Sermons and Biblical Studies

Isa_27:13. The Gospel Trumpet "The great trumpet shall be blown, and they shall come which were ready to perish."’97Isa_27:13. Doubtless this prophecy had a literal reference to the restoration of the Jews through the instrumentality of Cyrus. A prophecy which had a most exact and faithful fulfilment. But we intend the accommodation of the text … Continue reading “484. ISA 27:13. THE GOSPEL TRUMPET”

2Co_4:7. The Gospel Treasure "But we have this treasure in earthen vessels that the excellency of the power may be of God and not of us."’972Co_4:7. There are two distinct similes in the text. One relates to the ministerial office. Ministers of Christ, whether apostles or evangelists, are earthen vessels. Vessels to hold and convey … Continue reading “483. 2CO 4:7. THE GOSPEL TREASURE”

Isa_55:10-11. Word Of God Likened To The Rain And Snow "For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it to bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: so shall my word be … Continue reading “482. ISA 55:10-11. WORD OF GOD LIKENED TO THE RAIN AND SNOW”

Jer_23:29. The Word Of God Like A Fire And Hammer "Is not my word like as a fire? saith the Lord and like a hammer that breaketh the rocks in pieces?"’97Jer_23:29. The faithful Jeremiah is here called by God to prophesy against false prophets, and to denounce the displeasure of God against such as mixed … Continue reading “481. JER 23:29. THE WORD OF GOD LIKE A FIRE AND HAMMER”

Psa_119:130. The Word Of God Compared To Light "The entrance of thy words giveth light."’97Psa_119:130. "And a light unto my path."’97Psa_119:105. Light is the emblem of Deity, "For God is light, and in him is no darkness at all," 1Jn_1:5. Christ is the light of the world. Saints are children of the light and of … Continue reading “480. PSA 119:130. THE WORD OF GOD COMPARED TO LIGHT”

Psa_107:20. Word Of God Likened To Medicine "He sent his word and healed them."’97Psa_107:20 The morally diseased condition of the human race is the subject of repeated testimony, in the holy scriptures. The description of Israel is not unsuitable to the whole family of man; "The whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint, … Continue reading “479. PSA 107:20. WORD OF GOD LIKENED TO MEDICINE”

Mat_4:4. Word Of God Compared To Food "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God."’97Mat_4:4. The text is the reply of Jesus to the tempter, who urged him to employ his power in changing stones into bread. To this Jesus replies, "It is written, … Continue reading “478. MAT 4:4. WORD OF GOD COMPARED TO FOOD”

1Co_4:1. Ministers Stewards "And stewards of the mysteries of God."’971Co_4:1. A steward is one who presides over the household affairs of a family, and is appointed to make provision for it. The church of Jesus is a family. A family of regenerated persons, the 30ns and daughters of the Lord Almighty. It is a household. … Continue reading “477. 1CO 4:1. MINISTERS STEWARDS”

Eze_34:2. Gospel Ministers Shepherds "The shepherds of Israel."’97Eze_34:2. The prophet is referring to the indolent unfaithful shepherds who neglected the flocks committed to their care, and thus brought upon themselves the displeasure of God. It is, however, with the term itself that we have to do. Jesus Christ is the great and good shepherd, and … Continue reading “476. EZE 34:2. GOSPEL MINISTERS SHEPHERDS”

1Co_3:10. Ministers Builders "A wise master builder."’971Co_3:10. The Christian church is likened to a house, a temple, a city. Under each of these metaphors believers are considered as the materials’97the stones of which it is composed. And the character the Christian ministry sustains is clearly the same. God is the great architect. Jesus is the … Continue reading “475. 1CO 3:10. MINISTERS BUILDERS”