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Act_11:23. Barnabas at Antioch "Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord." Act_11:23. Antioch, the city to which the text refers, was about 280 miles from Jerusalem, and was distinguished on several interesting accounts. Here … Continue reading “215. ACT 11:23. BARNABAS AT ANTIOCH”

2Pe_1:1. The Preciousness of Faith "Precious faith."’972Pe_1:1. Faith is the sincere and hearty credence of testimony. The faith referred to in the text is clearly the belief of the Gospel, by which Jesus is received into the soul, as the only Saviour from guilt, condemnation, and the wrath to come. Faith;s not only an important … Continue reading “212. 2PE 1:1. THE PRECIOUSNESS OF FAITH”

Exo_33:14. God’s Presence and Rest "My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest."’97Exo_33:14 We cannot read the history of the Israelites without being instructed and admonished. In many things we may discern a resemblance between their condition and ours. And, while we feel disposed to censure their murmurings and unbelief, let … Continue reading “213. EXO 33:14. GOD’S PRESENCE AND REST”

Joh_1:29. The Lamb of God "Behold the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world."’97Joh_1:29. It had long been predicted that a harbinger should be sent to prepare the way of the Lord. That harbinger was John; hence, when the people were anxious to treat him as the Messiah, he said that … Continue reading “210. JOH 1:29. THE LAMB OF GOD”

Psa_63:3. The Loving-Kindness of God "Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee."’97Psa_63:3 Afflictions are not only profitable to those who are exercised with them, but also to the church of God in general. How many bright examples have they furnished! How many instances of God’s care and goodness have they … Continue reading “211. PSA 63:3. THE LOVING-KINDNESS OF GOD”

Heb_10:24. Mutual Christian Duties "And let us consider one another, to provoke unto love and to good works."’97Heb_10:24. The apostle having urged the believing Hebrews to constancy in their public Christian profession, now enjoins some duties which they owe to each other; especially mutual consideration and affectionate orovocation. "And let us consider one another," &c. … Continue reading “208. HEB 10:24. MUTUAL CHRISTIAN DUTIES”

Heb_10:25. Importance of Public Worship, &C "Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is, but exhorting one another, and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching."’97Heb_10:25. The apostle having exhorted believers to steadfastness in their profession, and to mutual consideration and affectionate provocation, he now admonishes them … Continue reading “209. HEB 10:25. IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC WORSHIP, &C”

Dan_4:33. History of Nebuchadnezzar "The same hour was the thing fulfilled upon Nebuchadnezzar, and he was driven from men, and did eat grass as oxen, and his body was wet with the dew of heaven, till his hairs were grown like eagles’ feathers, and his nails like birds’ claws."’97Dan_4:33 The history of Nebuchadnezzar is peculiarly … Continue reading “206. DAN 4:33. HISTORY OF NEBUCHADNEZZAR”

Heb_10:23. Steadfastness in the Christian Profession "Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering, for he is faithful that promised."’97Heb_10:23. The apostle had been referring to the sacrificial work of Jesus, in opening a way by which we might have boldness of access into the holiest of all, consecrated for us by … Continue reading “207. HEB 10:23. STEADFASTNESS IN THE CHRISTIAN PROFESSION”

Rev_22:20. Longing for Christ PART III Rev_22:20 Having applied the text, I. To the State of the Penitent Inquirer. And, II. To the State of the Believer in the various circumstances of life. We shall now, III. Consider it as the Language of the Christian when approaching the Gates of Death. And the Christian must … Continue reading “204. REV 22:20. LONGING FOR CHRIST”