Category Archives: salvation

The Golden Key! The Golden Thread!

Posted on February 1, 2017 by FBC Elder

(Octavius Winslow)   Jesus is the one great theme both of the Old Testament and the New. The whole Bible is designed to testify of Christ, “The Scriptures point to Me!” John 5:39 In Christ the Messiah, in Jesus the Savior, in the Son of God the Redeemer all … Continue reading →

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Emmanuel!

Posted on December 15, 2016 by FBC Elder

“Immanuel” A poem by Charles Spurgeon   When once I mourned a load of sin, When conscience felt a wound within, When all my works were thrown away, When on my knees I knelt to pray, Then, blissful hour, remembered well, … Continue reading →

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What Sort of a Christian are You?

Posted on November 1, 2016 by FBC Elder

The Minimum Christian!:       (C.H. Spurgeon, “Sword and the Trowel” 1876)   The minimum Christian! And who is he? The Christian who is going to heaven at the cheapest rate possible. The Christian who intends to get all of the world he … Continue reading →

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This Is No Gospel!

Posted on September 15, 2016 by FBC Elder

The Evangelistic Methods of Our Present Golden-calf Christianity!      (A.W. Tozer)   Any objection to the evangelistic methods of our present golden-calf Christianity, is met with the triumphant reply, “But we are winning the lost!” And what are you winning them … Continue reading →

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They Will Never Perish!

Posted on September 1, 2016 by FBC Elder

If Only One of God’s Sheep were to Perish!                                                        (Darvin Pruitt) “My sheep hear My voice, I know them, and they follow Me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish – ever! No one will snatch … Continue reading →

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The Glorious Definite Atonement!

Posted on August 15, 2016 by FBC Elder

The Matchless Wisdom of God which Devised this System of Salvation! (Charles Spurgeon) “Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her!” Ephesians 5:25 The more I consider the doctrine of substitution the more is my soul enamored of … Continue reading →

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Precious Jesus!

Posted on April 15, 2016 by FBC Elder

My Needs – His Fullness!                                                          (James Meikle, 1757) All plenitude is in Christ, to answer all the needs of His people. In Christ dwells all the fullness of the Godhead, that out of His fullness, I may receive all … Continue reading →

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Who Does He Think He Is?

Posted on February 1, 2016 by FBC Elder

Who Does He Think He Is?         (Frank Hall)   “Is it not lawful for Me to do what I wish with what is My own?” Matthew 20:15   How dare people walk their pets on leashes to control them! How … Continue reading →

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What Would You Ask For???

Posted on December 1, 2015 by FBC Elder

What Would You Ask For?   (Joseph Alleine, “Alarm to the Unconverted” 1671) “That night God appeared to Solomon in a dream and said: What do you want? Ask, and I will give it to you!” 2 Chronicles 1:7 If God … Continue reading →

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ADOPTION AND SPIRITUAL WARFARE!

Posted on October 15, 2015 by FBC Elder

Adoption and Spiritual Warfare 15 June 2015   This post was adapted from Adoption: What Joseph of Nazareth Can Teach Us about This Countercultural Choice by Russell Moore.     You Are Loved: The couple looked familiar to me as … Continue reading →

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