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260. Cut A Gospel address may be compiled from the relative use of the word “cut.” 1. Obstacles Removed. “Cut down their groves” (Deu_7:5; 2Ch_14:3; 2Ch_31:1; 2Ch_34:7). The groves were identified with idol worship and sin. 2. Oblation Made. “Cut off out of the land of the living” (Isa_53:8; Dan_9:26). Christ’s death was no accident. … Continue reading “0263. 260. Cut”

257. Cross Assures the Millennium The Cross of Christ’s atoning sacrifice is the basis by which sin will be taken away, for this is essential before there can be any Millennium. John’s message, “Behold the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world” (Joh_1:29) is far-reaching in its effects. 1. Provisionally, Christ’s … Continue reading “0260. 257. Cross Assures the Millennium”

258. Cruelty to Paul Ponder the many expressive words which embody the acts of cruelty as stated in Acts 21, Acts 22, and Acts 23. 1. The “stirred” of unholy agitation. 2. The “laid hands on them” of arresting hate—Act_21:27. 3. The “moved” of troublesome opposition. 4. The “took” of violent arrest—Act_21:30. 5. The “went … Continue reading “0261. 258. Cruelty to Paul”

256. Critics and God’s Word These critics often remind us of those who— 1. Handle the Word of God deceitfully—2Co_4:2. 2. Corrupt it wickedly—2Co_2:17. 3. Wrest it wrongfully—2Pe_3:16. 4. Make shipwreck of the faith disastrously—1Ti_1:19. 5. Deny the faith vigorously—1Ti_5:8. 6. Err from the faith woefully—1Ti_6:10. 7. Who have itching ears continually—2Ti_4:3. By: DR. F. … Continue reading “0259. 256. Critics and God’s Word”

254. Creation Proves a Creator There is one of two things to do: either to accept what the Scriptures affirm, that there was a “beginning” to creation, and hence a Creator; or accept the hypothesis there was no Creator, and everything produced itself! What do the Scriptures affirm? 1. God is the Originator of all … Continue reading “0257. 254. Creation Proves a Creator”

255. Cries in Places 1. A cry in the wilderness. John the Baptist—Mat_3:3. 2. A cry in a cemetery. The demoniac—Mar_5:5. 3. A cry by the roadside. The blind man—Mat_9:27. 4. A cry in the temple. “Children crying in the temple” (Mat_21:15). 5. A cry in the night. “At midnight there was a cry” (Mat_25:6). … Continue reading “0258. 255. Cries in Places”

252. “Covered” 1. Worship, or a covered face. “He covered his face” (Isa_6:2). 2. Work, or the covered Heavens. “His glory covered the Heavens” (Hab_3:3). 3. Grace, or the covered sinner. “I covered thy nakedness… I covered thee with silk” (Eze_16:8, Eze_16:10). 4. Blessedness, or sin covered. “Blessed is the man whose sin is covered” … Continue reading “0255. 252. “Covered””

253. Craftiness The word “craftiness” is rendered “subtilty” in 2Co_11:3; and “cunning craftiness” in Eph_4:14. 1. Craftiness looks out for number one, like Judas—Joh_12:6. 2. Believes in securing the best, like Jacob—Gen_27:36. 3. Sacrifices principle to gain its own end, like Balaam—2Pe_2:15; Jud_1:11. 4. Juggles with its conscience, like Ananias—Act_5:2. 5. Passes itself off for … Continue reading “0256. 253. Craftiness”

251. Courage Joshua 1 Courage is the grace of fearlessness. It is born of truth; it is dominated by righteousness, and its highest form is begotten by the fear of God. 1. Feet of Courage—Jos_1:2, Jos_1:11. “Go over this Jordan” is the Lord’s distinct and definite command. There were many things in the way of … Continue reading “0254. 251. Courage”

249. Converting Power of the Cross “Christ Crucified, the Power of God” (1Co_1:23-24) What do the Scriptures say the Cross is? It is— 1. The burden and symbol of His sufferings for sin—Joh_19:17-19. 2. The lowest rung in the ladder of His obedience—Php_2:8. 3. The means by which reconciliation is made—Col_1:20-22. 4. The remover of … Continue reading “0252. 249. Converting Power of the Cross”