Joseph Alleine Joseph Alleine (1634 - 1668)
Conversion
"Conversion is a work above man's power. We are 'born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God' (John 1:13). Never think you can convert yourself. If ever you would be savingly converted, you must despair of doing it in your own strength. It is a resurrection from the dead (Ephesians 2:1), a new creation (Galatians 6:15; Ephesians 2:10), a work of absolute omnipotence (Ephesians 1:19). Are not these out of the reach of human power? ... This is a supernatural work ... 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but of mercy he saved us' ... 'Of his own will he begat us' (James 1:18). We are chosen and called unto sanctification, not for it (Ephesians 1:4). God finds nothing in man to turn His heart, but enough to turn His stomach; He finds enough to provoke His loathing, but nothing to excite His love. Look back upon yourself, O Christian! Reflect upon your swinish nature, your filthy swill, your once beloved mire (2 Peter 2). Behold your slime and corruption ... How then should holiness and purity love you? ... Who but must needs cry, Grace! Grace! ... What but free grace could move God to love you."
 
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Singing in the Fire Go back to previous page
Cook, Faith
Book title
Book Details
Paperback: 208 pages
Subtitle: Christians in Adversity
Publisher: The Banner of Truth Trust
Category: Biography
Edition: N/A
Publish Date: 1995
ISBN: 9780851516844
Dewey Decimal Classification: N/A
Reference No: C-00198
Synopsis
"From the Publisher:" In fourteen short biographies Faith Cook brings home the reality of the faith which carries Christians victoriously through trials. Here is a fascinating portrait gallery which includes a number who lived far from public notice. John Bradford, Richard Cameron and Edward Payson may still be remembered, but who know of such things as John Oxtoby's fellowship with God, Wang Ming-Dao's resolution, Susannah Spurgeon's ministry of love and Catherine Boston's lonely sufferings? These are moving records which combine to help Christians everywhere to lift up their heads. "