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Burroughs The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment

Posted by David Cox on October 19, 2024
Posted in BChristian Life 

The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment

By Jeremiah Burroughs

This work The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment examines that contentment that a Christian should have. Described, Mystery of, Christ teaches, excellence of, evils of a murmuring spirit, aggravations of murmuring, excuses of a discontented heart, how to attain.

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Nelson Irrefutable Proof Christianity is True

Posted by David Cox on October 18, 2024
Posted in ApologeticsN 

Irrefutable Proof Christianity is True
A Summary of the Works of Norman Geisler

By Shawn Nelson

• I want proof that God exists from philosophy.
• I want to see evidence that God exists from science.
• I want proof that miracles are possible.
• I want proof that the New Testament is reliable.
• I want proof that Jesus Christ is God in the flesh.
• I want evidence that Jesus was raised from the dead.
• I want proof that the entire Bible is the Word of God.
• I want to know why Christians are so narrow minded.

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Ironside – In the Heavenlies (Eph Commentary)

Posted by David Cox on August 25, 2024
Posted in Com-NT-General-EpistlesI 

Ironside – In the Heavenlies (Eph Commentary)

Eph Commentary – In this 6 chapter commentary on the book of Ephesians, Ironside (Brethren) presents us with his thoughts and comments.

Table of Contents of Ironside – In the Heavenlies (Eph Commentary)

Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6

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In the Heavenlies

by Harry A. Ironside

“In the Heavenlies” was originally copyrighted in 1937. This work has now lapsed into the public domain.

There is nothing redundant in God’s Word. Men write books and very frequently pad them in order to give quantity as well as quality, but there is nothing like that in the Bible. God’s words are tried—“as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times”—and therefore we may well give our most careful attention to every item and every expression used.

What is the outstanding theme of the Epistle to the Ephesians? It opens up the truth of the privileges and responsibilities of the church as the body and bride of Christ. It brings before us our position as believers who have been quickened, raised, and seated in Christ in heavenly places.

There are very remarkable similarities between certain Old Testament books and New Testament Epistles. The Epistle to the Romans, for instance, corresponds to the book of Exodus; the letter to the Hebrews is the counterpart of Leviticus; and the Epistle to the Ephesians is the New Testament book of Joshua. In Joshua we have the people of Israel entering the possession of their inheritance. In Ephesians believers are called to enter now by faith into the possession of that inheritance which eventually we shall enjoy in all its fullness. We are far richer than we realize. All things are ours, and yet how little we appropriate!

It is said in the prophecy of Obadiah that when the Lord returns and His kingdom is established, the people of Israel shall “possess their possessions.” This is a challenge to us. Do you possess your possessions? Or are your heavenly estates like castles in Spain about which you dream, but never really possess? I trust the Spirit of God may lead us into the present enjoyment of our inheritance in Christ. For our purpose the Epistle may be divided very simply, without breaking it up into many portions that would be difficult to carry in our memories. We shall divide it into two parts, the first three chapters giving us the doctrine, and the last three, the practical outcome; the first division gives us our inheritance, and the last, the behavior that should characterize those who are so richly blessed. Often that is the divine order of Scripture: instruction in the truth first, practice in accordance with the truth afterwards. Read more

NPNF1-02. St. Augustin’s City of God and Christian Doctrine

Posted by David Cox on August 24, 2024
Posted in Church History 

NPNF1-02. St. Augustin’s City of God and Christian Doctrine
NPNF1-02. St. Augustine’s City of God and Christian Doctrine

by Philip Schaff

Summary

This (888 page) pdf is Augustine’s work on the City of God which explains his views of God’s people versus the pagan world, mixing his views of predestination and election into this.

From Wikipedia.org

The City of God, is a book of Christian philosophy written in Latin by Augustine of Hippo in the early 5th century AD. The book was in response to allegations that Christianity brought about the decline of Rome and is considered one of Augustine’s most important works, standing alongside The Confessions, The Enchiridion, On Christian Doctrine and On the Trinity. As a work of one of the most influential Church Fathers, The City of God is a cornerstone of Western thought, expounding on many profound questions of theology, such as the suffering of the righteous, the existence of evil, the conflict between free will and divine omniscience, and the doctrine of original sin.

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