SALVATION. Tit_2:11-14. 1. Its Need. "Ungodliness and worldly lusts" 2. Its Source. "The grace of God." 3. Its Extent. "To all men." 4. Its Fulness. There is in it- (1) Substitution. "He gave Himself for us." (2) Redemption. "That He might redeem us from all iniquity." (3) Purity. "Purify unto Himself." (4) Service. "Zealous of … Continue reading “0789. SALVATION.”
0788. TEMPORARY RELIGION
TEMPORARY RELIGION Hos_6:4. They had- 1. A Sense of need. "He hath torn." 2. A Desire to be saved. "Come, let us." 3. A Prospect of new life. "After… we shall live." 4. A Knowledge of the way (Hos_6:3). 5. A Belief in His mercy (Hos_6:3, l.c.). Yet all was as a morning cloud. Autor: … Continue reading “0788. TEMPORARY RELIGION”
0787. SPIRITUAL LIFE.
SPIRITUAL LIFE. Eph_2:1. 1. The Need of it. "Dead." 2. The Nature of it. "Quickened." 3. The Author of it. "You hath He quickened." 4. The Joy of it. Newness of life. Autor: James Smith
0786. SEEK YE THE LORD.
SEEK YE THE LORD. Isa_55:6, Isa_55:7. 1. The Object to be sought. "The Lord." 2. How the Lord is to be Found. "Seek." 3. Some Encouragements to seek. He may be found. He is near. 4. The Time to seek. "While." 5. The Manner. "Forsaking his way-thoughts." 6. The Blessings found in the Lord. "Mercy, … Continue reading “0786. SEEK YE THE LORD.”
0785. WITHOUT ME.
WITHOUT ME. Joh_15:5. Without Christ a man is- 1. In danger, like a lost sheep, Luk_15:4-6 2. As black as an Ethiopian, Jer. 13 23 3. As wretched as a forsaken infant, Eze_16:5-8 4. As loathsome as a leper, Mar_1:40 5. As powerless for good as a corrupt tree Mat_7:18 6. As poor as a … Continue reading “0785. WITHOUT ME.”
0784. THE SUFFERER AND HIS SEED.
THE SUFFERER AND HIS SEED. Isa_53:10-12. 1. The Sin. "An Offering for sin." 2. The Substitute. "Him." 3. The Sacrifice. "His soul." 4. The Saved. "His seed." 5. The Success. "Prosper in His hands." 6. The Satisfaction. "See of the travail of His soul." 7. The Spoil. Divided (Isa_53:12). Autor: James Smith
0783. NOT FAR FROM THE KINGDOM.
NOT FAR FROM THE KINGDOM. Mar_12:34. 1. What is the Kingdom of God? It is not meat and drink-Material things. It is "Righteousness, peace, joy in the Holy Ghost." 2. What is it to be Not Far from the Kingdom? Many are not far from the kingdom- (1) As regards their knowledge. Young Ruler. (2) … Continue reading “0783. NOT FAR FROM THE KINGDOM.”
0782. CUT IT DOWN: LET IT ALONE.
CUT IT DOWN: LET IT ALONE. Luk_13:7, Luk_13:8. This may be regarded as the language of justice and mercy, of law and grace. Note- 1. Some Reasons why it Should be Cut Down. (1) It was the easiest way of getting rid of it. (2) It had had sufficient time for trial. (3) It showed … Continue reading “0782. CUT IT DOWN: LET IT ALONE.”
0781. THE HEART
THE HEART What is meant by it? The seat of the affections and the centre of the moral man. 1. Its Inherent Character. "Deceitful and wicked," Jer_17:9 2. Its Natural Outcome. "Evil continually," Gen_6:5 3. What should be Done with it? "My son, give me thine heart," Pro_23:26 4. What God can Do with it. … Continue reading “0781. THE HEART”
0780. WHAT IS A CHRISTIAN?
WHAT IS A CHRISTIAN? Act_26:19-28. One who has- 1. Seen a Vision. "I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision." 2. Received a Commission. "To open eyes and to turn from darkness to light." 3. Performed a Consecration. "I was not disobedient." Autor: James Smith