Sermons and Biblical Studies

Resurrection "But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept" (1Co_15:20) The resurrection of Christ forecasts the resurrection of all believers, yea, it assures the resurrection of all unbelievers. "As in Adam all die even so in Christ shall all be made alive, but every man in his … Continue reading “0961. Resurrection”

Reassurance "He hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead" (1Pe_1:3) Had Jesus Christ remained in the grave all assurance as to salvation, and all the blessings of the Christian life would have been taken away. The resurrection reassured the saint; it established every claim that … Continue reading “0960. Reassurance”

Recognition "This Jesus hath God raised up, * * by the right hand of God exalted" (Act_2:32-33) There are three things we wish to say: 1. The forsaken Son. He was disdained by both priest and populace as He hung upon the Cross. The people thronged the foot of the Cross. They wagged their heads, … Continue reading “0959. Recognition”

Realization "The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon" (Luk_24:34) We wish to bring before you the great underlying proofs which establish the resurrection of Christ from the dead. We use the word realization because in the resurrection of Christ everything He had taught and claimed was realized. 1. The lie of the … Continue reading “0958. Realization”

Rejoicing "And as they went to tell His disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held Him by the feet, and worshipped Him" (The marginal reading is–"Saying, Rejoice!") (Mat_28:9) 1. Weeping. When the Lord Jesus Christ died, He left the disciples with broken hearts. They had not only lost a … Continue reading “0957. Rejoicing”

Christ's Resurrection There are four distinct announcements recorded in the New Testament, which were made by Heavenly beings. The announcement of His Birth. "Unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord" (Luk_2:11). The announcement of His Death. They talked of His decease which He should … Continue reading “0956. Christ's Resurrection”

The Left Behind–Their Sorrow "And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from Heaven with His mighty angels, "In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ!" (2Th_1:7-8). There is a great contrast between … Continue reading “0955. The Left Behind–Their Sorrow”

The Raptured–their Blessedness "Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air and so shall we ever be with the Lord" (1Th_4:17) For a little while let us examine into the condition of the saints who are caught up to … Continue reading “0954. The Raptured–their Blessedness”

The Rapture–a Separation "I tell you, in that night there shall be two men in one bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left. "Two women shall be grinding together; the one shall be taken, and the other left. "Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, … Continue reading “0953. The Rapture–a Separation”

The Rapture–a Selection "I tell you, in that night there shall be two men in one bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left. "Two women shall be grinding together; the one shall be taken, and the other left. "Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, … Continue reading “0952. The Rapture–a Selection”