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Obedience to His Word "He that hath My commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth Me" (Joh_14:21). We have before us a precious proof of salvation. Obeying Christ does not bring salvation, but obeying Christ is a token of salvation. Jesus said: "If a man love Me, he will keep My Word." Christ … Continue reading “0381. Obedience to His Word”

The Fruit of the Spirit "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance" (Gal_5:22-23). A token of salvation is the fruitage which we bear. Christ said "By their fruits ye shall know them: Do men gather grapes of thorns? or figs of thistles?" The people of the … Continue reading “0382. The Fruit of the Spirit”

Love for God’s People "We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren" (1Jn_3:14). We have before us a definite token of salvation. We are not saved, by loving the brethren; but when we are saved, we will love them. An evident token of perdition is a love for … Continue reading “0379. Love for God's People”

The Witness of the Spirit "And because ye are sons, God sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father" (Gal_4:6). An evident token of salvation is the still small voice within, which speaks to us in the quiet of our worship. Believers are children of God, and believers will find, … Continue reading “0380. The Witness of the Spirit”

Forsaking of Sins "Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts, and let him return unto the Lord, and He will have mercy on him" (Isa_55:7). Forsaking sin cannot save, but forsaking sin is an evident token of salvation. The one who says, "I believe in Christ," but continues in the … Continue reading “0377. Forsaking of Sins”

Sorrow for Sinning "Have mercy upon me, O God, * * blot out my transgressions: Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin" (Psa_51:1-2). An evident token of salvation is sorrow for sin. David sinned in the case of Uriah; Nathan the Prophet rebuked him for his sin; David’s heart was … Continue reading “0378. Sorrow for Sinning”

Tokens of Salvation It is very important for us to know whether or not we are saved. Eternal issues are at stake, and besides, there can be no real joy in the Christian life, if one is always troubled about the question of assurance. Believers may know that they are saved. In Heb_10:22 we read … Continue reading “0375. Tokens of Salvation”

Faith in Christ "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved" (Act_16:31). Faith is an evident token of salvation. Frequently we hear the expression: "Is it possible that nothing but simple faith can save us?" Others say: "That’s altogether too easy." "Am I simply to believe in Christ?" "Must I not add … Continue reading “0376. Faith in Christ”

Righteousness by Law, Gives Man Whereof to Boast "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast" (Eph_2:8-9). 1. How true it is that if we are saved by "being good," and "doing good," and by "paying … Continue reading “0373. Righteousness by Law, Gives Man Whereof to Boast”

Righteousness by Faith, Apart From the Law "Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the Law" (Rom_3:28). Blessed conclusion. No other conclusion is possible. A man cannot be saved by the deeds of the Law, because he cannot keep the Law. Christ kept the Law; He suffered, the … Continue reading “0374. Righteousness by Faith, Apart From the Law”