"YET NOT I." In the New Testament Paul several times makes use of a corrective-"I, yet not I." Why? Was it a new Christian form of speaking he had not yet got into the habit of using? Hardly. Was it not rather a reminder to himself and others of the great change that had taken … Continue reading “0750. "YET NOT I."”
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0747. REPENTANCE.
REPENTANCE. The law does not demand it, because it cannot offer forgiveness. 1. Christ Declared the Need of It, Mat_4:17 2. Christ Exalted to Give It, Act_5:31 3. Offered in His Name, Luk_24:17 4. Commanded by God, Act_17:30 5. Produced by the Goodness of God, Rom_2:4 6. Necessary to Forgiveness, Act_3:19 7. Accompanied with Faith, … Continue reading “0747. REPENTANCE.”
0748. THE TIME IS SHORT.
THE TIME IS SHORT. 1Co_7:29. 1. For Study: Be Decided, 1Ki_18:21 2. For Salvation: Be Instant, 2Co_6:2 3. For Service: Be Diligent, Col_3:23 4. For Suffering: Be Patient, Jam_5:7 Autor: James Smith
0745. THE HOPE OF THE WORLD.
THE HOPE OF THE WORLD. Joh_12:46, Joh_12:47. 1. The Condition of the World. "In darkness." 2. The Character of Christ. "A Light." 3. The Sphere of His Shining. "In the world." 4. The Purpose of His Coming. "To save the world." 5. The Condition of Salvation. "Believeth on Me." Autor: James Smith
0746. A WORD FOR ALL.
A WORD FOR ALL. 1. To the Unconverted, Joh_3:7 2. To the Anxious Inquirer, Joh_1:12 3. To the Doubting, 1Jn_5:12-13 4. To the Despairing, Heb_7:25 5. To the Young Convert, 1Pe_2:2 6. To the Aged Christian, Isa_46:4 7. To the Weary Worker, 2Co_12:9 Autor: James Smith
0743. UNDER HIS WINGS.
UNDER HIS WINGS. Mat_23:37. These words are suggestive, and imply- 1. Danger. His wings are needed. 2. Opportunity. His wings are spread. 3. Power. His wings are Almighty. 4. Compassion. His wings offered. 5. Salvation. His wings save. 6. Responsibility. Refusing the wings of His shelter is to perish. Autor: James Smith
0744. "WHAT IS MAN?"
"WHAT IS MAN?" Psa_8:4-5 1. "That Thou art mindful of him?" Merciful CONSIDERATION. 2. "That Thou visitest him?" INCARNATION. 3. "That Thou hast made him a little lower than God?" REGENERATION. 4. "That Thou hast crowned him with glory?" GLORIFICATION. Autor: James Smith
0741. THE FORGIVING GOD.
THE FORGIVING GOD. Isa_43:25. 1. The Blessing Spoken Of. "Forgiveness." 2. The Persons Forgiven. "Sinners." 3. The Great Forgiver. "I, even I." 4. The Ground of Forgiveness. "For Mine own Name’s sake." Autor: James Smith
0742. WITHOUT CHRIST.
WITHOUT CHRIST. Eph_2:12. To be without Christ is to be- 1. Without God. "God was in Christ" (2Co_5:19). 2. Without Life. "I am the Life" (Joh_14:6). 3. Without Light. He is "The Light of the World." 4. Without Salvation. "None other name." 5. Without Promise. "All the promises are in Christ." 6. Without Hope. "Without … Continue reading “0742. WITHOUT CHRIST.”
0739. INVITED TO CONFERENCE.
INVITED TO CONFERENCE. Isa_1:18. 1. The Invited. The rebellious (Isa_1:2), thoughtless (Isa_1:3), burdened and corrupters (Isa_1:4), sick (Isa_1:5), diseased (Isa_1:6). 2. The Invitation. To "come," to "reason." This reveals the division, condescension, and anxiety. 3. The Promise. "Though sins be as scarlet…. be as white as snow." Autor: James Smith