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Spiritual Growth, Sanctification, Grow in Grace, Personal Holiness
Gospel Charity by John Owen
In 1 Corinthians 12-14 the Apostle Paul gives directions for the use of spiritual gifts for the edification of the church (and this is a most excellent thing). But when all is said and done, he emphasizes the "more excellent way" of love which he describes in detail in chapter 13.
Helps Against Temptation by Thomas Brooks
Satan is a spirit of mighty abilities; and his abilities to lay snares before us are mightily increased by that long experience of his. He has had time enough to study all those ways and methods which tend most to ensnare an undo the souls of men.
How to Listen to a Sermon by George Whitefield
Jesus said, "Therefore consider carefully how you listen" (Luke 8:18). Here are some cautions and directions, in order to help you hear sermons with profit and advantage.
John Owen and the "normal" Christian Life: Or Sanctification in an Era of Confusion by John D. Hannah
The lament of recent writers over the deplorable state of theological consciousness in the churches is alarming. David Wells' judgment that evangelicalism is on the verge of "losing its character, if not its soul," has a ring of reality in it.
Nature and Means of Growth in Grace by Archibald Alexander
THE word "grace" is of frequent occurrence, and high and interesting import, in the sacred Scriptures. In the great concern of man's salvation, no other word has a richer meaning.
Not by Bread Alone by R. A. Torrey
There is nothing more important for the development of a Christian’s spiritual life than regular, systematic Bible study. It is as true in the spiritual life as in the physical life, that health depends on what we eat and how much we eat. "Man shall not live by bread alone" (Matt. 4:4).
Practical Godliness by Arthur W. Pink
It is much, very much to be thankful for when the Holy Spirit has illumined a man’s understanding, dispersed the mists of error, and established him in the Truth. Yet that is only the beginning.
The Duty of Seeking the Things Which Are Jesus Christ's - Part I by David Black
Selfishness, or inordinate self-love, is the common character of mankind. While men are strangers to the regenerating power of divine grace, they are almost wholly guided by it.
The Leading of the Spirit by Benjamine B. Warfield
THESE words constitute the classical passage in the New Testament on the great subject of the "leading of the Holy Spirit." They stand, indeed, almost without strict parallel in the New Testament.
The Necessity of Sanctification: A Brief Refutation of the Carnal Christian Heresy by Brian Schwertley
Today's main heresy regarding sanctification completely divorces sanctification from justification in such a manner that the necessity of sanctification in the Christian life is completely denied. Sanctification is said to be optional for believers. This is the heresy of antinomianism. The ancient form of antinomianism was Nicolaitan Gnosticism. The modern form that plagues "evangelicalism" is dispensationalism.
The Spirit of Charity is a Humble Spirit - Part I by Jonathan Edwards
In the words of 1 Cor. 13:4-5, we may observe, that a spirit of Christian love is spoken of as the opposite of a proud behaviour, and that two degrees of such a behaviour are mentioned. The higher degree is expressed by a man's "vaunting himself," and the lower degree is expressed by his " behaving himself unseemly."
The Spirit of Charity is a Humble Spirit - Part II by Jonathan Edwards
Having thus shewn what humility is in its nature, and to what it will lead us both in spirit and behaviour, in respect both to God and to our fellow-men, I proceed, as proposed, to shew, that the spirit of charity is an humble spirit. And this I would do in two particulars...
The Grace and Duty of Being Spiritually Minded - Part I by John Owen
Spiritual affections, whereby the soul adheres unto spiritual things, taking in such a savor and relish of them as wherein it finds rest and satisfaction, is the peculiar spring and substance of our being spiritually minded.
The Grace and Duty of Being Spiritually Minded - Part III by John Owen
It may be said, that "if it be so difficult to distinguish between these things, — namely, the lawful use of things here below and their abuse, the allowable industry about them and the inordinate love of them, — on the knowledge whereof our eternal condition depends, it is impossible but men must spend their time in solicitous anxiety of mind, as not knowing when they have aright discharged their duty."
The Grace and Duty of Being Spiritually Minded - Part II by John Owen
He hath done the same in his dealings with the apostles, and generally with all that have been most dear unto him and instrumental unto the interest of his glory in the world, especially since life and immortality were brought to light by the gospel.
Renewal After a Time of Spiritual Dullness - Part I by S. Hayward
What methods must a Christian, in declining circumstances, take to recover a healthful and vigorous frame of soul, so as to be able to maintain real and close communion with God, amidst the hurries and businesses of this world?
Renewal after a Time of Spiritual Dullness - Part II by S. Hayward
When you have found the occasions of your decline, humble yourselves before the Lord, guard carefully against them for the future, get your hearts sensibly affected with your loss, and earnestly pray that the Spirit may not depart from you, but graciously return unto you.
Joyous Spirituality of Christian Pilgrimage: Part I by Hugh Martin
Genuine admiration of the cross of Christ - imbuing a man with the evangelical spirituality which is the want of the age, and which alone has been found powerful enough to alienate us from the world at every point - makes him, there can be no reason to doubt, what the psalmist calls himself, "a stranger on the earth."
Joyous Spirituality of Christian Pilgrimage: Part II by Hugh Martin
Let us glance at the principle and process as they were seen operating in Abraham, the father of the faithful. A more decided instance of the believer's relation towards the world, in this aspect of it, cannot be found than in Abraham.
Joyous Spirituality of Christian Pilgrimage: Part III by Hugh Martin
It cannot, I trust, be warrantably inferred from anything that has now been said, that we could mean to represent the believer as a miserable recluse or a moping solitaire - as uncompanionable - not formed for or aiming at the duties and enjoyments of friendship.
Evidences of the Faith of God's Elect - Preface by John Owen
This treatise, entitled Gospel Grounds and Evidences of the Faith of God's Elect," was given to the world in 1695.
Evidences of the faith of God's Elect - Introduction by John Owen
The securing of the spiritual comforts of believers in this life is a matter of the highest importance unto the glory of God, and their own advantage by the gospel. For God is abundantly willing that all the heirs of promise should receive strong consolation, and he has provided ways and means for the communication of it to them.
Evidences of the faith of God's Elect - Part I by John Owen
How does saving faith approve of this way? on what accounts, and unto what ends?
Evidences of the faith of God's Elect - Part II by John Owen
The second way whereby true faith does evidence itself in the souls and consciences of believers, unto their supportment and comfort under all their conflicts with sin, in all their trials and temptations, is by a constant approbation of the revelation of the will of God in the Scripture concerning our holiness, and the obedience unto himself which he requires of us.
Evidences of the faith of God's Elect - Part III by John Owen
Thirdly, Faith will evidence itself by a diligent, constant endeavour to keep itself and all grace in due exercise in all ordinances of divine worship, private and public.
Evidences of the faith of God's Elect - Part IV by John Owen
I come, in the next place, to instance in a peculiar way whereby true faith will evidence itself,--not always, but on some occasions: and this is by bringing the soul into a state of repentance.
Essay on Guthrie's The Christian's Great Interest: Part I by Thomas Chalmers
There are few subjects or exercises more deeply important to professing Christians, than that which forms the principal topic in the following admirable treatise — the work of self-examination.
Essay on Guthrie's The Christian's Great Interest: Part II by Thomas Chalmers
Now, when we set about any new exercise whatever, we first begin with that which is easy, and afterwards proceed therefrom to that which is more arduous. In the work of self-examination, there is a scale of difficulty...
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