Christ Precious to Those Who Believe
The preciousness of Jesus Christ, to those who believe — practically considered and improved.
by John Fawcett (1740-1817)
“It is my earnest wish that this little book may be of service to enkindle and promote devout affection to Christ, in those who may peruse it.”

“Yes, He is very precious to you who believe!” 1 Peter 2:7

This is a 5 chapter work by Fawcett (a Baptist pastor) in which he examines 1 Peter 2:7, stating that Christ is precious to every believer. Not that there are anomalies in the numbering of the sections, and I do not know if this work is complete or not. Read the rest of this entry »

THE EPISTLE TO THE EPHESIANS

BY THE REV. PROFESSOR
G. G. FINDLAY, B.A.,
HEADINGLEY COLLEGE, LEEDS
TORONTO

The Expositor’s Bible
EDITED BY THE REV. SIR W. ROBERTSON NICOLL, M.A., LL.D.
Editor of “The Expositor”; etc.

NEW YORK: FUNK & WAGNALLS COMPANY,
LAFAYETTE PLACE
1900

In this 30 page work, Findlay gives us a section by section commentary on Ephesians. Read the rest of this entry »

Christ’s Voice to London
by William Dyer

In this 1 chapter work by William Dyer (non-conformist Anglican), in which he provides some exhortations to London on the plague outburst in 1665-1666. Read the rest of this entry »

The Precious Things of God
by Octavius Winslow, 1859

In this 12 chapter work by Winslow (Baptist-Anglican), he describes and focuses on things precious in the sight of God: Christ, faith, trial, God’s thoughts, divine promises, Christ’s blood, the anointing, God’s children, God’s word, prayer, Christ’s sympathy with our infirmities, and the death of the saints. Read the rest of this entry »

A Discourse on Meekness and Quietness of Spirit
by Matthew Henry

“A meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.” 1 Peter 3:4

In this 8 chapter work by Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), he examines meekness, it’s nature, its excellency, a lamentation on the lack of meekness, some scriptural patterns, when it is required, arguments for meekness, and some rules of direction. Read the rest of this entry »

DEALING WITH SIN IN THE LIVES OF CHRISTIANS
James W. Garrett

In this brief (4 chapter) work on church discipline, Garrett (Church of Christ) explains the biblical emphasis and steps (procedures) of dealing with sin in Christians in general, and in leaders. He has some nice pertinent statements about sin among wolves and false leaders. Read the rest of this entry »

AN ANALYSIS OF THE ARGUMENTS FOR FEMALE LEADERSHIP IN THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH
James W. Garrett

In this 6 chapter work, Garret (Church of Christ) analyzes the “pro-women in ministry” positions and proof texts showing where they are not correctly interpreted. Read the rest of this entry »

God’s Biblical Name “Yahweh” and what it means

by Timothy Lin, Ph.D.

This is a 1 chapter study on the name of “Yahweh” by Lin (Bob Jones University). Read the rest of this entry »

Follow the Lamb

By William Dyer

This is a single long chapter by Dyer (Non-Conformist Anglican) about following Jesus Christ.

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Zion’s Pilgrim
by Robert Hawker, 1827

This is a long single chapter work in which Hawker (Anglican) he exhorts Christian pilgrims in their journey towards heaven. Read the rest of this entry »