Substitution

One of the greatest truths at the heart of the Gospel is that of the Subtitutionary work of Jesus Christ, in which He stood in the place of His people and suffered under the judgment of God against their sin, in order that they would become the righteousness of God in Him. This substitutionary work is what Paul addresses in 2 Corinthians 5:21 in which he writes:

"For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him."

This is a truly glorious truth - that Christ, the Son of God, the perfect, impeccable, spotless Lamb of God, the One who knew no sin, willingly went to the cross where God the Father laid upon the Sin-bearer, the sins of all His people, and made Him to be sin for us, that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him. How? By His suffering under the outpouring of God's wrath against that sin, until all that sin was completely blotted out and taken out of the way - leaving nothing but the righteousness of God in Christ, which His people are made to be in Him.

United with His people in death, all the changes were in the Saviour: He took on His people's state, that they might be made into His state - righteousness. He who knew no sin, was made to be sin. God judged that sin in His own Son by the outpouring of His wrath. Having "condemned sin in the flesh" (Romans 8:3), sin was no more to be seen, and death could not hold the Saviour, who rose again from the grave in perfect righteousness, and His people in Him. He was the One who suffered, He was the One who died, yet, as a result, His people are delivered from darkness into light, from death into life, from the bondage of sin, to the liberty of eternal life and everlasting righteousness in Christ. What a Saviour!

Yet, despite the tremendous glory in this truth, despite the fact that the preaching of this message, the preaching of the cross, is the power of God to them that believe (1 Corinthians 1:18), it is nevertheless to them that perish, "foolishness". To many it is a stumbling block, and an offence. But that which is offensive to the natural man, is the power of God to those who believe.

Have a listen to several messages that expound this vital doctrine, which lies at the heart of the Gospel:

Substitution (2 Corinthians 5:21) by Henry Mahan
God Has Made Christ Sin (2 Corinthians 5:21) by Don Fortner
Substitution (2 Corinthians 5:21) by John Chapman
Barabbas or Jesus (Matthew 27:16-26) by Paul Mahan
The Offence of the Cross (Galatians 5:11) by Ian Potts

“Grace and Truth Online Publications” Book Sale

As our regular visitors will know, in addition to the website we also publish several books, as an additional means of proclaiming the Gospel of Christ. These are available for purchase online, but also through the Christian Bookshop in Ossett. Full details of the books are provided below.

As a special promotion, for a limited time only, and whilst stocks last, we are now offering all three books at specially reduced ‘Sale’ prices through CBO only. These prices are up to 35% off the usual rate, being specially subsidised in order that more readers may have access to these works.

‘Christ, the Sun of Righteousness’ Normal price £6.95 Sale price £4.50
‘The Fountain of Life’ Normal price £10.50 Sale price £7.50
‘Sovereign Grace – Past and Present’ Normal price £12.00 Sale price £8.50

To order simply contact the Christian Bookshop Ossett [21 Queen Street, Ossett, West Yorks, WF5 8AS Tel. 01924 260502].

Or you can send an email to lorna@christianbookshopossett.co.uk specifying which book(s) you would like – an invoice will be sent with the books and payment can be made after receipt.

With our kind regards,

Grace and Truth Online Publications
http://www.graceandtruthonline.com

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GRACE AND TRUTH ONLINE PUBLICATIONS

As an extension of the work of the ‘Grace and Truth Online’ website we have recently started to publish a number of our own printed books which set forth the Gospel of Christ. These are made available to both those who have no online access and to those who would prefer to read on the printed page, rather than on a computer screen. "Grace and Truth Online Publications" is entirely non-profit making and in fact runs at a loss. In producing such works it is our desire to see the work of God furthered in the proclamation of His Gospel, and to provide encouragement and consolation to God's people in a needy day. But most of all we wish to see God's Name glorified and honoured. Below are details of our current publications along with full ordering information.


"Sovereign Grace - Past and Present" Edited by Ian Potts

Published by Grace and Truth Online Publications, Sale Price £8.50. 416pp paperback, ISBN 978 1 84728 097 8

Our third title, "Sovereign Grace - Past and Present", is a collection of writings from both past and present preachers of God's Gospel of Free and Sovereign Grace through Jesus Christ.

Includes works by William Tiptaft, Tobias Crisp, William Huntington, William Gadsby, Robert Murray M'Cheyne, J.C. Philpot, John Kershaw, James Bourne, Eli Ashdown, Francis Covell, John Vinall, John Warburton, Don Fortner, Henry Mahan, Don Bell, Gary Shepard, Todd Nibert, Tom Harding, Peter Meney and Benjamin A. Ramsbottom.

Click here for full contents list.

The book also includes an Introduction on 'Sovereign Grace', background information about each author and a useful appendix containing much information about other works written by or about the authors.

These works are by authors whose lives span several hundred years, yet their message is the same - they proclaim the grace of God which brings salvation - because the One of whom they speak never changes, He is "Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever".

For more details and/or to order the book online view the book description on Lulu.com or visit our Publications Booklist or contact the Christian Bookshop Ossett for U.K. orders.

"What a collection of burning and shining lights! Surely "a feast of fat things"!" ... "Beautifully produced and sold at a most reasonable price" Gospel Standard Magazine, September 2006

“It is refreshing to be reminded of what has been preached and written about the bountiful grace of our merciful God in earlier years, and to be given an opportunity of reading material highlighting this oft neglected doctrine… In a day when so many seem to ignore or slight the doctrine of Grace it is good to have this book centring on this subject.” Morgan Crane, English Churchman, December 2006

"We are delighted that Mr Potts is producing such material, making old writers available to a new audience and, by his knowledge of current trends in modern evangelicalism, introducing modern writers whose eligibility for inclusion is that they maintain and profess the same old gospel truths that marked out their predecessors." New Focus Magazine, October/November 2006



"The Fountain of Life" by William Huntington
(Collected Writings of William Huntington S.S.)

Published by Grace and Truth Online Publications, Sale Price £7.50. 340pp paperback, ISBN 1 4116 5856 6

This publication contains six chapters taken from the works of William Huntington S.S. All the chapters are Christ-exalting and experimental as they set forth the true work of God in the salvation of sinners. Included are the following works:-

"The Dimensions of Eternal Love"
"The Destruction of Death by the Fountain of Life"
"The Eternal Setting of the Sun"
"The Saint’s Seed-time and Harvest"
"An Innocent Game for Babes in Grace"
"The Broken Cistern & The Springing Well"

The book also includes biographical material about Huntington and his ministry written by Dr. George M. Ella, as well as a useful bibliography of available books by or about William Huntington.

We trust that this publication will prove edifying to readers and also provide a welcome introduction to the writings of Huntington to those who may be unfamiliar with the works of this man who was greatly used by God in his day and generation.

For more details and/or to order the book online view the book description on Lulu.com or visit our Publications Booklist or contact the Christian Bookshop Ossett for U.K. orders.

"Lovers of Huntington will welcome this well-produced book, in clear print, of some of his works." Gospel Standard Magazine, April 2006

“…of great encouragement…” The Sinner Saved Magazine, Autumn 2006



"Christ, the Sun of Righteousness" by Ian Potts

Published by Grace and Truth Online Publications, Sale Price £4.50. 150pp paperback, ISBN 1 4116 5133 2

This book sets forth pictures of Christ as He is revealed throughout the scriptures.

The whole message of the Bible regards the person and the work of Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God. He is to be found on every page of Holy Writ. He is the sum and substance of God’s message to lost mankind, He is the One through whom God reveals Himself to man, He is the One through whom God reconciles sinners to Himself, He is the One in whom all the blessings of God to His people are revealed. Christ is all and in all.

Yes, the Gospel of God concerns His Son, Jesus Christ and the message of the Bible is one of the Salvation of sinners through Christ, by Free and Sovereign Grace. Christ Himself is God’s message to man, so when we read the scriptures we look for Him.

May God the Holy Spirit be pleased to use the chapters in this book to point the reader towards Christ, the Saviour, the “Sun of righteousness”

For more details and/or to order the book online view the book description on Lulu.com or visit our Publications Booklist or contact the Christian Bookshop Ossett for U.K. orders.

"I am happy to recommend this book for personal reading and meditation. It will handsomely reward time invested in it. However, it has other uses too. The book may readily be employed evangelistically as a gift... throughout the book grace is unambiguously presented as the free gift of God." New Focus Magazine Dec/Jan 2006

See book reviews here.

The Gospel of the Kingdom

Yesterday I received an email enquiry which made reference to Matthew 4:23 and the Kingdom of God. In my response I made reference to the following message entitled "The Gospel of the Kingdom" Mark 1:14 which expounds the subject very well. I thought others might appreciate it also, so have uploaded it as an Mp3 message which can be downloaded by clicking the following link:

"The Gospel of the Kingdom" Mark 1:14

"The Heeding Heart" Acts 16:13-15

The following message which can be downloaded in Mp3 format was heard at our meeting on the 8th October 2007. Preached by Stephen Bignall at the Campus Church, Welywn Garden City, just following Pastor Don Fortner's visit to the UK in April 2007, it presents us with the urgent and vital message that 'Ye must be born again'.

Right click this link to save the Mp3 to your PC: "The Heeding Heart" Acts 16:13-15, by Stephen Bignall

New 'Honiton Sovereign Grace Meetings' website

A new website has been added as a link from the main 'Grace and Truth Online' website which provides further information about the meetings we hold in Honiton to gather around the preaching of the Gospel of Christ.

See Honiton Sovereign Grace Meetings for further details.

"Contending for the faith" Jude 1:3

Or visit here to download a variety of versions including video and MP3 audio.

'Discovering Christ in Hebrews' - New book by Don Fortner

Discovering Christ in Hebrews
A New Commentary by Pastor Don Fortner

GO Publications has just released Pastor Fortner’s newest book, a commentary on the book of Hebrews, Discovering Christ in Hebrews.

Peter Meney writes in the editor’s foreword, “The author finds Jesus Christ in every nook and cranny. Then, having discovered the Lord, Don declares with the Samaritan woman, ‘Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?” This 600 page hardback book retails for $42.95. As with all our pastor’s books, the publishers allow us to sell this volume at our cost — $35.00.
(N.B. For pricing in the UK and details of how to order, see below)

If you would like to purchase a copy of Discovering Christ in Hebrews, please make your check or money-order (US Dollars)* payable to Grace Baptist Church of Danville and mail it to...

Grace Baptist Church of Danville
2734 Old Stanford Road
Danville, Kentucky 40422-9438

* We do not have the ability to use credit cards, or to exchange foreign currency. Our European friends may find it more convenient to order directly from the publisher. You can contact the publisher for information at...

GO Publications
The Cairn,
Hill Top,
Eggleston,
Co. Durham, DL12 0AU
United Kingdom

peter@go-newfocus.co.uk
www.go-newfocus.co.uk

(Ian: The book is £24.50 in the UK, post-free.)