Sermons and Biblical Studies

Isa_9:6. Christ A Counsellor "Counsellor."’97Isa_9:6. We now have to consider the second illustrious title of the Messiah, of whom it is said, "The government shall be on his shoulders." The spirit of prophecy testified of Christ as the "Counsellor," Pro_8:14; and Isa_2:2. Let us ascertain, I. Wherein he has exhibited himself as our Counsellor. He … Continue reading “454. ISA 9:6. CHRIST A COUNSELLOR”

Isa_9:6. Christ The Wonderful "And his name shall be called Wonderful."’97Isa_9:6. When the angel of the Lord (doubtless none other than the Son of God) appeared to Manoah, and was asked his name, he said, "Why askest thou thus after my name, seeing it is secret or wonderful," Jdg_3:18. Now this is the very title … Continue reading “453. ISA 9:6. CHRIST THE WONDERFUL”

Joh_14:6. Christ The Way To Heaven "I am the way."’97Joh_14:6. The Christian is professedly a pilgrim, a pilgrim on his way to glory. He is seeking a better country, that is to say, a heavenly one. He looks upward beyond the glittering starry skies, and sings, "There is my house and portion fair, My treasure … Continue reading “452. JOH 14:6. CHRIST THE WAY TO HEAVEN”

Isa_55:4. Christ The Captain Of Salvation "And commander to the people."’97Isa_55:4. Sin commenced by the revolt of God’s creatures from their allegiance and obedience to him. Angels thus fell, and kept not their first estate. Thus too did man unite himself to the fallen spirits of darkness, by yielding to Satan’s temptation, and transgressing the … Continue reading “451. ISA 55:4. CHRIST THE CAPTAIN OF SALVATION”

Mat_9:12. Christ A Physician "They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick."’97Mat_9:12. In the application of this proverb to himself, Jesus evidently professed to be a physician, and his whole ministerial career will establish that profession. Christ proved himself to be a physician of the body. He cured all sorts … Continue reading “450. MAT 9:12. CHRIST A PHYSICIAN”

Col_1:18. Christ The Head Of The Church "The head of the body, the church."’97Col_1:18. The church of the Redeemer is beautifully likened to the human body. Like the human body, it is composed of various parts and members. Some of these resemble the hands, others the feet, all of which united, make one compact body. … Continue reading “449. COL 1:18. CHRIST THE HEAD OF THE CHURCH”

Joh_1:4. Christ The Light Of The World "The light of men."’97Joh_1:4. One of the most wonderful and beautiful creatures in the world is light. It is one of the most striking emblems of the Deity. "God is light," &c. He is described as the father of lights. From him all light emanates. He is the … Continue reading “448. JOH 1:4. CHRIST THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD”

Mal_3:3. Christ The Refiner "And he shall sit as a refiner."’97Mal_3:3. Christ is obviously intended in this prophecy, and it quite accords with the apostle’s description of the end of Christ’s coming: "Who gave himself that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works," Tit_2:14. … Continue reading “447. MAL 3:3. CHRIST THE REFINER”

1Jn_2:1. Christ An Advocate "An advocate with the Father."’971Jn_2:1 The epistles of John are eminently of a practical and experimental character. They are designed to illustrate and enforce the true spirit and practice of godliness. Especially we have presented to us the supreme importance of love. Love to God and love to the saints, and … Continue reading “446. 1JN 2:1. CHRIST AN ADVOCATE”

Jam_1:16-17. God The Father Of Lights "Do not err, my beloved brethren. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning."’97Jam_1:16-17. The text was evidently designed to counteract and overthrow a very dangerous sentiment which has prevailed … Continue reading “445. JAM 1:16-17. GOD THE FATHER OF LIGHTS”