THE BLESSED HOPE Tit_2:13-14 We don’t hope for what we already possess. Every Christian has Forgiveness of Sins, Peace with God, and Eternal Life. This blessed hope is characterised as- 1. A Good Hope, 2Th_2:16 2. A Sure Hope, Heb_6:18 3. A Living Hope, Peter Heb_1:3 4. A Saving Hope, Rom_8:24 5. A Purifying Hope, … Continue reading “0176. THE BLESSED HOPE”
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0177. THE ARM OF THE LORD
THE ARM OF THE LORD As revealed in Isaiah. The Arm of the Lord is symbolic of Christ, as His hand is of the Holy Spirit. 1. His Character, as Jehovah’s representative, Isa_40:10 2. Salvation through Him, Isa_40:11 3. Condition of Salvation, "Trust", Isa_51:5 4. The Call, Isa_51:9-10 5. The Unvailing, Isa_52:10 6. The Appeal, … Continue reading “0177. THE ARM OF THE LORD”
0174. WAKE UP
WAKE UP 1Th_5:6 1. A melancholy fact-Others are asleep, because blind and insensible. 2. A timely warning-"Let us not sleep." Spiritually this is an age of drowsiness. 3. An urgent call-"Let us watch and be sober," because the Devil is busy, and Christ is coming. Autor: James Smith
0175. APOSTOLIC CHRISTIANITY: AS SEEN IN THE ACTS.
APOSTOLIC CHRISTIANITY: AS SEEN IN THE ACTS. I.-APOSTOLIC FAITH. The history of the Prodigal in Luke 15 is pretty much the history of the Church. Now that she "begins to be in want," she must needs "Arise and go back" to her original sphere of power and prestige. What did those early saints believe? 1. … Continue reading “0175. APOSTOLIC CHRISTIANITY: AS SEEN IN THE ACTS.”
0172. THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT I. Source of the Fruit. 1. THE SOURCE IS NOT IN THE BRANCH. The branch cannot bear fruit of itself (Joh_15:4-5). In me, that is, in my flesh, dwelleth no good thing. Might as well expect figs from thistles as the fruit of the Spirit from the carnal mind. 2. … Continue reading “0172. THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT”
0173. SPIRITUAL WEALTH
SPIRITUAL WEALTH Pro_10:22 1. It is Needed, "The Blessing." 2. It is Divine, "The blessing of the Lord." 3. It is Abundant, "It maketh Rich." 4. It is Enduring, "He addeth no Sorrow." Autor: James Smith
0169. REWARDS
REWARDS What manner of love is this? that God should so love us as to give up His Son to die for us, and then reward us for every little thing done for Him. Oh, the grace of God-it is grace upon grace. Look at- I. THE REWARDER.-Rewards are usually given according to the dignity … Continue reading “0169. REWARDS”
0170. REJOICE IN THE LORD
REJOICE IN THE LORD Why should Christians, need to be exhorted to rejoice in the Lord? Does the lack of joy in Christ not betray a lack of faith. We shall observe the- I. Object of the Believer’s Joy. We are to rejoice- 1. IN THE LORD (Psa_35:9). Not only must we be in Christ … Continue reading “0170. REJOICE IN THE LORD”
0171. ASK AND YE SHALL RECEIVE
ASK AND YE SHALL RECEIVE Men ought always to pray, and not to faint. Those who pray most have most encouragement to pray. Their testimony is: "I love the Lord because He hath heard my voice." I. The Promises. They are- 1. SURE (Joh_16:23). "Verily, I say unto you." Think of the Promiser. I, who … Continue reading “0171. ASK AND YE SHALL RECEIVE”
0167. THE HOLY GHOST OUR TEACHER
THE HOLY GHOST OUR TEACHER There are two great personalities which are much forgotten in these days-the devil, the father of lies; and the Holy Ghost, the Spirit of truth. I. A DIVINE TEACHER IS NEEDED.-Every sinner needs a Divine Saviour; every saint needs a Divine Teacher. "He shall teach" (Joh_14:26) ought to be as … Continue reading “0167. THE HOLY GHOST OUR TEACHER”