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471. How, if God Worketh in Us, Must We Work Out Our Own Salvation? There is no contradiction in the passage Php_2:12, Php_2:19. It is very true that we must work out our own salvation; and it is equally true that it is God who worketh in us. A certain part is ours to do, … Continue reading “471 – How, if God Worketh in Us, Must We Work Out Our Own Salvation?”

472. How Are We to Accept Christ as Saviour? Though salvation by faith is such a simple thing, many souls stumble at it. It seems too simple to be true, so they go about trying to find a harder way to be saved, and of course they do not find it because there is no … Continue reading “472 – How Are We to Accept Christ as Saviour?”

469. Is It Possible to Get Beyond God's Willingness and Power to Save? There is none who can go beyond the reach of the Divine mercy. Jesus saves "to the uttermost" (Heb_7:25). God will always hear and answer the prayer of the earnest, penitent heart. Christ's offering of himself was once for all who accept … Continue reading “469 – Is It Possible to Get Beyond God's Willingness and Power to Save?”

470. What Is the Way of Salvation? It would probably disappoint if we answered in the Scriptural way: "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved." Yet that is the only true answer. Stripped of theological phraseology, the way of salvation may be described as committing your case to Christ, much as … Continue reading “470 – What Is the Way of Salvation?”

468. What Is the True Theory as to Sunday Observance? The Sabbath was divinely ordained as a day of cessation from labor. In the Jewish Church, the restrictions were most rigid and profanation of the day was severely punished. It was a day. of rest, reconciliation, worship and religious festivity. (See Isa_58:13-14.) Christian Sabbath observance … Continue reading “468 – What Is the True Theory as to Sunday Observance?”

466. Is a Saved Person Sure of His Salvation? Many good men of whose salvation there can be no question, have at times had doubts, and have suffered acute distress. In some cases the doubts have a physical origin resulting from a gloomy disposition. In others, they arise from too much introspection. In others again, … Continue reading “466 – Is a Saved Person Sure of His Salvation?”

467. What Is the Christian's Duty as to Sabbath Observance? Paul gave this advice to people who were troubled by legalists in his day: "Let no man judge you in meat or in drink or in respect of . . . the Sabbath days" (Col_2:16). In every generation since Christ and before his time, there … Continue reading “467 – What Is the Christian's Duty as to Sabbath Observance?”

464. Is It Right for a Christian to Retaliate? A Christian should never retaliate; nor should he suffer himself to be imposed upon, when possible to avoid it Between retaliation and the suffering of imposition, he should, however, accept the latter, if retaliation implies his committing any act of vindictive ness unbecoming a Christian. Our … Continue reading “464 – Is It Right for a Christian to Retaliate?”

465. Should the Christian Work for Reward? The New Testament makes it very clear that the motive of our work should be love for Christ, love that springs from gratitude for his salvation. But the Christian is also reminded of the great rewards that shall come to him in the future life if he is … Continue reading “465 – Should the Christian Work for Reward?”

463. Where Is Restitution Taught? See Mat_5:16; Luk_16:10-12; Luk_19:8-9; Rom_13:8; Phm_1:18. The Roman law (in Christ's day) directed a fourfold restitution, which explains Zac-cheus' statement in Luk_19:8. His generous addition of "the half of his goods," though not demanded by the law, was evidently heard with approval of the spirit which prompted it. Moralists hold … Continue reading “463 – Where Is Restitution Taught?”