2Ti_2:10. Salvation In Christ Jesus "The salvation which is in Christ Jesus."’972Ti_2:10. The text. I. Exhibits to us a distinguished Person’97"Christ Jesus." II. Refers to an invaluable Blessing’97"Salvation." And, III. Specifies the peculiar Source of this Blessing’97"Which is in Christ Jesus." The text, I. Exhibits to us a distinguished Person. "Christ Jesus." 1. Christ, or … Continue reading “154. 2TI 2:10. SALVATION IN CHRIST JESUS”
153. ISA 55:6. SINNERS ENTREATED TO SEEK THE LORD
Isa_55:6. Sinners Entreated to Seek the Lord By the Rev. Silas M’Keen, Bradford, Vermont. "Seek ye the Lord while he may be found; call ye upon him white he is near."’97Isa_55:6. Let us consider, I. How we should seek the Lord. The Lord reveals himself to us, in the context, in the endearing character of … Continue reading “153. ISA 55:6. SINNERS ENTREATED TO SEEK THE LORD”
152. LUK 23:34. THE UNKNOWN DEPTHS OF SIN
Luk_23:34. The Unknown Depths Of Sin By the Rev Parsons Cooke, of Ware, Massachusetts. "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do!"’97Luk_23:34. Sin is quite a different thing in fact, from what it is in the general estimation of sinners. This truth I shall in this discourse endeavor to illustrate and carry round … Continue reading “152. LUK 23:34. THE UNKNOWN DEPTHS OF SIN”
151. PSA 92:12-14. THE LORD’S PLANTATION
Psa_92:12-14. The Lord’s Plantation "The righteous shall flourish like the palm-tree; he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon: those that so planted in the house of the Lord, shall flourish in the courts of our God," &c.’97Psa_92:12-14. The people of God are sometimes likened to the vine; sometimes to the willow, to the fir-tree, … Continue reading “151. PSA 92:12-14. THE LORD’S PLANTATION”
150. ISA 35:8-10. ZION’S TRAVELLERS
Isa_35:8-10. Zion’s Travellers "And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called, The way of holiness," &c.’97Isa_35:8-10. Whatever primary reference this prophecy might have to the return of the tribes from captivity, it is evident, that all its interesting and beautiful description can only be fully realized in the blessedness … Continue reading “150. ISA 35:8-10. ZION’S TRAVELLERS”
149. REV 1:13-16. JOHN’S VISION OF THE GLORIOUS REDEEMER
Rev_1:13-16. John’s Vision of the Glorious Redeemer "And in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle. His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow," &c. &c.’97Rev_1:13-16. … Continue reading “149. REV 1:13-16. JOHN’S VISION OF THE GLORIOUS REDEEMER”
148. REV 1:12-16. JOHN’S VISION OF THE CHURCH
Rev_1:12-16. John’s Vision Of The Church "And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks, and in the midst of the seven candlesticks, one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle. His head and his hairs were white like wool, … Continue reading “148. REV 1:12-16. JOHN’S VISION OF THE CHURCH”
147. ROM 8:11. GOD FOR HIS PEOPLE
Rom_8:11. God For His People "What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?"’97Rom_8:11. The text forms the application of the discourse which is presented to us in the preceding part of the chapter. That discourse comprehends a complete outline of Christian experience, commencing in the … Continue reading “147. ROM 8:11. GOD FOR HIS PEOPLE”
146. LUK 9:26. SHAME OF CHRIST, AND ITS CONSEQUENCES
Luk_9:26. Shame of Christ, and Its Consequences "For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father’s, and of the holy angels."’97Luk_9:26. Observe, that in the text there are two distinct parts: I. … Continue reading “146. LUK 9:26. SHAME OF CHRIST, AND ITS CONSEQUENCES”
145. MAT 14:15-21. THE MIRACLE OF THE LOAVES AND FISHES
Mat_14:15-21. The Miracle Of The Loaves And Fishes "And when it was evening, his disciples came to him, saying, This is a desert place, and the time is now past; send the multitude away," &c.’97Mat_14:15-21 Christ performed such mighty works as no other man did. His miracles were numerous, public, full of mercy and compassion, … Continue reading “145. MAT 14:15-21. THE MIRACLE OF THE LOAVES AND FISHES”