THE NEW CREATION "If any man is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old things are passed away: behold, they are become new" (2Co_5:17, R.V., margin). I. The Condition of It. "In Christ." "If any man is in Christ he is a new creation." This implies that we have fled to Him for … Continue reading “0406. THE NEW CREATION”
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0407. GRIEVE NOT THE HOLY SPIRIT
GRIEVE NOT THE HOLY SPIRIT Eph_4:30 It is solemnly possible to grieve the Holy Spirit, because He is a gracious, loving, tender Personality. It is not possible to grieve or vex a mere influence. The wind bloweth where it listeth, you cannot grieve the wind; but the breath of the Holy Spirit is the breathings … Continue reading “0407. GRIEVE NOT THE HOLY SPIRIT”
0404. CONVERSION
CONVERSION "VERILY, I SAY UNTO YOU, EXCEPT YE TURN AND BECOME AS LITTLE CHILDREN, YE SHALL IN NO WISE ENTER INTO THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN" (Mat_18:3, R.V.). This was Christ’s answer to some of His own disciples, who had been asking that somewhat half-curious, self-confident question, "Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?" … Continue reading “0404. CONVERSION”
0405. ASSURANCE
ASSURANCE "THESE THINGS HAVE I WRITTEN UNTO YOU THAT BELIEVE ON THE NAME OF THE SON OF GOD, THAT YE MAY KNOW THAT YE HAVE ETERNAL LIFE" (1Jn_5:13). I. The Persons to be Assured. "You that believe." To believe on the Name of the Son of God in John’s day was to take up the … Continue reading “0405. ASSURANCE”
0402. THE GREAT SALVATION
THE GREAT SALVATION "HOW SHALL WE ESCAPE IF WE NEGLECT SO GREAT SALVATION?" (Heb_2:3). I. This Salvation is Great. Great, when you think of the greatness of Him who saves. He is the Heir of all things, the Maker of the worlds, the brightness of the Father’s glory, the express image of His Person, who … Continue reading “0402. THE GREAT SALVATION”
0403. DECISION
DECISION "HOW LONG HALT YE BETWEEN TWO OPINIONS? IF THE LORD BE GOD, FOLLOW HIM; BUT IF BAAL, THEN FOLLOW HIM" (1Ki_18:21). It is sometimes needful to "halt between two opinions," if the proper course of action is not quite clear, but when the right and the wrong stands out in naked reality indecision becomes … Continue reading “0403. DECISION”
0399. SHUT OUT THROUGH UNBELIEF.
SHUT OUT THROUGH UNBELIEF. "So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief" (Heb_3:19). The children of Israel were overthrown in the wilderness because they believed not His Word and hearkened not unto the voice of the Lord (Psa_106:24-26). As unbelief hinders the sinner from entering into the salvation of God which … Continue reading “0399. SHUT OUT THROUGH UNBELIEF.”
0400. ARE YOU READY?
ARE YOU READY? "How wilt thou do in the swelling of Jordan?" (Jer_12:5). Jordan may be looked on here as symbolic of death. The act of crossing over from this world into the next-from time into eternity-must always be a solemn one. How wilt thou do? Are you ready for the river? This question is- … Continue reading “0400. ARE YOU READY?”
0401. IMPLICIT TRUST BRINGS INFALLIBLE GUIDANCE.
IMPLICIT TRUST BRINGS INFALLIBLE GUIDANCE. Pro_3:5, Pro_3:6. 1. The Object, "The Lord." 2. The Method, "Trust in the Lord." 3. The Measure, "With all thine heart." 4. The Warning, "Lean not on thine own understanding." 5. The Occasion, "In all thy ways." 6. The Promise, "He shall direct thy paths." Autor: James Smith
0397. NOAH, A TYPE OF CHRIST.
NOAH, A TYPE OF CHRIST. Genesis 6. I. He Game as a Blesser. His Name means "comforter" or rest (Gen_5:29). God sent His Son to bless you (Act_3:26). II. He Found Grace in the Eyes of the Lord (Luk_24:8). So was it with Christ. "This is My beloved Son, hear Him" (Luk_9:35). III. He was … Continue reading “0397. NOAH, A TYPE OF CHRIST.”