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JOSHUA; Or, THE HIGHER CHRISTIAN LIFE. The character and life of Joshua gives us a striking illustration of how the promises of God are to be received and enjoyed. Canaan represents the better land, or what God Himself designates "My rest" (Heb_3:11). This rest did not mean a folding of the arms and a lying … Continue reading “0127. JOSHUA; OR, THE HIGHER CHRISTIAN LIFE.”

SIN AND SALVATION. The inhabitants of the tropical zone, where the severity of winter is never felt, cannot have the same appreciation of the freshness of spring. They have never seen the nakedness of winter, and so are unable to experience the delight of approaching summer. Those who have never felt the coldness of their … Continue reading “0128. SIN AND SALVATION.”

The Holy Spirit (12 parts) 1. HIS NAME AND PERSONALITY. The name "Holy Ghost," or "Holy Spirit," occurs in the New Testament ninety-three times. In the Acts alone He is mentioned over fifty times; and in the eighth of Romans there are seventeen references. These facts clearly prove that He occupies a conspicuous place in … Continue reading “0124. THE HOLY SPIRIT (12 PARTS)”

FAITH: AS EXHIBITED IN HEBREWS 11. FAITH. -STUDY 1. 1. Nature of faith (Heb_11:1-2). It is the substance or ground of things hoped for; it is neither a shadow nor a feeling; it is the evidence of things not seen. Jacob exercised it when he prized the birthright and sold the pottage. He laid hold … Continue reading “0125. FAITH: AS EXHIBITED IN HEBREWS 11.”

MASTER. "Ye call Me Master, and ye say well, for so I am" (Joh_13:13). 1. He saves (Luk_8:24.) 2. He calls (Joh_11:28). 3. He is supreme (Mat_23:8). Some break away from their masters (1Sa_25:10). 4. His servants responsible to Him (Rom_14:5). We have no right to judge another man’s servant. 5. He uses (2Ti_2:21). Naaman … Continue reading “0122. MASTER.”

FALSE SUPPOSITIONS. 1. That gain is godliness (1Ti_6:5). Money, influence, self-satisfaction. 2. That Christ is but a Spirit (Mar_6:49). One without a fellow-feeling in the storms of life. 3. That He is a Gardener (Joh_20:15). A Trimmer instead of a Saviour. 4. That He is in the company (Luk_2:44; Rev_3:17). 5. That these are drunken … Continue reading “0123. FALSE SUPPOSITIONS.”

"EVERY MAN." 1. Sin in, Isa_51:6. 2. Gospel for, Mar_16:15. 3. Christ died for, Heb_2:9. 4. Invitation to, Isa_55:1. 5. Gift offered to, Rev_22:17. 6. Promise to, Act_2:21. 7. Work for Mar_13:34. 8. Account given by, Rom_14:12. Autor: James Smith

THE WAY TO THE FATHER. 1. The Way Blocked by Sin (Gen_3:24). Like rebellious Absalom we need reconciliation (2Sa_14:14). 2. The Way Blocked by the Law (Exo_19:12-13; Rom_3:20). 3. The New Way in Prospect (Heb_9:7-8). 4. The Opening of the Way (Heb_10:19-20). The dividing veil was rent from top to bottom (Mar_15:38). 5. The End … Continue reading “0121. THE WAY TO THE FATHER.”

THE GIFTS OF JESUS IN THE GOSPEL OF JOHN. 1. His life to redeem, Joh_10:11. 2. His example to follow, Joh_13:15. 3. His Spirit to comfort, Joh_14:16. 4. His peace to keep, Joh_14:27. 5. His word to support, Joh_17:8. 6. His glory to satisfy, Joh_17:22. Autor: James Smith

VESSELS. 1. Broken, Psa_31:2. 2. New-made, Pro_25:4. 3. Marred, Jer_18:4. 4. Miserable, Jer_22:18; Hos_8:8. 5. Pleasant, Jer_25:34. 6. Chosen, Act_9:15. 7. Honoured, 2Ti_2:21. 8. Empty, Jer_14:3. 9. Borrowed, 2Ki_4:3. 10. Unclean, Isa_65:4. 11. Desecrated, Dan_5:23. 12. Restored, Ezr_1:7; Ezr_5:15. 13. Of mercy and of wrath, Rom_9:22. Autor: James Smith