Sermons and Biblical Studies

Jer_14:7. Confession and Supplication "O Lord, though our iniquities testify against us, do thou it for thy name’s sake, for our backslidings are many; we have sinned against thee."’97Jer_14:7. A consciousness of our weakness and sinfulness is indispensable to our safety and well-being. It is of the utmost importance that we do not think better … Continue reading “334. JER 14:7. CONFESSION AND SUPPLICATION”

Psa_37:16. The Happiness of Righteous Poverty "A little that a righteous man hath, is better than the riches of many wicked."’97Psa_37:16. We must not judge of any person’s real estate, by his temporal condition. Reason and sense would lead us to call the rich and the great highly favored and happy; and the poor, the … Continue reading “333. PSA 37:16. THE HAPPINESS OF RIGHTEOUS POVERTY”

Psa_71:9. The Prayer of the Aged "Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength falleth."’97Psa_71:9. This Psa. was penned by David in old age, and may be properly called the aged disciple’s portion. He commences it by expressing his confidence in God, ver. 1; he fervently supplicates … Continue reading “332. PSA 71:9. THE PRAYER OF THE AGED”

Rom_10:13. The Plan of Salvation "Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."’97Rom_10:13 This passage forms a part of a celebrated prophecy by Joel, and which is now quoted by the apostle Peter, to illustrate the miraculous events of the day of Pentecost. It is clear, however, that the latter part … Continue reading “331. ROM 10:13. THE PLAN OF SALVATION”

1Ch_22:19. On Immediately Seeking the Lord "Now, set your heart and your soul to seek the Lord your God."’971Ch_22:19. Never was there a man of more devotional feeling than David. It was devotion of the deepest, and the most intense kind As hallowed fire, it burned with ardent constancy on the altar of his soul. … Continue reading “330. 1CH 22:19. ON IMMEDIATELY SEEKING THE LORD”

1Th_5:23. Sanctification "And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly."’971Th_5:23. Previously, we have considered, Justification, Regeneration, and Adoption. By the one, guilt is forgiven; by the second, the heart is renewed; and, by the third, we are received into the family of God Now, we are to consider the subject of Sanctification. In so … Continue reading “329. 1TH 5:23. SANCTIFICATION”

Gal_4:5. Adoption "The adoption of sons."’97Gal_4:5. It is not uncommon, when standing by the side of a fine flowing river, to be anxious to ascertain its source, and to know all concerning its progress. Salvation may be thus likened to a stream, and in divine revelation we are instructed in all that relates to its … Continue reading “328. GAL 4:5. ADOPTION”

Luk_16:31. The Sufficiency Of Revelation "And he said unto them, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead."’97Luk_16:31. Scripture generally details matter of fact. Doctrines demanding our faith, or duties requiring our practical regard; hence, the events of past ages lie unfolded before us. … Continue reading “327. LUK 16:31. THE SUFFICIENCY OF REVELATION”

Joh_3:3-8. Of Regeneration PART II "Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily I say unto thee, except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God," &c.’97Joh_3:3-8. We have previously noticed the nature of regeneration, as consisting in an entire change and renewal of the heart. The change we described as … Continue reading “326. JOH 3:3-8. OF REGENERATION”

Joh_3:3-8. Regeneration "Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God," &c.’97Joh_3:3-8. We have previously considered the doctrine of Justification, and have endeavored to show that Justification consisted in being considered righteous before God, and being dealt with as … Continue reading “325. JOH 3:3-8. REGENERATION”