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My Men of Bethel

God raises His men for the hour even after earthly life has ended their writings God uses for good to make us as the Lord intended One of particular benefit to myself Charles Hodges 'systematic theology' masterful! pointing to God's ever living truths showing the majesty of God's sovereign rule Another great influence Jonathan Edwards a man of great insight and mind his 'religious affections' opens up one's heart warming it with God's fire that shined A fellow Scot with devotional humility such a benefit is Samuel Rutherford 'letters' one for each day of the year for such uplifting counsel we are all debters God's salvation always points to the cross where my saviour died in my place John Owen's 'death of death' goes to the core revealing depth of Jesus love and grace (Thank God for my men of bethel that grounded me in His holy truth shows His presence promise provision and power for one before eternity God mercifully chooseth At my various points in my early Christian life God used these men's writings to keep me grounded in the faith pointing me to Jesus for the need of my hour and keep walking tall holding on to the faith once delivered to the saints, I'll always be grateful to God's mercy at these precious times.)

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