As a diligent student of the Bible, you will want to make sure the Bible really says what each study on this site or any site says.  Always remember to prove all things with God's word - as the Bereans did, according to Acts 17:11.  They "received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily, to see whether these things were so." 

A Searching Heart by Madame Guyon click here

Advice for Seekers by Charles H. Spurgeon click here

All of Grace by Charles H. Spurgeon click here

Are You Happy by J. C. Ryle click here

Are You Holy by J. C. Ryle click here

Are You Looking (Looking unto Jesus) by J. C. Ryle click here

Assurance by J. C. Ryle click here

A Treatise of Christian Love by Hugh Binning click here

Awake, Thou That Sleepest by John Wesley click here

Beware by J. C. Ryle click here

Blessed are the Persecuted by Charles G. Finney click here

Bible Reading by J. C. Ryle click here

Building On A Firm Foundation by John G. Lake click here

Calvary by J. C. Ryle click here

Can There be More Unity Among Churchmen by J. C. Ryle click here

Christ & The Christian in Temptation by Octavius Winslow click here

Christian Behavior Being The Fruits of True Christianity by John Bunyan click here
(How to Walk so as to Please God - With a Word of Direction to All Backsliders)

Christian Character by Charles G. Finney click here

Christian Fellowship the Church Member's Guide by John Angell James click here

Christian Knowledge by Jonathan Edwards click here

Christ Is All by J. C. Ryle click here

Christ's First and Last Subject (Repentance) by Charles H. Spurgeon click here

Circumcision of the Heart by John Wesley click here

Come Out and Be Ye Separate by J. C. Ryle click here

Do You Believe by J. C. Ryle click here

Evangelism 101 Laying The Foundation by Matt Waymeyer click here

Faith Checkbook by Charles H Spurgeon click here

Faith - What it is and What it Leads To by Charles H. Spurgeon click here

Faith and Repentance Inseparable by Charles H. Spurgeon click here

From Grace To Glory Or Born Again by Octavius Winslow click here

God's Keeping & How to Make Sure of It by R. A. Torrey click here

Grace And Truth by Octavius Winslow click here

Glory by Charles H. Spurgeon click here

God's Word On Spiritual Warfare by Mark E. Hardgrove click here

Harden Not Your Heart by Charles G. Finney click here

How Do You Know If You Are A Real Christian by Jonathan Edwards click here

How To Be Inexpressibly Happy by R. A. Torrey click here

How To Pray by R. A. Torrey click here
(The Importance of Prayer, Praying Unto God, Obeying & Praying, Praying in the Spirit, Always Praying & Not Fainting, Abiding in Christ, Praying with Thanksgiving, Hindrances to Prayer, When to Pray, The Need of a General Revival, The Place of Prayer Before & During Revivals)

How to Pray so as to get What You Ask by R. A. Torrey click here
(To God, With Intense Earnestness, The Church, For Him)

How to Work for Christ Volume 1 Personal Work by R. A. Torrey click here
(The Importance & Advantages of Personal Work, The Conditions of Success, Where to do Personal Work, How to Begin, How to Deal with those who Realize their Need of a Savior & Really Desire to be Saved, How to Deal with those who have Little or No Concern about their Souls, How to Deal with those who have Difficulties, How to Deal with those who Entertain False Hopes, How to Deal with those who Lack Assurance, How to Deal with Backsliders, How to Deal with Professed Skeptics & Infidels, How to Deal with those who Wish to put Off a Decision until Some Other Time, How to Deal with the Deluded, How to Deal with Christians who Need Counsel, Rebuke, Encouragement or Comfort, Some Hints & Suggestions for Personal Work)

How to Work for Christ Volume 2 Methods of Christian Walk by R. A. Torrey click here
(House to House Visitation, Cottage Meetings, The Church Prayer Meeting, Use of Tracts, Open-Air Meetings, Tent Work, Organizing & Conducting a Gospel Mission, Meetings in Jails, Hospitals, Poor Houses, Revival Meetings, The After Meeting, Children's Meetings, Advertising the Meetings, Conduct of Funerals, etc.)

How to Work for Christ Volume 3 Preaching & Teaching the Word of God
by R. A. Torrey click here
(How to Prepare a Sermon, Preparation & Delivery of Bible Readings, Illustrations & Their Use, Teaching the Bible, Textual Sermons in Outline, Topical Sermons in Outline, Expository Sermons & Bible Readings in Outline

Important Question by John Wesley click here

Infallible Word by Charles H. Spurgeon click here

Is It Real by J. C. Ryle click here

Justification by Leon O. Poole click here

Living Or Dead by J. C. Ryle click here

Man's Ruin - God's Redemption by L. R. Shelton click here

Marriage by Leon O. Poole click here

Mercy by Leon O. Poole click here

No Condemnation In Christ Jesus by Octavius Winslow click here

Old Things by Leon O. Poole click here

Occupy Till I Come by J. C. Ryle click here

On Dress Sermon by John Wesley click here

On Keeping the Heart by John Flavel click here

On Visiting The Sick - Matthew 25:36 by John Wesley click here

Our Daily Walk by F. B. Meyers click here

Our God by Octavius Winslow click here
(The God of Love, The God of Hope, The God of Patience, The God of Comfrot, The God of Bethel, The God of Grace, The God of Holiness, The God of Peace, The God of Light, This God is our God)

Personal Declension & Revival of Religion in the Soul by Octavius Winslow click here
(Incipient Declension, Declension in Love, Declension in Faith, Declension in Prayer, Doctrinal Error, On Grieving the Spirit, The Fruitless & the Fruitful Professor, The Lord, the Restorer of His People, and The Lord, the Keeper of His People)

Principles of Biblical Interpretation by R. A. Torrey click here

Prove All Things by J. C. Ryle click here

Revival Addresses by R. A. Torrey click here
(God, God is Love, Found Wanting, The Judgment Day, Every Man's Need of a Refuge, a Question that should Startle Every Man who is Not a Christian, Question for Those who are Rejecting Christ, Refuges of Lies, The Way of Salvation made as Plain as Day, What it Costs not tobe a Christian, What are You Waiting?, Excuses, Heroes & Cowards, etc.)

Scriptural Christianity - Acts 4:31 by John Wesley click here

Seven Reasons Why I Believe The Bible is the Word of God by Ian Paisley click here

Self Inquiry by J. C. Ryle click here

Self Righteousness by J. C. Ryle click here
“Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican"

Seek Ye First by Leon O. Poole click here

Soul Heights and Soul Depths by Octavius Winslow click here
(Soul Depths, Prayer Out of Soul Depths, Contrition and Confession. Forgiveness and Fear, Waiting and Watching, Watching for the Morning, Hoping in the Lord, Final and Full Redemption,Soul Heights)

Story Of Kingdom Explanation Of Bible by Jonathan Gibson click here

Strive by J. C. Ryle click here
"Strive to enter in at the strait gate; for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be
able."—LUKE XIII. 24.

The Anxious Inquirer After Salvation Directed & Encouraged by John A. James click here

The Atonement by Octavius Winslow click here

The Bible by Charles H. Spurgeon click here

The Bible Book By Book by Josiah Blake Tidwell click here

The Bible Period by Period by Josiah Blake Tidwell click here

The Christian Conception of God by R. A. Torrey click here

The Christian Father's Present to His Children by John Angell James click here

The Christians Pathway or "Upward & Onward" by John MacDuff click here
(The Important Command, The Promised Presence, Divine Recognition, The Voice From Heaven, The Mystical Union, Serving The Lord, The Patriarch's Piety, The Comfort of Love, The Present Help, Spiritual Declension, The Great Concern, Communion With God, The Contented Spirit, The Savior's Commendation, The Faithful Promiser, Harmony Restored, The Cheering Assurance, The Day of Trouble, The Heavenly Race, The Heart Established, Rejoicing in God, The Sure Hope, Trusting in Christ, The Needful Duty, The Arduous Struggle, Gracious Dealings, Growth In Grace, Christian Consistency, The Glorious Appearing, The Blissful Consummation)

The Cross by J. C. Ryle click here

The Danger of RICHES by John Wesley click here

The Day of Golden Opportunity by R. A. Torrey click here
(Because the Lord Jesus Brings Peace to the Tormenting Conscience, Because Jesus Christ Brings Inexpressible & Glorious Joy to Those Who Accept Him, Because Jesus Christ Brings Deliverance from the Power of Sin, Because Jesus Christ Brings Beauty of Character, Because Jesus Christ Fills Our Lives with Highest Usefulness, Because the Sooner We Come to Christ, the Fuller and Richer Will Be Our Eternity, Because if We Do Not Come to Jesus Christ Today We May Never Come At All)

The Deity of Jesus Christ by R. A. Torrey click here

The Dwelling Place of God by A. W. Tozer click here

The Faithful Promiser by John MacDuff click here
(Pardoning Grace, Needful Grace, All-Sufficient Grace, Comforting Grace, Restraining Grace, Restoring Grace, Sanctifying Grace, Reviving Grace, Persevering Grace, Dying Grace, After Grace-Glory, Another Comforter, Providential Overruling, Safe Walking, Love In Chastisement, A Condition In Chastisement, Strength In The Weak, Encouragement To The Desponding, Peace In Believing, Bliss In Dying, A Due Reaping, An End Of Weeping, A Speedy Coming, Eventide Light, Heavenly Illumination, A Glorious Reunion, Everlasting Espousals, A Joyful Resurrection, A Nightless Heaven, A Crown Of Life, The Vision & Fruition Of God)

The Fool's Creed by R. A. Torrey click here

The Foot Of The Cross byOctavius Winslow click here
(Neamess to the Cross, A Sight of Sin & a Sight of Jesus, Faith at the Foot of the Cross, Love at the Foot of the Cross, Prayer at the Foot of the Cross, Forgiveness of Sin at the Foot of the Cross, The Conviction of Truth Beneath the Cross, A life-look at the Foot of the Cross, Bearing the Cross, The Solitude of the Cross, The Believer Crucified, The Repose of the Cross, The Cross of Christ the Christian's Weapon, Christ Crucified the Center of Christian Union)

The Footsteps of Jesus by John MacDuff click here
(Contentment-Covetousness, Steadfastness-Instability, Humility-Pride, Unity-Divisions, Selfishness-Unselfish Love, Pleasing Men-Pleasing God, Things of Earth-Things of Heaven, Timidity-Courage, Fruits of the Spirit-Works of the Flesh, Murmuring Submission, Luke warmness-Zeal, Purity of Heart-Nominal Profession, Life Everlasting-The Second Death)

The Fullness Of Christ by Octavius Winslow click here

The Glory Of The Redeemer by Octavius Winslow click here
(The Redeemer, the Revelation of the Father's Glory, The Typical Glory of the Redeemer, The Prophetical Glory of the Redeemer, The Glory of the Redeemer in His Humiliation, The Glory of the Redeemer in His Resurrection, The Glory of the Redeemer in His Ascension & Exaltation, The Glory of the Redeemer in His People, The Holy Spirit Glorifying the Redeemer, The Glory of the Redeemer in His Second Coming)

The Grapes of Eschcol or Gleanings From the Land of PROMISE
or Meditations on the Glories of Heaven by John MacDuff click here
(Rest, Ceaseless Activity, Continual Progress, Many Mansions, Joyful Reunions, No Sickness,
The Death of Death, Waking Realities, Face to Face, Vision & Fruition, The Mutual Joy, Glorified Bodies, No Temple, The Glorious Transition, Suffering & Glory, The Marriage Supper,
Immediate Entrance, The Brimming Fountain, Immediate Entrance, From Glory to Glory,
The Victor's Song, The Victor's Dress, The Nightless World, Living Fountains, Forever)

The Great Battle by J. C. Ryle click here

The Holy Spirit, An Experimental & Practical View by Octavius Winslow click here
(The Soul Before Conversion, The Soul After Conversion, The Believer a Temple, The Necessity & the Nature of True Holiness, The Believer an Epistle, Jesus the True God, & His Work All-sufficient, The Believer Drawing Near to God, The Broken Heart Bound Up)

The Importance of Personal Soul Winning R. A. Torrey click here

The Inner Life by Octavius Winslow click here

The Lord My Portion or Daily Need Divinely Supplied by Octavius Winslow click here

The Lord's Prayer, Its Spirit & Its Teaching by Octavius Winslow click here
(The Brotherly Spirit of the Lord's Prayer, The Celestial Spirit of the Lord's Prayer, The Reverential Spirit of the Lord's Prayer, The Submissive Spirit of the Lord's Prayer, The Dependent Spirit of the Lord's Prayer, The Forgiving Spirit of the Lord's Prayer, etc.)

The Man of God by Octavius Winslow click here

The Ministry of Home by Octavius Winslow click here
(The Christian Family, The Desire to See Jesus, The Heart Opened, The Lord's Time of Love, Christ Not Hidden, The Woman that Left Her Waterpot, The Power of the Tongue, The Gift of Suffering, The Bereaved Home, The Influence of Companionship, Gracious Surprisals, etc.)

The Nightingale Song Of David by Octavius Winslow click here
(Christ the Shepherd, Green Pastures, Still Waters, The Restored Sheep, The Valley, The Rod & The Staff, The Banquet, The Annointing, The overflowing Cup, Heaven, At Last and Forever, Hell, At Last and Forever)

The Night Watches by John MacDuff click here
(The Glory of God, The Immutability of God, The Omnipotence of God, The Omnipresence of God, The Wisdom of God, The Holiness of God, The Justice of God, The Love of God, The Grace of God, The Tenderness of God, The Patience of God, The Faithfulness of God, The Sovereignty of God, The Providence of God, The Word of God, The Ordinances of God, The Spirit of God, The Promises of God, The Warning of God, The Chastisements of God, The Invitations of God, The Consolations of God, The Paths of God, The Secret of God, The Name of God, The Favor of God, The Jewels of God, The Judgment of God, God's Banqueting House, The Presence of God, God's Closing Call)

The Power of Consecration to Principle by John. G. Lake click here

The Power of the Blood of Christ by R. A. Torrey click here

The Power of the Holy Spirit by R. A. Torrey click here

The Precious Things Of God by Octavius Winslow click here
(The Preciousness of Christ, the Preciousness of Faith, The Preciousness of Trial, The Preciousness of God's Thoughts, The Preciousness of the Divine Promises, The Preciousness of Christ's Blood, The Precious Anointing, The Preciousness of God's Children, The Preciousness of God's Word, The Preciousness of Prayer, The Preciousness of Christ's Sympathy With Our Infirmities, The Death of the Saints Precious)

The Rainbow in the Clouds by John MacDuff click here
Sovereignty, A Loving Purpose, The Safe Refuge, The Reason For Chastisement, Immutability, Divine Sympathy, A Gracious Condition, Presence & Rest, The Giver & The Taker, Deliverance in Trouble, Pitying Love, The Blessed Hope, A Gracious Removal, Unveiled Mysteries, The Choosing Place, Mourning Ended, The Abiding Friend, Unwilling Discipline, Death Vanquished, The Greatest Gift, Sleeping & Walking, Invisible Harmonies, The Unchanging Name, Strength For The Day, The Grave Spoiled, Everlasting Love, Inviolable Attachment, The Supporting Presence, Fellow-Feeling, A Speedy Coming, Eternal Joy)

The School of Obedience by Andrew Murray click here

The Secret of Blessedness in Heart, Beauty in Character, Fruitfulness in Service & Prosperity in Everything by R. A. Torrey click here
(The Three Things We Must Not Do, The Two Things Which We Must Do, The Result)

The Soul Winner - Charles H. Spurgeon Conversion by Charles H. Spurgeon click here

The Sunday School Teacher's Guide by John Angell James click here

The Sympathy of Christ by Octavius Winslow click here
(Sympathy, an Element of Christ's Nature, The Sigh of Christ, The Tears of Christ, The Emotion of Anger in Christ, The Silence of Christ, The Emotion of Love in Christ, The Sensitiveness of Christ to Suffering, Christ Sympathy with Temptation, Christ's Parting Sympathy, etc.)

The Thoughts of God by John MacDuff click here
(Infinite Condescension, Everlasting Love, A Divine Challenge, The Thoughts of Thoughts, Tender Remonstrance, Paternal Pity, Comfort For The Bereaved, A Gracious Pardon, Almighty Guidance, Help For The Feeble, Sovereignty, Divine Joy, Sufficient Grace, Covenant Faithfulness, Chastening Love, Unbounded Patience, A Gracious Alternative, Tender Dealing, A Gracious Remembrance, Correction In Measure, Promised Deliverance, Thought Upon Thought,
Everlasting Espousals, Wondrous Comfort, Complete Forgiveness, More Than Parental Love, Death Vanquished, Contrasted Dealings, Guidance In The Dark, Divine Treasures, Mourning Ended)

The True Christian by John Angell James click here

The True Gospel of Christianity versus the False Gospel of Carnal Christianity
by L. R. Shelton click here

The Tree Of Life by Octavius Winslow click here
(The Shadow of Christ, Truths Learned at Bethlehem, Be Not Afraid, Christ Washing His Disciples Feet, The Service of Love, Patience in Suffering, Help and Salvation in Christ, etc.)

The Words Of Jesus by John MacDuff click here
(The Gracious Invitation, The Comforting Assurance, The Power of Prayer, The Unveiled Dealings, The Father Glorified, The Tender Solicitude, The Good Shepherd, The Abiding Comforter, The Gracious Verdict, The Wondrous Relationship, The Befriended Orphans, The World Conquered, The Little Flock, The Unlimited Offer, The Sonful Servitude, The Measure of Love, The Brief Gospel, The Great Calm, The Dying Legacy, The Supreme Investiture, The Divine Glorifier, The Joyful Transformation, The Omnipotent Prayer, The Immutable Pledge, The Abiding Presence, The Resurrection & The Life, The Little While, The Beatific Vision, The Many Mansions, The Promised Return, The Closing Benediction)

The World by J. C. Ryle click here

The Young Man Leaving Home by John Angell James click here

Titles of Christ by Octavius Winslow click here
(Christ - Emmanuel, Christ - the Wonderful, Christ - the Counselor, Christ - the Mighty God, Christ - the Evrlasting Father, Christ - the Prince of Peace, Christ - a Man of Sorrow, Christ - the Resurrection and the Life, Christ - Our Righteousness, Christ - the Alpha and Omega)

Tried By Its Fruit by J. C. Ryle click here

True Christian Union and the Devil's Counterfeit by R. A. Torrey click here

Victory by J. C. Ryle click here

Visions Beyond the Veil by H. A. Baker click here

Visions Of The Part Of Heavenly City by H. A. Baker click here

What Cans't Thou Know? by J. C. Ryle click here

Why Forgive by J. C. Arnold click here

We Must Be Holy by J. C. Ryle click here

What Think Ye Of Christ by J. C. Ryle click here

Why You Should Go To The Mission Field by Keith Green click here

Wisdom of God's Counsels - Romans 11:33 by John Wesley click here

Zeal by J. C. Ryle click here

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Directions for the acquisition of Christian knowledge by Jonathan Edwards

1. BE assiduous in reading the Holy Scriptures. This is the fountain whence all
knowledge in divinity must be derived.
Therefore let not this treasure lie by you neglected. Every man of common
understanding who can read, may, if he please, become well acquainted with the
Scriptures. And what an excellent attainment would this be!

2. Content not yourselves with only a cursory reading, without regarding the
sense. This is an ill way of reading, to which, however, many accustom
themselves all their days. When you read, observe what you read. Observe how
things come in. Take notice of the drift of the discourse, and compare one
scripture with another. For the Scripture, by the harmony of its different; parts,
casts great light upon itself.—We are expressly directed by Christ, to search the
Scriptures, which evidently intends something more than a mere cursory reading.
And use means to find out the meaning of the Scripture. When you have it
explained in the preaching of the word, take notice of it; and if at any time a
scripture that you did not understand be cleared up to your satisfaction, mark it,
lay it up, and if possible remember it.

3. Procure, and diligently use, other books which may help you to grow in this
knowledge. There are many excellent books extant, which might greatly forward
you in this knowledge, and afford you a very profitable and pleasant
entertainment in your leisure hours. There is doubtless a great defect in many,
that through a lothness to be at a little expense, they furnish themselves with no
more helps of this nature. They have a few books indeed, which now and then
on sabbath-days they read; but they have had them so long, and read them so
often, that they are weary of them, and it is now become a dull story, a mere
task to read them.

4. Improve conversation with others to this end. How much might persons
promote each other's knowledge in divine things, if they would improve
conversation as they might; if men that are ignorant were not ashamed to show
their ignorance, and were willing to learn of others; if those that have knowledge
would communicate it, without pride and ostentation; and if all were more
disposed to enter on such conversation as would be for their mutual edification
and instruction.

5. Seek not to grow in knowledge chiefly for the sake of applause, and to enable
you to dispute with others; but seek it for the benefit of your souls, and in order
to practice.—If applause be your end, you will not be so likely to be led to the
knowledge of the truth, but may justly, as often is the case of those who are
proud of their knowledge, be led into error to your own perdition. This being
your end, if you should obtain much rational knowledge, it would not be likely to
be of any benefit to you, but would puff you up with pride: 1 Cor.8:1. "
Knowledge puffeth up."

6. Seek to God, that he would direct you, and bless you, in this pursuit after
knowledge. This is the apostle's direction, James1:5. " If any man lack wisdom,
let him ask it of God, who giveth to all liberally, and upbraideth not." God is the
fountain of all divine knowledge: Proverbs 2:6. "The Lord giveth wisdom: out of his
mouth cometh knowledge and understanding." Labor to be sensible of your
own blindness and ignorance, and your need of the help of God, lest you be led
into error, instead of true knowledge: 1 Corinthians3:18. " If any man would be wise,
let him become a fool, that he may be wise."

7. Practice according to what knowledge you have. This will be the way to know
more. The psalmist warmly recommends this way of seeking knowledge in divine
truth, from his own experience: Psalms 119:100. " I understand more than the
ancients, because I keep thy precepts." Christ also recommends the same: John
7:17. "If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be
of God, or whether I speak of myself."

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