Sermons and Biblical Studies

139. Christ’s Commendations He commended— 1. The unjust steward for providing for the future—Luk_16:8. 2. The widow, for bountifulness in giving—Luk_21:3. 3. The woman, for her importunate pleading—Luk_18:3-7. 4. The Syrophenician woman, for her largeness of faith—Mat_15:28. 5. The Samaritan leper, for his grateful thanks—Luk_17:18. 6. The Apostle Peter, for his confession of faith—Mat_16:17. 7. … Continue reading “0142. 139. Christ’s Commendations”

138. Christ’s Cure It is said of the impotent man he was “cured,” “made whole,” “healed,” “took up his bed and walked” (Joh_5:9-10, Joh_5:13-14). 1. When we are “cured” from the disease of sin—Psa_103:3. 2. “Made whole” from the effects of sin—1Co_6:11. 3. Healed to health in the Lord—1Pe_2:24. 4. Master that which once mastered … Continue reading “0141. 138. Christ’s Cure”

137. Christ’s Coming Introduces Themillennium There are many portions of Scripture which foretell what will take place when Christ returns, but we concentrate upon what the Lord will do in connection with two phrases which occur several times in the prophecy of Isaiah, namely, “the Lord shall Come” or “will Come.” The expression is connected … Continue reading “0140. 137. Christ’s Coming Introduces Themillennium”

the Revelation 136. Christ’s Conquests in the Book of the Revelation The one predominating thought in the Book of the Revelation is, the Lamb, in all the livingness of His death, puts down His foes, and reigns over His enemies. The wounded One of Calvary is the Warrior conquering His enemies. The Book of the … Continue reading “0139. 136. Christ’s Conquests in the Book of”

135. Christ’s “Coming Forths” 1. Prediction. “There shall come forth a rod out of Jesse” (Isa_11:1). 2. Incarnation. “I came forth from the Father” (Joh_16:28). 3. Humiliation. “Came Jesus forth wearing the crown of thorns” (Joh_19:5). 4. Crucifixion. “Bearing His Cross went forth” to “Golgotha, where they crucified Him” (Joh_19:17-18). 5. Revelation. “Come forth” (Lev_16:24; … Continue reading “0138. 135. Christ’s “Coming Forths””

134. Christ’s Coming and Our Responsibility Luk_12:35-48 1. Announcement of His Coming. “When He cometh” (Luk_12:36). 2. Watching for His Coming. “Shall find watching” (Luk_12:37). 3. Reward of His Coming. “Will come forth and serve them” (Luk_12:37). 4. Blessedness of His Coming. “Blessed are those servants” (Luk_12:38). 5. Loss, if not ready for His Coming—Luk_12:39. … Continue reading “0137. 134. Christ’s Coming and Our Responsibility”

133. Christ’s Coming A Presbyterian minister said to the writer: “I was never taught anything about the Coming of the Lord when I was in the theological college.” Then he asked me about the best book on the theme, and I immediately replied, “The New Testament.” No one can read through that Book without being … Continue reading “0136. 133. Christ’s Coming”

132. Christ’s Coming Blessedness for Those Who Are Found Watching In the parable of the lord returning from the wedding, Christ enforces and emphasises the Coming of Himself—Luk_12:35-48. The distinctiveness of our Lord’s return is declared no less than nine times in connection with the words: “He cometh,” “will come,” “come,” “The Son of Man … Continue reading “0135. 132. Christ’s Coming”

131. Christ’s Coming The words “therefore” and “wherefore” in connection with Christ’s Coming, give us reasons for our attitude in relation to His return. 1. The “therefore” of “watch.” Because of those who are “perverse,” and that the Lord may reward us, be on the alert against the evil, and alive to the future “inheritance”—Act_20:31, … Continue reading “0134. 131. Christ’s Coming”

130. Christ’s Body of Glory “We Shall Be Like Him” 1Jn_3:2 One of the things which He will give to His own, when He comes as the Saviour, is a body of glory. He will fashion anew the body which has been humiliated by sin, and make it like to His body of glory—Php_3:20, Php_3:21. … Continue reading “0133. 130. Christ’s Body of Glory”