Sermons and Biblical Studies

Heb_6:18. The Cities of Refuge "Who have fled for refuge."’97Heb_6:18. The apostle obviously alludes to the appointment under the Levitical economy of the cities of refuge. These were provided for the benefit of such as might accidentally slay a fellow-creature, that they might be screened from the avenger of blood. Jesus was evidently typified by … Continue reading “264. HEB 6:18. THE CITIES OF REFUGE”

Luk_14:17. The Gospel Invitation "Come, for all things are now ready."’97Luk_14:17. Blessed are our eyes for what they see, &c. How superior the dispensation under which we live! Not an age of shadows, &c. Not an economy of sacrifices, &c. Now we have a Gospel-day, a day of grace, and of glad tidings to sinners, … Continue reading “263. LUK 14:17. THE GOSPEL INVITATION”

2Co_5:14, 2Co_5:15. The Love of Christ to Ruined Man "For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that, if one died for all, then were all dead: and that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose … Continue reading “262. 2CO 5:14, 2CO 5:15. THE LOVE OF CHRIST TO RUINED MAN”

Pro_28:26. Folly of Self-Confidence "He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool."’97Pro_28:26. The object of our trust and confidence must necessarily be of the greatest importance. It is the foundation of the building, which, if not strong and secure, must involve the edifice in ruin. It is the ground into which the anchor … Continue reading “261. PRO 28:26. FOLLY OF SELF-CONFIDENCE”

Gen_3:6. The Fall "She took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also to her husband with her, and he did eat."’97Gen_3:6. It is not to be supposed that a good and perfect Being would be the maker of unholy and wicked creatures. That this is the true character of human nature, universal … Continue reading “260. GEN 3:6. THE FALL”

Gen_1:27. Creation of Man "So God created man in his own image."’97Gen_1:27. One important branch of human study should be man. We ought not to be ignorant of our species’97of ourselves. Our text refers to the creation of the first of our race, "So God created man in his own image." Let us consider, I. … Continue reading “259. GEN 1:27. CREATION OF MAN”

Job_33:24. The Ransom Found "Then he is gracious unto him, and saith, Deliver him from going down to the pit, I have found a ransom."’97Job_33:24. The subject of redemption is of all others the most important to man. In comparison with this all others are trivial or worthless. This is what his state requires. This … Continue reading “258. JOB 33:24. THE RANSOM FOUND”

Luk_20:36. Saints and Angels "Equal unto the angels"’97Luk_20:36. Now are believers the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what they shall be. The present is but the dawn of their being, the morning of their day, the commencement of their dignity. The grandeur of their future condition is but faintly revealed even … Continue reading “257. LUK 20:36. SAINTS AND ANGELS”

1Sa_12:24. Samuel’s Address to Israel "Only fear the Lord, and serve him in truth with all your heart, for consider how great things he hath lone for you."’971Sa_12:24. The occasion of the text. The people desired a king. God allowed them to hare their request. Signs of his displeasure The people, alarmed, confess their sip … Continue reading “256. 1SA 12:24. SAMUEL’S ADDRESS TO ISRAEL”

Pro_23:23. The Prohibited Sale "Sell it not."’97Pro_23:23 The truth must be purchased, however much we may be called to give for it. Better have the truth than life, or the whole world itself. When possessed it must be retained. Held fast. However tempted to barter it away, whatever price is offered, the Divine prohibition is, … Continue reading “255. PRO 23:23. THE PROHIBITED SALE”