I'm not retiring from reading and recording, but until my health gets better, I have to take this break.
I have tried in the past to take breaks, as the service of Our Lord does invite intense spiritual battles in many forms; ie, we get beat pretty good as a result of our service.
But, as with mortification of the deeds of the body continues... the weaker we become physically.
My wife and I were talking about this very thing this evening. Taking the assault on our bodies; plus having to deal with this wicked generation (that in and of itself is a very long series of sermons), it just makes it really hard to keep in the right spirit that is vital to proper ministry.
I've not been the one given to work for work's sake if I'm troubled in my spirit. It makes it a job then rather than a joy.
Too much attention is paid to the formalities of religion and the scope of our duty instead of why our message is so vital to our running a successful race, that we lose the essence of the Gospel message.
We in effect, become Pharisees, of a sort.
Thank you again for your words of encouragement, Wayne.
I appreciate the work that you’ve done. I’ve listened to some of the sermons and read your blog. You might not get many thanks, but Jesus knows our work. Keep doing what you're able to do. Elijah and Jonah got discouraged and wanted to give up, but God wouldn’t allow it. In fact, we all get discouraged from time to time at what we see in this world. Nevertheless, we must continue to plant and water and God will give the increase as it pleases Him.
I'm 4 hours, 35 minutes into Sermon 5 and still have more to read.
I'm guessing, at least 1 -2 more hours.
The most fascinating part of sermon 5, is the part which concerns ghosts, or, apparitions that some saw even back then (today, the paranormal is rampant on television and in movies like the Conjuring Series).
Almost an hour of this sermon is given to that kind of soul existence.
“ THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT ” Psalm 39:4 (KJV)
Lord, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is: that I may know how frail I am.
What a blessing and a comfort to be owned by Christ...But oh how I long to know You more and more...and to be with You at last!
Thank you Duane for reading these sermons for willing ears and willing hearts.
“ Thank You, David and Karen Biser ” People stay away from this book because of the Antisemitism that is derived from it.
I only narrated up through Chapter 7 because the third portion is highly antisemitic, in my opinion.
These two portions are sufficient to convey the general point; that Natural Israel still denies Christ as the Messiah and the reason are thus, etc.
Thank you for your kind words. May the Lord Jesus Christ bless and preserve you.
DAL
“ Great Sermon! ” We’re not sure why so many distance themselves from this book of Luther’s. Not only is it factual as to the character of the Jews and their distortions of Scripture, but it is full of arguments which would be of use, even today, against similar distortions of both Jews and atheists. Everyone really ought to listen to this recording, and, if possible, read the book for themselves.
“ One more thought among many... ” Seemingly the world is in an uproar or Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? Psalm 2:1. We who are the LORD's people; who are Born Again of Christ's Spirit are not to fear or fret or run to and fro like lost sheep. Stay in The Scriptures and draw Strength and Faith, and Wait upon the LORD Psalm 37.(Ps.16:5; Ps.18:39).
How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them!
If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with thee. Psalm 139:17,18.As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness. Psalm 17:15. Corinthians 15:55-57 (KJV)
O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?
The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.
But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
WATCH AND PRAY...THE KING OF GLORY IS COMING!!!
“ Thank you for reading these sermons! ” So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. Psalm 90:12
Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. Psalm 116:15
I am thinking it was Matthew Henry that said "GOD hides His saints in the grave." There is nothing that comforts like the Holy Scriptures! The LORD's Balm. Blessed be the NAME of the LORD!!!
“ Thank you for speaking these sermons and books! ” Matthew Henry has been my Preacher since April 6, 1980. When I fell upon his Unabridged Commentary. At first I did not realize The Hand Of GOD was blessing me. Not knowing the dastardly apostasy and pernicious doctrines and man worship that has infected these places called churches that was going on then, and now coming to fruition. It is truly a sad and weeping day to see so much blindness and hatred for THE TRUTH in Christ Jesus who IS AND WAS THE WORD OF GOD! John 1.
...when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments. II Timothy 4:13. Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee. Titus 2:12-15. Amen and Amen.
“ Great Sermon! ” What is the problem today? Most are 'puffed up', filled with pride, thinking their 'head knowledge' is superior than others. There is NO POWER in their views/religion because it isn't biblically based. Gurnall's writings are a blessing to read, as he lays out the word of God plainly.
good stuff from Gurnall!
“ Thank you For your Comment, JMS ” Greetings Joanna!
Thank you for the kind comments.
The book version is sold on Amazon or directly from the publisher. The version I narrated was the Kindle version.
Thank you again for your kind words. May the Lord Jesus Christ bless and preserve you.
Blessings,
Duane Linn
P.S.
Nearly all the publishing houses have altered the original material as brought to us by the Puritans.
Dr. Mick edited the material direct. I narrate them by permission from Dr. Mick.
Please have a listen to the Digital Puritan Quarterly digests already on the site.
DAL
“ Great Sermon Series on the Wiles of Satan ” After listing to the narrative by Duane Linn, I wanted the book for myself. After receiving the book I realized how it had been edited by Solo Deo Gloria Pub. Unnecessarily changing words and rearranging sentences and leaving out so much important information and Scriptures. I can only imagine the horror that William Sprustowe and other Puritan Writers have been defrauded! I am very disappointed but not taken off guard with this slick and subtle way of merchandising and glory seeking for profit...Truly one of the Wiles of Satan!!! Please, Mr. Linn keep on...
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