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39. Attention of Grace “Fear Not! Ye Are of More Value Than Many Sparrows” (Luk_12:7) The careful attention of the Lord to details is aptly expressed when we remember He— 1. Names His sheep—Joh_10:3. 2. Numbers our hairs—Mat_10:30. 3. Counts our steps—Job_31:4. 4. Books our thoughts—Mal_3:16. 5. Bottles our tears—Psa_56:8. 6. Takes our hands—Isa_41:13. 7. … Continue reading “0041. 39. Attention of Grace”

40. Authority When we are under the authority of Christ, we have all His authority behind us. The usage of the word for authority (exousia ) is instructive and inspiring. 1. Authority to Heal “Power (exousia) to heal sicknesses” (Mar_3:15). 2. Authority over Demons. “Power (exousia) over unclean spirits” (Mar_6:7). 3. Authority to Preach. “Go… … Continue reading “0042. 40. Authority”

38. Attitudes of the Believer In Relation to Christ There are some terms which relate to the Christian life which are of pressing importance, because of the issues which are involved in relation to them. The following seven words indicate a few aspects of the Christian’s life, namely, “Believe,” “Pray,” “Abide,” “Walk,” “Take,” “Stand,” “Watch.” … Continue reading “0040. 38. Attitudes of the Believer”

36. A Threefold Taking Three times the compound word “paralambano” occurs in John’s Gospel. The word means to take near to one’s self, hence to have with one the object thus taken. “Lambano” occurs many times in the aforesaid Gospel, at least forty-five times, and is generally given “receive” and “took;” but where the prefix … Continue reading “0038. 36. A Threefold Taking”

37. Atonement The atonement of Christ’s death is— 1. The Sin-cleanser of the sinner’s conscience—1Jn_1:7. 2. The Self-annuller of the old life—Gal_2:20. 3. The Soul-sanctifier of the saint’s life—Heb_13:12. 4. The Service-inspirer of the believer’s work—2Co_5:14. 5. The Victory-giver in the warrior’s conflict—Rev_12:11. 6. The Magnet-drawer to the Church’s communion—1Co_10:16. 7. The Song-incentive of Heaven’s … Continue reading “0039. 37. Atonement”

34. At Certain Places Places in which people were found. 1. “At the Beautiful Gate” a poor cripple was found—Act_3:10. Like many Christians, he had life, but not liberty. 2. “At the Door” Peter knocked for admittance—Act_12:13. The saints often need to be knocked up to have fellowship with them. 3. “At the Sepulchre” Mary … Continue reading “0036. 34. At Certain Places”

35. “At Hand” The italicised words in the Scriptures are the same in the Greek. 1. An Hour of Woe. “The hour is at hand” (Mat_26:45). 2. A Means to an End. “By the which we draw nigh unto God” (Heb_7:19). 3. A Reciprocal Action. “Draw nigh unto God, and He will draw nigh unto … Continue reading “0037. 35. “At Hand””

33. At—in Time to Come The objective of Christ’s Coming is often found associated with the Greek preposition “en,” which denotes a fixed position, as being in a place, state, or time. 1. “At His Coming,” those who are “Christ’s” will be claimed by Him—1Co_15:23. 2. “At the Last Trump, “those who are the Lord’s … Continue reading “0035. 33. At—in Time to Come”

31. “At All Times” 1. Trust. “Trust in Him at all times” (Psa_62:8). 2. Praise. “I will bless the Lord at all times” (Psa_34:1). 3. Love. “A friend loveth at all times” (Pro_17:17). 4. Righteousness. “Blessed… is he that doeth righteousness at all times” (Psa_106:3). 5. Desire. “My soul breaketh for the longing that it … Continue reading “0033. 31. “At All Times””

32. “As Many” 1. “As many as were baptised into Jesus Christ” (Rom_6:3). 2. “As many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God” (Rom_8:14). 3. “As many as walk according to this rule” (Gal_6:16). 4. “As many as be perfect” (Php_3:15). 5. “As many as I love, I … Continue reading “0034. 32. “As Many””