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The Love of God–The Gift of His Love "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son" (Joh_3:16). If we possess the "love of God" we must be willing to give our son, or sons; our daughter, or daughters. The first desire of one who loves is to express his love. … Continue reading “0143. The Love of God–The Gift of His Love”

Antioch Was a Church That Was Endowed with the Missionary Spirit "As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate Me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. "And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away" (Act_13:2-3). 1. … Continue reading “0140. Antioch Was a Church That Was Endowed with the Missionary Spirit”

Missionary Message: The Benediction Perhaps there is no Scripture used more, heard oftener, and understood less than the passage found in 2Co_13:14, which is commonly called "The Benediction." It is customary for ministers to "offer the benediction," when they dismiss their audiences. It is often put thus by the preacher: "Will the congregation now rise … Continue reading “0141. Missionary Message: The Benediction”

Antioch Was a Church with Members Gifted in God’s Word and Work "Now there were in the Church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul" (Act_13:1). 1. Few churches … Continue reading “0138. Antioch Was a Church with Members Gifted in God's Word and Work”

Antioch Was a Church That Did a Valiant Work at Home "And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord" (Act_11:21). There were two striking things that marked the work of the Lord, as wrought out through the Church at Antioch. 1. At Antioch, "Much … Continue reading “0139. Antioch Was a Church That Did a Valiant Work at Home”

Antioch Was a Church Where Saints Were First Called Christians "And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch" (Act_11:26). 1. The name "Christian" was, evidently, a nickname. The populace named the believers "Christian." The verb, "called" means oracularly called, called aloud. Illustration: We remember well, how, during our sojourn in Brazil, the people who … Continue reading “0137. Antioch Was a Church Where Saints Were First Called Christians”

Antioch Was a Church Born Without Any Ecclesiastics "And they were all scattered abroad * * except the Apostles" (Act_8:1). 1. The Church at Antioch was the outgrowth of the ministry of the saints, apart from the Apostles. The common people had been driven away by the persecution, and they had gone as far as … Continue reading “0135. Antioch Was a Church Born Without Any Ecclesiastics”

The Church at Antioch Kept Itself Unentangled From the Traditions of Men "And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved" (Act_15:1). 1. Judaism stands distinct from the Church. The laws, rites and ceremonials of Judaism also stand … Continue reading “0136. The Church at Antioch Kept Itself Unentangled From the Traditions of Men”

The Church at Antioch The Church at Antioch holds a unique place among the Churches of early days. By letting your eye run down the outline, some striking distinctions will be quickly realized. Antioch was a Church which began its career, under the blessings of God, and apart from the dictations of Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist … Continue reading “0133. The Church at Antioch”

Antioch Was a Church Born Out of Persecution "And at that time there was a great persecution * * and they were all scattered abroad" (Act_8:1-4). "Now they which were scattered abroad * * travelled as far as * * Antioch" (Act_11:19). It has been said that "The blood of the martyrs is the seed … Continue reading “0134. Antioch Was a Church Born Out of Persecution”