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Ecc_7:14. The Day of Adversity "In the day of adversity consider."’97Ecc_7:14. "Man that is born of a woman, is of few days," &c. This world has fitly been compared to a wilderness, or valley of tears. "Man is born to trouble as the sparks fly upwards." It matters not who were our ancestors; what the … Continue reading “365. ECC 7:14. THE DAY OF ADVERSITY”

Eph_6:17. The Sword "And the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God."’97Eph_6:17. We now come to the consideration of the last part of the Christian armor, "the sword of the Spirit." You will observe that all the other pieces of armor are purely of a defensive character. The breastplate to defend the … Continue reading “362. EPH 6:17. THE SWORD”

Php_2:23. Man’s Ignorance of the Future "So soon as I shall see how it will go with me."’97Php_2:23. Paul a prisoner at Rome, &c. His anxiety for the cause of Jesus; his interest in the Philippians, and his joy in Timothy’s presence; his resolution to send him. "So soon," &c. Notice, I. That we are … Continue reading “363. PHP 2:23. MAN’S IGNORANCE OF THE FUTURE”

Eph_6:16. The Shield "Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked."’97Eph_6:16. The Christian warrior is to be distinguished for his pacific spirit. While he wars against sin and Satan, he is to be eminently a subject of Christ’s peaceful kingdom. His path … Continue reading “360. EPH 6:16. THE SHIELD”

1Th_5:8. The Helmet "And for an helmet, the hope of salvation."’971Th_5:8. See also Eph_6:17. We have now to call your attention to a very interesting and important part of the Christian’s armor, and that is the helmet, which is to defend the head. I need not attempt to show you, that no part of the … Continue reading “361. 1TH 5:8. THE HELMET”

Eph_6:14. The Girdle "Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth."’97Eph_6:14 The Apostle in this paragraph calls our attention to the various parts of the Christian armor, as specified in the paragraph connected with the text. The first of these must engage our attention on the present occasion, "The girdle of truth." Some of … Continue reading “358. EPH 6:14. THE GIRDLE”

Eph_6:14. The Breastplate "And having on the breastplate of righteousness."’97Eph_6:14. We previously referred to the girdle, which the Christian Soldier is to wear, viz. the Girdle of truth; doctrinal truth; experimental truth; a profession of the truth, and practical truth. Our subject this morning is quite of a kindred character. Righteousness and truth must rise … Continue reading “359. EPH 6:14. THE BREASTPLATE”

1Ti_1:18. The Christian Warfare "War a good warfare."’971Ti_1:18. War is a word pregnant with horror it is associated with all that is disastrous terrible, and horrific. David thus prayed, "O God, scatter the people who delight in war." Who can describe the wretchedness, wo, and wailings, war hath produced on our earth? The earth has … Continue reading “356. 1TI 1:18. THE CHRISTIAN WARFARE”

Eph_6:13. The Whole Armor "Wherefore, take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand."’97Eph_6:13. The present condition of the Christian is one of trial and peril. He is a mariner crossing the sea of life, exposed to storms and … Continue reading “357. EPH 6:13. THE WHOLE ARMOR”

Act_16:32-34. The Jailer and His House "And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house. And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway. And when he had brought them into his house, … Continue reading “354. ACT 16:32-34. THE JAILER AND HIS HOUSE”