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1Co_3:10. Ministers Builders "A wise master builder."’971Co_3:10. The Christian church is likened to a house, a temple, a city. Under each of these metaphors believers are considered as the materials’97the stones of which it is composed. And the character the Christian ministry sustains is clearly the same. God is the great architect. Jesus is the … Continue reading “475. 1CO 3:10. MINISTERS BUILDERS”

Psa_46:4. The City Of God, With Its River And Gladdening Streams "There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God."’97Psa_46:4 The text no doubt refers literally to Jerusalem, and the advantages derived from the river Kidron, with its streams. It must be manifest a river is of the very utmost … Continue reading “472. PSA 46:4. THE CITY OF GOD, WITH ITS RIVER AND GLADDENING STREAMS”

Psa_126:6. Ministers Sowers "Bearing precious seed."’97Psa_126:6 Jesus, in one of his most instructive parables, likened the preaching of the word to a sower, who went forth to sow, whose seed fell upon various kinds of ground. Some by the wayside, some upon stony places, some among thorns, and some upon good ground. In that delightful … Continue reading “473. PSA 126:6. MINISTERS SOWERS”

Pro_3:14. Believers Spiritual Merchants "For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof, than fine gold."’97Pro_3:14. God often addresses men in his word under the character of buyers, and offers a variety of things unto them for their purchase. By the prophet Isaiah, he says, "Ho every one … Continue reading “470. PRO 3:14. BELIEVERS SPIRITUAL MERCHANTS”

Mat_12:49, Mat_12:50. Saints The Relatives Of Jesus "And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother and sister, and mother."’97Mat_12:49, Mat_12:50. Jesus exhibited perfect rectitude in all the relationships … Continue reading “471. MAT 12:49, MAT 12:50. SAINTS THE RELATIVES OF JESUS”

Rom_6:22. Believers Servants Of God "Become servants to God."’97Rom_6:22. The apostle is contrasting the believer’s past with his present condition. Once, he reminds the converted Romans, they were strangers to righteousness and the servants of sin. A state of debasement, and of the fruit of which they were now sincerely ashamed. A state too, which … Continue reading “468. ROM 6:22. BELIEVERS SERVANTS OF GOD”

2 Timothy 2:3. The Christian Soldier "A good soldier."’972Ti_2:3 The text is equally applicable to the private Christian, as to the apostle or bishop of Jesus Christ. All disciples are alike engaged in spiritual warfare. All are called to fight the good fight of faith, and to endure hardness as good soldiers of Christ Jesus. … Continue reading “469. 2 TIMOTHY 2:3. THE CHRISTIAN SOLDIER”

Eph_3:15. Christ’s Church A Family "The whole family in heaven and earth."’97Eph_3:15. It is the very nature of sin to di vide and to destroy. Sin sowed the seeds of anarchy and rebellion in heaven, and thus separated the sinning angels from those who retained their original holiness and glory. Sin separated the first of … Continue reading “467. EPH 3:15. CHRIST’S CHURCH A FAMILY”

Jer_31:12. The Church The Garden Of The Lord "As a watered garden."’97Jer_31:12. The world is a dreary, sterile wilderness. Here nothing spiritual and holy thrives or flourishes. Under the curse, it yields briers, and thorns, and noxious weeds. Sin blighted the moral creation of God, and turned the Eden of the Lord into a barren … Continue reading “465. JER 31:12. THE CHURCH THE GARDEN OF THE LORD”

Rev_1:12. Christian Churches Likened To Golden Candlesticks "I saw seven golden candlesticks."’97Rev_1:12. Our text relates to the visions of Patmos. Here the servant of God was show ed wonderful things in reference to the kingdom and reign of Jesus. He was allowed to see through the vista of succeeding generations, until he beheld the termination … Continue reading “466. REV 1:12. CHRISTIAN CHURCHES LIKENED TO GOLDEN CANDLESTICKS”