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Giving Place to the Devil – A. W. Pink / Studies in the Scriptures / Christian Audio Books

12 Nov 2022 Michael A

Arthur Walkington Pink (1886-1952) was an evangelist and Biblical scholar. The video below is a reading from his Studies in the Scriptures. While taking notes on the video and transcribing them, I noticed that A W Pink took many biblical warnings, admonitions, encouragements… and organized them for those who sincerely desire to understand how they are failing to walk in obedience. He focused mostly on how a believer leaves himself open to the assaults of the devil – giving place to the devil as it is put in scripture. And his points thoroughly cover the topic

It Is Utterly Impossible – Octavius Winslow

14 Oct 2022 Michael A

The following 2 minute 34 second video is a devotional by Winslow on loving Christ because of specific things He had accomplished for you. A few of Winslow’s thoughts from this very brief meditation / devotional: He gave you Himself: Robed in your nature; Laden with your curse; Oppressed with your sorrows; Wounded for your transgressions; Slain for your sins….

Conquering Sin – Two Booklets Reviewed by Pastor Dave

13 Oct 2022 Michael A

A dear friend of mine gave me one of the following booklets which I just began reading: Killing Sin Habits, by Stuart Scott. I found a review on that book and another booklet today, and I wanted to blog it because posts related to sin and temptation are frequently read from this blog. In the following review, Pastor Dave provided an overview and critique that may move some readers to examine these booklets for help. [Also in this post is a link to Pastor Dave’s site where 23 other articles are linked, the titles of each are listed herein]

Self-Denial Defined, Wilhelmus A Brakel

13 Oct 2022 Michael A

The 5-minute video of this post is on self-denial. It is defined by Wilhelmus A Brakel, who wrote a work titled, The Christian’s Reasonable Service. In his work, the part on self-denial consists of several parts, of which the following video reading is the first. The other sections are noted below the video; also, a link to the Kindle version of A Brakel’s 4-volume work at Amazon.

Octavius Winslow – It is I! / Christian Devotional Reading

11 Oct 2022 Michael A

There are two devotional readings on this 5-minute video. The first, titled, It Is I, is Christ comforting the believer and telling him of the source of his afflictions and comfort. The playlist from which this video came is linked because it contains 40 other videos that are about spiritual struggles; spiritual darkness; affliction; learning to lean on Jesus; prayer; self-denial defined; and other things that all born-again believers need to understand and / or will experience.

“Self-Esteem is a Demonic Idea” – Hope for A Doomed Nation – John MacArthur

3 Oct 2022 Michael A

In the 3-minute video of this post, John MacArthur talks about the origins and impact of the self-esteem cult on America. [I worked in the field of psychology for over 20 years before I was born again, and I have to say that after having become familiar with the contents of the Bible, his words are biblical and worthy of considering. One major reason a Christian’s worldview be as MacArthur described, is that Christ called us to deny self, not exalt self.]

The Sins You Won’t Give Up – Pastor Tim Conway

9 Sep 2022 Michael A

There are two brief videos in this post, each are sermon excerpts of pastor Tim Conway sermons. The first provides a useful picture of the problem of repentance and the second a graphic depiction of hell. Each will slap you startle you with a dose of biblical reality. We all tend to backslide on occasion, even the great warrior king and poet, David backslid. I believe many Christians are grateful for his failure, as it demonstrated to all who read the Bible that God is merciful and forgiving; and sinners may start walking with God again, even after great failures. The videos provide warnings and encouragement for such as are in need of these.

Philippians 1:21 – For To Me To Live Is Christ, And To Die Is Gain

17 Apr 2022 Michael A

This post provides comments from two sources on Philippians 1:21. It is a very popular verse, but I formerly had a vague conception of its meaning. I decided to read commentaries on it today and thought I’d share those for others who also do not know exactly what riches it contains.

Self-Denial And The Christian Walk

8 Sep 2020 Michael A

The Christian walk and self-denial from Calvin’s Institutes by Dr. J. Mayfield

A Summary of The Christian Life. Of Self-Denial: Book 3, Chapter 7 Calvin’s Institutes

14 Jun 2020 Michael A

If you’re a Christian and want to know some important aspects of the Christian life, then hearing from the Institutes of the Christian Religion is

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