Joseph Alleine Joseph Alleine (1634 - 1668)
Conversion
"Conversion is a work above man's power. We are 'born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God' (John 1:13). Never think you can convert yourself. If ever you would be savingly converted, you must despair of doing it in your own strength. It is a resurrection from the dead (Ephesians 2:1), a new creation (Galatians 6:15; Ephesians 2:10), a work of absolute omnipotence (Ephesians 1:19). Are not these out of the reach of human power? ... This is a supernatural work ... 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but of mercy he saved us' ... 'Of his own will he begat us' (James 1:18). We are chosen and called unto sanctification, not for it (Ephesians 1:4). God finds nothing in man to turn His heart, but enough to turn His stomach; He finds enough to provoke His loathing, but nothing to excite His love. Look back upon yourself, O Christian! Reflect upon your swinish nature, your filthy swill, your once beloved mire (2 Peter 2). Behold your slime and corruption ... How then should holiness and purity love you? ... Who but must needs cry, Grace! Grace! ... What but free grace could move God to love you."
 
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The Lord Our Shepherd Go back to previous page
Macmillan, J.Douglas
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Book Details
Paperback: 88 pages
Subtitle: N/A
Publisher: Bryntirion Press
Category: Psalms
Edition: First Edition Edition
Publish Date: 1983
ISBN: 9780900898884
Dewey Decimal Classification: N/A
Reference No: M-00286
Synopsis
"This best selling work is an inspiring study of Psalm 23. The strength of its appeal is due in part to the fact that here we have the Shepherd Psalm expounded by one who was himself a shepherd for twelve years before his call to the ministry. The author enriches our understanding of this well-known and much-loved Psalm with a feast of personal and practical illustrations. This new edition includes the author’s personal testimony."