“Edwards’s spirituality exhibited itself not only in a deep humility but also in a profound holiness. All who knew him were impressed with his integrity,
Category: Self-examination / Self-observation
Jonathan Edwards: A Glimpse Into His Spiritual Journey, Part 1
“I am tempted, perhaps foolish, to compare the Puritans to the Alps, Luther and Calvin to the Himalayas, and Jonathan Edwards to Mount Everest! He
The Worthless Man of Proverbs 6: 12 – 15
I’ve been wanting to do a post on Proverbs 6: 16 -19 on the 7 things God hates, but as I began considering that text,
Psalm 130: Godly Instruction For Dealing With Sin and Guilt
In the following 32 minute sermon, Dr. Patrick Ramsey clearly articulated many of the futile typical responses people have to sin and guilt; explaining why
True and Genuine Contrition
A major emphasis in this blog has been to convey to Christians the necessity of delving into sin, such that it is owned; its motives
Battle Sin With The Gospel: From John Owen’s Mortification of Sin, ch. 11 by Dr. Jeff Mayfield
Dr. Mayfield explains how Owen encourages believers to take their sins to the gospel of Christ. Since Christ purchased fellowship with the Father for believers,
John Calvin’s Institutes for the Christian Religion Book 2, chapter 3: For Self-Understanding
This section of the Institutes discusses the depravity of the hearts of mankind. It is titled, Everything Proceeding from the Corrupt Nature of Man Damnable.
CHRISTIAN SELF-EXAMINATION: A LECTURE FROM THE WRITINGS OF RICHARD BAXTER
The following 29 minute lecture covers basic Christian self-examination. The lecturer, Michael Phillips, explains daily self-examination and the value of hearing criticism and using it
FOURTEEN SIGNS THAT IDENTIFY YOU AS A BORN-AGAIN CHRISTIAN
In the following 28 minute video, Todd Friel uses a test developed by Christian counselor, Rick Thomas to help professed believers know what to look
Two Types of People in Hell, by R. C. Sproul
In the following 7 minute video, Dr. R. C. Sproul describes two types of people that will wake up in hell. His description is solemn