Saving Faith by Martyn Lloyd Jones      All the passages below are taken from D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones’ book “God the Holy Spirit,” published as Second Edition in 2002 with the first Edition in 1997.      Having looked at the great biblical doctrine of repentance, we are now ready to look at the corresponding doctrine of faith. … Continue reading Saving Faith by Martyn Lloyd Jones

Sharing in the Precious Faith of the Apostles by Martyn Lloyd Jones All the passages below are taken from Martyn Lloyd-Jones’ book “Expository Sermons on 2 Peter.” The sermons were preached at Westminister Chapel, London, from October 1946 to March 1947. It was originally printed in 1948-1950. The current publication is in 1999. 'Simon Peter, a … Continue reading Sharing in the Precious Faith of the Apostles by Martyn Lloyd Jones

Sustained by the Faithfulness of God By John Piper.   http://www.desiringgod.org 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 The Centrality of Who We Are in Relation to God  In Paul's thirteen letters he almost always begins by telling us who he is in relation to God and who we are in relation to God. This is very different from what you … Continue reading Sustained by the Faithfulness of God By John Piper.

The Difference between Faith and Hope by Martin Luther All the passages below are taken from the:   Commentary on the Epistle to the Galatians (1535)              by Martin Luther       Translated by Theodore Graebner       (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House, 1949)              Ch. 5, pp. 194-216 http://www.ctsfw.edu/etext/luther/ VERSE 6. For we through the Spirit wait for the hope … Continue reading The Difference between Faith and Hope by Martin Luther

The Nature of Faith By Father Ronald Rolheiser           Sunday Mar 2, 2008 CatholicNews GOD MADE US in his image and likeness and we have never stopped returning the favour. We are forever creating God in our own image and likeness. We picture God, what we believe God to be and stand for, according to what we imagine God should … Continue reading The Nature of Faith By Father Ronald Rolheiser

THE RESURRECTION IS THE center of my faith By Fr James Martin                     All the passages below are taken from the book, ”Jesus,  A Pilgrimage,” by Fr James Martin SJ. It was published in 2014. THE RESURRECTION IS THE center of my faith. Other Christians may focus more on, say, the Incarnation---how God became human, how God … Continue reading THE RESURRECTION IS THE center of my faith By Fr James Martin

          The Shepherd Psalm by J R Miller J. R. Miller 1880 http://www.gracegems.org  To listen to the sermon, click the “Play!” below  Play!   ------------------------------ "The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me … Continue reading The Shepherd Psalm by J R Miller

  The Trial and Tests of Faith by Martyn Lloyd Jones     “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, … Continue reading The Trial and Tests of Faith by Martyn Lloyd Jones

             TRUST by Henri Nouwen The passages below are taken from Father Henri J.M. Nouwen’s book “Bread for the Journey,” published in 1997.   1.Trusting the Catcher (Jan 11)      Trust is the basis of life. Without trust no human being can live. Trapeze artists offer a beautiful image of this. Flyers have to trust their catchers. They … Continue reading TRUST by Henri Nouwen

       Two-Handed Faith by Philip Yancey The following quotations are from Philip Yancey’s book, “Reaching for the Invisible God” published in 2000. YEARS AFTER THE AMERICAN Civil War had ended, someone asked George Pickett, the Confederate general who led “Pickett’s charge” at Gettysburg, to explain why his side lost. He pulled on his whiskers for a moment, then … Continue reading Two-Handed Faith by Philip Yancey

    What Does It Mean by Faith by Martyn Lloyd Jones? All the passages below are taken from Martyn Lloyd-Jones’ book “Unsearchable Riches of Christ.” The sermon was preached at Westminster Chapel, London, in 1956 and first published in 1979 and reprinted in 2004. `That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted … Continue reading What Does It Mean by Faith by Martyn Lloyd Jones?

                What Faith Is by John Powell, SJ All the passages below are taken from John Powell’s book “The Challenge of Faith,” published in 1998.   Then Simon Peter spoke up: "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God." "Good for you, Simon, son of John!" answered Jesus. "Because this truth did not come to … Continue reading What Faith Is by John Powell, SJ

   What Faith Is Not by John Powell, SJ All the passages below are taken from John Powell’s book “The Challenge of Faith,” published in 1998. A professional baseball player, who enjoyed playing only on grass, said: ”If cows can’t eat it, I don’t want to play on it.” It is a truism of faith that, … Continue reading What Faith Is Not by John Powell, SJ

                    What is Faith Charles H Spurgeon? All the passages below are taken from Charles H. Spurgeon’s book “All of Grace,” published in 1981 by Whitaker House. By grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God. -Ephesians 2:8 KJV What is this faith concerning which it is said, … Continue reading What is Faith Charles H Spurgeon?

    Where is your Faith by Martyn Lloyd Jones?      All the passages below are taken from D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones’ book “Spiritual Depression---Its Causes and Cure” published in 1965. Now it came to pass on a certain day, that He went into a ship with His disciples: and He said unto them, Let us go over … Continue reading Where is your Faith by Martyn Lloyd Jones?

Why am I reluctant to let my Heavenly Father comfort me by Max Lucado? The passages below are taken from Max Lucado’s book “The Applause of Heaven,” first published in 1990 by W Publishing Group.      Being a parent is better than a theology course.      Two ten-year-old boys walked up to my five-year-old daughter … Continue reading Why am I reluctant to let my Heavenly Father comfort me by Max Lucado?

    Why are we Saved by Faith by Charles H Spurgeon? All the passages below are taken from Charles H. Spurgeon’s book “All of Grace,” published in 1981 by Whitaker House. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God. (Ephesians 2:8 KJV) Why is faith selected … Continue reading Why are we Saved by Faith by Charles H Spurgeon?