Puritan Moments

Deep dive into the relationship between God's perfect law and His gracious gospel with 18th-century Scottish minister John Colquhoun. In this episode of Puritan Moment, we explore a profound passage from Colquhoun's "A Treatise on the Law and the Gospel" that reveals how every duty God has ever required was contained in the original covenant with Adam - and how Christ's perfe...

In this episode of Puritan Moments, we explore a profound passage from John Colquhoun's "The Law and the Gospel" examining the foundation of God's sovereign authority over mankind. Colquhoun reveals how God's right to command perfect obedience flows from His nature as Creator, preserver, benefactor, and sovereign ruler. This 15-minute devotional unpacks the theological richne...

In this episode, we dive deep into a powerful excerpt from John Colquhoun’s classic The Law and the Gospel , where he states that law and gospel are the “center, sum, and substance of all the other parts” of Scripture. What does that mean for how we read the Bible, understand redemptive history, and live the Christian life? Through theological reflection and pastoral application, we explore how ev...

John Newton powerfully describes our natural state apart from Christ—hateful in God’s sight and filled with hostility toward one another. But through faith, by union with Christ, we are brought into fellowship with the Father, the Son, and with each other. In this Puritan Moment, we reflect on the glorious truth of our communion with God and the church, as members of one body under Christ our Head...

What does it really mean to be united with Christ? John Newton called it a mystery too great to capture with any earthly image—intimate, unbreakable, rich, and transforming. In this video, we explore Newton’s profound insight and apply it with Scripture from the Legacy Standard Bible. This doctrine is not just for scholars—it’s the lifeline of every Christian soul. #UnionWithChrist #JohnNewton #LS...

Join us as we explore John Bunyan's vivid depiction of conversion as a process of breaking and healing. In this video, we unravel how spiritual transformation involves a necessary wounding, akin to grafting in nature, where cutting and flowing sap signify new life. Through the lens of the Legacy Standard Bible, we'll examine why conversion is neither painless nor quick, understanding that...

Explore the profound insights of Richard Baxter as he reminds us that our time on earth is merely a passage to eternity. In this video, we unpack how understanding life's transience can transform our daily living, urging us to cultivate a heart set on heaven. We'll delve into how to live with an eternal perspective, using scripture from the Legacy Standard Bible to anchor these truths. Joi...

Discover the profound teaching of John Gill on faith as both the eye and hand of the soul. In this video, we explore how faith allows us to see Christ and to actively receive Him, leading to personal righteousness and peace. Through the Legacy Standard Bible, we'll unpack how faith in Christ transforms our understanding, our actions, and ultimately, our state of being. Join us to learn how to...

Uncover the profound comparison John Gill makes between prayer and the breath of life. In this video, we explore why prayer is not just an act but the very sustenance of the Christian soul, akin to the necessity of breathing for the body. Using insights from the Legacy Standard Bible, we'll discuss how prayer keeps our spiritual life alive, healthy, and connected to God. Join us to understand...

Dive into Thomas Watson's insightful analogy of affliction as the diamond dust that polishes the believer's soul. In this video, we explore how what we often see as suffering can actually be God's method for refining us, enhancing our faith and patience. Through the Legacy Standard Bible, we'll look at how trials are not meant to destroy but to develop us. Join us to gain a new per...

Explore Thomas Manton's insights on how faith thrives with meditation on God's promises. In this video, we delve into why faith needs continual feeding through scripture memorization and the practice of meditation. Using the Legacy Standard Bible, we'll see how this spiritual discipline can transform our faith from being lean to being robust. Join us to learn how to apply God's Wor...

Dive into the wisdom of Jeremiah Burroughs as he challenges us not to obscure the divine grace within us. In this video, we explore how the graces of God's Spirit should be like a cherished portrait, displayed proudly rather than hidden away. Learn why it's not just a personal duty but a spiritual responsibility to let the transformative work of God in our lives shine for all to see. Through scrip...

Explore the profound invitation to salvation as explained by William Bridge, where he assures that Christ's descent and sacrifice are for all sinners. This video delves into how Jesus's mission was to embrace the lost, offering comfort and a theological basis for why every sinner can approach Him with confidence. Discover how the doctrine of Christ's inclusive love for humanity counters any fear o...

Dive into the profound introspection offered by Thomas Boston's quote, "Oh, how my heart hates my heart!" In this video, we explore the Christian theological perspective on the internal struggle between the sinful nature and the desire for holiness. We'll unpack how this quote reflects self-reflection, the acknowledgment of human depravity, the spiritual warfare within, and the journey towards san...

Explore the profound insights of Thomas Boston on suffering and faith. In this video, we delve into the idea that affliction is not just hardship but a form of divine discipline within the covenant of God's love. Learn how viewing suffering through this lens can be medicinal for the soul, promoting spiritual growth, and how it aligns with scripture to reveal God's gracious purposes. Discover how f...

Delve into Thomas Watson's compelling metaphor of the Bible as a letter from God and a mirror for His reflection. In this video, we explore why reading Scripture is not just a religious duty but the very pathway to knowing God intimately. With references from the Legacy Standard Bible, we'll see how the Bible guides, enlightens, and transforms us when we engage with it earnestly. Join us to unders...

Dive deep into the insights of Thomas Manton, a 17th-century Puritan scholar whose understanding of faith reshaped Reformed theology. In this video, we explore Manton's profound quote on faith, which challenges us to view faith not as a blind leap, but as an informed, confident, and active principle of Christian life. Manton famously said, "Faith is not a blind thing; for faith begins with knowled...

"The joy of the Lord is his people's strength; it is the oil of gladness which makes the heart cheerful. A Christian may not always rejoice in his circumstances, but he can rejoice in his God. Joy in the Holy Spirit is like the sun, which, though it sets, yet disperses light all around it, and though it declines, yet it rises again."

"Joy is the daughter of peace. When peace with God is in the conscience, then there is joy in the heart; and this joy is the soul's strength. If our peace be great, our joy will be great; if our peace be small, our joy will be small; if our peace be nothing, our joy will be nothing."

"The joy of the Lord is not like the crackling of thorns under a pot, which makes a great noise and blaze for a while, but soon go out; but it is like the burning of a lamp, which keeps in the flame and light, even and constant. It is not like the joys of the world, which are like the bubbles on the face of the water, that break and vanish as soon as they appear. True joy in the Lord is like a fou...

Today we'll look at another Simeon Ashe quote on the subject of contentment.

In this episode we'll walk through a Simeon Ashe quote from his work Primitive Divinity .