“Some deny the depravation and corruption of our nature, which ensued on our apostasy from God, and the loss of his image; or, if they do not absolutely deny it, yet they so extenuate it as to render it a matter of no great concern unto us. Some disease and distemper of the soul they [...]
Archive for January, 2011
How To Talk To The Dying
There was an old direction for the visitation of the sick, composed, as they say, by Anselm…”Dost thou believe that thou canst not be saved but by the death of Christ? The sick man answers, ‘Yes;’ then let it be said unto him, Go to, then, and whilst thy soul abideth in thee, put all [...]
History Of Redemption: Genesis 1.1-2
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.” (Gen 1.1-2) How often do I meditate on God as creator of heaven and earth? How [...]
Justification And Job
“…The best of men, when they have had near and efficacious representations of the greatness, holiness, and glory of God, have been cast into the deepest self-abasement, and most serious renunciation of all trust or confidence in themselves. So the prophet Isaiah, upon his vision of the glory of the Holy One, cried out, “Woe [...]
Spirit Led Planning For 2011
Spirit Led Strategic Planning For 2011 As the New Year approaches many of us are thinking about what 2011 will look like and what 2010 was. This time of year I like to spend some devoted time thinking about the evidences of God grace in 2010 and also prayerfully seek how God wants me to [...]