744. Seven Golden Links Rom_4:25; Rom_5:1-5 1. Substitution. “Delivered for.” 2. Justification. “Justified by.” 3. Introduction. “Access by faith.” 4. Position. “This grace wherein we stand.” 5. Exultation. “Rejoice in hope.” 6. Education. “Tribulation worketh.” 7. Possession. “Love of God shed abroad.” By: DR. F. E. MARSH
0761. 743. Sevenfold Sanctification
743. Sevenfold Sanctification 1. “Sanctified in Christ.” Standing of the Saint (1Co_1:2). 2. “Sanctified by God the Father.” Love separating the believer for Himself (Jud_1:1). 3. “Being Sanctified by the Holy Ghost.” Power and Progress (Rom_15:16). 4. “Sanctified in the Truth.” Sphere and Cleansing (Joh_17:19, R.V.). 5. “Sanctified… by Prayer.” Dependence and Request (1Ti_4:5). 6. … Continue reading “0761. 743. Sevenfold Sanctification”
0760. 742. Seven “Great” Things in Hebrews
742. Seven “Great” Things in Hebrews 1. A “great salvation” (Heb_2:3). 2. A “great high priest” (Heb_4:14). 3. A “great man” (Heb_7:4). 4. A “great fight” (Heb_10:32). 5. A “great recompense” (Heb_10:35). 6. A “great crowd of witnesses” (Heb_12:1). 7. A “great Shepherd” (Heb_13:20). By: DR. F. E. MARSH
0759. 741. Seven Acts
741. Seven Acts 1. An Act of Faith. “He, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus” (Mar_10:50). 2. An Act of Love. “Perfect love casteth out fear” (1Jn_4:18). 3. An Act of Confidence. “Casting all your care upon Him” (1Pe_5:7). 4. An Act of Worship. “Cast their crowns before the throne” (Rev_4:10). 5. … Continue reading “0759. 741. Seven Acts”
0758. 740. Sermons in Stones
740. Sermons in Stones 1. The Stone of Hard Circumstances becoming the blessing of Heaven’s manifestation, as demonstrated in Jacob’s experience—Gen_28:11, Gen_28:12. 2. The Stones of Gracious Deliverance, as made known in the memorials of Gilgal, proclaiming Egypt’s reproach rolled away from Israel—Jos_4:5-9. 3. The Stone of Ebenezer testifying to Jehovah’s help—1Sa_7:12. 4. The Stone … Continue reading “0758. 740. Sermons in Stones”
0757. 739. “Set Forth”
739. “Set Forth” 1. The Truth “set forth” in order (Luk_1:1). 2. The Death of Christ “set forth” as a propitiation (Rom_3:25). 3. Christ “set forth” as the Crucified One in the Gospel message (Gal_3:1). 4. The Apostles “set forth” as an object lesson (1Co_4:9). 5. The Way of the world, to “set forth” the … Continue reading “0757. 739. “Set Forth””
0756. 738. “Sent Forth”
738. “Sent Forth” The word exapostello is rendered “sent forth,” “sent away,” “sent,” and “send.” 1. God “sent forth His Son” to the work of redemption (Gal_4:4-5). 2. God “sent forth the Spirit of His Son” to assure believers of their sonship (Gal_4:6). 3. The Lord “sent His angel” to deliver Peter (Act_12:11). 4. Paul … Continue reading “0756. 738. “Sent Forth””
0755. 737. Self-Seeking
737. Self-Seeking 1. Self-Pleasing. “Walk as men” (1Co_3:3). 2. Self-Pride. “I have made” (Dan_3:15). 3. Self-Prayer. “Prayed with himself” (Luk_18:11). 4. Self-Righteousness. “I counted loss” (Php_3:4-7). 5. Self-Opinion. “I thought” (2Ki_5:11). 6. Self-Service. “I go a fishing” (Joh_21:3). 7. Self-Eminence. “Diotrephes, who loveth to have the pre-eminence” (3Jn_1:9). 8. Self-Placement. “Reasoning… which should be the … Continue reading “0755. 737. Self-Seeking”
0754. 736. Self Voices
736. Self Voices 1. Voice of the World. “Save thyself” (Luk_23:39). 2. Voice of the Self-Christian. “Pity thyself” (Mat_16:22, R.V., margin). 3. Voice of the Lord. “Deny thyself” (Mat_16:24). By: DR. F. E. MARSH
0753. 735. Service of the Believer
735. Service of the Believer There are many illustrations we find bringing out the character of those who serve. There is the service of— 1. The Priest in the Temple—Heb_9:14. 2. The Slave in the House—Luk_17:8. 3. The Deacon in the Church—Luk_22:26. 4. The Elder in the Flock—Rom_1:9. 5. The Son in the Family—Mat_4:10. 6. … Continue reading “0753. 735. Service of the Believer”