Quote and reference books - from class of 3/17/04:

"In Heb 10:16 the heart is mentioned before the mind b/c the Spirit is here giving the Divine standard for us to measure ourselves by.  For an intellectual knowledge of God's laws is no proof of regeneration, but a genuine heart-acquaintance with them is. The questions I need honestly to face are such as these:  is there within me that which answers to the Law without me? That is, is it actually and truly my desire and determination to be regulated and controlled by the revealed will of God? Is it the deepest longing of my soul, and the chief business of my life, to please and serve God? Is it the great burden of my prayers that He will work in me "both to will and to do of HIS good pleasure?" Is my deepest grief occasioned by my failure to be altogether holy in my wishes and words and ways? The more we love God, the more we will have HIS LAW written within our hearts."

Dr A W Pink, Exposition of Hebrews, 1954


ALSO:  BOOKS ALISON IS USING"

Valley of Vision, by Banner of Truth Trust (pub) This is Alison's "pilgrim prayers book" that she prays from every week.....
A HEART ABLAZE by John Bevere
FUTURE GRACE by John Piper
THE PLEASURES OF GOD by John Piper
(practical holiness): The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges