Category: Thomas Watson
Because spiritual things are against nature, it must be learned.
Because spiritual things are AGAINST nature. Everything in piety is opposite to nature. There are two things in true religion,…
4 Kinds of Faith
(1.) A historical or dogmatic faith, which is believing the truths revealed in the Word, because of divine authority. (2.)…
A repenting person fears and sins not; a graceless person sins and fears not.
A tender heart is ever a trembling heart. The penitent has felt sin’s bitterness. This hornet has stung him and…
Hope of Impunity: Men flatter themselves in sin and think that God, having spared them all this while, never intends to punish.
Because the judgements are put off, therefore, surely there will be no judgements. ‘He hath said in his heart, God…
A WARNING TO THE IMPENITENT: It is not falling into water that drowns, but lying in it.
There are two sorts of persons who will find it harder to repent than others: (1) Those who have sat…
Sorrow for sin must surpass worldly sorrow.
They shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn as for an only son. Zech 12:10…
Death: of the Godly and the Wicked
See the great difference between the death of the godly and the wicked. The godly are great gainers at death—but…
How shall we know we have a real work of grace, and have a right to assurance?
If we can resolve two queries: (1:) Have we high appreciations of Jesus Christ? “To you who believe—he is precious.”…
Beauty in Symmetry: The Right Manner of a Christian’s Growth.
What is the right manner of a Christian’s growth? (1.) It is to grow less in one’s own eyes. “I…
No man can feel sin—but by grace. A dead man does not complain.
The godly may not enjoy peace—through mistake and misapprehension about sin. They find so much corruption, that they think surely,…
Comets Fall. True Stars Do Not.
For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made…
For CONSOLATION. This doctrine of perseverance is as a magic stone; it is a sovereign cordial to keep up the spirits of the godly from fainting.
There is nothing that more troubles a child of God, than that he fears he shall never hold out. “These…
6 Doctrines in 1 Sentence
My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall…
Our Adoption: Behold—the Wonder of God’s Love!
See the amazing love of God, in making us his sons. Plato gave God thanks that he had made him…
Sanctification is the Seed; Assurance is the Flower which grows out of it.
Give diligence to make your calling and election sure. 2 Pet 1:10 Have all sanctified people assurance? They have a…
It is as great a shame to have the name of a Christian—yet lack sanctity.
It is as great a shame to have the name of a Christian—yet lack sanctity—as to have the name of…
Sanctification: “the one thing needful.” Though they breathe—yet they do not live.
The main thing a Christian should look after, is sanctification. This is “the one thing needful.” Sanctification gives us a…
Do Not Fear Dying, Since You Cannot Be Perfectly Happy But By Dying.
You are most blessed—the lot of free grace has fallen upon you! You were once in the devil’s prison—but God…
Are We in the Number of Those Who are Redeemed by Christ, or Not?
Such as are redeemed by Christ are redeemed from the WORLD. “Who gave himself for our sins, that he might…
Consider the Humility of Christ
If God spared not the angels, when they grew proud, will he spare you, who are but dust and rottenness?…
Behold the Goodness and Severity of God
Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue…
His whole body was one great wound; now was this white lily dyed with purple color.
In the sufferings of his body. He suffered truly, not in appearance only. The apostle calls it the death of…
The Double Danger of Darkness
The darkness in which a sinner is, while in an unregenerate state, is worse than natural darkness; for natural darkness…
It is only Christ, who can cause you to taste it.
If so be you have tasted that the Lord is gracious. Taste and see that the Lord is good. 1…
Under our Silver Wings of Grace, are Black Feet.
Original sin is not perfectly cured in this life. Though grace does subdue sin—yet it does not wholly remove it….
The Covenant of Works and of Grace
Question 12: What special act of providence did God exercise towards man, in the estate wherein he was created? Answer:…
The PROVIDENCE of God
Question 11: What are God’s works of Providence? Answer: God’s works of providence are the acts of his most holy,…
Death of the Righteous
Believers at death, shall bid an eternal farewell to all sins and troubles. They shall be in a state of…