Category Archives: Thoughts

The Angels’ Holy Zeal to Avenge God’s Cause

Posted on May 18, 2012 by markherzer

I had never considered this thought regarding the elect angels.  John Newton sanely and guardedly described the ministry of angels in one of his letters. There was nothing particularly new in most of what he wrote though, as so often … Continue reading →

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Christians and Political Fanaticism

Posted on February 27, 2012 by markherzer

Christians and Political Fanaticism[1] This study will not address everything about politics. My main purpose in this study is to challenge us to consider our hearts over these matters. How do we look at politics in terms of the Bible … Continue reading →

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A Sight of Christ and Our Tribulations, John Newton

Posted on February 17, 2012 by markherzer

These two quotes from Newton reveal his profound understanding of Christian experience and our sufferings. All genuine believers can bear witness to the truth of these statements. “When we can fix our thoughts upon him, as laying aside all his … Continue reading →

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Lessons for Christians from Joe Paterno

Posted on November 15, 2011 by markherzer

[This is the document I passed out in our Sunday School. I have added to it to make it clearer for the reader. It is to be used in conjunction with the lesson I have in the Sunday School hour. … Continue reading →

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Lessons from John Newton’s Letters

Posted on October 23, 2011 by markherzer

Lessons from Newton’s Letters to John Ryland[1] John Newton (1725-1807), Richard Cecil (1748-1810), and Henry Venn (1724-1797) of the late eighteenth century are some of the most judicious men I have read. Though I have read more on Newton than … Continue reading →

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Concerning Wild Parties, a Tavern, a Tornado, and Prayer

Posted on March 17, 2011 by markherzer

This short paragraph from a book I just started reading recently contains a wonderful little anecdote about prayer. The paragraph is taken from Joel Beeke’s new book entitled, Taking Hold of God: Reformed and Puritan Perspectives on Prayer: “A man … Continue reading →

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