Sermons and Biblical Studies

Job–A Type of Christ Job_2:1-13 Job Was Perfect and Upright (Job_1:1). Job Was Very Rich (Job_1:3). Job Was the Greatest Man of the East (Job_1:3). Job Sanctified His Sons (Job_1:5). Job Was Approved of God (Job_1:8). Job Attacked of Satan (Job_1:12; Job_2:6). Job Robbed of His Possessions (Job_1:16). Job Smitten with Boils (Job_2:7). Job Covered … Continue reading “1381. Job–A Type of Christ”

The Folly of Philosophy "Oh the depths of the riches both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God; how unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out." Philosophy endeavors to discover the rational explanation of things; it attempts to ferret out the reason for results; it reaches back of existing conditions to … Continue reading “1380. The Folly of Philosophy”

Obey Fully Every Precept of God "If any man will do His will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of Myself" (Joh_7:17). To become a real Bible student one must obey every Bible injunction. We can only know, as we follow on to know the Lord. … Continue reading “1379. Obey Fully Every Precept of God”

Rightly Divide the Word of Truth "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth." (2Ti_2:15). Centuries ago the Holy Spirit wrote concerning this very thing. He exhorted students of the Word of God, real students who would stand approved of God, that … Continue reading “1378. Rightly Divide the Word of Truth”

Retain the Mien of a Learner "And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard His Word" (Luk_19:39). Mary sat at the feet of Christ and heard His Word. The learner is not above his teacher. In the schools of men, students may in time outclass their teachers; but … Continue reading “1377. Retain the Mien of a Learner”

Receive the Message Into Your Own Life "Thy Word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee" (Psa_119:11). The Bible student does not study his Bible merely to get together data to preach unto others. He does not study, merely to prepare himself for some public ministration. The Word of … Continue reading “1376. Receive the Message Into Your Own Life”

Receive the Bible in the Spirit "But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God; for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned" (1Co_2:14). It is an utter impossibility for the unregenerate to receive the things of the Spirit of God; "neither can … Continue reading “1375. Receive the Bible in the Spirit”

Recognize the Bible As God-Breathed "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness" (2Ti_3:16). The Bible student must place God's Book in a class by itself; he must recognize it as a Book distinct from all other books; he must know at … Continue reading “1374. Recognize the Bible As God-Breathed”

How to Study the Bible Psa_119:9-16 Recognize the Bible as God-breathed (2Ti_3:16). Receive the Bible in the Spirit (1Co_2:14). Receive the Message into Your Own Life (Psa_119:11). Retain the Mien of a Learner (Luk_10:39). Rightly Divide the Word of Truth (2Ti_2:15). Obey Fully Every Precept of God (Joh_7:17). One may possess every qualification necessary to … Continue reading “1373. How to Study the Bible”

Resist Not the Spirit "Ye do always resist the Holy Ghost" (Act_7:51). The Lord Jesus Christ stands outside the life of each individual man, seeking to enter in. He is willing to save; He is unwilling that any should perish. To His own people, Israel, Christ said: "How often would I * * and ye … Continue reading “1372. Resist Not the Spirit”