TABLETALK DEVOTIONS WITH R.C. SPROULAvoiding Improper Judgments===========================Matthew 7:1–6 “Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment youpronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The Logic of Election Divine election is the foundation of sanctification, and not the other way around (1 Peter 1:1-2). Everything depends upon God taking the initiative. This, of course, is the reason why, when rightly understood, the doctrine...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
George Everard "Thus says the LORD: Let not a wise man glory of his wisdom, and let not the mighty man glory in his might, let not a rich man glory in his riches. But let him who glories, glory in this--that he understands and knows Me,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Daily Devotional by John PiperLincoln’s ProvidenceOh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchableare his judgments and how inscrutable his ways! (Romans 11:33)Abraham Lincoln, who was born on this day in 1809,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The lever which has turned the world upside down!(J.C. Ryle)"May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world." Galatians 6:14 The cross of Christ is the strength...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Mary's portion!(George Everard, "The Home of Bethany" 1873)"Martha, Martha, you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her." Luke 10:41-42"Only one...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
CONDEMNED Awaiting Execution A certain Prince travelling through France visited the military port of Toulon, where convicted criminals were held. The general, as a courtesy to the Prince’s rank, said he was welcome to set any of the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Lord, how can we know the way? (J.R. Miller, "Evening Thoughts" 1907)Thomas said to Him, "Lord, how can we know the way?" Jesus said to him, "I am the way" John 14:5-6 This is the first day of a new year. We are setting out on a journey of which...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The time is short!(Don Fortner)"The time is short!" 1 Corinthians 7:29We are living in a world where all things are temporary. Everything here is perishing. We are going to a world where all things are eternal. If we are wise, we will live in this...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
HIM!(Frank Hall)"Oh that I knew where I might find HIM!" Job 23:3Job's cattle were taken from him. His children were all killed. His flesh was covered with terrible boils. His wife treated him as a stranger. Even young children despised him. But...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
