He’s the Reason to Go On
June 7, 2026
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Quotes #48…Anthony Burgess 1600-1663
May 27, 2026“Meditate much on Evangelical Truths, and the Gospel-Doctrine that is deli∣vered in Scripture. For as it is the Law of God, as revealed in the Scripture, that makes a mans sin to appear out of measure sinful, by that pure glass he seeth him∣self more monstrous and deformed a thousand times, then ever he apprehended himself: so by diligent inspection into, and consideration of the glorious things of the Gospel, we see a more easie and more probable way for assurance of Gods love, then otherwise we would: It’s not therefore the duty of Gods people to be only poring upon their sins to be alwayes applying the Law to themselves, but they are also to behold the glorious riches of Gods grace in the Gospel.” (Taken from sermon #145 mentioned below)
Anthony Burgess
Anthony Burgess Expository Sermons on John 17
(“145 expository sermons upon the whole 17th chapter of the Gospel according to St. John, or, Christ’s prayer before his passion explicated…”)
I have read the first five in the series. They are not long and I look forward to reading more of these before listening to a modern preacher. I did find a mistake in the first sermon. 1 Timothy 4:5 is quoted and it is noted as 1 Timothy 3:5. Anyone reading these will not be able to miss the spelling differences in that day.
note: there was a well-known unbeliever by the same name in the 20th century
CR
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“The Kingdom of God, The Human Heart, and The Means Ordained by God” by Bruce Cooper
May 19, 2026
Photo attribution: The REASONED CASES FOR CHRIST blog
A current goal of this blog is to post things that I think can assist Christian believers in their walk with God. Whenever I stumble upon something that fits that description for me I think others might be helped by it as well. Here is another jewel that I very recently discovered. It is written by Bruce Cooper who is the author of the blog “REASONED CASES FOR CHRIST.” For some reason I was unable to re-blog the post where Bruce linked to this work. If you wish to see the post, you can click on
The Sharing of a Journey
In the post, Bruce links to a PDF (all of his PDFs are free) with the above title. If you wish to go straight to this piece, you can click on this link:
The Kingdom of God, The Human Heart, and The Means Ordained by God
If you are wired like me, once you start this you won’t be able to put it down or you will download it for later.
I hope you are blessed by this work as much as I was.
Chris Reimers
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I am with you always
May 10, 2026“I am with you always”
Matthew 28:20
It is well there is One who is ever the same, and who is ever with us. It is well there is one stable rock amidst the billows of the sea of life. O my soul, set not thine affections upon rusting, moth-eaten, decaying treasures, but set thine heart upon him who abides forever faithful to thee. Build not thine house upon the moving quicksands of a deceitful world, but found thy hopes upon this rock, which, amid descending rain and roaring floods, shall stand immovably secure. My soul, I charge thee, lay up thy treasure in the only secure cabinet; store thy jewels where thou canst never lose them. Put thine all in Christ; set all thine affections on his person, all thy hope in his merit, all thy trust in his efficacious blood, all thy joy in his presence, and so thou mayest laugh at loss, and defy destruction. Remember that all the flowers in the world’s garden fade by turns, and the day cometh when nothing will be left but the black, cold earth. Death’s black extinguisher must soon put out thy candle. Oh! how sweet to have sunlight when the candle is gone! The dark flood must soon roll between thee and all thou hast; then wed thine heart to him who will never leave thee; trust thyself with him who will go with thee through the black and surging current of death’s stream, and who will land thee safely on the celestial shore, and make thee sit with him in heavenly places forever. Go, sorrowing son of affliction, tell thy secrets to the Friend who sticketh closer than a brother. Trust all thy concerns with him who never can be taken from thee, who will never leave thee, and who will never let thee leave him, even “Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, and today, and forever.” “Lo, I am with you alway,” is enough for my soul to live upon, let who will forsake me.
Charles Spurgeon
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Quotes #47…Matthew Henry 1662 – 1714
May 4, 2026Whatever stands against God, or thinks to stand without him, cannot stand long.
Matthew Henry (Click on name at left for short biography)
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Why was the Reformation necessary?
April 30, 2026I would like to thank Tom of excatholic4christ for publishing this important video. I grew up in a church that discussed the Reformation quite a bit and have been surprised throughout my life as I’ve discovered how few churches discuss this important time in history. Every believer should know about the Reformation and why it was necessary.
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Quotes #46…William Perkins 1558–1602
April 27, 2026The word of God must be our rule and square whereby we are to frame and fashion all our actions.
William Perkins (A short Biography of William Perkins)
Puritan Theological Method: The Theological Precision and Pastoral Fervor of William Perkins and Richard Sibbes
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Quote #45…Richard Baxter (8) 1615-1691
April 20, 2026Directions for profitable Reading the Holy Scriptures. Direct. 7
‘Compare one place of Scripture with another, and expound the darkest by the help of the plainest, and the fewer expressions by the more frequent and ordinary, and the more doubtful points by those which are most certain;’ and not on the contrary.
(…to be continued)
From A Body of Practical Divinity, or A Christian Directory, Vol. 3
As I continue to learn more about the Puritans, just like mine some of their warts are beginning to become apparent. Some of these “warts” are serious and some are not. I have found these Ten Directions for profitable Reading the Holy Scriptures to be quite insightful and much of what Baxter wrote and did was productive. I continue to learn more about Mr. Baxter and I have found that, though many hold him in high regard, there is one important question that is brought up about him. From more than one source I have found that Baxter became disturbed by the antinomianism he saw amongst the soldiers in Cromwell’s army. Of course Baxter had every right to be deeply disturbed by the excessive antinomianism he saw but it led him to a position on Justification that seems wrong. He knew the reformed views of Justification in his time, as far as I’m aware, but his views changed over time and he came up with something “original.” Baxter is primarily associated with starting and promoting the theological views that became known as neonomianism. Many who were solid on Reformed orthodoxy found Baxter’s new formulation upsetting. The more I read the more I don’t blame them. For a deeper dive, check out this article and video and go from there:
NOT BY FAITH ALONE: The Neonomianism of Richard Baxter (1615–91)
Was Richard Baxter a Heretic? ***Bow Tie Dialogue with Tom Hicks***
By the way, this is a serious bump in the road but by no means will it keep me from publishing the remaining three directions from Baxter that I think are beneficial. Because I’m finding that Baxter may have been in error on the important subject of Justification, I will probably post the remaining three “Directions” in one post. At the same time, until I find that Baxter’s ideas about Justification were correct (and I’m finding just the opposite at present), I will not put up any other posts about Baxter after that.
Chris Reimers
Research articles about Baxter’s Neonomianiam:
Reformed and Lutheran Responses to Richard Baxter: Theological Heterodoxy and the Synod of Dort
Refuting Arguments for Neonomianism
Neonomian Presbyterians vs Antinomian Congregationalists?
Guilty, Not Guilty
“Richard Baxter accused John Owen of antinomianism, and Owen returned the favor by warning about Baxter’s neonomianism.”
Richard Baxter: A Strange Theological Mix
“Happily, these erroneous doctrines do not surface much in Baxter’s devotional writings, which are geared mainly to encourage one’s sanctification rather than to teach theology.”
Neither Antinomian nor Neonomian
The Grace of the Law
“It is a study of the seventeenth century debates around Antinomianism and Neonomianism in which he guides the reader through the main issues with honesty, letting the participants speak for themselves and demonstrating how our Puritan forefathers brought the teaching of the Bible to combat both errors.”
Baxter’s Soup and Wright’s Soap
Includes interesting thoughts on N.T. Wright’s theology
Richard Baxter on The Importance of Hard Work
Was Richard Baxter Orthodox on Justification?
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Roman Catholicism Through the Lens of Scripture
April 17, 2026Tom of the excatholic4christ blog continues to post a 10 part series by Mike Gendron on the differences between Biblical Christianity and Roman Catholicism. This is the third post of seven that he has published that I have re-blogged because it is easily understood and much needed. Mike Gendron, the presenter, spent over 30 years in the Catholic Church before he realized their were great differences between what he was being taught and what was in scripture. I think everyone should know what their church teaches. So many Protestants and Catholics attend services and don’t know some of the basics that their church statements teach. We are all on a learning curve and, I believe, the Bible is our guide. I will be re-blogging a post at the end of the 10 part series that Tom plans to publish which includes all 10 videos. I appreciate Tom’s efforts to help Catholics navigate places other than the Bible that their leaders believe are equal (though in places contradictory) to what the Bible teaches.
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Wings of the Wind 
Coneflower June 2026
June 15, 20267 “So then neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but God who causes the growth.” -1 Corinthians 3
The words above were written to a young church in the city of Corinth. Paul, an instrument of the Holy Spirit, had also written:
“For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God” (1 Corinthians 1:18)
Corinth was already an ancient city when these words were written. It was an important commercial center with two harbors and had long been a rival to Athens which is about 50 miles to the East. Corinth had a reputation for sexual immorality. It was permitted under the widely popular worship of Aphrodite (also known as Venus, the goddess of fertility and sexuality).
The message in 1 Corinthians is clear. Even if the death and resurrection of Jesus is unimportant to the world, it is at the center of the Christian message. The words in this letter were particularly powerful for a new group of believers struggling to let go of worldly things and learning to follow Jesus.
So, how is it dear friend that you are able to let go of worldly things?
If you are trying to do it in your own strength, may I suggest that you are going about it the wrong way?
Jesus said, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”
We must remain in Him. Read God’s Word for the strength to help you through what you are facing. Continue in His Word.
The Bible says: “ If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” This is verse that Christians lean upon heavily.
Ask the Holy Spirit to help you to understand what God would have you learn as you read the scriptures.
May God bless you as you continue on.
Chris Reimers
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