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The Called
Verse 28 teaches the church of Jesus Christ about effectual calling. Here Paul identifies a people whom He designates, ‘the called’. It is not the first time Paul has employed this title to describe the believers in Rome. In 1:6 he tells them their faith confirms them ‘among the called of Jesus Christ’. The called are saved men and women;…
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Another Comforter
He would be a traitor and a rebel who should dare set up his standard in England, and demand allegiance from the king’s subjects, and require obedience to his commands, who had no right to the crown. So Jesus, if he is not King of kings and Lord of lords, the King of saints, the living and true God; but…
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The Origins Of The Particular And The Reformed Baptists
This question was recently put to me by a friend: ”Jared are you on the same side with Sam Renihan and his father on the issue of origins of Particular Baptists and Reformed Baptists?” My answer (with a few additions for the sake of clarity): No, we certainly would not be in agreement with the Reformed Baptists’ view on these…
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The Multitude Of My Sins
As faith gives a holy boldness at the throne of grace, so the regenerate soul is open and ingenuous in confession of sin. When sin is dethroned in the heart, its errors are its concerns; the most secret faults bow it in humility before the Lamb. To his precious blood the believer has recourse for cleansing; he has daily need…
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The Death Of Samuel
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The Life And Testimony Of William Symons
Death. On June 28th, 1897, aged 74, William Henry Symons, of Croydon; the only child of William Waterfield and Mary Ann Symons, and grandson of Mr. Symons, minister, of Bristol (many of whose sermons and letters have appeared in the "Gospel Standard.") He was born at Tadworth, near Banstead, Surrey. His father, a godly young man, died in peace at…
