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THE OPENER AND THE CLOSER. "He openeth and no man shutteth, and shutteth and no man openeth" (Rev_3:7). I. His Character: In this verse we see the Lord Jesus as- 1. The Holy One. "These things saith He that is holy" (Rev_3:7). Give thanks at the remembrance of His holiness (Psa_30:4). No fault found in … Continue reading “0298. THE OPENER AND THE CLOSER.”

TRANSFORMING GRACE. "This grace wherein we stand", (Rom_5:2). The grace of God, which bringeth salvation, works a complete transformation in the character and relationship of all who believe. It changes our relationship- 1. To God the Father. No longer enemies, but sons; instead of being under the wrath of God, now under His special care. … Continue reading “0295. TRANSFORMING GRACE.”

FORGIVENESS. "To whom gave all the prophets witness that through His Name whosoever believeth in Him shall receive remission of sins." (Act_10:43). I. Of Whom the Prophets Witnessed. "Him." II. Their General Testimony. "All the prophets." III. The Nature of their Testimony- 1. They testified to the forgiveness of sins, 2. That this forgiveness is … Continue reading “0296. FORGIVENESS.”

THE LOVE OF GOD. "The love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost, which is given unto us" (Rom. 5 5). I. The Character of this Love. 1. It is God’s Love. It is the nature of love to seek out the helpless and the needy, and to pour into … Continue reading “0293. THE LOVE OF GOD.”

THE LOVE OF CHRIST. Eph_5:1-2. I. The Loving One. "Christ loved us." "God is love." Christ is the Son of this living, loving God, and the very image of His Father. He is also the Son of Man made in the likeness of sinful flesh. II. The Objects of His Love. "Loved us." 1. When? … Continue reading “0294. THE LOVE OF CHRIST.”

TWO GREAT QUESTIONS. 1. To the Sinner. What hast thou done? (Gen_3:13). 2. To the Saviour. What hast Thou done? (Joh_18:35). Autor: James Smith

A STRAIGHT QUESTION. "How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before Me?’ (Exo_10:3). Pharaoh, like many more in our own day, has frequently resisted the call of God. I. The Pride of Man. Not to humble ourselves before Him is- 1. Foolish. It shows awful ignorance of God. 2. Presumptuous. A deliberate resisting of … Continue reading “0292. A STRAIGHT QUESTION.”

SALVATION IMPOSSIBLE WITH MEN. Mat_19:25-26. I. Salvation is Needed. "Who, then, can be saved?" All have sinned and come short of the glory of God, as seen in His holy law, so all alike need to be saved. II. Salvation is Impossible with Man. It is impossible with man because- 1. He Cannot Blot Out … Continue reading “0289. SALVATION IMPOSSIBLE WITH MEN.”

QUICKENED FROM DEATH. "You did He quicken when ye were dead through your trespasses and sins" (Eph_2:1, R. V. ). Living or dead, which? There is no middle state here. A man is either quickened or he is not. These two states include all. I. Their Past Condition. "Ye were dead." Only those alive from … Continue reading “0290. QUICKENED FROM DEATH.”

THE MISSION OF CHRIST. "Even the Son of Man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give His life a ransom for many" (Mat_20:28). Every twig on this golden branch is laden with the fruit of Heaven. It is a great cluster of ripe grapes, full of the new wine of … Continue reading “0287. THE MISSION OF CHRIST.”