HEART-SEARCHING 1Sa_16:7 1. Two Aspects of Man. The "outward appearance" and the "heart." These are often contradictory. 2. The Judgment of Men. "Man looketh on the outward appearance." 3. The Judgment of God. "The Lord looketh on the heart." Man says, "Reform." God says, "Repent." Autor: James Smith
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0558. SEED THOUGHTS
Seed Thoughts. Autor: James Smith
0555. WHAT MEANETH THIS?
WHAT MEANETH THIS? Act_2:12. The gift of the Holy Spirit, which was a source of "amazement" to some and "mockery" to others, is full of precious meaning to us who believe. 1. It means that He who died for our sins is now exalted at the right hand of God (Act_2:33; Joh_7:39). 2. It means … Continue reading “0555. WHAT MEANETH THIS?”
0552. THE POWER OF THE SPIRIT
THE POWER OF THE SPIRIT Act_1:8 To the believer the power of the Spirit is the power of an ever present Divine Personality (Joh_16:7-14). 1. His is convicting power (Joh_16:8, margin). 2. His is life-giving power (Joh_6:63). 3. His is teaching power (Joh_16:13). 4. His is revealing power (Joh_16:14). 5. His is witnessing power (Act_1:8; … Continue reading “0552. THE POWER OF THE SPIRIT”
0553. "BELIEVE AND THOU SHALT SEE"
"BELIEVE AND THOU SHALT SEE" Joh_11:40 This statement may be regarded as a word of- 1. Rebuke to the questioning unbeliever. 2. Guidance to the anxious seeker. 3. Comfort to the suffering believer. 4. Cheer to the discouraged worker. 5. Hope to the dying Christian. Autor: James Smith
0554. HEART-TROUBLE AND ITS CURE
HEART-TROUBLE AND ITS CURE Joh_14:1 I. The Disease. Heart-trouble. "Let not your heart be troubled." This disease is common. Its causes varied. Its cure humanly impossible. II. The Remedy. "Ye believe in God, believe also in Me." In Me- 1. As the SON of the Father (Joh_14:2). 2. As the PROVIDER for His own (Joh_14:2). … Continue reading “0554. HEART-TROUBLE AND ITS CURE”
0550. SETTLED
SETTLED Psa_119:89 I. What is Settled? "O Lord Thy Word is settled." II. Where is it Settled? "Settled in Heaven." III. What is the Result of this Settlement? 1. This is a ROCK OF REFUGE for the weary (Mat_11:28). 2. This is a STAFF OF STRENGTH for the Christian (Joh_10:35). 3. This is a DART … Continue reading “0550. SETTLED”
0551. ENOCH
ENOCH Heb_11:5, Heb_11:6. This is a short but most inspiring biography. "Enoch" means dedicated. 1. He pleased God. This proves that he had faith in God (Heb_11:6). 2. He knew that he pleased God. "He had this testimony." This must have been to him a great source of comfort and courage. 3. How he pleased … Continue reading “0551. ENOCH”
0548. THE LADDER OF GRACE
THE LADDER OF GRACE Col_1:1-14. This passage should be read in its reverse order to get progressive experience. 1. Forgiveness of sins (Col_1:14). 2. Redemption through blood (Col_1:14). 3. Translated into the Kingdom (Col_1:13). 4. Delivered from the power of darkness (Col_1:13). 5. Partakers of the inheritance (Col_1:12). 6. Strengthened with all might (Col_1:11). 7. … Continue reading “0548. THE LADDER OF GRACE”
0549. EMBLEMS OF THE CHURCH
EMBLEMS OF THE CHURCH 1. As a pearl it is costly (Mat_13:46). 2. As an house it is orderly (1Pe_2:5). 3. As a pillar it is a witness (1Ti_3:5). 4. As a flock it is dependent (1Pe_5:2). 5. As a family it bears His image (Eph_3:15). 6. As a wife it is vitally connected (Rev_19:7). … Continue reading “0549. EMBLEMS OF THE CHURCH”