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Hag_2:7. The Glory Connected with Messiah’s Appearing "And I will shake all nations, and the Desire of all nations shall come; and I will fill this house with glory, saith the Lord of hosts."’97Hag_2:7. The text is a clear prophecy of the Redeemer. To no other person can it be appropriately applied. As it refers … Continue reading “743. HAG 2:7. THE GLORY CONNECTED WITH MESSIAH’S APPEARING”

Rom_15:29. Paul’s Evangelical Determination "And I am sure that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ."’97Rom_15:29. Our text is one of preeminent importance. It relates to a subject of all others the most precious and interesting. But besides the intrinsic value of this … Continue reading “744. ROM 15:29. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL DETERMINATION”

Rom_1:16. Paul’s Noble Avowal "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ; for it is the power of God unto salvation, to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek."’97Rom_1:16. There is no subject so truly interesting to man as the gospel. On the truth or fallacy of … Continue reading “741. ROM 1:16. PAUL’S NOBLE AVOWAL”

Psa_5:7. Resolutions Respecting Public Worship "But as for me, I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy: and in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple."’97Psa_5:7. It has been said, and with very great propriety, that man is eminently a religious being. He has within him feelings and sentiments … Continue reading “742. PSA 5:7. RESOLUTIONS RESPECTING PUBLIC WORSHIP”

Ecc_5:1. Reverence for the Sanctuary "Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they consider not that they do evil."’97Ecc_5:1. In public worship it is of great importance to avoid superstition on the one hand, and irreverence on … Continue reading “740. ECC 5:1. REVERENCE FOR THE SANCTUARY”

Eph_4:12. The Christian Church The Body Of Christ "The body of Christ."’97Eph_4:12. The apostle is evidently referring in the text to the Church of God, which he denominates the body of Christ. This phrase he often uses in the same sense, Col_1:18; Rom_12:4, and this is largely carried out in his epistle to the Corinthians, … Continue reading “738. EPH 4:12. THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH THE BODY OF CHRIST”

Neh_4:6. The Successful Willing Workers "So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work."’97Neh_4:6. Nehemiah was eminently distinguished for his fear of God, his patriotism, and zeal for the welfare of his nation. Under God he was instrumental in obtaining … Continue reading “739. NEH 4:6. THE SUCCESSFUL WILLING WORKERS”

2Ti_1:2-5. History of Timothy "To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day," &c.’972Ti_1:2-5. Among the excellent New Testament … Continue reading “736. 2TI 1:2-5. HISTORY OF TIMOTHY”

Joh_4:24. The Nature Of Acceptable Worship. [no. 1.] "God is a spirit; and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth."’97Joh_4:24. The text is a part of the conversation which Jesus had with the Samaritan woman. This conversation related to the place of public worship, the Samaritans contending that they ought … Continue reading “737. JOH 4:24. THE NATURE OF ACCEPTABLE WORSHIP. [NO. 1.]”

Rom_16:1, Rom_16:2. Phebe "I commend unto you Phebe our sister, who is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea: That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you; for she hath been a succorer of many, and of myself … Continue reading “734. ROM 16:1, ROM 16:2. PHEBE”