Sermons and Biblical Studies

981. Wise People “Wise in Christ” 1Co_4:10 Who are the wise people? The Spirit of God answers the question in His Word. 1. They are wise who find Christ, like the Magi of the East—Mat_2:1. 2. They are wise who build on Christ, like the man who built his house on the rock—Mat_7:24. 3. Those … Continue reading “1002. 981. Wise People”

980. “Wilt Thou?” 1. Question of Love—Gen_24:58. 2. Question of Sin—Gen_38:17. 3. Question of Blessing—Jdg_1:14. 4. Question of Comradeship—2Ki_3:7. 5. Question of Appreciation—Exo_4:13. 6. Question of Test—Mat_20:21. 7. Question of Knowledge—Act_1:6. By: DR. F. E. MARSH

979. “With God” 1. “With God” all things are possible (Mat_19:26). There are no limitations with the Limitless One. 2. “Favour with God” (Luk_1:30). To find favour with God is to have the best of all favours. 3. “With God” there is no respecter of persons. He is impartial in His dealings, and is willing … Continue reading “1000. 979. “With God””

978. Widows There are five widows mentioned in Luke’s Gospel. 1. Anna, the Prophetess, who “looked for redemption in Jerusalem” (Luk_2:36-38). 2. Widow of Sarepta, who entertained Elijah in the time of famine—Luk_4:25-26; 1Ki_17:9. 3. Widow of Nain, who was sorrowed because of the death of her son, and was made glad by his restoration … Continue reading “0999. 978. Widows”

977. Why Did Christ Die? 1. To make an atonement for sin—Heb_1:3; Heb_2:17, R.V.; 1Jn_2:2. 2. To put away the hindrance of sin—Heb_9:26. 3. To take away the guilt of sin—Rom_4:25. 4. To cleanse from the pollution of sin—Rev_1:5. 5. To make us dead to sins—1Pe_2:24. 6. To constitute us righteous—Rom_5:19, R.V.; 2Co_5:21. 7. To … Continue reading “0998. 977. Why Did Christ Die?”

976. “Wings” of the Lord The wings of the Lord proclaim the tenderness of His care, the constancy of His service, the strength of His might, and protectiveness of His presence. The wings of the Lord are— 1. Saving in their Spread. “I spread My skirt over thee” (Eze_16:8), said the Lord in saving Israel. … Continue reading “0997. 976. “Wings” of the Lord”

975. Wholeness When the Lord has made us whole, and He keeps us in His risen life, we know, experimentally, that that is the secret of— 1. The “single eye” in the Christian life (Mat_6:22). 2. The “pure heart” for vision (Mat_5:8). 3. The “right spirit” for God (Psa_51:10). 4. The “straight paths” for walk … Continue reading “0996. 975. Wholeness”

974. Wholeness “Wilt Thou Be Made Whole?” (Joh_5:6) 1. Wholeness means the spirit made alive—Eph_2:1. 2. The soul governed—Col_3:1. 3. The mind illuminated—Eph_1:18. 4. The heart occupied—Eph_3:17. 5. The life beautified—Psa_149:4. 6. The character moulded—Rom_8:29. 7. The body benefited—Rom_12:1. By: DR. F. E. MARSH

973. “Wherefore’s” and “Therefore’s” of Gospel Truth 1. Incarnation. “Therefore… that holy thing… shall be called the Son of God” (Luk_1:35). 2. Inspiration. “Wherefore He saith also in another Psalm,” etc. (Act_13:35). 3. Justification. “Therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness” (Rom_4:22). 4. Ascension. “Wherefore He saith, When He ascendeth up on high,” etc. … Continue reading “0994. 973. “Wherefore’s” and “Therefore’s” of Gospel Truth”

972. “Wherefore’s” and “Therefore’s” of the Christian Life 1. Injunction. “Therefore watch,” etc. (Act_20:31). 2. Ambition. “Wherefore we labour” (“make it our aim,” R.V.) (2Co_5:9). 3. Separation. “Wherefore come out from among them,” etc. (2Co_6:17). 4. Application. “Wherefore… make your calling and election sure” (2Pe_1:10). 5. Concentration. “Wherefore we receiving… let us have grace,” etc. … Continue reading “0993. 972. “Wherefore’s” and “Therefore’s” of the Christian Life”