Sermons and Biblical Studies

541. Love of God 1. Inextinguishable in its flame of affection—Son_8:7. 2. Inexhaustible in its flow of supply—Rom_8:32-37. 3. Indefatigable in its attention of service—Joh_13:12. 4. Indispensable in its sustenance of grace—Eph_2:4, Eph_2:5. 5. Instant in its readiness of help—2Co_5:14. 6. Immutable in its unchangingness of character—1Jn_4:16. 7. Inseparable in its strength of holding—Rom_8:39. By: … Continue reading “0552. 541. Love of God”

540. Love of God 1. Unmerited in its object—1Jn_4:10. 2. Unsought in its action—Rom_5:8. 3. Universal in its offer—Joh_3:16. 4. Unbounded in its work—Eph_2:4. 5. Unknown in its fullness—Eph_3:19. 6. Unbroken in its ministry—Rom_8:39. 7. Unending in its character—Jer_31:3. By: DR. F. E. MARSH

539. “Love” in John 15 1. The Source of Love. “The Father hath loved” (Joh_15:9). 2. The Correspondence of Love. “As the Father hath loved Me, so have I loved you” (Joh_15:9). 3. The Continuance of Love. “Continue ye in My love” (Joh_15:9). 4. The Command of Love. “My” commandment, that ye love one another” … Continue reading “0550. 539. “Love” in John 15”

538. Love for the Book “O How I Love Thy Law” Psa_119:97 Spurgeon’s love for the Bible is happily illustrated in the following, found on the copy he used: “C. H. Spurgeon, 1856. “The lamp of my study—”The light is bright as ever, 1861. “Oh, that mine eyes were more opened, 1864. “Being worn to … Continue reading “0549. 538. Love for the Book”

537. Love 1. Love is the Oil to lubricate all our spiritual being, and to cause it to run easily—1Co_13:4-8. 2. Love is the Life to rejuvenate, so that everything may blossom fruitfully—Joh_15:10-16. 3. Love is the Affection to captivate, and to cause us to go with others willingly—Rth_1:16, Rth_1:17. 4. Love is the Power … Continue reading “0548. 537. Love”

536. Love 1. In God Himself we see the Passion of Love, as expressed in the passion of Christ on the Cross—1Jn_4:10. 2. In Him we behold the Purity of Love, as manifest in the holy life of the Saviour—1Jn_3:16. 3. In Him we have evidenced the Power of Love, as unfolded in the devotion … Continue reading “0547. 536. Love”

535. Love 1. The believer’s love has God for its source—1Jn_4:7, 1Jn_4:8. 2. Christ’s love as its measure—Eph_5:2. 3. The Holy Spirit as its might—Col_1:8. 4. Obedience as its credentials—1Jn_5:2. 5. Labour as its outcome—1Th_1:3. 6. Disinterestedness as its character—Rom_12:9. 7. Believers as its object—1Jn_3:11. By: DR. F. E. MARSH

534. Lordship of Christ 2. Thessalonians 3 “The Lord” is mentioned six times—__Thessalonians 3__1, 3, 4, 5, 16, 16; and “Our Lord Jesus Christ” is mentioned three times—__Thessalonians 3__6, 12, 18. 1. “The Word of the Lord” associated with prayer and blessing (__Thessalonians 3__v. 1). 2. “The faithfulness of the Lord” in stablishing and keeping … Continue reading “0545. 534. Lordship of Christ”

533. Lord’s Friendship 1. A Loving Friend. “A Friend loveth at all times” (Pro_17:17). The times cannot alter His constancy, change His affection, alienate His sympathy, nor check His love. 2. A Lasting Friend. “A Friend that sticketh closer than a brother” (Pro_18:24). The word “sticketh” means to adhere to, to cleave closely. He will … Continue reading “0544. 533. Lord’s Friendship”

532. “Look Upon” 1. Inspection. “The priest shall look upon it” (Lev_13:43). An illustration of Christ inspecting the sinner to make him conscious of his guilt. 2. Appreciation. “Look upon the face of thine anointed” (Psa_84:9). God appreciating Christ, and blessing us for His sake. 3. Compassion. “Look upon mine affliction” (Psa_25:18; Psa_119:132). The Lord … Continue reading “0543. 532. “Look Upon””