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318. Evidences That “We Know” The following “Hereby we know’s” are tests as to our knowledge of spiritual things: 1. Obedience the Proof of Knowledge. “Hereby we do know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments” (1Jn_2:3). 2. Faithfulness the Proof of Allegiance. “Whoso keepeth His Word, in Him verily is the love … Continue reading “0323. 318. Evidences That “We Know””

316. Evidences of Abiding in Christ 1. Not Practicing Sin. “Whosoever abideth in Him sinneth not” (1Jn_3:6). 2. Keeping God’s Commandments. “He that keepeth His commandments abideth in Him” (1Jn_3:24, R.V.). 3. Bearing Fruit. “He that abideth in Me, and I in him, the same beareth much fruit” (Joh_15:5, R.V.). 4. Loving Each Other. “He … Continue reading “0321. 316. Evidences of Abiding in Christ”

314. Evidences 1. The evidence of faith is works, even as the fruit proves the tree—Jas_2:14-26. 2. The evidence of love is sacrifice, even as the act evidences the heart—1Jn_3:16. 3. The evidence of discipleship is continuance, even as the walk demonstrates the life which moves—Joh_8:31. 4. The evidence of union is fruitfulness, even as … Continue reading “0319. 314. Evidences”

315. Evidences Visible 1. Judah’s staff and signet were evidences of his sin with Tamar—Gen_38:25. 2. Joseph’s bloody coat seems to speak of his death—Gen_37:33. 3. Joseph’s garment in the hands of Potiphar’s wife was seeming proof of her false statement—Gen_39:12-18. 4. The unseen, but bleating sheep, bore evidence to Saul’s disobedience—1Sa_15:14. 5. The clothes … Continue reading “0320. 315. Evidences”

313. Eve’s Three Sins Eve did three things in connection with the Word of God. She added to it, took from it, and she altered it. 1. She Took from the Word of God. The Lord’s command was as follows: “And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou … Continue reading “0318. 313. Eve’s Three Sins”

311. “Even As” The word kathos is sometimes rendered “as” (Joh_17:23), “according to” (Act_11:29), “according as” (1Co_1:31), “How” (Act_15:14), and “even as.” Its significance is one thing corresponding to another—like as, according as. Let us focus our thoughts upon the words “even as” or “as,” as we find them used in John’s Gospel in relation … Continue reading “0316. 311. “Even As””

312. “Even So” The “even so” in the following passages indicated a consequence of a certain action or a correspondence of one thing in answering to another. 1. Provision. “Even so must the Son of Man be lifted up” (Joh_3:14). As the brazen serpent was the medium whereby life was brought to the bitten Israelites, … Continue reading “0317. 312. “Even So””

309. Eunuch and Philip As Mentioned in Acts 8 There are seven things we might briefly note in relation to the eunuch— 1. The Book in his Hand—Act_8:28. The Word of God was his study. When the Scripture forms the theme of our meditation, we are sure to become acquainted with its Author, if our … Continue reading “0314. 309. Eunuch and Philip”

310. Essentials for the Lord’s Work As the four friends of the palsied man were the human instruments to bring him into contact with our Lord, so there are four essentials for the Lord’s work on the human side. 1. Prevailing Prayer—Jas_5:16. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. Fervency of supplication, … Continue reading “0315. 310. Essentials for the Lord’s Work”

308. “Escaped” The Shipwreck Story of Acts 28 The escape of Paul and those who were with him from death by drowning is an apt illustration of that greater escape which those who believe in Christ have experienced. The word translated “escaped” is rendered “saved” in 1Pe_3:20, “safe” in Act_23:24, “save” in Act_27:43, “heal” in … Continue reading “0313. 308. “Escaped””