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THE POWER OF THE GLORIFIED CHRIST. Col_1:9-14. In this prayer the apostle shows his great faith in the all-sufficiency of his Lord, when he pleaded for the "brethren in Christ," that they might be blessed "according to his glorious power," or rather, His power in glory. Let us remember that we have the same Lord … Continue reading “0066. COLOSSIANS”

THE MODEL CHURCH. 1Th_1:6-10. The beauty of this Church did not consist of a gorgeous material building, but of a people who are said to be "In God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ" (1Th_1:1). And that they were ensamples to all believers (1Th_1:7). Note their character. I. They were Saved from Wrath. … Continue reading “0067. 1 THESSALONIANS”

THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST. Gal_1:3-9. The Gospel of Christ is simply the good news concerning Christ. The Law was given by Moses, but grace and truth, that is, the favour and exact expression of God, came by Jesus Christ (Joh_1:17-18). I. What is Offered to Men in this Gospel? 1. Forgiveness. "He gave Himself for … Continue reading “0064. GALATIANS”

CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCES. Eph_1:3-14. This is a marvellous and comprehensive statement of Divine grace and of the believers’ progressive discovery of its riches. "Blessed with all spiritual blessings in the heavenlies in Christ" (Eph_1:3). The apostle’s view is from the Divine standpoint. "Chosen in Him before the foundation of the world" (Eph_1:4), then following step by … Continue reading “0065. EPHESIANS”

THE CALL OF GOD. 1Co_1:4-9. All true Christian experience has its origin in the call of God: "Ye have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you." "Whom He called, them He also justified" (Rom_8:30). We shall note some precious things inherent in this call. It is- I. The Call of Grace. "The grace of … Continue reading “0062. 1 CORINTHIANS”

THE TRIUMPHANT LIFE. 2Co_2:14-17. "Thanks be unto God, who always causeth us to triumph in Christ" (2Co_2:14). The life that has always been led on in triumph should indeed be a thankful one. There are so many seeming failures in one’s experience. What are the secrets of a victorious life? In those few verses as … Continue reading “0063. 2 CORINTHIANS”

THE INFANT CHURCH Acts 1 The infant Church was mighty in its infancy. The present-day snare of precedency was unknown in those early days of simple, childlike trust, when everything seemed to be sprinkled with a dewy resurrection freshness. May this newness of life be ours. To this end let us look at some of … Continue reading “0060. ACTS”

JUSTIFICATION Romans 3-5 In the book of Job (chap. Job_25:4) this great question is asked:. "How can a man be justified with God?" And in these chapters before us we have a clear and decided answer. The importance of the question demands a plain heart-satisfying answer. The question is often asked: "How can a man … Continue reading “0061. ROMANS”

CHRIST, THE LIFE AND LIGHT OF MEN. Joh_1:1-5. "He who from the Father forth was sent, Came the true Light, light to our hearts to bring, The Word of God-the telling of His thoughts; The Light of God-the making visible; The far-transcending glory brought In human form with man to dwell."-Macdonald. The Gospel of John … Continue reading “0059. JOHN”

JOHN THE BAPTIST AND THE HOLY SPIRIT. Luk_1:12-17. "Lord, what is this that Thou hast sent? My heart, like sea-wave turbulent, Grieves with strange sweet agony; O born not of the earth but sky! Of sin Thou seek’st me to convince, And ‘neath Thy probing touch I wince." There is a singular resemblance between the … Continue reading “0058. LUKE”