Live Churches Rev_2:8 : ’93And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna, write these things.’94 Smyrna was a great ancient city. It was bounded on three sides by mountains. It was the great center of the Levantine trade. In that brilliant and prosperous city, a Christian church was established. After a while it was … Continue reading “550. Live Churches”
549. Snowy Locks of Christ
Snowy Locks of Christ Rev_1:14 : ’93His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow.’94 Tradition and an ancient document tell us that the hair of Christ, when he was upon earth, was chestnut color to the ears, and then flowed down in golden curls upon the neck. My text says … Continue reading “549. Snowy Locks of Christ”
547. On Trial
On Trial 1Jn_2:1 : ’93We have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.’94 Standing in a courtroom you say to yourself, ’93At this bar crime has often been arraigned; at this witness-stand the oath has often been taken; at this jurors’92 bench the verdict has been rendered, at this judge’92s desk sentence has … Continue reading “547. On Trial”
546. 1 John
1 John Autor: T. De Witt Talmage
545. The New Earth; or, the World As It Will Be
The New Earth; or, the World As It Will Be 2Pe_3:13 : ’93A new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. Down in the struggle to make the world better and happier we sometimes get depressed with the obstacles to be overcome and the work to be accomplished. Will it not be a tonic and an inspiration to … Continue reading “545. The New Earth; or, the World As It Will Be”
544. International Defamation
International Defamation 2Pe_2:10 : ’93Presumptuous are they, self-willed, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.’94 Amid a most reprehensible crew, Peter here paints by one stroke the portrait of those who delight to slash at people in authority. Now, we all have a right to criticise evil behavior, whether in high places or … Continue reading “544. International Defamation”
543. 2 Peter
2 Peter Autor: T. De Witt Talmage
542. The Busybody
The Busybody 1Pe_4:15 : ’93A busybody in other men’92s matters.’94 Human nature is the same in all ages. In the second century of the world’92s existence people had the same characteristics as people in the nineteenth century, the only difference being that they had the characteristics for a longer time. It was five hundred years … Continue reading “542. The Busybody”
541. The Precious Christ
The Precious Christ 1Pe_2:7 : ’93Unto you therefore which believe, he is precious.’94 We had for many years in this country commercial depressions. What was the matter with the stores? With the harvests? With the people? Lack of faith! Money enough, goods enough, skilful brains enough, industrious hands enough, but no faith. Now what damages … Continue reading “541. The Precious Christ”
540. 1 Peter
1 Peter Autor: T. De Witt Talmage