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Maggie Paton’s letters ought to be read alongside Paton’s autobiography. James Paton wrote that he was eager to publish these letters because "they present another picture of mission life and experiences in the New Hebrides from that portrayed in the now famous Autobiography of her husband by Joel Beeke The story of John Gibson Paton […]

God sometimes sovereignly makes examples of some of His people so that all of His people may lead exemplary lives all of the time by William Harrell Most preachers and Bible teachers consistently modify any reference to the fear of God by saying that since perfect love casts out fear, such fear must imply reverence […]

There is no reason here to be encouraged. Some will reply that they will be delighted to have an Archbishop who asserts central credal doctrines. This delight in itself is alarming by Garry Williams, Tutor in Church History and Doctrine, Oak Hill College, London Alister McGrath tells readers of the Church of England Newspaper (no. […]

Faith is vital in the matter of assurance – indeed all other marks are worthless without it by Matthew Vogan William Guthrie is most famous for the valuable little book that he wrote called The Christian’s Great Interest. This book has gone through numerous editions (currently it is available from the Banner of Truth Trust) […]

The pastor-church relationship is a sensitive and vitally important issue. The proper dissolution of that relationship in difficult circumstances needs to be carefully considered in the light of biblical teachings by Thomas Ascol "Do not receive an accusation against an elder except from two or three witnesses. Those who are sinning rebuke in the presence […]

Young preachers, don’t lose the passion in your ministry. Be zealous and earnest to make the truth of the gospel known. by Allen Harrison It’s hard to believe that I have been involved in the ministry of the gospel for over fifty-one years. What a joy it has been, even with an assortment of difficult […]

To grasp this basic (indeed, very basic) fact, will transform our lives. It is undoubtedly one of the devil’s stratagems to turn the Christian in upon himself/herself by Ian Hamilton "Faith" is perhaps the most used word in the evangelical vocabulary. Without "faith" it is impossible to please God. We are justified through "faith". We […]

It is a strange thing for a non-Jewish, American Christian girl to grow up in Israel, and even stranger for her to melt so well into the fabric of Israeli society by Baruch Maoz Samuel stood on the small platform before the one thousand or so who gathered on a sunny, breezy noon. He was […]

According to tradition, in the first century the apostle Thomas evangelized the region on his way to India. An estimated 600,000 Christians live in the country of 22 million people. Presbyterian missionaries began working in Iraq in 1836. Some five congregations belong to the Assembly of Evangelical Presbyterian Churches-Iraq. The oldest of these congregations dates […]

There is such a thing as an unforgivable sin, and we will not apologise for dealing with a sober theme. Now you know that every wise Christian will say such words as these to you about that sin (and most of you have heard these counsels often through your life) – hear me – that […]

Fede Viva has evolved into a growing movement of theologically prepared laymen, elders and pastor-theologians. Its goal is to help build a New Reformed Church, centered in Italy, but spreading worldwide. by Rev. M. Luimes Nobleton Born into a rich and influential family, Rev. Franco Maggiotto, was a rising star in the Roman Church. By […]

Even as Christians, we seldom see the need for face-to-face friendships. How often is it that the only contact we have with our fellow-believers is at the Sunday worship service. by Ria Van Dyken The eighth annual Credenda Agenda History Conference was held in Moscow, Idaho, February 6 – 8. Attended by well over 800 […]

We must look nowhere else and to no one else. There is no other Lamb, no other sacrifice, no other hiding place from guilt and shame. But there need be no other. by William Smith Perhaps you have received a call at work from your wife informing you that the kids are out of control […]

“I here declare, I think myself called by the Lord to the work of the ministry, and did forsake my nearest relations in the world, and gave up myself to the service of the gospel in this place, having received a unanimous call from this parish, and being tried and ordained by the Presbytery; and […]

Paul, this Luo pastor, was confident that the falling on the floor and the writhing about was certain evidence of demon possession. People can even claim that they themselves have demons. They themselves can be mistaken, and often are. by Geoff Thomas There is no doubt that once the Lord Jesus began his ministry in […]

Are we really to believe that within 12 months of being saved, under the sound preaching of the Holy Spirit empowered Biblical gospel, 95.2% of the ‘converts’ (over a quarter of a million people) had become ‘backsliders’? by Michael J. Penfold Central to every genuine spiritual revival, has been the public preaching of the gospel. […]

Have you ever considered I am asking you to consider that what is coming to us in the 21st century may be so catastrophic, so unprecedented in this country, that everything we ever knew of earthly securities will fail by John Piper One of the great advantages of being a pastor and laboring to understand […]

The day will come when we will see Jesus in the flesh of His resurrection glory and we will sit down at the marriage supper of the Lamb. Then we will see as we have never seen, know as we have never known, and eat the very bread and drink the very wine of heaven […]

Vessels of Mercy Knowing the Riches of His Glory (Romans 9:23-24) by John Piper "What if God, desiring to show his wrath and to make known his power, has endured with much patience vessels of wrath prepared for destruction, 23 in order to make known the riches of his glory for vessels of mercy, which […]

Pray that we will "rightly handle" God’s truth, to the affectional blessing of God’s people, and to the affectional awakening of lost sinners by Ian Hamilton I recently heard a comment about two preachers that made me stop and ask myself a serious question. This was the comment: "As Mr X’s sermon came to a […]

While Newton was not a great lover of Handel’s Messiah and was indeed considered by many to be harsh and critical of it, he acknowledged that others thought differently from him and in the closing sermon he says, permit me to hope and to pray, that the next time you hear the Messiah, God may […]

However, diversity has come to mean for our post-modern society is really not diversity of race or gender, but diversity of ideas and values. by William Smith Our society has a remarkable uniformity on the matter of diversity. Universities and businesses tell us that they celebrate and are committed to diversity. Diversity is a core […]

Even many urban believers and church workers if they are living on 5OORMB or less a month are quite unable to purchase a computer. They are still reliant on books and Gospel radio for spiritual nourishment and training China is set in the near future to have the largest numbers of internet users anywhere in […]

There must be many Christians, including myself, who have been challenged to preach the Gospel in the open air as a result of observing the energies of someone who had such an inferior gospel to preach. by W.F. Thompson The late Rev. Dr Donald Soper was a national figure in England during the 20th century. […]

This is a awesome meeting in which everything contributes to the sense of God’s majesty, glory, and holiness -to the realisation that the LORD is infinitely different from us. by William Smith What’s the "scaredest" you have ever been? One of the scariest times I have experienced in recent years was appearing before a female […]