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September 10 - "God has two strings to his bow; if your hearts will not lie humble and low under the sense of sin and misery, he will make them lie low under the lack of some desired mercy (assurance)."

markkoller wrote 1 month ago: “The sixth reason why God denies assurance to his dearest ones, at least for a time, is, that … more →

Tags: Pride, humility, Assurance

September 9 - "None sets such a price upon light, as he who has lain long in a dungeon of darkness. Just so, none sets such a price upon assurance, as those children of light who have walked most in spiritual darkness."

markkoller wrote 1 month ago: “A fifth reason why God denies assurance to his children, is, that when they have it, they may … more →

Tags: gratitude, Assurance, Depression

September 8 - "A fourth reason why God denies assurance to his dearest ones, is, because they seek assurance more for themselves—than they do for his honor and glory..."

markkoller wrote 1 month ago: “A fourth reason why God denies assurance to his dearest ones, is, because they seek assurance … more →

Tags: Assurance, Obedience

September 6 - "Ah, what a sea of blood, a sea of wrath, of sin, of sorrow and misery, did the Lord Jesus wade through for your internal and eternal good!"

markkoller wrote 1 month ago: “The third remedy against this devise of Satan (the difficulty of performing our duties) is, t … more →

Tags: Satan, Cross, suffering of Christ, Encouragement

2 Choice Quotes from the Study Today

Paul wrote 1 month ago: “The saving power of faith resides thus not in itself, but in the Almighty Saviour on who it r … more →

Tags: Practical Christianity, Systematic Theology, BB Warfield, Banner of Truth, Justification, Faith, Heaven on Earth, Assurance, complaining

Rev 3:20 & Preparationism Again

Donald John MacLean wrote 1 month ago: I’ve discussed “preparationism” before here (along with some definition).  Recen … more →

Tags: Preparationism, Rev 3:20

The Secret Key to Heaven No. 102 comments

Paul wrote 1 month ago: I remembered that I hadn’t posted one final quotation from Thomas Brooks’ superb “ … more →

Tags: Practical Christianity, Banner of Truth, secret key to heaven, The Privy Key to Heaven

I Am His2 comments

Really Robin wrote 2 months ago: Puritan Thomas Brooks, from his book Heaven on Earth: “I am His by purchase and I am His by conque … more →

Tags: Salvation, Personal

Precious Remedies: Consider Jesus Christ

thomas brooks wrote 3 months ago: This is such a well-written and important section that I had to include all of it. Please take time … more →

Tags: Precious Remedies, Quotes

The Secret Key to Heaven No. 9 - Toads in the Bosom1 comment

Paul wrote 3 months ago: Brooks asks this question on Page 215 (Secret Key to Heaven, Banner of Truth, 2006), “How shal … more →

Tags: Book Reviews, Practical Christianity, Privy Key to Heaven, secret prayer, Communion with God

Precious Remedies: Virtue's Colors

thomas brooks wrote 3 months ago: Brooks now moves to Satan’s second device: Satan tempts us to sin “by painting sin with … more →

Tags: Quotes, Precious Remedies

Thomas Brooks in Google Books

David wrote 3 months ago: Much has been noted concerning the excellent resources available through Google Books. I highly comm … more →

Tags: Wrath, Banner of Truth, Precious Remedies Against Satan's Devices, Repentance

The Secret Key to Heaven No.8

Paul wrote 3 months ago: (5.) My fifth advice and counsel is this, Labor to bring your hearts into all your closet pray … more →

Tags: Notable Quotes, Practical Christianity, Prayer, Privy Key to Heaven, secret key to heaven, secret prayer

Precious Remedies: Satan's Golden Baits

thomas brooks wrote 3 months ago: Thomas Brooks identifies Satan’s first device to draw souls to sin as “presenting the ba … more →

Tags: Quotes, Precious Remedies

The Secret Key to Heaven No.7

Paul wrote 3 months ago: I’m still reading Brooks’ little jewel in my devotions. I’m in Part 5: Eleven Inst … more →

Tags: Practical Christianity, Prayer, private prayer, Privy Key to Heaven, secret key to heaven

Precious Remedies: Introductory Quotes

thomas brooks wrote 3 months ago: From the very first introductory pages of Brooks’ work his pastor’s heart is evident. Th … more →

Tags: Quotes, Precious Remedies

Precious Remedies: Reading for Condemnation2 comments

thomas brooks wrote 3 months ago: One of my favorite books is Precious Remedies against Satan’s Devices by Thomas Brooks (not me … more →

Tags: Quotes, Precious Remedies

The Secret Key to Heaven No.6

Paul wrote 4 months ago: It’s been some time since I last posted on this superb little book by Thomas Brooks, that has … more →

Tags: Book Reviews, Practical Christianity, Notable Quotes, private prayer, secret key to heaven

Ask What You Will, O Christian1 comment

Michael wrote 4 months ago: “Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.”      Psalm 51:2 If the Lord … more →

Tags: Puritans, Quotes


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