Sermons and Biblical Studies

961. What the Lord Hath Given 1. His Son. “A Son is given” (Isa_9:6). 2. His Spirit. “The Holy Spirit which is given unto you” (Rom_5:5). 3. His Life. “Given Himself for us” (Eph_5:2). 4. His Bread. “The bread which the Lord hath given you” (Exo_16:15). 5. His Testimony. “The record that God hath given” … Continue reading “0982. 961. What the Lord Hath Given”

960. What Men Have Done, and Will Do with the Scriptures We are told what men have done in the past with the Scriptures, and what they will do in the last days. 1. “Depart from the Faith” (1Ti_4:1; R.V., “fall away”). The word for “depart” is rendered “fall away” (Luk_8:13), “refrain” (Act_5:38), “withdraw” (1Ti_6:5). … Continue reading “0981. 960. What Men Have Done, and Will Do with the Scriptures”

959. What Is Sin? “Sin” Romans 6 references to sin 1. Sin is “transgression,” a going beyond the bounds of God’s law (1Jn_3:4). 2. Sin is “coming short” of God’s requirement, a missing of the mark of the Divine standard (Rom_3:23). 3. Sin is a trespass, an offence against God’s will—Eph_2:1, Eph_2:5. 4. Sin is … Continue reading “0980. 959. What Is Sin?”

958. What Is Man? Psa_8:4 1. As Created. God’s masterpiece—Gen_1:27. 2. As a Sinner—The Devil’s puppet—Eph_2:2. 3. As a Saved One. A trophy of grace—1Ti_1:16. 4. As a Saint. Christ’s reproduction—Gal_2:20. 5. As a Temple. God’s dwelling—1Co_3:16. 6. As a Servant. A channel of blessing—Joh_7:38. 7. As a Glorified One. Facsimile of the Saviour—1Jn_3:2. By: … Continue reading “0979. 958. What Is Man?”

957. What Is Heaven? 1. Love without passion, for we shall be “like Him” (1Jn_3:2). 2. Service without weariness, for “His servants shall serve Him” (Rev_22:3). 3. Holiness without alloy, for “His Name shall be on our foreheads” (Rev_22:4). 4. Blessing without curse, for there shall be “no more curse” (Rev_22:3). 5. Life without death, … Continue reading “0978. 957. What Is Heaven?”

956. What Is Christ to Us? Christ is one of two things to all. 1. He is either the Stone on which we are broken to penitence and salvation, or He is the Stone to grind in pieces to punishment and condemnation—Luk_20:18. 2. The pillar of cloud was light to Israel and darkness to the … Continue reading “0977. 956. What Is Christ to Us?”

955. What Is Before Us? The Lord ever says, “I will go before you” (Mar_14:28). 1. He goes before His sheep to provide for them—Joh_10:4. 2. He sets a hope before us—Heb_6:18. 3. He has begotten us to an inheritance ready to be revealed—1Pe_1:3-5. 4. He assures us we shall be like Him when we … Continue reading “0976. 955. What Is Before Us?”

954. “What has Jesus Done?” “Once in the end of the world (ages) hath He appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself” (Heb_9:26). “Jesus’ example is no man’s salvation. Rather Jesus’ example is every man’s condemnation. Christ did not come from Heaven to earth to show men how to live, but to … Continue reading “0975. 954. “What has Jesus Done?””

953. What God Will Do in Answer to Prayer As we look to the Lord in prayer—Psa_5:3, He will give us— 1. Enlightenment in perplexity—Psa_34:5. 2. Compensation in faithfulness—Gen_15:5. 3. Satisfaction in abandonment—Isa_17:7. 4. Salvation in need—Isa_45:22. 5. Confidence in desertion—Mic_7:7. 6. Peace in persecution—Act_7:55. 7. Power in bestowment—Mar_7:34; Luk_9:16. By: DR. F. E. MARSH

952. What Christ Was Made 1. As to His humanity, He was “made of a woman” (Gal_4:4). 2. As to His genealogy, He was “made of the seed of David” (Rom_1:3). 3. As to His identity, He was “made like unto His brethren” (Heb_2:17). 4. As to His humility, He “made Himself of no reputation” … Continue reading “0973. 952. What Christ Was Made”