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SEVEN ATTITUDES TOWARDS GOD. 1 Thessalonians. In this epistle we observe seven things the Thessalonians did. Seven different attitudes, or relationships, which should characterise every Heaven-born son of God. We read of them- I. Receiving the Word of God (chap. Mat_2:13). This is the first great necessity." Receiving the Word of God, not as the … Continue reading “0098. VISITED AND REDEEMED”

EZEKIEL’S CALL AND COMMISSION. There are four distinct positions in which we find Ezekiel that seem to characterise the state and privilege of the Christian in a very striking way. I. We see Him as an Exile. "I was among the captives" (chap. Mat_1:1). He had his place among those who were helplessly shut out. … Continue reading “0095. VISITED AND REDEEMED”

THE IMAGE OF GOD. It is interesting to notice how the image of God is connected with four prominent men in the Scriptures. Observe- I. The Image of God Created in the First Man. "The first man Adam was made a living soul" (1Co_15:45). "God created man in His own image" (Gen_1:26). He did not … Continue reading “0096. THE IMAGE OF GOD”

A BIBLE CHRISTIAN. A sect called "Bible Christians" had their origin in England in the year 1815. They took this name because they professed to stick fast to the Bible. Every Christian is a "Bible Christian," holding fast to Christ and His Word of truth. Every other Christian is a sham. A "Bible Christian" is … Continue reading “0093. A BIBLE CHRISTIAN”

VISITED AND REDEEMED. Luk_1:46. A PROPHETIC SONG. I. The Visitor. The Lord God. (1) The need of a Visitor. -Man’s lost and helpless condition. (2) The Promise. -"I will surely visit you" (Exo_3:16). (3) The Wonder. -"What is man that Thou visitest him. ?" (Psa_8:4). (4) The manner. -"God was in Christ reconciling the world" … Continue reading “0094. VISITED AND REDEEMED”

Bible Readings. Autor: James Smith

FRUITFULNESS. I. Before Fruit there must be Life. "Severed from Me," says Christ, "ye can do nothing" (Joh_15:5). He is the Living One, and is come that we might have life. We never look for fruit from a dead tree. A soul dead in sin (Eph_2:1) can never bring forth the fruits of righteousness. There … Continue reading “0092. FRUITFULNESS”

Some "Fear Nots" of the Bible A PROMISE FOR THE FUTURE. Bible "Fear Nots," No. 1 "For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee. Fear not: I will help thee" (Isa_41:13). A tender-hearted surgeon was walking through the large ward of a big hospital when he saw a little … Continue reading “0089. TEN "FEAR NOTS" OF THE BIBLE”

Some Old Parables. THE PEARL OF ALL PARABLES. Part I. Luke 15. In this series of re-studies of the parables of our Lord, first place must be given to what has been called "The Pearl of all Parables," found in Luke 15. At first we hesitated to use this title, for, as all parables are … Continue reading “0090. SOME OLD PARABLES”

Scripture Couplets SALVATION BEFORE HELP. "Lord, save me" (Mat_14:30). "Lord, help me" (Mat_15:25). Two important, earnest, and impressive prayers. But please observe their order in the sacred narrative. Peter’s cry, "Lord, save me," comes before the Syro-Phoenician’s plea, "Lord, help me." Before the request for his assistance comes the call for his salvation. This is … Continue reading “0088. SCRIPTURE COUPLETS”