Not a Single Drop

 "There is no doubt that everything praiseworthy in our works is the grace of God, and that there is not a single drop of goodness which we can properly attribute to ourselves."— John Calvin

Pilot Providence

 “Seeing that a Pilot steers the ship in which we sail, who will never allow us to perish even in the midst of shipwrecks, there is no reason why our minds should be overwhelmed with fear and overcome with weariness.”

-John Calvin

1000 Times

"A sinner may hear the gospel  a thousand times, but until the Spirit touches his heart, he will remain unmoved.  He cannot lift a finger toward his own salvation, for his heart is stone, his will is chained, and his affections are set on the world.  The gospel is a call, but the call is powerless until God makes it effectual.  Regeneration must come before faith, for faith is the act of a living soul, and the sinner is dead.  Grace does not help the sinner to believe; grace causes him to believe.  

-- Charles Spurgeon.

He Loved Me!

Canst thou with faith, present Christ to thyself, as he was taken down from the cross, drenched in his own blood, and say, These were the wounds that he received for me; this is he that loved me, and gave himself for me: out of these wounds comes that balm that heals my soul; out of these stripes my peace: When he hanged upon the cross, he bore my name upon his breast, like the high priest.

John Flavel.

In The Fountain of Life Opened Up

One Eye on God's Grace

"The humble Christian looks with one eye upon God's grace, to keep his heart cheerful; and

with the other eye upon his sin, to keep it humble."

Thomas Watson.

True Salvation

 True salvation is not to be found through the mere reception of any creed, however true or scriptural. Mere “head notion” is not the road to heaven. “You must be born again,” means a great deal more than that you must believe certain dogmas. The study of the Bible cannot save you! You must press beyond this; you must come to the living, personal Christ, or else your acceptance of the soundest creed cannot avail for the salvation of your soul. Salvation lies in Jesus only!

~Spurgeon

To Love God

 To love God is to rest in His sovereign will, trusting that even the most perplexing circumstances are shaped for our ultimate good. In every situation, whether in joy or sorrow, we are called to trust that God is orchestrating the events of our lives for His glory.     

Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758)

Revealed by Grace

 The privilege of being a doulos of Christ is not a truth that can be reasoned into the heart. It is a truth that must be revealed by the Holy Spirit. It is not a fact to be learned; it is a glory to be seen. And only the Spirit can open blind eyes to see glory.