David Dickson

(c.1583–1662)

A professor of theology whose writings are both plain and concise. He wrote commentaries on many different books of Scripture. Dickson was a helpful counsellor to many in their spiritual difficulties. The Stewarton revival took place during his ministry in Irvine. Many from the parishes around attended his weekly exposition of the Scriptures. There were multitudes of converts during this time. He opposed the unbiblical worship and church government foisted on the Church in Scotland. As a consequence, he sentenced to exile in Turriff for several years.

He refused allegiance to Charles II’s claimed supremacy over the Church. This cost him his post, but his final days were drawing near. On his deathbed he said “I have taken all my good deeds, and all my bad deeds, and have cast them together in a heap before the Lord, and have fled from both to Jesus Christ, and in Him I have sweet peace”.

The Soul of Christ’s Sufferings

The Soul of Christ’s Sufferings

We must never forget that Christ’s deepest sufferings were infinitely greater than the physical pain. As someone has put it, the soul of His sufferings was the sufferings of His soul. What do we mean by His soul sufferings?

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Is the Church Going to Drown?

Is the Church Going to Drown?

The Church faces a deluge of secularisation making further tidal advances. How far will it go? What does the future hold? Here is a message of hope in the midst of such fears.

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Who is Truly Blessed?

Who is Truly Blessed?

People may call themselves blessed when they feel happy about something but David Dickson shows from Psalm 1 that there is no true blessing without godliness.

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An Entire Life of Repentance

An Entire Life of Repentance

Repentance is not only about  sorrow for sin. It means turning from it and being transformed in our lives by the renewing of our minds. We need this constantly.

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The Best Way to Make Mature Disciples

The Best Way to Make Mature Disciples

Effective discipleship is central to the Church’s purpose. Historically, the Church has always been engaged in making disciples. It has also been clear about the best way to engage in this.

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What is Beautiful Worship?

What is Beautiful Worship?

It’s easy to shape worship according to our own personal preferences. But what standard of beauty does God have when it comes to His own worship?

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How Well Do You Know the Truth?

How Well Do You Know the Truth?

We may know many things, but do we know the right things? More than this, how well do we know the right things? This is our own and our children’s greatest need.

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