Author Archives: Coram Deo

God knows both the micro- and macro-dimensions of the entire universe. He numbers the very hairs of our heads. Not only does he know what we will do before we do it, but also he knows all the options we … Continue reading →

“Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels” – Revelation 12:7 War will always rage between the two great sovereignties until one or other be crushed.  Peace between good and evil is impossibility; … Continue reading →

A little plain-speaking would do a world of good just now. These gentlemen desire to be let alone. They want no noise raised. Of course thieves hate watch-dogs, and love darkness. It is time that somebody should spring his rattle, … Continue reading →

“You know what party politics are. We are all trying to [usher] in another set of maggots to eat the cheese; that is about all it amounts to; first turn out one lot, and then turn in another. It comes … Continue reading →

The loss of the traditional vision of God as holy is now manifested everywhere in the evangelical world. It is the key to understanding why sin and grace have become such empty terms. What depth or meaning, P.T. Forsyth asked, … Continue reading →

AW Pink on when you are OBLIGATED to leave a church: If any [pastor] usurps that office [established by Christ Himself], and under cloak thereof do teach or enjoin things contrary to what Christ has instituted, then no obedience unto … Continue reading →

For myself, as I am ashamed of my dull and careless heart, and of my slow and unprofitable course of life, so, the Lord knows, I am ashamed of every sermon I preach; when I think what I have been … Continue reading →

What does it mean to be a Christian?  What I consider to be the greatest weakness of contemporary evangelical Christianity in America . . . did I say weakness?  It is more.  It is a tragic error.  It is the … Continue reading →

We are one body…one body. Not at the expense of truth and not at the expense of iniquity, we do not unite around confusion, we unite around the truth. It is a unity built on truth. It is the unity … Continue reading →

We have heard dying men singing themselves into the bottomless pit with this lullaby, “Yes, sir, I am a sinner, but God is merciful; God is good.” Ah! dear friends, let such remember that God is just as well as … Continue reading →

“The offence of prayer is that it does not essentially tie in to mental efficiency. Prayer is conditioned by one thing–spirituality. You do not need to be spiritual to preach or deliver sermons of homiletical perfection of exegetical exactitude. Preaching … Continue reading →

“Death (of a Church) occurs when unbelievers are allowed to take over ministries in the church. It happens when a church becomes more concerned with form and liturgy than it is with life on a spiritual level. Death occurs when … Continue reading →

“By its very definition grace, as it is worked out in our salvation, is in direct opposition to all works and worthiness. We discover from this that those who seek to join grace and works together are terribly deceived. They … Continue reading →

“But Aaron’s rod swallowed up their rods.” – Exodus 7:12 This incident is an instructive emblem of the sure victory of the divine handiwork over all opposition. Whenever a divine principle is cast into the heart, though the devil may … Continue reading →

“Exposing error is most unpopular work. But from every true standpoint it is worthwhile work. To our Savior, it means that He receives from us, His blood-bought ones, the loyalty that is His due. To ourselves, if we consider “the … Continue reading →

“He humbled Himself” – Philippians 2:8 Jesus is the great teacher of lowliness of heart. We need daily to learn of Him. See the Master taking a towel and washing His disciples’ feet! Follower of Christ, wilt thou not humble … Continue reading →

The gospel message in all its component facts is a clear, definitive, confident, authoritative proclamation that Jesus is Lord, and that He gives eternal and abundant life to all who believe. We who truly know Christ and have received that … Continue reading →

“The king also himself passed over the brook of Kidron.” – 2 Samuel 15:23 David passed that gloomy brook when flying with his mourning company from his traitor son. The man after God’s own heart was not exempt from trouble, … Continue reading →

Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus. (Acts 4:13) The contemporary moral climate does … Continue reading →

Sound, biblical doctrine is a necessary aspect of true wisdom and authentic faith. The attitude that scorns doctrine while elevating feelings or blind trust cannot legitimately be called faith at all, even if it masquerades as Christianity. It is actually … Continue reading →

Lower the Law and you dim the light by which man perceives his guilt; this is a very serious loss to the sinner rather than a gain; for it lessens the likelihood of his conviction and conversion. I say you … Continue reading →

Acquaint now thyself with Him – Job 22:21 If we would rightly “acquaint ourselves with God and be at peace”, we must know Him as He has revealed Himself, not only in the unity of His essence, but also in … Continue reading →

God is the decider and determiner of every man’s destiny, the controller of every detail in every individual’s life, which is another way of saying, “He is God.” – John MacArthur