"They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him." Titus 1:16 There is a profession of a special kind which in its own nature is exposed to reproach in the world: “They that will live godly in Christ Jesus, shall suffer persecution.” There is a...
"The everlasting gospel." Revelation 14:6. The gospel is properly called “glad tidings,” for these reasons: We are polluted with the filth of sin; in it is opened a fountain for sin and uncleanness. The way to heaven is blocked up by our sins; it reveals “a new and...
Though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more. 2 Corinthians. 5:16. What is it to know Christ after the flesh? It is to content ourselves with carnal views of his person, character, and kingdom. This was the case with all those...
The original intent of this blog was to introduce A Golden Treasury for The Children Of God to those who had not known of this daily devotional printed in 1746; and to offer it to the public through the Kindle program. (See About.) We have been publishing Bogatzky's...
29. The gospel is made known to all nations for the obedience of faith. Rom. 16:26. The obedience of faith here spoken of, is the same thing as believing the report of the gospel. Rom. 10:16. A hearty submission to the righteousness of God, even to Christ, who is...
28. For even hereunto were ye called; because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps. 1 Pet. 2:21. To believe in Christ for justification is but one half of the duty of faith. This respects Christ only as he died and...
25. Wherefore we labor, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him. 2 Cor. 5:9. This indeed is the true disposition of a soul espoused to Christ. She has but one care, which is to please him in all things. And this desire to do his will is, as it...
22. But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat. Matt. 13:25. No wonder that Christians lose their power and strength, if the enemy of souls find them asleep. How soon may he gain an advantage from without, if a strict guard is not kept...
19. But the dove found no rest for the sole of her foot, and she returned unto him into the ark. Then he put forth his hand, and took her, and pulled her in unto him into the ark. Gen. 8:9. That dovelike spirit, communicated to the soul in regeneration, can find no...