Preface to the Study
One of the most neglected teachings in the modern church is on the discipline of the Lord. In this issue, we have chosen a number of articles by A. W. Pink primarily coming from his Expositions on Hebrews. In these articles, Pink accurately describes God’s discipline of his children and gives encouragement to help us see how and why God brings us through His discipline. We have concluded the issue with a sermon by Charles Spurgeon.
It is our hope that these articles will stimulate you to search the scriptures more diligently to see if there is a biblical teaching on God’s discipline. It is also our hope that you will see that God’s discipline for His children comes out of His unending love for His children. Many see God’s discipline as a thing of wrath; we hope you will see it as an evidence of His love. The writer of Hebrews reminds us, “What child is not disciplined by his father? If you are not disciplined (of which we are all partakers), then you are illegitimate and not sons.”
May God Himself give you the grace to see that this biblical doctrine is full of the Father’s love. And may it motivate us all to live lives that are more holy and pleasing in His sight, that He may be glorified in our lives in every situation!
By His Grace, Jim
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