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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Our Present Sufferings Go back to previous page
Jeffery, Peter
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Book Details
Paperback: 40 pages
Subtitle: N/A
Publisher: Bryntirion Press
Category: Sickness
Edition: N/A
Publish Date: 1982
ISBN: 9780900898761
Dewey Decimal Classification: N/A
Reference No: J-00112
Synopsis
"Why do Christians experience sickness and suffering? How should they face such trials? How in fact Do they face them? In this book Peter Jeffery provides biblical principles to guide the Christian in his approach to this subject. The practical outworking of these principles is illustrated in the second half of the book which contains five testimonies by church members who have experienced times of real trial and testing. An excellent book, especially helpful to Christians who are going through a time of suffering."