88. Changes 1. Repentance is a change of purpose—Luk_15:18; 1Th_1:9. 2. Salvation is a change of position—Eph_2:6-8. 3. Justification is a change of state—Rom_5:1. 4. Adoption is a change of family—Eph_1:5. 5. Redemption is a change of masters—Eph_1:7. 6. Sanctification is a change of life—1Th_5:23, 1Th_5:24. 7. Consecration is a change of will—Rom_12:1, Rom_12:2. By: … Continue reading “0092. 88. Changes”
0091. 87. “Christian Endeavour”
87. “Christian Endeavour” “We Endeavoured” Act_16:10 A good Christian endeavourer is— 1. Christ Encircled. “In Christ” (2Co_12:2). 2. Christ Enthroned. “Christ sanctified as Lord in the heart” (1Pe_3:15, R.V.). 3. Christ Empowered. “Can do all things in Christ” (Php_4:13). 4. Christ Enlightened. “Christ shall give thee light” (Eph_5:14). 5. Christ Enjoyed. “I rejoice in the … Continue reading “0091. 87. “Christian Endeavour””
0090. 86. “Cannot”—Some Things God Cannot Do
86. “Cannot”—Some Things God Cannot Do 1. He cannot break His Word. “Scripture cannot be broken” (Joh_10:35). 2. “God cannot lie” (Tit_1:2). 3. “God cannot deny Himself” (2Ti_2:13). 4. “God cannot be tempted of evil” (Jas_1:13). By: DR. F. E. MARSH
0089. 85. “Cannots” in John’s Gospel
85. “Cannots” in John’s Gospel 1. The natural man “cannot see” or “enter the Kingdom of God” (Joh_3:3, Joh_3:5). 2. The sinner “cannot come” or “go” where Christ is, as long as he is unsaved—Joh_7:34, Joh_7:36; Joh_8:21, Joh_8:22. 3. The unregenerate “cannot hear” Christ’s Word (Joh_8:43). 4. The “Scripture cannot be broken” (Joh_10:35). 5. The … Continue reading “0089. 85. “Cannots” in John’s Gospel”
0088. 84. “Cannot” Things the Sinner Cannot Do
84. “Cannot” Things the Sinner Cannot Do 1. Cannot reverse what God does. “I cannot go beyond the Word of the Lord” (Num_22:18). 2. Cannot find God by Himself. “I cannot perceive Him” (Job_23:8-9). 3. Cannot supply what is lacking. “What is crooked cannot be made straight” (Ecc_1:15). 4. Cannot please God—Rom_8:8. 5. Cannot see … Continue reading “0088. 84. “Cannot” Things the Sinner Cannot Do”
0087. 83. “Candles”
83. “Candles” 1. A Lighted Candle. “Light a candle” (Mat_5:15). 2. An Essential Candle. “The light of the body is the eye” (Mat_6:22). 3. A Useful Candle. “Light a candle, and sweep,” etc. (Luk_15:8). 4. A Shining Candle. “He was a burning and a shining light” (Joh_5:35). 5. A Burning Candle. “Your lights burning” (Luk_12:35). … Continue reading “0087. 83. “Candles””
0086. 82. “Candles” and “Lamps”
82. “Candles” and “Lamps” The word for “candle” is rendered “lamp” (Exo_27:20) and “light” (2Sa_21:17). 1. A Lighted Candle. “Thou wilt light my candle” (Psa_18:28). 2. A Supplied Lamp. “Oil to cause the lamp to burn” (Exo_27:20). 3. An Ordained Lamp. “I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed” (Psa_132:17). 4. A Constant Lamp. “Her … Continue reading “0086. 82. “Candles” and “Lamps””
0085. 81. Calling—Conduct
81. Calling—Conduct Remember what you are called, and be what you are— 1. As a Saint. Be holy—Rom_1:7; 1Co_1:2. 2. As a Christian. Be Christlike—Act_11:26. 3. As Salt. Be pungent—Mat_5:13. 4. As a Light. Be true—Mat_5:14. 5. As an Epistle. Be legible—2Co_3:2. 6. As a Soldier. Be valiant—2Ti_2:3. 7. As a Child. Be obedient—1Pe_1:14, 1Pe_1:15. … Continue reading “0085. 81. Calling—Conduct”
0084. 80. Called Out of Egypt
80. Called Out of Egypt Exo_9:1 The call has a double application. It was a call to Pharaoh: “Let My people go that they may serve Me,” and it was a call to the Israelites to get out of Egypt. 1. It was a call based upon God’s covenant with Abraham, to give to him … Continue reading “0084. 80. Called Out of Egypt”
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