Articles
Please note that we are not necessarily in complete theological agreement with the following authors. Though we search and meditate on the Scriptures diligently, NONE of us receives the full body of divine truth without error. We have included works by the following authors because we believe their viewpoint on the given issue is important for us all to consider.
For Doubters, skeptics and Seekers
A scriptural examination of the "Carnal Christian" doctrine, by Ernest Reisinger
J.C. Ryle's warning regarding the power of the satanic world system to drag careless and unsuspecting souls to perdition.
Excerpts from Richard Baxter's classic book calling sinners to repentance and faith in Christ.
A sermon by John Newton, author of "Amazing Grace," on Jesus words, "My yoke is easy and my burden is light."
People of faith have always been scoffed at by "moderns"; however, "modern" always becomes outdated, while the Bible remains up to date as a witness against the ungodly and his schemes.
My personal testimony of the greatest thing that ever happened to me: finding the peace of God through Jesus Christ.
The true God has been rejected by the masses in every age but still gives individuals a choice.
Though the Bible, above all other books, has been targeted for extinction because it tells the truth about man and his rebellion against his Maker, it's claim to be God's inspired words to the human race has never been disproved.
A sermon by John Newton, author of the song, "Amazing Grace," on Jesus' promise to give rest to those who come to Him.
Puritan Pastor Joseph Alleine's passionate warning to those who choose to ignore or reject the gospel and remain in unbelief.
A.W. Pink's thoughtful advice on the work of self-examination to determine if our faith is genuine.
J.C. Ryle imagines what an ungodly man would think of heaven if he were able to go there.
Excerpts from John Wesley's famous sermon preached at St. Mary's, Oxford, on July 25, 1741.
Portions of a ermon by the great evangelist, George Whitefield, who preached an estimated 18,000 sermons over a thirty year period, while traveling thousands of miles on horseback and crossing the Atlantic thirteen times.
Random quotes by Charles Spurgeon on the important topics of repentance, conversion, and assurance.
Both Jesus and the apostles said that to come to God, we must "repent and believe the gospel." (Mark 1:15; Acts 20:21)
The introduction to Jonathan Edwards' greatest work, arguing from Scripture and reason that true religion can only be that which profoundly moves the affections.
The introduction to Jonathan Edwards' greatest work, arguing from Scripture and reason that true religion can only be that which profoundly moves the affections.
The testimony of one who "prayed the sinner's prayer" as a child but was seriously born again much later in life.
A look at the book of 1 John as a series of tests of true salvation.
The author of Pilgrim's Progress offers here a sobering discussion of Jesus' words of warning in Matthew chapter 7:13: "Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it."
J.C. Ryle's warning regarding the power of the satanic world system to drag careless and unsuspecting souls to perdition.
J.C. Ryle imagines what an ungodly man would think of heaven if he were able to go there.
Chapter entitled, "The Blessedness of Possessing Nothing" from A.W. Tozer's classic book, The Pursuit of God.
Chapter entitled "Following Hard After God," from The Pursuit of God A.W.. Tozer
The faith and experience of Christians in this world testifies to the truth of Psalm 130, that "there is forgiveness with God" -- and we know that their testimony in this matter is true.
Though the Puritans are often mocked and marginized in the modern age, they produced some of the deepest and most timeless Christian literature ever written, and thus are worthy of our attention.
Making negative examples of the saints in the Bible who are given to us as examples of great faith may make us feel better about ourselves, but without proper humility, we may be tearing down those whom God has raised up for our edification. J
An excerpt from The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs, one of the great Puritan classics on finding contentment in the Christian life.
These words, written in the 1600's, are remarkably appropriate for the modern America in which we live. May they remind all of us to pray that God would be merciful to us and revive the spiritual life of our nation!
An in-depth look at the Gospel preached by Jesus and the Apostles, how it was examined and clarified during the Reformation, and how it has been compromised in the past 150 years.
An excerpt from A.W. Pink's Studies on Saving Faith, examining some of the questionable practices of modern evangelism.
A scriptural examination of the "Carnal Christian" doctrine, by Ernest Reisinger
A.W. Tozer's commentary on the state of the modern church in the early 1960's, and its diluted message.
Charles Spurgeon's observations on false views of Christian unity, characterized by what he referred to as "spurious charity."
Spurgeon's Observations on the condition of the modern church in his day, the latter 1800's.
Our Christian faith is grounded in a series of historical facts that we must believe if we are to be saved, and the Bible is the only inspired record of these things. Sadly, many of the historical books of Scripture, which teach and reinforce our knowledge of who God is and how we are to live, are largely neglected, especially the books of the Kings and Chronicles.This series, beginning with the reign of Solomon, is an attempt to draw out important lessons from the kingdom age of ancient national Israel.
While some in the church today see the need to be contemporary, and distance ourselves entirely from the past, the biblical call for us today is to go back to the ways of the Protestant Reformation and to its foundation in the New Testament.
A clear explanation by Iain Murray of the deficiencies of modern evangelism as compared to the more Biblical view of Spurgeon and Calvinism.
Finding a reasonable and biblical model for our own faith and practice one of the two great ordinances of the Christian church.
Is the church a building? A denomination? Is it a human institution or a divine one? Here are some biblical considerations that may challenge some modern notions.
As modern social media can now so quickly bring the flaws of Christian fundamentalist pastors and churches into the public eye, there must be a willingness within the ranks to assess biblically the entire historical movement, and make necessary corrections.
How churches that appeared vibrant and strong can become worldly and spiritually complacent. and how this typical cycle can be prevented.
An excerpt from Thomas Brooks' classic Puritan work on prayer, The Secret Key to Heaven.
An in-depth look at the Gospel preached by Jesus and the Apostles, how it was examined and clarified during the Reformation, and how it has been compromised in the past 150 years.
Many new faces have joined the ranks of evangelicalism, which has a very old and distinguished heritage, but many have little idea of the five great so-called "Doctrines of Grace" that have defined and guided that heritage.
The Second London Baptist Confession of Faith, based on the Westminster Confession of 1646, written in 1677 and published in 1689.
Published in 1833 and widely used especially in the northern U.S., the NH Baptist Confession is a good expression of Reformed Baptist beliefs, shorter and simpler than the 1689 London Baptist Confession.
The great early American evangelist, Asahel Nettleton, on God's sovereign, electing grace in the great parable found in Luke chapter 14.
The circumstances that led to the pastor's Reformed theological awakining and the founding of this church.