WHAT OF THE NIGHT? Isa_21:11, Isa_21:12. 1. To Whom the Call Came. "Watchman." 2. The Question Asked. "What of the night?" Night of sin and the life of godlessness. The night of sorrow, suffering, and testimony. 3. The Answer Given. To two classes. The Morning Cometh. Morning of eternal day. The Night Cometh. The night … Continue reading “0769. WHAT OF THE NIGHT?”
0768. THE SALVATION OF GOD.
THE SALVATION OF GOD. 2Ti_1:8-10. This is the testimony of a prisoner for Christ, of the great salvation. 1. It is "according to the Power of God" (2Ti_1:8). 2. It is "Given us in Christ Jesus." 3. It is "Not according to our works." 4. It is "According to His own purpose and grace." 5. … Continue reading “0768. THE SALVATION OF GOD.”
0767. SIN.
SIN. 1Jn_3:4 (r.v.). 1. Its Character. Pollution (Isa. 1), rebellion (Eph_2:2), bondage (Rom_5:21; Rom_6:17), death (Eph_2:1). 2. Its Course. (Rom_5:12; Gal_3:22). 3. Its Curse (Rom_6:23). Ground cursed. 4. Its Cure (2Co_5:21; Gal_3:13). Autor: James Smith
0766. WHAT SHALL THE END BE?
WHAT SHALL THE END BE? 1Pe_4:17. 1. What is the Gospel of God? It is the good tidings of Divine love, mercy, and power seeking to save. 2. What is it to Obey the Gospel? It is to believe its message, accept its offer, and follow its teaching. 3. What shall the end be of … Continue reading “0766. WHAT SHALL THE END BE?”
0765. PLENTY FOR THE PENNILESS.
PLENTY FOR THE PENNILESS. Isa_55:1-3. 1. Foolishness Exhibited. "Spending for that which is not bread…Labouring for that which satisfieth not." 2. Counsel Offered. "Hearken unto Me." "Eat that which is good," etc. 3. Provision Made. Waters to cleanse. Wine to refresh. Milk to nourish. 4. Invitation Given. To the thirsty. To the penni-less: "He that … Continue reading “0765. PLENTY FOR THE PENNILESS.”
0764. FAITH.
FAITH. Mar_11:22. 1. The Nature of Faith, Heb_11:1 2. The Object of Faith "God." 3. The Ground of Faith. What the "Scriptures hath said," Joh_7:38 4. The Need of Faith, Heb_11:6 5. The Example of Faith, Mar_14:16 6. The Results of Faith, Heb. 11. Autor: James Smith
0763. THE TRIAL OF FAITH.
THE TRIAL OF FAITH. 1Pe_1:7. 1. What is to be Tried? Your faith? Some have "no faith." Some have "little faith." Some have "great faith." 2. How is Faith Tried? Our faith may be tried- Like Job’s, by prolonged adversity. Like Abraham’s, by a call to sacrifice. Like Joseph’s, by a temptation to sin. Like … Continue reading “0763. THE TRIAL OF FAITH.”
0762. REFUGES OF LIES.
REFUGES OF LIES. Isa_28:17. 1. Universalism, Mar_16:16 2. Free Thought, Isa_55:7-8 3. General Mercy of God, 2Th_1:7-9 4. General Morality, Heb_11:6 5. Doing the Best, Rom_3:19-20 6. General Belief, Joh_3:36 7. A Good Heart, Joh_3:5 Autor: James Smith
0761. THE CLEANSING FOUNTAIN.
THE CLEANSING FOUNTAIN. Zec_13:1. 1. What was Opened? "A Fountain." Deep as Eternity. Full as the Heart of God. Free as the air you breathe. 2. When it was Opened. "In that day." The day that Christ was "pierced" (Zec_12:10). The day that man committed his greatest sin in "killing the Prince of Life." 3. … Continue reading “0761. THE CLEANSING FOUNTAIN.”
0760. HE IS ABLE.
HE IS ABLE. Heb_7:27. 1. He is Able to Save. 2. He is Able to Save those that come. 3. He is Able to Save those that come unto God. 4. He is Able to Save those that come unto God by Jesus Christ. 5. He is Able to Save them to the uttermost. 6. … Continue reading “0760. HE IS ABLE.”