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SPIRITUAL IDOLATRY

“Little children, keep yourselves from idols.” 1 John 5:21. 1. There are two words that occur several times in this Epistle, — paidia and teknia, both of which our translators render by the same expression, little children. But their meaning is very different. The former is very properly rendered little children; for it means, babes … Continue reading “SPIRITUAL
IDOLATRY”

ON DISSIPATION

“This I speak — that ye may attend upon the Lord without distraction.” 1 Cor. 7:35. 1. Almost in every part of our nation, more especially in the large and populous towns, we hear a general complaint among sensible persons, of the still increasing dissipation. It is observed to diffuse itself more and more, in … Continue reading “ON
DISSIPATION”

ON SCHISM

“That there might be no schism in the body.” 1 Cor. 12:25. 1. If there be any word in the English tongue as ambiguous and indeterminate in its meaning as the word Church, it is one that is nearly allied to it, — the word Schism. it has been the subject of innumerable disputes for … Continue reading “ON
SCHISM”

ON PERFECTION

“Let us go on to perfection.” Heb. 6:1. The whole sentence runs thus: “Therefore, leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection: Not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God;” which he had just before termed, “the first principles of the oracles … Continue reading “ON
PERFECTION”

OF EVIL ANGELS

“We wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against wicked spirits in heavenly places.” Eph. 6:12. 1. It has been frequently observed that there are no gaps or chasms in the creation of God, but that all the parts of it are … Continue reading “OF
EVIL ANGELS”

OF HELL

“Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.” Mark 9:48. 1. Every truth which is revealed in the oracles of God is undoubtedly of great importance. Yet it may be allowed that some of those which are revealed therein are of greater importance than others, as being more immediately conducive to the … Continue reading “OF
HELL”

OF THE CHURCH

“I beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, with all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one another in love; endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of … Continue reading “OF
THE CHURCH”