God Punishes Less than We Deserve
God Is Faithful And after all that is come upon us for our evil deeds, and for our great trespass, seeing that thou our God hast punished us less than our iniquities deserve, and hast given us such deliverance as this. Ezra 9:13. The forbearance that God has exercised toward the wicked emboldens men in […]
He Who Calls Us Is Faithful
God Is Faithful Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it. 1 Thessalonians 5:24. Never a prayer is offered, however faltering, never a tear is shed, however secret, never a sincere desire after God is cherished, however feeble, but the Spirit of God goes forth to meet it. Even before the prayer […]
Him Hath God Exalted
God Is Faithful Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. Acts 5:31. How shall a man be just with God? How shall the sinner be made righteous? It is only through Christ that we can be brought […]
Who Is a God Like Unto Thee?
God Is Faithful Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy. Micah 7:18. We may now suppose that our feet stand secure, and that we shall never be moved. We […]
Salvation Is By the Grace of God
Hope for Him Who Repents For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men. Titus 2:11. Jesus had presented the cup of blessing to those who felt that they were “rich, and increased with goods, and had need of nothing,” and they had turned with scorn from the gracious gift. He […]
Christ the Sure Foundation
Hope for Him Who Repents Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded. 1 Peter 2:6. In infinite wisdom, God chose the foundation-stone, and laid it Himself. He called it “a sure foundation.” The […]
