His Goodness Leads to Repentance
God Calls to Repentance Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance? Romans 2:4. It is true that men sometimes become ashamed of their sinful ways, and give up some of their evil habits, before they are conscious that they […]
He That Repenteth Shall Live
God Calls to Repentance But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die. Ezekiel 18:21. Those who dwell upon God’s mercies, and are not unmindful of His lesser gifts, […]
Godly Sorrow Worketh Repentance
God Calls to Repentance For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death. 2 Corinthians 7:10. God reveals to us our guilt that we may flee to Christ, and through Him be set free from the bondage of sin, and rejoice in the liberty […]
Then Shall Ye Remember Your Evil Ways
All Mankind Has Gone Astray Then shall ye remember your own evil ways, and your doings that were not good, and shall lothe yourselves in your own sight for your iniquities and for your abominations. Ezekiel 36:31. No outward observances can take the place of simple faith and entire renunciation of self. But no man […]
The Carnal Mind Is Enmity with God
All Mankind Has Gone Astray Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. Romans 8:7, 8. Man was originally endowed with noble powers and a well-balanced mind. He was perfect […]
The Heart Is Deceitful
All Mankind Has Gone Astray The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? Jeremiah 17:9. Counterfeit holiness, spurious sanctification, is still doing its work of deception. Under various forms it exhibits the same spirit as in the days of Luther, diverting minds from the Scriptures, and leading men to […]
