Interpretation of the Scriptures"Man is notoriously a creature of extremes, and nowhere is that fact more evident than in the attitude taken by different ones to this subject. Whereas some have affirmed the Bible is written in such simple language that it calls for no explaining, a far greater number have suffered the papists to persuade them that its contents are so far above the grasp of the natural intellect, its subjects so profound and exalted, its language so abstruse and ambiguous that the common man is quite incapable of understanding it by his own efforts, and therefore that it is the part of wisdom for him to submit his judgment to "holy mother church," who brazenly claims to be the only Divinely authorized and qualified interpreter of God's oracles. Thus does the Papacy withhold God's Word from the laity, and impose her own dogmas and superstitions upon them. For the most part the laity are quite content to have it so, for thereby they are relieved of searching the Scriptures for themselves. Nor is it much better with many Protestants, for in most cases they are too indolent to study the Bible for themselves, and believe only what they hear from the pulpits." Arthur Walkington Pink was an English Christian evangelist and Biblical scholar known for his staunchly Calvinist and Puritan-like teachings. Though born to Christian parents, prior to conversion he migrated into a Theosophical society (an occult gnostic group popular in England during that time), and quickly rose in prominence within their ranks. His conversion came from his father's patient admonitions from Scripture. It was the verse, Proverbs 14:12, 'there is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death, ' which particularly struck his heart and compelled him to renounce Theosophy and follow Jesus. |
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... blessing " or " entire sanctification " consider they confirm their contention that sinless perfection is attainable in this life . Yet such a mistake is quite inexcusable , for what is re- corded very soon afterwards of those men shows ...
... blessing " or " entire sanctification " consider they confirm their contention that sinless perfection is attainable in this life . Yet such a mistake is quite inexcusable , for what is re- corded very soon afterwards of those men shows ...
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... Blessed are they that [ evangelically , i.e. , with genuine desire and effort ] keep His testimonies " ( Ps . 119 : 2 ) — for none do so according to the strict rigor of His Law . For our concluding example of the need for ...
... Blessed are they that [ evangelically , i.e. , with genuine desire and effort ] keep His testimonies " ( Ps . 119 : 2 ) — for none do so according to the strict rigor of His Law . For our concluding example of the need for ...
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... much Bible reading and Bible study of the last few years has been of no spiritual profit to those engaged in it . Yea , we go farther : we greatly fear that in many instances it has proved a curse rather than a blessing . 13 2 ...
... much Bible reading and Bible study of the last few years has been of no spiritual profit to those engaged in it . Yea , we go farther : we greatly fear that in many instances it has proved a curse rather than a blessing . 13 2 ...
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... blessed fact that at regeneration He has " given us an under- standing , that we may know Him that is true " ( I John 5:20 ) , yet more is needed in order for us to " know the things that are freely given to us of God " ( I Cor . 2:12 ) ...
... blessed fact that at regeneration He has " given us an under- standing , that we may know Him that is true " ( I John 5:20 ) , yet more is needed in order for us to " know the things that are freely given to us of God " ( I Cor . 2:12 ) ...
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... blessed be His name , He " giveth grace unto the humble " — those of a childlike disposition . Fourth , a praying heart . Since the Bible is different from all other books , it makes demands upon its readers which none other does . What ...
... blessed be His name , He " giveth grace unto the humble " — those of a childlike disposition . Fourth , a praying heart . Since the Bible is different from all other books , it makes demands upon its readers which none other does . What ...
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Page 8 - When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart; this is he which received seed by the way side.