Illustrations of Bible Truth - H A Ironside
Illustrations of Bible Truth
By H A Ironside
By H. A. Ironside, Litt. D.
Quotes, Devotionals, Illustrations
Afflictions-Suffering-Quotes, Devotionals, Illustrations
Affliction and suffering are a certainty in the life of a follower of Christ. In fact in Philippians 1:29 describes suffering as a "gift of grace!" As an aside it is clear that trials in the believer's life are intimately related to afflictions and sufferings so there is some overlap in the quotes and illustrations on this page between those three topics.
Backsliding-Quotes, Devotionals, Illustrations
See article entitled "Backsliding" for numerous quotes, devotionals and illustrations.
Praise-Quotes, Devotionals, Illustrations
Quotes, Devotionals, Illustrations from
There is no engagement under Heaven that is more exalting than praising God—and however great may be the work which is committed to the charge of any of us, we shall always do well if we pause awhile to spend a time in sacred praise. (Holy Song from Happy Saints)
Quotations Various Topics
Click links to go to collections of quotes on a given topic. This list is under construction so check back from time to time for additions.
AFFLICTION
HOLINESS
MEDITATION
The Word of God - Quotations and Illustrations
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I have read many books, but the Bible reads me.
One who uses the Bible as his guide never loses his sense of direction.
The Old Testament altar points to the New Testament cross.
The old covenant is revealed in the New, and the New Covenant is veiled in the Old. - Augustine
Prayer Quotes
George Allen
- I’ve prayed many prayers when no answer came,
I’ve waited patient and long;
But answers have come to enough of my prayers
To make me keep praying on. (The Secret of Abundant Living)
Prayer Devotionals and Illustrations
Hot Water Bottle Prayer - The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous. (Pr 15:29) - Dr. Helen Roseveare, missionary to Zaire, told the following story. "A mother at our mission station died after giving birth to a premature baby. We tried to improvise an incubator to keep the infant alive, but the only hot water bottle we had was beyond repair.
