Andrew Fuller Friday: On Good Men and Backsliding
Let us review the dealings of God with good men. 1. I may observe, in the first place, that if our backslidings consist in a neglect of secret devotion, God will usually punish them by
Let us review the dealings of God with good men. 1. I may observe, in the first place, that if our backslidings consist in a neglect of secret devotion, God will usually punish them by
“God, who is faithful, will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able.”—1 Cor. 10:13. “We were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life.”—2 Cor. 1:8.
Today, we share a powerful ordination sermon that Fuller preached. In it, he addresses both the pastor and the congregation.
Andrew Fuller, The Complete Works of Andrew Fuller: Expositions—Miscellaneous, J. Belcher, Ed., Vol. 3, (Harrisonburg, VA: Sprinkle Publications, 1988), 725-726. One of the leading characteristics by which the religion of the Bible is distinguished from
“The Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law.”—Rom. 2:14. “Among whom we all had our conversation in times past.… and were by nature the children of wrath,
“Jesus saith unto Mary, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father.”—John 20:17. “Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand,
This presidential election cycle has consistently left me confused, bewildered, angry, and deflated at times. I find myself saying, “I cannot believe this is happening.” In my dazed condition I have looked for some
“He shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever, and of his kingdom there shall be no end.”—Luke 1:33. “Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even
“This is Elias, who was to come.”—Matt. 11:14. “Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No.”—John 1:21. John the Baptist was not literally the person of
“Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.”—Matt. 5:16. “Take heed that ye do not your alms before men to be