Sermons and Biblical Studies

Php_3:8. The Knowledge of Christ "Yea, doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus, my Lord."’97Php_3:8. The apostle Paul had one theme, one subject, one cause. That theme was Christ; that subject, the cross; that cause, the cause of salvation. His various epistles are full of … Continue reading “304. PHP 3:8. THE KNOWLEDGE OF CHRIST”

Heb_4:16. The Throne Of Grace "Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need."’97Heb_4:16. The apostle had been treating on the priesthood of Christ, and had been referring to his greatness, his exalted station, and his sympathy towards his people; … Continue reading “303. HEB 4:16. THE THRONE OF GRACE”

Rev_6:8. The Pale Horse "And I looked, and behold a pale horse, and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him."’97Rev_6:8. In this chapter we have a description of four horses with their respective riders. The first was white, on which sat an illustrious personage, with a bow, and he … Continue reading “302. REV 6:8. THE PALE HORSE”

1Pe_1:12. Angelic Students "Which things the angels desire to look into"’971Pe_1:12 The salvation to be effected by Christ was an event so truly great and momentous, that it occupied the thoughts of holy men for thousands of years before it was accomplished. The apostle says the prophets diligently searched, as to the time the Spirit … Continue reading “301. 1PE 1:12. ANGELIC STUDENTS”

Jam_3:17. Wisdom From Above "But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full oil mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy."’97Jam_3:17. The text, under the representation of wisdom, gives us a beautiful exhibition of true religion’97genuine piety Let us consider, I. The essential Characteristic … Continue reading “300. JAM 3:17. WISDOM FROM ABOVE”

Heb_12:14. Following Peace "Follow peace with all men."’97Heb_12:14 The religion of Jesus is emphatically a religion of love and peace. Its spirit is beautifully expressed in the song of the angels, "Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth, and good will towards men." The exhortation, therefore, in the text, is one quite … Continue reading “299. HEB 12:14. FOLLOWING PEACE”

1Co_15:58. Christian Constancy "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord."’971Co_15:58. The subject of this sublime chapter is the resurrection of believers to eternal life. The apostle endeavors to prove its certainty, and … Continue reading “298. 1CO 15:58. CHRISTIAN CONSTANCY”

1Co_13:12. Heavenly Knowledge "Then shall I know even as also I am known."’971Co_13:12. Heaven is invariably represented as the blessed region of light and knowledge. There is no mental darkness, nor spiritual night. It is one region of glory, one world of unending day. "For there is no night there." The apostle is contrasting the … Continue reading “297. 1CO 13:12. HEAVENLY KNOWLEDGE”

Gal_6:10. On Doing Good "As we have, therefore, opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith."’97Gal_6:10 Christianity embraces three grand objects, God, ourselves, and our fellow-men. We are to seek the glory of God in all things, to give diligence to make our calling and … Continue reading “296. GAL 6:10. ON DOING GOOD”

Rom_9:33. Christ a Rock of Offence, &C "Behold, I lay in Zion a stumbling-stone and rock of offence, and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed."’97Rom_9:33. The apostle had been vindicating the sovereign right of Deity to cast off the Jewish nation, and to extend his favor and the privileges of the Gospel to … Continue reading “295. ROM 9:33. CHRIST A ROCK OF OFFENCE, &C”