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357. “Forgiveness of Sins” 1. Medium of forgiveness. “Through His Blood” (Col_1:14). 2. Measure of forgiveness. “According to the riches of His grace” (Eph_1:7). 3. Giver of forgiveness. “To give… forgiveness of sins” (Act_5:31). 4. Receiver of forgiveness. “By faith that is in Me” (Act_26:18). 5. Proclamation of forgiveness. “Preached unto you the forgiveness of … Continue reading “0363. 357. “Forgiveness of Sins””

354. “Forgiven” The several instances where Christ said to individuals “Thy sins are forgiven,” are full of meaning, and illustrate how He forgives all sorts of sinners. 1. The Palsied Sinner. “Thy sins be forgiven thee” (Mat_9:2; Mat_9:5). 2. The Diseased Sinner. “If he hath committed sins, they shall be forgiven him” (Jas_5:15). 3. The … Continue reading “0360. 354. “Forgiven””

355. “Forgiven” This word is like a sweet songster warbling out its praise amid a scene of devastation. This forgiveness is 1. Specific in its blessing. “Having forgiven you all trespasses” (Col_2:13). Sinners are the recipients. Mark the “trespasses” and “you.” 2. Sovereign in its bestowment. “Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people” (Psa_85:2). … Continue reading “0361. 355. “Forgiven””

353. “Forget Not” A short memory is a bad forgettory. To forget the Lord’s things is base ingratitude. 1. “Forget not the Lord” (Deu_6:12; Deu_8:11, Deu_8:14, Deu_8:19). Ponder why He is not to be forgotten, as stated in the above Scriptures. 2. “Forget not how thou provokest the Lord thy God” (Deu_9:7). Remember past sins, … Continue reading “0359. 353. “Forget Not””

351. “Follow Me” Joh_10:27 There are at least eight distinct instances where Christ gives command, “Follow Me,” and in these instances we have an eightfold call of Christ. 1. The call to salvation—Joh_1:43. 2. The call to concentration—Joh_21:19-22. 3. The call to separation—Mat_8:22. 4. The call to self-denial—Mat_16:24. 5. The call to consecration—Mat_19:21. 6. The … Continue reading “0357. 351. “Follow Me””

352. Foreheads 1. The leprous forehead of sin—2Ch_26:19. 2. The bold forehead of the flesh—Jer_3:3. 3. The holy forehead of the priest—Exo_28:38. 4. The marked forehead of approbation—Eze_9:4. 5. The strong forehead of service—Eze_3:8, Eze_3:9. 6. The beautiful forehead of glory—Rev_22:4. 7. The dented forehead of judgment—1Sa_17:49. By: DR. F. E. MARSH

349. Flee, Follow, Fight 1Ti_6:4-12 Paul gave three “F’s” to Timothy when he would set him on his guard. Look at them: I. “Flee these things” (1Ti_6:4-11). 1. Swelling of pride (R.V.). “Puffed up.” 2. Folly of ignorance. 3. Dotage of questionings (margin, “sick”). 4. “Strifes of words” (R.V., “disputes”). 5. Envy of jealousy. 6. … Continue reading “0355. 349. Flee, Follow, Fight”

350. “Follow Me” Christ’s command is “Follow Me.” Think of the places in which Christ was found, and see how we are called to follow to spiritual spheres. 1. He bids us follow Him to the manger of humility—Php_2:5-8. 2. To the Nazareth of ministry—Luk_4:18; Rom_13:4-11. 3. To the Jordan of surrender—Mat_3:15; Rom_12:1. 4. To … Continue reading “0356. 350. “Follow Me””

348. Five Looks Rom_6:17, R.V. 1. The upward look of thanksgiving. “But thanks be to God.” 2. The backward look of remembrance. “Ye were the slaves of sin.” 3. The inward look of decision. “Obeyed from the heart.” 4. The outward look of appreciation. “Ye were delivered.” 5. The all-round look of recognition. The Scripture … Continue reading “0354. 348. Five Looks”

346. First and the Last Word “First of all… Christ died for our sins” (1Co_15:3). “The Lamb is the Light thereof” (Rev_21:23). Dr. Stuart Holden, in closing a meeting held in the Kingsway Hall, said: “My last word is this, that the basis of all sacrificial conflict, the basis of every life, and the inspiration … Continue reading “0352. 346. First and the Last Word”