I very much demur to the designation, “To the Reverend C. H. Spurgeon,” for no ‘reverence’ is due to me! Assuredly, ‘Reverend’ and ’sinner’ make a curious combination. And as I know I am the second, I repudiate the first. To me, it is surprising that such a flattering title should have been invented, and …
“I love the Lord, because he hath heard my voice and my supplication.” Psalm 116:1 In the Christian pilgrimage it is well for the most part to be looking forward. Whether it be for hope, for joy, for consolation, or for the inspiring of our love, the future after all must be the grand object …
We must maintain the cause of truth against all comers. “Never get into religious controversies,” one says; that is to say, being interpreted, be a Christian soldier, but let your sword rust in its scabbard, and sneak into heaven like a coward. Such advice I cannot endorse. If God has called you by the truth, maintain the truth, which has been the means of your salvation.
Scripture reading is our spiritual meal-time. Read the Bible in a common-sense way. Do not read it on your knees, as I have known some people do, it is an awkward posture: get into an easy chair: read it comfortably. Pray after you have read it as much as you like, but do not make …
Scripture reading is our spiritual meal-time. Dear friends, beware of reading the Bible for other people. Get your own text—your own morsel of marrow and fatness—out of Scripture; and do not be satisfied to be sermon-making or lesson-making for your class in the Sunday-school. Feed on the word yourselves, or else your own vineyards will …
What is pragmatism? Basically it is a philosophy that says that results determine meaning, truth, and value — what will work becomes a more important question than what is true. As Christians, we are called to trust what the Lord says, preach that message to others, and leave the results to Him. But many have …