Gerald White

Ian Hamilton’s advice to those seeking to enter the ministry, “are you ready to die? Are you ready not for badges of celebrity praise, but spiritual scars and servant faithfulness.”

"There is no greater delusion than the common idea that it is possible to live wickedly, and yet rise again gloriously." — J.C. Ryle

“We never move on from the gospel; we move on in the gospel.” — J I Packer

The certainty of Christ first advent should lead us to wait with Hope for His second advent.

The truth taught by Jesus is the right way to live, but whilst reading your Bible will make you knowledgeable, wisdom will cause you to live it out.

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“The distinctive ministry of the Spirit is to impart a holy love for God deep within our sinful hearts. Only God the Spirit can do such a miraculous work.” — Sanlon

“We must first believe that God is, and that God is what He declares Himself to be, before we can seek Him, adore Him, and devote our affections to Him.” — Stephen Charnock

Great blog post about the importance of Confessionalism Amidst Cultural Decline.

“There is no living rightly without believing rightly in God.” — Augustine

Hope Church FC 6-4 Mission Great game from the lads. Really put bodies on the line and played for each other with some tidy play. Goals Logan ⚽️⚽️ Giuseppe ⚽️⚽️ Denim ⚽️ Ando⚽️ Assists Mark ✅ Gareth ✅ Denim ✅ Giuseppe ✅ Logan ✅ Man of the match Hendo 🏆

A great reminder that we have 1. A New Family 2. A Compassionate Father 3. A Promised Inheritance.

"Adoption is surely a grand proof that the Lord’s people shall be kept and preserved; that there shall be an unbroken family of God in heaven." - Charles Spurgeon

“Repentance is a characteristic of the whole life, not the action of a single moment.” — Sinclair Ferguson

Thomas Watson said that true repentance is a spiritual medicine that has six special ingredients; 1. Sight of sin 2. Sorrow for sin 3. Confession of sin 4. Shame for sin 5. Hatred for sin 6. Turning from sin

“Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid; cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of Your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love You, and worthily magnify Your holy name, through Christ the Lord. Amen.“

“Repentance is a wound that bleeds till glory.” — Thomas Boston

As we gather this Lord’s day we worship the God who is “faithful” to fulfil His promises of mercy to the penitent sinner. We also remember that He is “righteous” in the way He deals with repentant sinners. (1 John 1:8-9)

"The confession of evil works is the first beginning of good works… When man uncovers his sin, God covers it. When man cloaks, God strips bare. When man confesses, God pardons.” — Augustine on 1 John 1:9