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Christ in the Midst Serving "I am in the midst of you as one that serveth" (Luk_22:27). Christ was pre-eminently a man among men. He walked in the midst of the people. He pretended no superior being. A little poem may be read to show this–as follows: "The parish priest of austerity, Climbed up in … Continue reading “0633. Christ in the Midst Serving”

Justification, Sanctification, and Glorification "Therefore being justified by faith" (Rom_5:1). "Christ is made unto us sanctification" (1Co_1:30). "Who will fashion our vile bodies like unto the body of His glory" (Php_3:21). The three words of our theme immediately carry our mind to the three places where faith sees Christ. 1. Justification. This is the work … Continue reading “0630. Justification, Sanctification, and Glorification”

We Have Been Saved, We Are Being Saved, and We Will Be Saved "The gift of God is eternal life" (Rom_6:23). Unto Him Who is able to keep you from stumbling" (Jdg_1:24). Kept * * unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time" (1Pe_1:5). Salvation in its full sweep is threefold. First of … Continue reading “0631. We Have Been Saved, We Are Being Saved, and We Will Be Saved”

The Building, the Body, and the Bride "The Stone which the builders have rejected, has become the head of the corner" (1Pe_2:7). "The Head, even Christ, from Whom the whole Body fitly framed" (Eph_4:15-16). "For this cause shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they … Continue reading “0628. The Building, the Body, and the Bride”

Faith, Love, and Hope "Whosoever believeth in Him should not perish" (Joh_3:16). "Whom having not seen, we love" (1Pe_1:8). "Looking for that blessed hope" (Tit_2:13). The three words, faith, hope and love have to do with Christ crucified, Christ coming again, and Christ ascended. 1. The word "faith" primarily links us to the Cross. We … Continue reading “0629. Faith, Love, and Hope”

Christ Our Prophet, Priest, and King "No prophet is accepted in his own country" (Luk_4:24). "A priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec" (Heb_7:17). "He hath * * a name written; King of kings and Lord of lords" (Rev_19:16). There is one verse in Revelation that discloses this same threefold official character of Christ. … Continue reading “0626. Christ Our Prophet, Priest, and King”

The Transfiguration, the Empty Tomb, and the Olivet Mount "They talked of His decease" (Luk_9:31). "He is not here, but is risen" (Luk_24:6). "This same Jesus * * shall so come in like manner" (Act_1:11). We have before us three scenes–one of them took place on the Mount of Transfiguration; one of them occurred at … Continue reading “0627. The Transfiguration, the Empty Tomb, and the Olivet Mount”

The Three Great Jewish Feasts–The Passover, Pentecost, and Feast of the Tabernacles "Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us" (1Co_5:7, l. c.). "When the Day of Pentecost had fully come" (Act_2:1). "Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men" (Rev_21:3). The Feasts of the Passover, of Pentecost and of Tabernacles were great annual convocations filled … Continue reading “0624. The Three Great Jewish Feasts–The Passover, Pentecost, and Feast of the Tabernacles”

Romans, Ephesians, Thessalonians "Justified by faith" (Rev_5:1). "Seated with Christ in the Heavenlies" (Eph_2:6). "The Lord shall descend with a shout" (1Th_4:16). When one beholds the great prominence given to the threefold vision of Christ in the Bible, it will not seem strange that there are three of Paul’s Epistles which are given particularly to … Continue reading “0625. Romans, Ephesians, Thessalonians”

The Good Shepherd, the Great Shepherd, the Chief Shepherd "The Good Shepherd giveth His life for the sheep" (Joh_10:11). "The God of peace, Who brought again from the dead that Great Shepherd of the sheep, our Lord Jesus Christ" (Heb_13:20). "And when the Chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that … Continue reading “0622. The Good Shepherd, the Great Shepherd, the Chief Shepherd”