March Devotionals—Patrick of Ireland: A Devotional History
In the early part of March considerable attention is given to the memory of St. Patrick in the run-up to the celebrations on the 17th March. St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are now a worldwide phenomenon [...]
The Kingdom of God’s Sovereign Grace
Understanding the kingdom of God (see PDF diagram) is fundamental to our understanding and enjoyment of the gospel. Salvation—the new birth—is an entrance into the kingdom (John 3:3) which we are commanded to “seek first” [...]
A. W. Pink: The Pioneer of a Modern Reformation (Pt. 1: A String of Failures)
The past sixty years in the evangelical church has witnessed a deepening interest in reformed literature and a resurgence of reformed theology; it is, in some respects, a modern Reformation. Much of this has been [...]
Fundamentalism and the New Conservative Evangelical Identity
In previous articles I have tried to address some of the problems with fundamentalism. I have not been—nor should anyone be—afraid to face these hard issues head-on, to admit the difficulties, and to attempt to [...]
R-Rated Religion: Why is the Bible so filled with blood, guts, and immorality?
The film industry is regulated by certain government guidelines. Movies are categorized by a series of ratings indicating what different governing bodies feel are appropriate for certain audiences, usually according to age. In Canada each [...]
Why Salvation by Blood?
Have you ever noticed how often the word blood is found in the Bible? In the Old Testament there’s blood everywhere: in basins, on doorposts, sprinkled in the tabernacle (Leviticus 4:6), and around the tabernacle [...]
(June 26th): How Charming Is the place
How charming is the place Where my Redeemer God Unveils the beauties of His face, And sheds His love abroad. Not the fair palaces To which the great resort, Are once to be compared with [...]
(June 25th): Thy Way, Not Mine, O Lord,
Thy way, not mine, O Lord, However dark it be; Lead me by Thine own hand, Choose out the path for me Smooth let it be or rough, It will be still the best; Winding [...]
(June 24th): Come, Every Pious Heart
Come, every pious heart, That loves the Saviour’s Name, Your noblest powers exert To celebrate His fame; Tell all above, and all below; That debt of love to Him you owe. From the dark grave [...]
(June 23rd): I Run to Christ
I run to Christ when chased by fear, And find a refuge sure. “Believe in me,” His voice I hear; His words and wounds secure. I run to Christ when torn by grief And find [...]
(June 22nd): Majestic Sweetness Sits Enthroned
Majestic sweetness sits enthroned Upon the Saviour’s brow; His head with radiant glories crowned, His lips with grace o’erflow, His lips with grace o’erflow. To Christ, the Lord, let every tongue Its noblest tribute bring [...]
(June 21st): From Deep Distress and Troubled Thoughts
From deep distress and troubled thoughts To Thee, my God, I raised my cries; If Thou severely mark our faults, No flesh can stand before Thine eyes. But Thou hast built Thy throne of grace [...]
