A Prayer For Deliverance From The World. This is a prayer by Philip Doddridge. It appears in the book Piercing Heaven - Prayers of the Puritans. The beginning of the book has a quote from Puritan Thomas Watson (1620-1686): That prayer is most likely to pierce heaven which first pierces one's own heart. The … [Read more...]
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Today is Resurrection Sunday - This is the day of The Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Christ's resurrection is the sealing of His promise to all who place their faith in Him. For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. For God did … [Read more...]
Praise to the Redeemer – Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Praise to the Redeemer - Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, amen. This hymn by Robert Robinson (1778) appears in Spurgeon's Own Hymn Book. Don't let the archaic language put you off. Praise to the Redeemer MIGHTY God! While angels bless Thee,May an infant lisp Thy name?Lord of men as well as angels, Thou art … [Read more...]
Random Thoughts on that Virus
Here are my random thoughts on that virus which has gripped the planet. Not that you asked. Don't expect any deep wisdom from me either. These are just personal observations, and perhaps more than a little rambling. First I want to comment on the secular aspect of this crisis. Pray for leaders of nations who have to … [Read more...]
Sometimes God Pays the Christian a Visit
Sometimes God Pays the Christian a Visit. Moses and Isaiah were Old Testament examples, but there are many more recent ones. Why does God do it? Well, the reasons vary and He is sovereign after all. Years ago, when I was experiencing bouts of sadness and depression over various concerns, I'd occasionally feel a … [Read more...]
On Prophecy Charts and Virgins
On Prophecy Charts and Virgins. Or putting it another way, how does believing a posttrib chart turn someone into a Tribulation Prepared Saint? Some people seem to think it does. I used to be one of the administrators of a pretrib-prophecy Facebook group. Every now and then I revisit the forum. On one trip someone … [Read more...]
Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Prayer to the Holy Spirit. This prayer by Richard Baxter is taken from the book, Piercing Heaven- Prayers of the Puritans. Paul wrote: Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which … [Read more...]
Will Craig get Left Behind?
Note: The article "Will Craig get Left Behind" first appeared on the Omega Letter website. In anticipation of a Left Behind movie remake, Christian apologist William Lane Craig once threw his hat into the ring and proffered his opinion on the rapture. It's unclear to me if he was asked for his view or whether he felt … [Read more...]
On Beatitudes Pride and Wolves
On Beatitudes Pride and Wolves: The Beatitudes are found in Matthew chapter five, the Sermon on the Mount. What do they have to do with pride and wolves you ask? You can read teachings on the Sermon on the Mount from people like Martyn Lloyd-Jones, A. W. Pink, John MacArthur and others. Monergism has some good … [Read more...]
Praying in Circles
Praying in Circles. Should we pray in circles? Tim Challies warns against it, and for good reason. It's unbiblical! Excerpt: Praying in circles is fast becoming a thing in some Evangelical churches. People have been taught to draw circles around the things they want, or even to walk in circles around the things … [Read more...]
