Vol. 2 (Morgan, PA: Soli Deo Gloria Publications, March 2000). 30935
*Baxter, Richard, The Saint's Everlasting Rest: Baxter's Practical Works, Vol. 3 (Morgan, PA: Soli Deo Gloria Publications). 30936
*Baxter, Richard, The Reformed Pastor: Baxter's Practical Works, Vol. 4 (Morgan, PA: Soli Deo Gloria Publications, 2000, 1992). 30937
*BAXTER, RICHARD, Treatise of Self-Denial, (Still Waters Revival Books) [30936]
Carson, John L. (editor), David W. Hall (editor) To Glorify and Enjoy God: A Commemoration of the 350th Anniversary of the Westminister Assembly (Banner of Truth).
Edwards, Jonathan. A treatise concerning religious affections, in three parts; Part I. Concerning the nature of the affections, and their importance in religion. Part II. Shewing what are no certain signs that religious affections are gracious, or that they are not. Part III. Shewing what are distinguishing signs of truly gracious and holy affections. By Jonathan Edwards, A.M. and Pastor of the First Church in Northampton. [Twelve lines of Scripture texts]. The second edition [New York], 1768. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3318878945
Erskine, Ebenezer. Christ in the believer's arms; being a sermon preached by Mr. Ebenezer Erskine, at Strathmiglo, May 10th, 1724. Edinburgh, 1726. (ECCO) Gale Document Number
*Henderson, Alexander, Obedience is Better than Sacrifice (Cerlox Bound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books). An audio cassette.
*Law, William, A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life (Philadelphia, PA: Westminster Press, 1948). [60234]
Manton, Thomas, Loving God by Loving His Law (Cerlox Bound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books).
*Marshall, Walter, 1628-1680, The Gospel-Mystery of Sanctification (London, England: Oliphants Press, 1956, 1692 and Grand Rapids [Reformation Heritage Books, 2919 Leonard NE 49505] MI: Reformation Heritage Books, Inc., 1999).
Owen, John. Of communion with God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, (each person distinctly) in love, grace, and consolation: or, the saints fellowship with the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, unfolded. By John Owen, D.D. Glasgow, 1792. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3320938336
*Owen, John, Sin and Temptation: The Challenge to Personal Godliness [31041, 31048]
Ryle, J.C., Holiness: Its Nature, Hindrances, Difficulties, and Roots (London, England: Evangelical Press). 20431
Singer, G., The Obedient Life [30391]
Vincent, Thomas. The true Christians love of the unseen Christ: or a discourse chiefly tending to excite and promote the decaying love of Christ in the hearts of Christians. ... By Thomas Vincent, ... London, 1701. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3319430614
Watson, Thomas, Godly Man's Picture (Puritan Paperback Series. Carlisle, PA: The Banner of Truth Trust).
Watson, Thomas, d. 1686, The one thing necessary. Preached in a sermon at Pauls before the Right Honourable the Lord Major and the aldermen of the City of London. Aug. 31. 1656. By Thomas Watson minister of Stephens Walbrook, Lond., 1656, EEBO.
Watson, Thomas, d. 1686, The duty of self-denial briefly opened and urged. By Thomas Watson, minister of the Gospel., 1675, EEBO.
See also: The ten commandments, The sermon on the mount, Words of christ appearing in the web edition of biblical counsel: resources for renewal, Sin, Prayer, Bible promises, Loving and obeying God, Holiness, Discipleship, Freedom: a gift of the grace of God, Casuistry and conscience, Corporate faithfulness and sanctification, The providence of God
Loving and Obeying God
A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. -- Jesus Christ (John 13:34,35)
And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life. -- Jesus Christ (John 5:39,40)
Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. -- Jesus Christ (John 5:3)
Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. -- Jesus Christ (John 14:21,23)
These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and [that] your joy might be full. -- Jesus Christ (John 15:10,11)
For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother. -- Jesus Christ (Matthew 12:50)
In that I command thee this day to love the Lord thy God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commandments and his statutes and his judgments, that thou mayest live and multiply; and the Lord thy God shall bless thee in the land wither thou goest to possess it. (Deuteronomy 30:15,16)
This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth. . . .
But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him? (1 John 1:3-6, 17)
He saith to him again the second time, Simon, [son] of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
He saith unto him the third time, Simon, [son] of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep. -- Jesus Christ (John 21:15-17)
Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good. Was then that which is good made death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it might appear sin, working death in me by that which is good; that sin by the commandment might become exceeding sinful.
For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin. (Romans 7:12-14)
He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. (1 John 2:4)
God's direction is our instruction. Obedience to the divine will begets wisdom of mind and action. As God's way is always best, those who follow it are sure to be justified by the result. If the Lawgiver were foolish his law would be the same, and obedience to such a law would involve us in a thousand mistakes; but as the reverse is the case, we may count ourselves happy to have such a wise, prudent, and beneficial law to be the rule of our lives. We are wise if we obey and we grow wise by obeying! -- C.H. Spurgeon commenting on Psalm 119:104
"Digs deep, as only the Puritans can, into the gold mine of Matthew 22:37,38. Shows what it is to love God, impediments to this love and the means to attaining it (and much more)." -- SWRB
This Soli Deo Gloria publication is a facsimile reprint of the 19th century reprint by George Virtue, London. Foreword by J.I. Packer.
The original 1673 edition and the 1678 edition, both printed by Robert White for Nevill Simmons, are available on microfilm (Ann Arbor, MI.: University Microfilms, 1970). 1 microfilm reel. 35 mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700; 343:11)
Also available in Cerlox bound photocopy from Still Waters Revival Books, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
The full title is: A Christian Directory: or A Sum of Practical Theology, and Cases of Conscience. Directing Christians How to Use Their Knowledge and Faith; How to Improve all Helps and Means, and to Perform all Duties; How to Overcome Temptations, and to Escape or Mortify Every Sin. In Four Parts.
I. Christian Ethics (or Private Duties)
II. Christian Economics (or Family Duties)
III. Christian Ecclesiastics (or Church Duties)
IV. Christian Politics (or Duties to Our Rulers and Neighbours)
"Though relatively weak on corporate sanctification, corporate faithfulness and some important areas of doctrine (such as justification), Baxter's work on subjects related to personal piety can be of good practical use to the Christian -- if one is careful to separate out his aberrant doctrinal views and any practical errors they may lead to." -- SWRB
" Ptacek in Family Worship (p. 51-52), supplies the following information in regard to Baxter and this book. He notes that after the Episcopalians ejected numerous `nonconformists,' in what is know as the `great ejection,' in 1662, `Baxter pastored from house to house, visiting families of his parish in their homes. These visits contributed to Baxter's A CHRISTIAN DIRECTORY, a large and still very relevant manual of pastoral care.' Focusing on just one area of great importance, Ptacek demonstrates how this book's relevance is not limited by time or culture, though sometimes the use of specific words are. `Published in 1673, but written 1664-65, a large book-length part of Baxter's CHRISTIAN DIRECTORY is devoted to the family. It is entitled `Christian Economics' based on the archaic usage of the word, which reflects the proper sense of the Greek root oikonomos as the manager of a household, in the Christian case, the spiritual leader of the family. The family head is essential to Baxter's view of family worship and instruction. Baxter asserts that it is God's will that this instruction be carried out by the rulers of the families.' For a male head of the household to fail to do so, or to have another instruct in the family, is contrary to his position of authority.' This is the kind of book that can be passed on from generation to generation and still find much use in the service of the kingdom of God." -- SWRB
The Richard Baxter Page
http://members.aol.com/augusteen/Baxter.html
Fire and Ice Index of Online Text
http://www.puritansermons.com/toc.htm
A treatise on the sin of Martha.
Long title: A Treatise of Knowledge and Love Compared. In two Parts: 1. Of Falsely Pretended Knowledge. II. Of True Saving Knowledge and Love. I. Against Hasty Judging, and False Conceits of Knowledge; and for Necessary Suspension. II. The Excellency of Divine Love, and the Happiness of Being Known and Loved of God. Written as greatly necessary to the safety and peace of every Christian, and of the Church: the only certain way to escape false religions, heresies, sects, and malignant prejudices, persecutions, and sinful wars; all caused by falsely pretended knowledge, and hasty judging, by proud, ignorant men, who know not their ignorance.
"This is the second of four volumes constituting the complete works of this giant of the faith. This huge volume, over 1000 pages, gathers together such penetrating topics as The Unpardonable Sin, The Spirit's Witness to the Truth of Christianity, The Arrogancy of Reason Against Divine Revelation, A Call to the Unconverted, Now or Never, A Saint or a Brute, God's Goodness Vindicated, The Character of a Sound, Confirmed Christian, and others." -- GCB. A Christian classic.
This volume also contains A Call the Unconverted, The Reasonableness of the Christian Religion, The Unreasonableness of Infidelity, A Treatise of Converstion, and Character of a Sound Confirmed Christians.
Translations: A Call to the Unconverted (singely), Dutch, OCLC 16991691; French, OCLC 38285837, 28780900; Danish, OCLC 17960566; Polish, OCLC 42954154.
The Richard Baxter Page
http://members.aol.com/augusteen/Baxter.html
"Third in the four-volume set. Includes The Saint's Everlasting Rest; Treatise of Self-Denial; The Life of Faith; Obedient Patience, and many more. Over 1000 pages." -- GCB
Translations: The Saint's Everlasting Rest (singely), French, OCLC 24837551, 12603369; Danish, OCLC 36139702, 13711852; Dutch? OCLC 2538485.
The Saints' Everlasting Rest, Richard Baxter, edited by Benjamin Fawcett
http://www.ccel.org/b/baxter/everlasting_rest/saints_rest.html
The Richard Baxter Page
http://members.aol.com/augusteen/Baxter.html
"This is the fourth and final volume in this great set. Includes, [`Compassionate Counsel to all Young Men,'] `The Reformed Pastor' `Poor Man's Family Book,' `The Catechizing of Families,' and `The Mother's Catechism,' in all 25 sermons, treatises, and catechisms. Dr. J.I. Packer says, `For me, the great joy of this year is that it see the completion of Soli Deo Gloria's reprint of Baxter's incomparable PRACTICAL WORKS'." -- GCB
The Reformed Pastor, Richard Baxter
http://www.e4.net
The Richard Baxter Page
http://members.aol.com/augusteen/Baxter.html
Compassionate Counsel to all Young Men (1681), by Richard Baxter
http://www.lettermen2.com/ccaym.html
This work of Baxter has been translated into more languages than any other title. This is a hardbound photocopy of the treatise that is included in THE SAINT'S EVERLASTING REST: BAXTER'S PRACTICAL WORKS, VOL. 3.
"Read by Elder Lyndon Dohms from the book Sermons, Prayers and Pulpit Addresses. Henderson was one of the Scottish commissioners to the Westminster Assembly and the principal architect of the Solemn League and Covenant. Some consider him as only second to Knox in regard to his work as a Scottish Reformer. This sermon, on Psalm 40:6-8, was preached in Scotland just before Henderson left for the Westminster Assembly and exhorts Christians to zealousness -- especially in days of great declension." -- SWRB
John Wesley said on reading it, "The light flowed so mightily upon my soul that everything appeared in a new view." This book was "the first impulse [to the evangelical revival of the eighteenth century] and came from the school of the Non-Jurors, and especially from Williams Law's SERIOUS CALL." -- Publisher's Annotation
Whitefield declared that through it "God worked powerfully on my soul, as He has since upon many others." Introduction by J.V. Moldenhawer.
A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life William Law
http://www.ccel.org/l/law/a_serious_call/a_serious_call.html
"Jesus said, 'If ye love me, keep my commandments' (John 14:15). John points out, 'and hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him' (1 John 2:3-4). Manton uses these themes, as a departure point, relative to Psalm 119, to show the proper relationship between law, love and loving the law--as it relates to the greatest law lover, the Lord Jesus Christ!" -- SWRB
The Reformation Heritage Books edition is a reprint of the 1954 edition set by Oliphants and includes an introduction by Joel R. Beeke. Also includes the author's famous sermon on "The Doctrine of Justification Opened and Applied."
Also available from Trinity Book Service and . [10363]
"Here you will read the most closely reasoned defense of scriptural sanctification to be found anywhere. . . . Fourteen directions are given to the reader, all perfected with the aim of explaining to sincere souls what sanctification is, what it is not, and how to attain a holy walk before God. . . ." -- Jay P. Green, Sr.
The Secret of Sanctification: Union With Christ: Walter Marshall's Gospel Mystery of Sanctification, Joel R. Beeke
http://www.heritagebooks.org/browse.asp?searchMode=author&searchString=marshall&x=20&y=8
The Gospel-Mystery of Sanctification, Walter Marshall
http://www.lettermen2.com/gmswm.html
"The concept of sin and personal responsibility has all but disappeared from our world. John Owen deals with the nature of sinful humanity as no writer since has done as keenly or thoroughly, arguing that sin is always a self-deceiving, blinding folly. Owen was a leading English statesman in the late 17th century and is considered `the John Calvin of England'." -- Ingram. A Christian classic.
"Ryle, like his great masters, has no easy way to holiness to offer us, and no `patent' method by which it can be obtained; but he invariably produces that `hunger and thirst after righteousness' which is the only indispensable condition to being `filled'." -- D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
"Newly typeset edition from Evangelical Press with preface done by J.I. Packer. Complete and unabridged." -- GCB
Holiness: Its Nature, Hindrances, Difficulties, and Roots J.C. Ryle
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The Commandments of Jesus, J.S. McConnell (1925)
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The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant. (Psalms 25:14)
Fret not thyself because of evildoers,
Trust in the LORD, and do good;
He must increase, but I must decrease. (John 3:30)
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. (Romans 12:2)
A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. -- Jesus Christ (John 15:13)
Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;
Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any [man] will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;
He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end. (Ecclesiastes 3:11)
I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken from it: and God doeth it, that men should fear before him. (Ecclesiastes 3:14)
In your patience possess ye your souls. -- Jesus Christ (Luke 21:19)
And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. (Colossians 3:23)
Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death. (James 1:13-15)
Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. (2 Peter 1:20-21)
That God in the covenant of grace has promised to furnish and enable His children for a holy life (Ezek. 36:27), "I will put My Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in My statutes." This is a way that God has by Himself. The mother can take her child by the hand to lead it, but cannot put strength into his feeble joints to make him go. The ruler can give his captains a commission to fight, but not courage to fight. There is a power goes with the promises; thus it is they are called "exceeding great and precious promises," because given for this very end, that by them we "might be made partakers of the divine nature," (2 Pet. 1:4); and therefore we are not only pressed to holiness from the command, but especially from the promise (2 Cor. 7:1), "Having therefore these promises" (he means to help and encourage us), "let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God." Oh it is good working for Him that promises to work all our work for us (Phil. 2:12,10). -- William Gurnall
Every truth of God is appointed to be his instrument, to do some holy work upon your heart: let the love of holiness be it that maketh you search after truth, and then you may expect that God should be your teacher. -- Richard Baxter
"It is the great duty of all Christians to put off anger. It unfits for duty . . . a man cannot wrestle with God and wrangle with his neighbour at the same time. Short sins often cost us long and sad sorrows." -- Philip Henry
He who is the father of a host of spiritual children is unquestionably happy. He can answer all opponents by pointing to souls who have been saved by his means. Converts are emphatically the heritage of the Lord, and the reward of the preacher's soul travail. By these, under the power of the Holy Ghost, the city of the church is both built up and watched, and the Lord has the glory of it. -- C.H. Spurgeon commenting on verse 5 of Psalm 127 in The Treasury of David
One of the great twentieth century tragedies in the church is that so many, not lay members only, but ministers in particular, are satisfied to know so little. -- Gordon Clark
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Baxter, Richard. The practical works of the late reverend and pious Mr. Richard Baxter, in four volumes. With a preface; giving some account of the author, and of this edition ... Together with alphabetical tables to each volume. Vol. 4. London, 1707. 4 vols. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3320004273
*Baxter, Richard, A Call to the Unconverted: Baxter's Practical Works, Vol. 2 (Morgan, PA: Soli Deo Gloria Publications, March 2000). 30935
*Baxter, Richard, The Saint's Everlasting Rest: Baxter's Practical Works, Vol. 3 (Morgan, PA: Soli Deo Gloria Publications). 30936
*Baxter, Richard, The Reformed Pastor: Baxter's Practical Works, Vol. 4 (Morgan, PA: Soli Deo Gloria Publications, 2000, 1992). 30937
*Baxter, Richard, A Treatise of Self-Denial (Hardbound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books).
*Bonar, Horatius, Free-Will 60032.
*Bonar, Horatius, God's Way of Peace (Phillipsburg, NJ: Presbyterian Reformed Publishing Co.). 60033
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LOVE, CHRISTOPHER, The Zealous Christian, Taking Heaven by Holy Violence. Additional title, The zealovs Christian taking heaven by holy violence in severall sermons, tending to direct men how to hear with zeal, [how] to pray with importunity / preached by ... Mr. Christopher Love ..., 1653, EEBO.
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*Scudder, Henry, The Christian's Daily Walk in Holy Security and Peace (Harrisonburg, VA [Sprinkle Publications, P.O. Box 1094, Harrisonburg, 22803]: Sprinkle Publications).
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*Sibbes, Richard, 1577-1635, The Christians end. Or, The sweet soveraignty of Christ, over his members in life and death. VVherein is contained the whole scope of the godly mans life, with divers rules, motives and incouragements, to live and die to Jesus Christ. Being the substance of five sermons preached to the honorable society of Grayes Inne, by that learned and faithfull minister of Gods Word, Richard Sibbes, D.D. and sometimes preacher to that honorable societie, 1639, EEBO.
*Sibbes, Richard, 1577-1635, Evangelicall sacrifices. In xix. sermons. I. Thankfull commemorations for Gods mercy in our great deliverance from the papists powder-plot. 2. The successefull seeker. 3. Faith triumphant. 4. Speciall preparations to fit us for our latter end in foure funerall sermons. 5. The faithfull covenanter. 6. The demand of a good conscience. 7. The sword of the wicked. By the late learned and reverend divine, Rich. Sibbs. Doctor in Divinity, Mr. of Katherine Hall in Cambridge, and sometimes preacher to the honourable society of Grayes-Inne. The third tome. Published and perused by D. Sibbs owne appointment, subscribed with his hand to prevent imperfect copies after his decease, 1640, EEBO.
*Sibbes, Richard, 1577-1635, The saints cordialls wherein we have particularly handled the saints safety and hiding place ... with other material things delivered in sundry sermons at Graies-Inne, in the City of London, and at Cambridge / by Richard Sibbs, 1658, EEBO.
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Adams, Jay E., Four Weeks With God and Your Neighbor [30034]
Adams, Jay E., Managing the Time God Gives Us; Schizophrenia; Role-Play Cases and Critiques (part 1) [30049]
Adams, Jay E., War Within [30094]
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Aldrich, Joseph C., Love for All Your Worth: A Quest for Personal Value and Lovability [20053]
Alexander, Archibald, The Stuff of Life, 4th edition (London, England: H.R. Allenson). 60052
Baker, Don, Acceptance: Loosing the Webs of Personal Insecurity (Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers). 60054
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Bunyan, John, The Strait Gate [31152]
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Carson, Donald C., From Triumphalism to Maturity (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House). 60061
Clowney, E., Unfolding Mystery: Discovering Christ in the Old Testament [10344]
DeMar, Gary, Contrary to Popular Opinion: Fifteen Misconceptions That Render Christians Powerless [70381]
Ellul, Jacques, The Humiliation of the Word (Grand Rapids, MI: Wm.B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1985). 60066
Engstrom Ted W., with Norman B. Rohrer, The Fine Art of Mentoring: Passing on to Others What God Has Given to You (Brentwood, TN: Wolgemuth and Hyatt Publishers). 60067
Ganz, Richard L. (Basileians Lectures. Wilmington, DE: The Basileians). 60071 [90513A]
Gouldzwaard, Robert, Idols of Our Time [20906]
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*Henry, Matthew, A Method for Prayer With Scripture Expressions and Directions for Daily Communion With God [10763]
*Henry, Matthew, How to Prepare for Communion 60074
Hunt, Susan, The True Woman: The Beauty and Strength of a Godly Woman (Crossway Books, January 13, 1997).
Hunt, Susan, Spiritual Mothering: The Titus 2 Model for Women Mentoring Women [40015]
Jeffrey, P., Stand Firm (Bridgen, England: Evangelical Press of Wales). 60084
Knox, David B., Not By Bread Alone [10692]
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*Marshall, Walter, 1628-1680, The Gospel-Mystery of Sanctification (London, England: Oliphants Press, 1956, 1692 and Grand Rapids [Reformation Heritage Books, 2919 Leonard NE 49505] MI: Reformation Heritage Books, Inc., 1999).
Murray, John, The Cost of Discipleship (Matthew 16:24) [30319]
Murray, John, The Lord's Day: Blessing, Sanctity, Promise (John 6:37) [30320]
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Petty, Jim, The Practical Functioning of the Spiritual Gifts [30362]
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Pinnock, W., Confronting a Wayward Brother (Galatians 2:11-21) [30363]
Power, Philip Bennett, The "I Wills" of the Psalms (Carlisle, PA: The Banner of Truth Trust). 60102
Powlison, David, Have You Been Too Strong for God? [30494]
Ramsay, Richard B., Am I Good Enough? Learning to Live by God's Grace (Phillipsburg, NJ: Presbyterian Reformed Publishing Co.). 60103
Rigge, Ambrose, 1635?-1705, The banner of Gods love, and ensign of righteousness spread over his people in these later dayes. Wherein the true light shineth, and the mysterie that hath been hid from ages and generations, is revealed to the saints, which is, Christ in us the hope of glory, as our forefathers witnessed, read Col. I. 26, 27, 28, 29. Also, a testimony against them who formerly hath tasted of the good word of God, and of the power of the world to come, who hath cast the law of God behind their backs, and hath trodden under foot the blood of the covenant. ... most especially, those that are called Anabaptists and Independents. Also, a few words in warning to the priests, professors, and people of the town and county of Southhampton. With a few quaeries to the rulers and magistrates of England, to try their fruits whether they be according to the Christian magistrates recorded in the Scripture of truth, ... . Set forth most especially for the sake of the honest-hearted, who are not wholly given up to believe lyes, that they may come to know the way of life and peace. Written by me who are called Ambrose Rigge, 1657, EEBO.
Rupprecht, David, and Ruth Rupprecht, Radical Hospitality (Philadelphia, PA: The Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing Co.). 60105
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*Sibbes, Richard, 1577-1635, The Christians end. Or, The sweet soveraignty of Christ, over his members in life and death. VVherein is contained the whole scope of the godly mans life, with divers rules, motives and incouragements, to live and die to Iesus Christ. Being the substance of five sermons preached to the honorable society of Grayes Inne, by that learned and faithfull minister of Gods Word, Richard Sibbes, D.D. and sometimes preacher to that honorable societie, 1639, EEBO.
*Sibbes, Richard, 1577-1635, Light from heaven, discovering the fountaine opened. Angels acclamations. Churches riches. Rich povertie. In foure treatises. By the late learned and reverend divine, Rich. Sibs, Doctor in Divinitie, Master of Katherine Hall in Cambridge, and sometimes preacher at Grayes-Inne. Published according to the authors owne appointment, subscribed with his hand; to prevent imperfect copies, 1638, EEBO.
*Sibbes, Richard, 1577-1635, The spirituall favorite at the throne of grace. By the late learned, and reverend divine Richard Sibbs Doctor in Divinity. Published by the authors owne appointment, subscribed with his hand; to prevent unperfect copies, 1640, EEBO.
Sibbes, Richard, 1577-1635, Goodwin, Thomas, 1600-1680, and Nye, Philip, 1596?-1672, Yea and amen: or, pretious promises, and priviledges. Spiritually unfolded in their nature and vse. Driving at the assurance and establishing of weak beleevers. By R. Sibbs D.D. master of Katherine Hall in Cambridge, and preacher of Grayes Inne London. Reviewed by himselfe in his life time, and since perused by T.G. and P.N., 1638, EEBO.
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Tripp, Paul, Christ Our Model (part 2) [30433]
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Discipleship
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. (Joshua 1:8)
neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.
For they shall soon be cut down like the grass,
and wither as the green herb.
so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
Delight thyself also in the LORD;
and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. -- Jesus Christ (John 13:34,35)
And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. -- Jesus Christ (John 8:31, 32)
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.
For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works. -- Jesus Christ (Matthew 16:24-27)
And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:
Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. -- Jesus Christ (Matthew 20:26-28)
Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes? -- Jesus Christ (Matthew 21 21:42)
God has "set eternity in the heart of man."
Whatever we do within the will of God lasts throughout eternity.
And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth.
Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death. -- Jesus Christ (John 8:50,51)
Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. -- Jesus Christ (John 15:8)
If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.
These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and [that] your joy might be full. -- Jesus Christ (John 15:10,11)
By this shall all [men] know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. -- Jesus Christ (John 13:35)
For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath. -- Jesus Christ (Matthew 25:29)
Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed. -- Jesus Christ (John 6:27)
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. -- Jesus Christ (John 16:33)
Of sin, because they believe not on me;
Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;
Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.
I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.
Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, [that] shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew [it] unto you.
All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew [it] unto you. -- Jesus Christ (John 16:8-15)
For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring. (Acts 17:28)
But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. (James 1:22)
Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast [some] of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death. -- Jesus Christ (Revelation 2:10,11)
And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations. -- Jesus Christ (Revelation 2:26)
Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God. -- Jesus Christ (Revelation 3:2)
And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward [is] with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. -- Jesus Christ (Revelation 22:12)
But I must close with this. It is not merely by testimony that we use this potent truth. We must support that testimony by our zeal and energy. We need concentrated, consecrated energy; for it is written, "They loved not their lives unto the death." We shall not overcome Satan if we are fine gentlemen, fond of ease and honour. As long as Christian people must needs enjoy the world, the devil will suffer little at their hands. They that overcame the world in the old days were humble men and woman, generally poor, always despised, who were never ashamed of Christ, who only lived to tell of his love, and died by tens of thousands rather than cease to bear testimony to the blood of the Lamb. They overcame by their heroism; their intense devotion to the cause secured the victory. Their lives to them were as nothing when compared with the honour of their Lord. -- C.H. Spurgeon in a sermon, The Blood of the Lamb, the Conquering Weapon
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
Having a good conscience. . . (I Peter 3:15, 16a)
Oh how highly we are to be concerned that our conscience be tender, and yet how little care is taken of it! What has become of the authority of conscience, when your thoughts and your passions, when your eyes and your ears and your appetite and your tongue are left unbridled and unconquered? When every servant is set up to be master, to bear rule in you, where is your conscience? When your soul is no better kept, what poverty and leanness is growing on it, what a starveling it is both in grace and peace, eaten out with lust, evaporated into vanity, sunk into sensuality, your spirit even transubstantiated into perishing flesh, ready to die away, because you have not had a tender conscience. If you have not better kept your covenant with God, when you have not performed the duties you have vowed, when your hours of prayer are so short, your sabbaths such wintry, cold days, where has your conscience been? When your God is so shamefully neglected, never hears from you even when you have nothing else to do; yea, when your corn, your cattle, your pleasures, your friends (even those you vowed to renounce), are invited into your heart to steal it away from Heaven, then where is your conscience? When you lie asleep and allow God's enemies to sow tares in your field; when you are being a busy-body in other men's affairs, while your own vineyard is not being kept; when both your heart and your house are so much out of order, where is your conscience? When you leave your wife and your children and your servants to do all that is right in their own eyes; when you take care more for your possessions than for your sons and daughters, ready to die for lack of instruction, where is your conscience? And if you have no conscience, then where is your covenant? And if you have no covenant, then where is your God and your peace? -- C.H. Spurgeon commenting on I Peter 3:15, 16a quoted in Morning and Evening II: A Second Year of Daily Devotions by C.H. Spurgeon, May 28, p. 149 found in Devotional Classics of C. H. Spurgeon.
This Soli Deo Gloria publication is a facsimile reprint of the 19th century reprint by George Virtue, London. Foreword by J.I. Packer.
The original 1673 edition and the 1678 edition, both printed by Robert White for Nevill Simmons, are available on microfilm (Ann Arbor, MI.: University Microfilms, 1970). 1 microfilm reel. 35 mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700; 343:11)
Also available in Cerlox bound photocopy from Still Waters Revival Books, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
The full title is: A Christian Directory: or A Sum of Practical Theology, and Cases of Conscience. Directing Christians How to Use Their Knowledge and Faith; How to Improve all Helps and Means, and to Perform all Duties; How to Overcome Temptations, and to Escape or Mortify Every Sin. In Four Parts.
I. Christian Ethics (or Private Duties)
II. Christian Economics (or Family Duties)
III. Christian Ecclesiastics (or Church Duties)
IV. Christian Politics (or Duties to Our Rulers and Neighbours)
"Though relatively weak on corporate sanctification, corporate faithfulness and some important areas of doctrine (such as justification), Baxter's work on subjects related to personal piety can be of good practical use to the Christian -- if one is careful to separate out his aberrant doctrinal views and any practical errors they may lead to." -- SWRB
" Ptacek in Family Worship (p. 51-52), supplies the following information in regard to Baxter and this book. He notes that after the Episcopalians ejected numerous `nonconformists,' in what is know as the `great ejection,' in 1662, `Baxter pastored from house to house, visiting families of his parish in their homes. These visits contributed to Baxter's A CHRISTIAN DIRECTORY, a large and still very relevant manual of pastoral care.' Focusing on just one area of great importance, Ptacek demonstrates how this book's relevance is not limited by time or culture, though sometimes the use of specific words are. `Published in 1673, but written 1664-65, a large book-length part of Baxter's CHRISTIAN DIRECTORY is devoted to the family. It is entitled `Christian Economics' based on the archaic usage of the word, which reflects the proper sense of the Greek root oikonomos as the manager of a household, in the Christian case, the spiritual leader of the family. The family head is essential to Baxter's view of family worship and instruction. Baxter asserts that it is God's will that this instruction be carried out by the rulers of the families.' For a male head of the household to fail to do so, or to have another instruct in the family, is contrary to his position of authority.' This is the kind of book that can be passed on from generation to generation and still find much use in the service of the kingdom of God." -- SWRB
The Richard Baxter Page
http://members.aol.com/augusteen/Baxter.html
Fire and Ice Index of Online Text
http://www.puritansermons.com/toc.htm
"This is the second of four volumes constituting the complete works of this giant of the faith. This huge volume, over 1000 pages, gathers together such penetrating topics as The Unpardonable Sin, The Spirit's Witness to the Truth of Christianity, The Arrogancy of Reason Against Divine Revelation, A Call to the Unconverted, Now or Never, A Saint or a Brute, God's Goodness Vindicated, The Character of a Sound, Confirmed Christian, and others." -- GCB. A Christian classic.
This volume also contains A Call the Unconverted, The Reasonableness of the Christian Religion, The Unreasonableness of Infidelity, A Treatise of Converstion, and Character of a Sound Confirmed Christians.
Translations: A Call to the Unconverted (singely), Dutch, OCLC 16991691; French, OCLC 38285837, 28780900; Danish, OCLC 17960566; Polish, OCLC 42954154.
The Richard Baxter Page
http://members.aol.com/augusteen/Baxter.html
"Third in the four-volume set. Includes The Saint's Everlasting Rest; Treatise of Self-Denial; The Life of Faith; Obedient Patience, and many more. Over 1000 pages." -- GCB
Translations: The Saint's Everlasting Rest (singely), French, OCLC 24837551, 12603369; Danish, OCLC 36139702, 13711852; Dutch? OCLC 2538485.
The Saints' Everlasting Rest, Richard Baxter, edited by Benjamin Fawcett
http://www.ccel.org/b/baxter/everlasting_rest/saints_rest.html
The Richard Baxter Page
http://members.aol.com/augusteen/Baxter.html
"This is the fourth and final volume in this great set. Includes, [`Compassionate Counsel to all Young Men,'] `The Reformed Pastor' `Poor Man's Family Book,' `The Catechizing of Families,' and `The Mother's Catechism,' in all 25 sermons, treatises, and catechisms. Dr. J.I. Packer says, `For me, the great joy of this year is that it see the completion of Soli Deo Gloria's reprint of Baxter's incomparable PRACTICAL WORKS'." -- GCB
The Reformed Pastor, Richard Baxter
http://www.e4.net
The Richard Baxter Page
http://members.aol.com/augusteen/Baxter.html
Compassionate Counsel to all Young Men (1681), by Richard Baxter
http://www.lettermen2.com/ccaym.html
This work of Baxter has been translated into more languages than any other title. This is a hardbound photocopy of the treatise that is included in THE SAINT'S EVERLASTING REST: BAXTER'S PRACTICAL WORKS, VOL. 3.
A Christian classic.
"Horatius Bonar was a pastor in Scotland for over fifty years. He was one of the brightest lights in the 19th century, with not only many books to his credit, but also the editing of the excellent IMPERIAL BIBLE DICTIONARY, and a delightful and useful monthly magazine. . . . This book is another evidence that Bonar is able to write the deepest truths in the clearest and most understandable way . . . Simplicity is his style, but declaring the whole counsel of God is his aim. . . ." -- Jay P. Green, Sr.
God's Way of Peace by Horatius Bonar
http://www.ccel.org/b/bonar/way_of_peace/way_of_peace.htm
A Christian classic.
Said to be "the greatest book, other than Scripture, which an Englishman has given to mankind." -- GCB
The Banner of Truth Trust publication is recommended. It is facsimile reprinted from the unabridged edition of 1895 published by John C. Nimmo, Ltd. containing the original marginal notes and Scripture references and illustrated with etchings by William Strang.
The John L. Dagg Publishing Company publication is a facsimile reprint of the edition published of 1891 published by Charles Foster Publishing Company. This is a beautiful heirloom edition illustrated with etching by W.A. Foster. Scripture references are footnoted and indexed at the end. Does not contain the original marginal notes.
"Bunyan had better insight into the human heart than modern psychology; namely, because he did not study man apart from his Creator and apart from his deep inward problem." -- Ernest Reisinger
The Pilgrim's Progress
http://www.ccel.org/b/bunyan/pilgrims_progress/title.html
Pilgrim's Progress John Bunyan (audio files)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/search.asp?SpeakerOnly=true&currSection=sermonsspeaker&keyword=John%5EBunyan
Pilgrim's Progress John Bunyan (audio files)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/search.asp?SpeakerOnly=true&currSection=sermonsspeaker&keyword=John%5EBunyan
A Christian classic.
"Focuses on the revivals of the Old Testament, and points the way to personal renewal through a clear understanding of the teaching of God's Word. Recommended." -- Cyril J. Barber
A Christian classic.
"The concept of sin and personal responsibility has all but disappeared from our world. John Owen deals with the nature of sinful humanity as no writer since has done as keenly or thoroughly, arguing that sin is always a self-deceiving, blinding folly. Owen was a leading English statesman in the late 17th century and is considered `the John Calvin of England'." -- Ingram. A Christian classic.
J.I. Packer's Introduction to The Death of Death in the Death of Christ by John Owen
http://www.monergism.com/thethreshold/articles/onsite/packer_intro.html
The Death of Death in the Death of Christ, by John Owen
http://www.monergism.com/thethreshold/articles/onsite/packer_intro.html
Owen, John. Salus electorum, sanguis Jesu: or the death of death in the death of Christ. Being a treatise of the redemption and reconciliation that is in the blood of Christ; wherein the whole controversy about universal redemption is fully discussed: in four parts; ... By John Owen, D.D. Carefully revised and corrected. Edinburgh, 1755.
(ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3321796584
Logos Research Systems
http://www.logos.com
"A sermon preached at a generall fast before the Commons-House of Parliament: the second of Iuly, 1625. In the time of the plague" and "The cup of blessing: delivered in three sermons upon I Cor. 10.16"
"If you are looking for a light easy read on Christian living stay miles away from this book. No fluff here. Book first done in the late 1680's. Highly recommended by John Owen and Richard Baxter." -- GCB
"The several sermons are numbered consecutively, but have the following special t.p.s and editions: Josiahs reformation laid open in foure sermons. The third edition. -- The art of self judging. The third edition. --Christs sufferings for mans sin. -- The saints safety in evill times. The second edition. -- Christ is best, or, A sweet passage to glory. -- The churches visitation. -- The life of faith. -- Salvation applyed. -- The saints assurance. -- The art of contentment.
A Christian classic.
"This is one of the great books of Christendom. It deals concisely with the problems Christians face in every age: How to make time for prayer, why we often hinder our spiritual growth, the manner in which we may develop our inner resources so as to be able to meet the contingencies of life, and the means God has provided for the development of the spiritual life. . . ." -- Cyril J. Barber. A Christian classic.
"Brief talks on the responsibility of Christians to God, the church, and their fellowman.-- Cyril J. Barber
"Follow Baker as he relates the open-soul remembrance of his own transformation from a native-dwelling doubter of God's acceptance to a maturing, love-conscious believer.-- GCB
This work of Baxter has been translated into more languages than any other title. This is a hardbound photocopy of the treatise that is included in THE SAINT'S EVERLASTING REST: BAXTER'S PRACTICAL WORKS, VOL. 3.
"In this book the authors guide you through a careful understanding of the principles of `mentoring'--leading another person to Christian maturity, then helping him to understand the importance of leading someone else. An important book for today!" -- GCB
Individual Reconstruction, six audio cassette tapes.
Tape 1 and 2: Individual Reconstruction: The Biblical Basics
Tape 3 and 4: Individual Reconstruction: The Smashing of Sin
Tape 5: Individual Reconstruction vs. Self Esteem
Tape 6: Questions and Answers Session
Found in CHRISTIAN-LIFE CLASSICS [60142], Jay P. Green, Sr., editor. A Christian classic.
"This book challenges women to review their lives. It begins with a definition of what the Bible defines as a True Woman. Each chapter is prefaced with a real account from a Godly woman and her struggles with real life situations. It is peppered with illustrations of women who have walked with God. There are wonderful Scriptural references to help determine the Biblical purpose of women. It is a challenge to all Christian women to find out how to be a True Woman of God in today's world." -- Reader Comment
The Reformation Heritage Books edition is a reprint of the 1954 edition set by Oliphants and includes an introduction by Joel R. Beeke. Also includes the author's famous sermon on "The Doctrine of Justification Opened and Applied."
Also available from Trinity Book Service and . [10363]
"Here you will read the most closely reasoned defense of scriptural sanctification to be found anywhere. . . . Fourteen directions are given to the reader, all perfected with the aim of explaining to sincere souls what sanctification is, what it is not, and how to attain a holy walk before God. . . ." -- Jay P. Green, Sr.
The Secret of Sanctification: Union With Christ: Walter Marshall's Gospel Mystery of Sanctification, Joel R. Beeke
http://www.heritagebooks.org/browse.asp?searchMode=author&searchString=marshall&x=20&y=8
The Gospel-Mystery of Sanctification, Walter Marshall
http://www.lettermen2.com/gmswm.html
"Biblical teaching on growth in grace. Reformed." -- Cyril J. Barber
"Author examines the Psalms to bring home an important aspect of the Christian experience, that of acting. He discusses I will trust, I will speak, I will call upon God, I will go in the strength of the Lord, and I will praise God. Power lived from 1822-1899." -- GCB
"This practical workbook surveys the Biblical doctrines of grace in a way that is easy to grasp and is relevant to everyday life. Designed to promote spiritual growth and joyful, confident Christian living." -- Publisher's Annotation
"An important book which is a call for believers to open their doors to people needing the love, care, and discipline of a Christian home. Biblical reasons for doing this and the experience of five families who practice hospitality are given. What is involved? What effect will it have on family members?" -- GCB
"The fountaine opened", "Angels acclamations", and "The rich poverty."
WATSON, THOMAS, The Christian Soldier; or, Heaven Taken By Storm. Shewing the Holy Violence Christian is to Put Forth in the Pursuit After Glory, 1810, Still Waters Revival Books. and See Reformation Bookshelf CD #21 (Still Waters Revival Books)
Watson, Thomas, d. 1686, Heaven taken by storm, or, The holy violence a Christian is to put forth in the pursuit after glory by Thomas Watson ..., 1670, EEBO.
Watson, Thomas. Heaven taken by storm: or, the holy violence a Christian is to put forth in the pursuit after glory. By Thomas Watson, ... Revised and corrected by the Rev. Mr. Armstrong, ... London, 1788. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3318534778
"The Christian life is a battle and this battle will only be won by those that avail themselves of all the weapons and strength that God gives. Watson, a master teacher concerning the practical aspects of the Christian's "heart life," explains how to vigorously pursue the high calling of the Christian life, and how to win the war with the world, the flesh and the devil." -- Publisher's Annotation
"Puritan Thomas Watson describes how the Christian is to take the Kingdom of Heaven by holy violence through the reading and exposition of Scripture, prayer, meditation, self-examination, conversation, and the sanctification of the Lord's Day. He is also to offer violence towards himself, Satan, and the world. Watson is always easy to read." -- GCB
Related WebLinks
The Commandments of Jesus, J.S. McConnell (1925)
http://www.wowzone.com/commandm.htm
Appendix A: Words of Christ Appearing in The Web Edition of Biblical Counsel: Resources for Renewal
http://www.lettermen2.com/bcrrappa.html
The Treasury of David, Psalm 90, C.H. Spurgeon
"The 90th Psalm might be cited as perhaps the most sublime of human compositions -- the deepest in feeling -- the loftiest in theologic conception -- the most magnificent in its imagery. -- Isaac Taylor
http://www.spurgeon.org/treasury/ps090.htm
"Eyes Right," a sermon by C.H. Spurgeon
Preaching on the text Proverbs 4:25, Metropolitan Tabernacle Pulpit, 1888, Sermon 2058. On principles of discipleship.
http://www.spurgeongems.org/vols34-36/chs2058.pdf
Courage, Martyrdom and the Triumph of Truth a sermon on Matthew 10 by Greg Price
A defintion of Biblical courage and an exposure of the false courage of the faithless.
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonsspeaker&sermonID=11501182424
virtuoursreality.com, A Website for All Women
http://www.virtuousreality.com/
The Westminster Confession of Faith (1646) is said to be the finest summary of The Holy Bible available.
*Battles, Ford Lewis, and John Walchenbach, An Analysis of THE INSTITUTES OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION of John Calvin [10915]
Calvin, John, Calvin's Commentaries, 22 volumes (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House).
Bible Study
But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. -- Jesus Christ (Matthew 4:4)
Begin at the greatest, most evident, certain, and necessary truths, and so proceed orderly to the knowledge of the less, by the help of these: as you climb by the body of the tree unto the brances. If you begin at those truths, which spring out of the greater common truths, and know not the premises, while you plead for the conclusion, you abuse your reason, and lose the truth and your labour both: for there is no way to the brances but by ascending from the stock. The principles well laid, must be your help to all your following knowledge. -- Richard Baxter
"I know of no man since the Apostles' days whom I value and honor more than Calvin, and whose judgment in all things, one with another, I more esteem and come nearer to." -- Richard Baxter
"Of all commentators I believe Calvin to be the most candid. . . . He was no trimmer and pruner of texts. He gave their meaning as far as he knew it." -- C.H. Spurgeon
"A large volume could not contain all that has been written in praise of Calvin's commentaries, by men of all theological persuasions. Anyone who neglects consulting Calvin is going to be the poorer for their neglect." -- Jay P. Green, Sr.
It is recommended that CALVIN'S COMMENTARIES be used for daily devotions.
Calvin's Commentaries in Logos Library System format (LLS)
http://www.logosbiblesoftware.com/logosbiblesoftware/calcom.html
The Comprehensive John Calvin Collection (CD-ROM)
http://www.ageslibrary.com
The Comprehensive John Calvin Collection CD-ROM in Logos Library System (LLS) format
http://www.logosbiblesoftware.com/logosbiblesoftware/calcom.html
Calvin's Commentaries (those in e-text to date)
http://w