committees of the Assembly met and developed a set of documents that would have significant influence in defining the belief and practice of Presbyterian churches in Britain (especially in Scotland) and indeed the world
he addresses both mind and heart
the text of Scripture on which it is based
as to watch over sin
Knowing the Times brings together a number of addresses which exhibit this vibrant prophetic character
Letters of Samuel Rutherford J. C. Ryle committees of the Assembly metThese letters will ever be precious to all who are sensible of their own, and the Churchs decay and corruptions The wound and the cure are therein so fully opened out: self is exposed, specially spiritual self. He will tell you, There is as much need to watch over grace, as to watch over sin. He will show you God in Christ, to fill up the place usurped by self. The subtleties of sin, idols, snares, temptations, self deceptions, are dragged into view