Sermons and Biblical Studies

Ecc_7:14. The Day of Prosperity "In the day of prosperity be joyful," &c.’97Ecc_7:14. Among the varied excellences of true religion, none more striking than its adaptation and appropriateness to all the circumstances and conditions in life. Its instructions, admonitions, and consolations are suited to every possible variety of state in which we are called to … Continue reading “364. ECC 7:14. THE DAY OF PROSPERITY”

Php_2:23. Man’s Ignorance of the Future "So soon as I shall see how it will go with me."’97Php_2:23. Paul a prisoner at Rome, &c. His anxiety for the cause of Jesus; his interest in the Philippians, and his joy in Timothy’s presence; his resolution to send him. "So soon," &c. Notice, I. That we are … Continue reading “363. PHP 2:23. MAN’S IGNORANCE OF THE FUTURE”

Eph_6:17. The Sword "And the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God."’97Eph_6:17. We now come to the consideration of the last part of the Christian armor, "the sword of the Spirit." You will observe that all the other pieces of armor are purely of a defensive character. The breastplate to defend the … Continue reading “362. EPH 6:17. THE SWORD”

1Th_5:8. The Helmet "And for an helmet, the hope of salvation."’971Th_5:8. See also Eph_6:17. We have now to call your attention to a very interesting and important part of the Christian’s armor, and that is the helmet, which is to defend the head. I need not attempt to show you, that no part of the … Continue reading “361. 1TH 5:8. THE HELMET”

Eph_6:16. The Shield "Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked."’97Eph_6:16. The Christian warrior is to be distinguished for his pacific spirit. While he wars against sin and Satan, he is to be eminently a subject of Christ’s peaceful kingdom. His path … Continue reading “360. EPH 6:16. THE SHIELD”

Eph_6:14. The Breastplate "And having on the breastplate of righteousness."’97Eph_6:14. We previously referred to the girdle, which the Christian Soldier is to wear, viz. the Girdle of truth; doctrinal truth; experimental truth; a profession of the truth, and practical truth. Our subject this morning is quite of a kindred character. Righteousness and truth must rise … Continue reading “359. EPH 6:14. THE BREASTPLATE”

Eph_6:14. The Girdle "Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth."’97Eph_6:14 The Apostle in this paragraph calls our attention to the various parts of the Christian armor, as specified in the paragraph connected with the text. The first of these must engage our attention on the present occasion, "The girdle of truth." Some of … Continue reading “358. EPH 6:14. THE GIRDLE”

Eph_6:13. The Whole Armor "Wherefore, take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand."’97Eph_6:13. The present condition of the Christian is one of trial and peril. He is a mariner crossing the sea of life, exposed to storms and … Continue reading “357. EPH 6:13. THE WHOLE ARMOR”

1Ti_1:18. The Christian Warfare "War a good warfare."’971Ti_1:18. War is a word pregnant with horror it is associated with all that is disastrous terrible, and horrific. David thus prayed, "O God, scatter the people who delight in war." Who can describe the wretchedness, wo, and wailings, war hath produced on our earth? The earth has … Continue reading “356. 1TI 1:18. THE CHRISTIAN WARFARE”

Joh_7:37, Joh_7:38. Christ’s Address to the Thirsty "In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me and drink. He that believeth on me, as the Scripture hath said; out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water."’97Joh_7:37, Joh_7:38. The … Continue reading “355. JOH 7:37, JOH 7:38. CHRIST’S ADDRESS TO THE THIRSTY”