Sermons and Biblical Studies

1Pe_2:9. The Marvellous Change "That ye should show forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light"’971Pe_2:9. True religion not only amends, but entirely changes, the character of man. Old things pass away, and all things become new. The views, dispositions, and actions of the life are all … Continue reading “214. 1PE 2:9. THE MARVELLOUS CHANGE”

Exo_33:14. God’s Presence and Rest "My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest."’97Exo_33:14 We cannot read the history of the Israelites without being instructed and admonished. In many things we may discern a resemblance between their condition and ours. And, while we feel disposed to censure their murmurings and unbelief, let … Continue reading “213. EXO 33:14. GOD’S PRESENCE AND REST”

2Pe_1:1. The Preciousness of Faith "Precious faith."’972Pe_1:1. Faith is the sincere and hearty credence of testimony. The faith referred to in the text is clearly the belief of the Gospel, by which Jesus is received into the soul, as the only Saviour from guilt, condemnation, and the wrath to come. Faith;s not only an important … Continue reading “212. 2PE 1:1. THE PRECIOUSNESS OF FAITH”

Psa_63:3. The Loving-Kindness of God "Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee."’97Psa_63:3 Afflictions are not only profitable to those who are exercised with them, but also to the church of God in general. How many bright examples have they furnished! How many instances of God’s care and goodness have they … Continue reading “211. PSA 63:3. THE LOVING-KINDNESS OF GOD”

Joh_1:29. The Lamb of God "Behold the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world."’97Joh_1:29. It had long been predicted that a harbinger should be sent to prepare the way of the Lord. That harbinger was John; hence, when the people were anxious to treat him as the Messiah, he said that … Continue reading “210. JOH 1:29. THE LAMB OF GOD”

Heb_10:25. Importance of Public Worship, &C "Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is, but exhorting one another, and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching."’97Heb_10:25. The apostle having exhorted believers to steadfastness in their profession, and to mutual consideration and affectionate provocation, he now admonishes them … Continue reading “209. HEB 10:25. IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC WORSHIP, &C”

Heb_10:24. Mutual Christian Duties "And let us consider one another, to provoke unto love and to good works."’97Heb_10:24. The apostle having urged the believing Hebrews to constancy in their public Christian profession, now enjoins some duties which they owe to each other; especially mutual consideration and affectionate orovocation. "And let us consider one another," &c. … Continue reading “208. HEB 10:24. MUTUAL CHRISTIAN DUTIES”

Heb_10:23. Steadfastness in the Christian Profession "Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering, for he is faithful that promised."’97Heb_10:23. The apostle had been referring to the sacrificial work of Jesus, in opening a way by which we might have boldness of access into the holiest of all, consecrated for us by … Continue reading “207. HEB 10:23. STEADFASTNESS IN THE CHRISTIAN PROFESSION”

Dan_4:33. History of Nebuchadnezzar "The same hour was the thing fulfilled upon Nebuchadnezzar, and he was driven from men, and did eat grass as oxen, and his body was wet with the dew of heaven, till his hairs were grown like eagles’ feathers, and his nails like birds’ claws."’97Dan_4:33 The history of Nebuchadnezzar is peculiarly … Continue reading “206. DAN 4:33. HISTORY OF NEBUCHADNEZZAR”

Rom_12:1. Self-Consecration "I beseech you, therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service."’97Rom_12:1. The body of man has been highly extolled and dignified by God. It was so by the beauty with which it was adorned in its creation. … Continue reading “205. ROM 12:1. SELF-CONSECRATION”