971. “Where Art Thou?” Gen_3:9 This question has been often applied to the unconverted, hiding behind the trees of iniquity and self-confidence, but let us apply it to the believer in Christ. Many answers may be given to the question: Where Art Thou Positionally? “In Christ” (Eph_1:1). Where Art Thou Practically? 1. As to walk, … Continue reading “0992. 971. “Where Art Thou?””
0991. 970. “When”
970. “When” A Point of Time Associated with Christ’s Coming 1. Signs Appearing. “When ye see these things coming to pass” (Mat_24:33). 2. A Blessed Servant. “Blessed is that servant… when He cometh, shall find so doing” (Mat_24:46). 3. Judgment of the Nations. “When the Son of Man shall come” (Mat_25:31). 4. Christ’s Appearing. “When … Continue reading “0991. 970. “When””
0990. 969. What Will Take Place When Christ Returns
969. What Will Take Place When Christ Returns 1. The Prophetic Word will be fulfilled—2Pe_1:19. 2. The promise of Christ will be redeemed—Joh_14:3. 3. The presence of Christ will be visible—Act_1:11. 4. The “dead in Christ” will be raised—1Th_4:16. 5. The saints will be “caught up” to meet Christ—1 Thess: 1Th_4:17. 6. The believer’s salvation … Continue reading “0990. 969. What Will Take Place When Christ Returns”
0989. 968. What Will Take Place When Christ Comes with His People?
968. What Will Take Place When Christ Comes with His People? There are many things that will take place when our Lord returns in manifest splendour to the world with His people. 1. He will rule the nations with a rod of iron, and cause them to bow to His Lordly sceptre—Rev_2:27. 2. He will … Continue reading “0989. 968. What Will Take Place When Christ Comes with His People?”
0988. 967. “What Think Ye of Christ?”
967. “What Think Ye of Christ?” An Alphabet of Blessings When a friend was walking with Tennyson in his garden, he challenged the poet: “What do you think of Christ?” After a reverent pause, he said, “Look, here is a flower. What the sun is to this flower, Christ is to me.” What is Christ … Continue reading “0988. 967. “What Think Ye of Christ?””
0987. 966. What the Lord Knoweth
966. What the Lord Knoweth 1. The Secrets of the Heart. “He knoweth the secrets of the heart” (Psa_44:21; Luk_16:15; Act_15:8). 2. The Way of the Righteous. “The Lord knoweth the way of the righteous” (Psa_1:6; Job_23:10). 3. Those who Trust in Him. “The Lord is good… He knoweth them that trust in Him” (Nah_1:7). … Continue reading “0987. 966. What the Lord Knoweth”
0986. 965. What the Lord Wishes Us to Do
965. What the Lord Wishes Us to Do We generally see in others what is found in ourselves. “What paineth thee In others, in thyself may be.” 1. If we live consistently—1Pe_1:22. 2. Walk humbly—Mic_6:8. 3. Act individually—Rom_12:5. 4. Love heartily—1Jn_3:23. 5. Work personally—Col_4:12. 6. Help spiritually—Gal_6:1, Gal_6:2. 7. Forgive Christly—Eph_4:32, we shall fulfil what … Continue reading “0986. 965. What the Lord Wishes Us to Do”
0985. 964. What the Lord Will Do
964. What the Lord Will Do If Micah 7 is read it will be seen what the prophet expected the Lord to do, and what He would do for Him. He will give— 1. Light in Darkness. “The Lord shall be a light unto me” (Mic_7:8). 2. Liberty from Bondage. “He shall bring me forth” … Continue reading “0985. 964. What the Lord Will Do”
0984. 963. What’s of Weight
963. What’s of Weight In Ephesians 1. “What is the hope of His calling” (Eph_1:18). What He is looking for. 2. “What are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints” (Eph_1:18). What the Lord has in His people. 3. “What is the exceeding greatness of His power to usward who believe” … Continue reading “0984. 963. What’s of Weight”
0983. 962. What Makes a Christian?
962. What Makes a Christian? 1. The Holy Spirit makes a Christian—Joh_3:3, Joh_3:5. 2. Faith in Christ unites a Christian to the Father—Joh_1:12. 3. Holiness of life proves a Christian—1Pe_3:16, R.V. 4. Trial confirms a Christian—1Pe_1:7. 5. Service for Christ helps a Christian—Eph_4:16. 6. Prayer to Christ strengthens a Christian—Joh_14:13. 7. Glory with Christ crowns … Continue reading “0983. 962. What Makes a Christian?”