C. H. Spurgeon: “the gospel makes its own division”

JP: Election & Evangelism – C. H. Spurgeon
Excerpt:
I believe that God will save his own elect, and I also believe that, if I do not preach the gospel, the blood of men will be laid at my door.
Our Saviour has bidden us to preach the gospel to every creature; he has not said, “Preach [...]

Where Kathee and I have lived

What do a 40 acre farm in Mattoon, a duplex in Chattanooga, a vintage trailer, and 2 parsonages have in common?
JP: Thought you might enjoy this. Links to my other blog
Where I’ve Lived (and Kathee too!)
Most with links to Google street view.

Wrestling with Sanctification

I find then a law, that evil is present with me, the one who wills to do good. For I delight in the law of God according to the inward man. But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the [...]

Receptive does not mean gullible … Careful does not mean critical!

JP: Dave Doran on listening.
Take heed how you listen
“Do not quench the Spirit; do not despise prophetic utterances. But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good; 22abstain from every form of evil” (1 Thessalonians 5:19-22).
This is a text that has significance for everyone who listens to preaching and teaching that claims to [...]