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Author: Administrador
0942. 922. Vain Things
922. Vain Things 1. Vain “repetitions” in prayer—Mat_6:7. 2. Vain “imaginations” in thought—Rom_1:21; Psa_119:113. 3. Vain “wisdom” in carnal reason—1Co_3:20. 4. Vain “words” in speech—Eph_5:6. 5. Vain “deceit” in action—Col_2:8. 6. Vain “jangling” in discussion—1Ti_1:6. 7. Vain “babblings” in talk—1Ti_6:20; 2Ti_2:16. 8. Vain “talkers” in the Church—Tit_1:10. 9. Vain “questions” in debate—Tit_3:9. 10. Vain “religion” … Continue reading “0942. 922. Vain Things”
0940. 921. Upward Life
921. Upward Life 1. Treasure laid up—Mat_6:20. Christ our Treasure. 2. Faith looking up—Psa_5:3. Christ the Object of Faith. 3. Love building up—Jud_1:20. Christ our Lover. 4. Life springing up—Joh_4:14. Christ our Indweller. 5. Power lifting up—Act_3:7-9. Christ the Power. 6. Believer mounting up—Isa_40:31. Christ our Attraction. 7. Caught up to meet Christ—1Th_4:17. Christ our … Continue reading “0940. 921. Upward Life”
0938. 919. “Upon a Rock”
919. “Upon a Rock” 1. The Place of Revelation. “Thou shalt stand upon a rock… and… see” (Exo_33:21-23). 2. The Place of Sacrifice. “Offered it upon a rock” (Jdg_13:19). 3. The Place of Safety. “He shall set me upon a rock” (Psa_27:5). 4. The Place of Security. “Built his house upon a rock” (Mat_7:24). 5. … Continue reading “0938. 919. “Upon a Rock””
0939. 920. Upright
920. Upright There are many blessings which come to the “upright.” 1. Salvation. “Saveth the upright in heart” (Psa_7:10). 2. Dominion. “The upright shall have dominion” (Psa_49:14). 3. Gladness. “Gladness for the upright in heart” (Psa_97:11). 4. Benediction. “The generation of the upright shall be blessed” (Psa_112:2). 5. “Light.” “Unto the upright there ariseth light … Continue reading “0939. 920. Upright”
0936. 917. “Unworthy”—”Worthy”
917. “Unworthy”—”Worthy” 1. Confession of the Sinner. “I am not worthy” (Gen_32:10). 2. Character of the Saviour. “Thou art worthy” (Rev_4:11; Rev_5:2, Rev_5:4, Rev_5:9, Rev_5:12). 3. Calling of the Saint. “Walk worthy of the vocation” (Eph_4:1). By: DR. F. E. MARSH
0937. 918. Upper-Room Meeting
918. Upper-Room Meeting (Joh_20:19-23.) 1. Presence of the Risen Christ. “He stood in the midst.” 2. Peace from the Crucified Lord. “Peace be unto you.” 3. Power from the Breathing Lord. “He breathed upon them.” 4. Sent Forth by Christ. “As My Father sent Me, even so send I you.” 5. Revelation of Christ. “He … Continue reading “0937. 918. Upper-Room Meeting”
0935. 916. “Unto You”
916. “Unto You” Pregnant and personal sentences are full of pertinent blessing. “Unto you” is one of them. 1. Value. “Unto you therefore which believe He is precious” (1Pe_2:7). Who can value the Value of Christ? Believers have the Value of all values in possessing Christ, and they too are valuable. The Revised Version gives … Continue reading “0935. 916. “Unto You””
0933. 914. “Unto the End”
914. “Unto the End” We are continually exhorted to keep on “unto the end.” 1. Those who “endure unto the end” shall be saved (Mar_13:13). 2. We are to “hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end” (Heb_3:6). 3. “We are made partakers of Christ if we hold the … Continue reading “0933. 914. “Unto the End””
0934. 915. “Unto the Lord”
915. “Unto the Lord” 1. Conversion is “Turning to God” 1Th_1:9 2. Christ’s substitution was to “Bring us to God” (1Pe_3:18). 3. Consecration is to “Live unto the Lord” (Rom_6:10-11, Rom_6:13, Rom_6:16, Rom_6:19, Rom_6:21; Rom_12:1). 4. Communion with God is to let all service be done “unto Christ” (Eph_6:5). 5. Worship is “making melody in … Continue reading “0934. 915. “Unto the Lord””