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1Co_15:11. Faith and Its Prerequisites "Therefore, whether it were I or they, so we preach, and so ye believed."’971Co_15:11. In this chapter the apostle gives us a full and clear account of the gospel which he preached. He also states the saving character of this gospel to believers, 1Co_15:2. &c. He relates the evidences of … Continue reading “813. 1CO 15:11. FAITH AND ITS PREREQUISITES”

Php_4:1. Ministerial Solicitude "Therefore, my brethren, dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved."’97Php_4:1. The church of Christ at Philippi could trace its origin, and the beginning of the gospel among them, to the labors of the apostle Paul. Of course there would be mutual … Continue reading “814. PHP 4:1. MINISTERIAL SOLICITUDE”

1Jn_1:9. Confession and Pardon "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."’971Jn_1:9. The preceding verse affirms the positive sinfulness of the best of men, and the danger of self-deception, from a supposition of our perfect holiness. To these topics we have … Continue reading “811. 1JN 1:9. CONFESSION AND PARDON”

Pro_13:15. The Misery of a Sinful State Preached On The Execution Of A Murderer "The way of transgressors is hard."’97Pro_13:15. One of the most common figures of speech employed in the Bible is to exhibit the course of a man’s life under the similitude of a way. Here we read of the way of wisdom, … Continue reading “812. PRO 13:15. THE MISERY OF A SINFUL STATE”

2Jn_1:3. Christian Catholicity. II "Truth and love."’972Jn_1:3. Each of these is an essential principle of true religion. There cannot be acceptable worship when either is wanted. There is no substitute for either. It is desirable that they should be found working harmoniously together. Where they both exist, and are cherished, spiritual health and prosperity must … Continue reading “809. 2JN 1:3. CHRISTIAN CATHOLICITY. II”

1Jn_1:8. Sinlessness, Self-Deception. "If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us."’971Jn_1:8. Sin is the transgression of the law. To constitute sin there must therefore be a law,’97a law with which we may be acquainted, and that, with the knowledge of its requirements, we wilfully violate its … Continue reading “810. 1JN 1:8. SINLESSNESS, SELF-DECEPTION.”

Psa_102:13. Hope for the Church "Thou shalt arise and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favor her, yea the set time is come."’97Psa_102:13. There is considerable doubt as to the writer of this psalm. Some attribute it to Daniel, others to Nehemiah, others to Ezra. It is generally thought to have respect to … Continue reading “807. PSA 102:13. HOPE FOR THE CHURCH”

Eph_6:24. Christian Catholicity "Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen."’97Eph_6:24. The human mind is prone to extremes. Hence we see men running into superstition on the one hand, or formality on the other; rising to a sort of fanatical enthusiasm, or sinking into indifferent listlessness. So also in … Continue reading “808. EPH 6:24. CHRISTIAN CATHOLICITY”

Psa_90:9. The Tale of Life "We spend our years as a tale that is told."’97Psa_90:9. It is very probable that this psalm is one of the oldest compositions in the world; it was written by Moses at least three thousand three hundred years ago. It is a psalm in which there is a striking representation … Continue reading “805. PSA 90:9. THE TALE OF LIFE”

Jer_31:7. The Salvation Of The Church. "O Lord, save thy people."’97Jer_31:7. Our text is found in the midst of a cluster of precious declarations and gracious promises respecting God’s ancient Israel. It is quite clear, in looking over this series of predictions and promises, that their accomplishment has not yet been realized. The whole passage, … Continue reading “806. JER 31:7. THE SALVATION OF THE CHURCH.”