3 Essential Components of True Saving Faith
Matthew Poole (1624–1679) lists 3 ingredients of true, saving faith, without which it may be said that such a one believes, but not savingly, like the demons who believe in God and tremble.
Theology
The Christian Sabbath
O.C.S. Wallace (1856–1946), in his exposition of the New Hampshire Confession of Faith, gives a sound explanation of the essence and the moral duties associated with the Lord's Day Christian Sabbath.
Divination and Witchcraft
Edward Leigh defines both divination and witchcraft, and gives some examples and reasons why these things are forbidden by God and consulted by those who depart from truth.
Vigilantism
Vigilantes take it upon themselves to execute justice (as they perceive it). They take the law into their own hands, apart from any lawful appointment, and usurp for themselves that authority which God has vested in the civil magistrate.
Lots and the Third Commandment
James Durham (1622–1658) explains what lots are, how they relate to the Third Commandment, and how they are used lawfully and unlawfully.
Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit
Edward Leigh shows from Scripture what this horrible sin is, what it involves, how it is committed, and how it cannot be forgiven either in this world or in the world to come.
I Love the Lord's Day
Robert Murray M'Cheyne gives reasons why the Lord's Day is treasured by believers, and exhorts Christians to prize and defend it against the profanations of backsliders and worldly men.
Right Use of the Law
John Newton (1725–1807) explains how ignorance of the nature and design of God's law lies at the root of most religious mistakes. A proper understanding of its distinction, connection, and harmony with the gospel is critical.
Romans 14:5 and the Weekly Sabbath
John Murray (1898–1975) analyzes several implications stemming from a popular yet false interpretation of Romans 14:5, and then argues that the passage in no way undermines the Fourth Commandment.
The Sabbath
John Murray (1898–1975) explains that since the Sabbath is directly associated with redemption from Egypt which foreshadows the greater redemption in Christ, the New Covenant, far from abrogating the Fourth Commandment, establishes, heightens, and enforces it.