0021. 19. “All Things”

19. “All Things”

“All things” occurs 221 times in the Bible.

1. They are of God as to their Source. “All things are of God” (2Co_5:18).

2. Are for the sake of the believer as to their Object. “All things” are yours—1Co_3:21.

3. Work together for good as to their Purpose. “All things work together for good to them that love God” (Rom_8:28).

4. Christ Head over the Church as to their Arrangement. “Head over all things to the Church” (Eph_1:22).

5. The believer may know, hence his Privilege. “Teacheth you of all things” (1Jn_2:27).

6. The believer can do, hence his Power. “Do all things through Christ which strengthened” (Php_4:13).

7. Granted in answer to Prayer, hence his dependence. “All things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer” (Mat_21:22).

8. Only possible to Faith, hence his responsibility. “All things are possible to him that believeth” (Mar_9:23).

9. Are to be Proved, hence his diligence. “Prove all things” (1Th_5:21).

10. Thanks to be given for, hence his gratitude. “Giving thanks for all things” (Eph_5:20).

11. Their End at hand, hence his watchfulness. “The end of all things is at hand” (1Pe_4:7).

12. To be Inherited by the believer, hence his hope. “Inherit all things” (Rev_21:7).

By: DR. F. E. MARSH