THE POWER AND WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE BELIEVER. In connection with the Christian life there are two kinds of power mentioned in the Word of God; or, perhaps it would be more correct to say that this power is seen acting in a twofold manner. 1. We receive power to become sons … Continue reading “0106. THE POWER AND WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE BELIEVER.”
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0107. THE DIVINE INDWELLING.
THE DIVINE INDWELLING. "But wilt thou my guest be, In this poor heart of mine? Thy guest! Is this for me? In that pure heart of Thine!" "Ye in Me, and I in you" (Joh_14:20), is a deep and mysterious saying, yet one of the most precious truths in Revelation. Let us look briefly at- … Continue reading “0107. THE DIVINE INDWELLING.”
0104. THE PLEASURE OF THE LORD.
THE PLEASURE OF THE LORD. There is a difference between the "will of the Lord" and the "pleasure of the Lord." He may permit a thing, and yet take no pleasure therein. We ought to be exceedingly interested in whatever our Lord takes pleasure in; and if He has no pleasure in a thing neither … Continue reading “0104. THE PLEASURE OF THE LORD.”
0105. THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST.
THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST. The three appearings mentioned in Heb_9:24-28 are connected with the three aspects of the great Salvation of our Lord, the past, the present, and the future. I. The Past. "He hath appeared to put away sin"- Redemption. II. The Present. "He now appears in the presence of God for us"-Intercession. … Continue reading “0105. THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST.”
0101. THE PROMISE OF THE FATHER.
THE PROMISE OF THE FATHER. Act_1:4. Jesus Christ is the gift of God to the world; the Holy Spirit is the gift of Father and of Son to the Church. Both gifts should be thankfully accepted and equally enjoyed. I. What this Promise is. It is the promise- 1. Of an Indweller (Joh_14:16). 2. Of … Continue reading “0101. THE PROMISE OF THE FATHER.”
0102. THE TRIAL OF FAITH.
THE TRIAL OF FAITH. Gen_22:1-14. Faith is precious (2Pe_1:1). See what it has done (Heb. 11). The trial of it is more precious than gold (1Pe_1:7). Here we might notice- I. The Sacrifice of Faith. "His only loved son" (Mat_25:2). This simply meant his all. All must be given up to God (Mat_19:21; Rom_12:1-2; Rom_15:3). … Continue reading “0102. THE TRIAL OF FAITH.”
0103. JESUS AS KING.
JESUS AS KING. While our Lord was on earth He taught as a prophet; while He tarries in Heaven He intercedes as a priest; when He comes again it will be as a King in power and great glory. "In His times He will show who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of … Continue reading “0103. JESUS AS KING.”
0099. PROGRESSIVE EXPERIENCE, AS SEEN IN THE "I AM’S" OF PAUL IN HIS EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS
PROGRESSIVE EXPERIENCE, AS SEEN IN THE "I AM’s" OF PAUL IN HIS EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS. These "I am’s" are glimpses given us of the inner workings of the apostle’s soul. They are, as it were, a spiritual autobiography. I. I am Carnal (chap. Rom_7:14). Being carnal he is sold under sin. He realises that … Continue reading “0099. PROGRESSIVE EXPERIENCE, AS SEEN IN THE "I AM’S" OF PAUL IN HIS EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS”
0100. CHRISTIANS AS SENT ONES.
CHRISTIANS AS SENT ONES. "As Thou has sent Me into the world, even so have I sent them into the world" (Joh_17:18). "As My Father hath sent Me, even so I send you" (Joh_20:21). Have we ever realised that as Christians we take the place of Christ in the world? We are to occupy in … Continue reading “0100. CHRISTIANS AS SENT ONES.”
0097. THE CHURCH
THE CHURCH. There are two great wonders in the world-the Jew and the Church. The first is a witness to the Christ rejected; the second to the Christ risen. I. Its Marvellous Character. 1. It is a Distinct Body. There is the Jew, the Gentile, and the Church of God (1Co_10:32). The Church is neither … Continue reading “0097. THE CHURCH”