Sermons and Biblical Studies

1Co_2:2. Christ Crucified For I determined not to know anything among you save Jesus Christ, and him crucified."’971Co_2:2. This is Paul’s noble avowal to the church of Christ at Corinth. The occasion of it is to be found in the declining of that church from the purity and simplicity of the gospel. After Christianity had … Continue reading “494. 1CO 2:2. CHRIST CRUCIFIED”

Col_2:17. Christ The Substance Of Types And Metaphors "But the body is of Christ"’97Col_2:17 The apostle had been treating of Jewish ceremonies and festivals, and these he describes as being "a shadow of things to come." Only designed to prefigure some approaching event or blessing. Not possessing any real intrinsic value, but instituted to lead … Continue reading “493. COL 2:17. CHRIST THE SUBSTANCE OF TYPES AND METAPHORS”

Eph_3:15. Heaven Likened To A Family "The whole family in heaven."’97Eph_3:15 The Christian is a traveller on his way to Zion. This is not his rest. The traveller oftentimes directs his attention to the end of his journey, to the city of his habitation. The mariner often casts a look of hope over the waters … Continue reading “492. EPH 3:15. HEAVEN LIKENED TO A FAMILY”

2Co_5:1. Earthly And Heavenly Dwellings Of Believers "For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens."’972Co_5:1. Considerable doubt has been expressed by critics as to the meaning of the apostle in this passage. Some have … Continue reading “491. 2CO 5:1. EARTHLY AND HEAVENLY DWELLINGS OF BELIEVERS”

Rom_12:4-5. Christ’s Spiritual Body "For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office," &c.’97Rom_12:4, Rom_12:5. Scriptural views of the church of Christ would go far towards promoting a right state of mind in believers towards one another. Most persons acknowledge but one true church, but then all … Continue reading “490. ROM 12:4-5. CHRIST’S SPIRITUAL BODY”

Heb_12:28. The Gospel Dispensation An Immovable Kingdom "Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear."’97Heb_12:28. The apostle had just been presenting in contrast the two dispensations:’97that of the law and the gospel; of Moses, and Christ; Sinai and Zion. … Continue reading “489. HEB 12:28. THE GOSPEL DISPENSATION AN IMMOVABLE KINGDOM”

Joh_13:32. The Gospel The Charter Of Liberty And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."’97Joh_13:32. We perceive from the preceding verses that many of the Jews had believed on the Saviour. This was an event highly joyous to Christ, and of the utmost benefit to themselves. But the Redeemer, knowing … Continue reading “488. JOH 13:32. THE GOSPEL THE CHARTER OF LIBERTY”

Luk_4:18. Sinners Captives "Deliverance to the captives."’97Luk_4:18. This is a part of the Saviour’s first sermon. He began his public ministry by exhibiting the riches of his grace to sinners. His ministry was eminently one of mercy and love. In him dwelt an infinite fulness of grace and truth. He was in all things a … Continue reading “487. LUK 4:18. SINNERS CAPTIVES”

Mat_8:3. Sin The Leprosy Of The Soul "And immediately his leprosy was cleansed."’97Mat_8:3. One of the results of sin is the fearful catalogue of bodily diseases which it has introduced. Man was formed free from affliction, sorrow, and pain; neither was he liable to death. But sin has filled the world with disease and misery. … Continue reading “486. MAT 8:3. SIN THE LEPROSY OF THE SOUL”

Rev_22:17. The Gospel Represented As The Water Of Life "And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely."’97Rev_22:17. The word of God contains many free and delightful invitations to lost and … Continue reading “485. REV 22:17. THE GOSPEL REPRESENTED AS THE WATER OF LIFE”