The Happy Lot of Those Who Go "And He saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And He saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God" (Rev_19:9). It is possible here to give but a few glimpses of the glories of the raptured … Continue reading “0592. The Happy Lot of Those Who Go”
0591. Who Shall Be Left?
Who Shall Be Left? "Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left." "Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left" (Mat_24:40-41). No sadder words could be written than these: "The harvest is past; the summer is ended, and … Continue reading “0591. Who Shall Be Left?”
0590. Who Will Be Taken?
Who Will Be Taken? "For the Lord Himself shall descend from Heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the … Continue reading “0590. Who Will Be Taken?”
0589. Is Christ's Coming Near?
Is Christ’s Coming Near? "For yet a little while, (how little, how little) and He that cometh will come, and will not tarry" (Heb_10:37). We may not know the day of the coming of Christ, but we certainly may know the times and the seasons. If the men of the world can discern the sky … Continue reading “0589. Is Christ's Coming Near?”
0588. Is Christ Sure to Come?
Is Christ Sure to Come? "If I go, * * I will come again" (Joh_14:3). Twenty centuries ago, our Lord was talking in the upper room to His disciples. He plainly said, "If I go, * * I will come again" (Joh_14:3). When He disappeared from the Mount of Olives, and a cloud received Him … Continue reading “0588. Is Christ Sure to Come?”
0587. The Certainty of Christ's Coming
The Certainty of Christ’s Coming Is Christ Sure to Come? (Joh_14:3). Is Christ’s Coming Near? (Heb_10:37). Who Will Be Taken? (1Th_4:16-17). Who Will Be Left? (Mat_24:40-41). The Happy Lot of Those Who Go (Rev_19:9). The Sad Lot of Those Left (Rev_8:13). An Admonition (Mat_24:44). Autor: R.E. NEIGHBOUR
0586. Spiritual Lessons
Spiritual Lessons "So they two went until they came to Bethlehem" (Rth_1:19), We have been gathering more the dispensational lessons. In conclusion let us note some spiritual lessons, with which the whole Book abounds. 1. Ruth’s blessed choice. She chose between Moab and Bethlehem, and between her people and Naomi. She weighed the matter wisely, … Continue reading “0586. Spiritual Lessons”
0585. The Kinsman Redeemer
The Kinsman Redeemer "A mighty man of wealth * * and his name was Boaz. And Naomi said unto her daughter in law, Blessed be HE of the Lord * * the man is of near kin unto us, one of our next kinsman" (Rth_2:1,Rth_2:20-21). The story would not be complete without a special word … Continue reading “0585. The Kinsman Redeemer”
0584. Ruth's Recompense
Ruth’s Recompense The Lord recompense thy work, and a fall reward be given thee of the Lord God of Israel, under Whose wings thou art come to trust" (Rth_2:12). How fully did God reward Ruth. Boaz had heard of how Ruth had kindly treated her mother-in-law; and how she had left her father and mother … Continue reading “0584. Ruth's Recompense”
0583. Ruth Accompanies Naomi
Ruth Accompanies Naomi "Intreat me not to leave thee, or, to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God" (Rth_1:16). When Israel is restored in the land, then the Gentiles will seek her … Continue reading “0583. Ruth Accompanies Naomi”