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723. “Saved” 1. Originator of our being Saved. The Lord: “Who hath saved us” (2Ti_1:9). 2. Mediator through whom we are Saved. Christ: “Through Him might be saved” (Joh_3:17). 3. Cause of our being Saved. Grace: “By grace ye are saved” (Eph_2:5-8). 4. Instrument of being Saved. Faith: “Thy faith hath saved thee” (Luk_7:50). 5. … Continue reading “0741. 723. “Saved””

724. “Save Me” 1. A Persecuted Saint. “Save me from all them that persecute me” (Psa_7:1). 2. A Harassed Sufferer. “Save me from the lion’s mouth” (Psa_22:21). 3. An Oppressed Suppliant. “Save me, O God, by Thy Name,” etc. (Psa_54:1). 4. A Confident Believer. “As for me, I will call upon God; and the Lord … Continue reading “0742. 724. “Save Me””

722. Saved “From” and “To” 1. Saved from the wrath to come—Rom_5:9. 2. From the curse of a broken law—Gal_3:10. 3. From the servitude of sin—Rom_6:16. 4. From the pollution of sin—1Co_6:9-10. 5. From the corruption of the world—2Pe_1:4. 6. From the selfishness of self—2Pe_2:10. Saved 1. To relationship with God—Joh_1:12. 2. To eternal life—Joh_3:36. … Continue reading “0740. 722. Saved “From” and “To””

720. Satan’s Wicked Ways 1. Satan’s malignant temptation of Christ in the wilderness, through the flesh’s weakness, the world’s glamour, and the pride of life—Mar_1:13. 2. Satan’s cruel work in binding a woman for eighteen years, so that she could not raise herself—Luk_13:16. 3. Satan’s despotic sway in dominating Judas to betray Christ—Luk_22:3; Joh_13:27. 4. … Continue reading “0738. 720. Satan’s Wicked Ways”

721. Satan’s Wily Wiles Satan has many wiles and weapons, and by means of them deceives and defeats us. 1. Wiles to Deceive. “Wiles of the Devil” (Eph_6:11). With cunning and craft he lies in wait, like a wrecker with a false light. 2. Darts to Hurt. “Fiery darts of the evil one” (Eph_6:16, R.V.). … Continue reading “0739. 721. Satan’s Wily Wiles”

718. Scriptures The Scriptures claim to be inspired, and prove the claim they make. They are— 1. God-breathed in substance—2Ti_3:16. 2. Unbreakable in nature—Joh_10:35. 3. Christ-revealing in contents—Joh_19:24, Joh_19:28, Joh_19:36-37; Luk_24:27, Luk_24:32). 4. Definite in message—1Co_15:3, 1Co_15:4. 5. Holy in character—2Ti_3:16. 6. Profitable in out-working—2Ti_3:16. 7. Divine in authorship—2Pe_1:19, 2Pe_1:20. By: DR. F. E. MARSH

719. Satan’s Subtle Service Satan means an opponent, the accuser; hence, the adversary. He is God’s adversary, and man’s, too. He accuses God to us, and accuses us to God. 1. Satan opposes the death of Christ, as seen in his use of Peter, when he tried to keep Christ from the Cross, and brought … Continue reading “0737. 719. Satan’s Subtle Service”

717. Satan’s Many Parts Some years ago, at the Playgoers’ Club, a Mr. Osman Edwards delivered an address on “Stage Fiends.” In his dramatic career, said Mr. Edwards, as the devil he had played many parts—a Hebrew valet, an Indian sage, a Catholic monster, a Protestant buffoon, an Elizabethan mischief-maker, a Dutch politician, a Spanish … Continue reading “0735. 717. Satan’s Many Parts”

715. Satan’s Activities No. 2 1. He attracts by the glamour of wonders, as will be evidenced in the coming man of sin—2Th_2:9. 2. He seeks to get “an advantage” over us by misrepresentation, as pointed out by the apostle—2Co_2:11. 3. He fills the heart with lies to keep back what is devoted to the … Continue reading “0733. 715. Satan’s Activities”

716. Satan’s Activities No. 3 1. He fights against the heavenly powers to hinder Christ’s rule, as described in Rev_12:3-10. 2. He places himself upon us when we “give place” to him by inconsistent conduct, as stated in Eph_4:27. 3. He blinds the minds of those who are in unbelief, that they may not see … Continue reading “0734. 716. Satan’s Activities”