INVITED TO CONFERENCE. Isa_1:18. 1. The Invited. The rebellious (Isa_1:2), thoughtless (Isa_1:3), burdened and corrupters (Isa_1:4), sick (Isa_1:5), diseased (Isa_1:6). 2. The Invitation. To "come," to "reason." This reveals the division, condescension, and anxiety. 3. The Promise. "Though sins be as scarlet…. be as white as snow." Autor: James Smith
0738. THE ROOT OF THE MATTER.
THE ROOT OF THE MATTER. Job_19:25-28. I. What is the Root? 1. Faith. "My Redeemer liveth." 2. Assurance. "I know that," etc. II. How is Christ like a Root? 1. Because He is Indispensable to Life 2. Indespensable to fruitfulness. III. Where this Root should Be. 1. "In me," as a new principle. 2. "Found … Continue reading “0738. THE ROOT OF THE MATTER.”
0737. FOLLOWERS OF GOD
FOLLOWERS OF GOD "Be ye therefore followers of God as dear children" (Eph_5:1). The root idea here is the imitation of God. We cannot imitate those we do not know. To imitate God we most know Him, and to know Him means eternal life, without which we can in no way resemble Him. Imitating God … Continue reading “0737. FOLLOWERS OF GOD”
0736. THE UNSEARCHABLE RICHES OF CHRIST
THE UNSEARCHABLE RICHES OF CHRIST "Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach the unsearchable riches of Christ" (Eph_3:9). This may be regarded as the explanatory title of Christ’s great atoning work. All the difficulties and mysteries of redemption are met and revealed in … Continue reading “0736. THE UNSEARCHABLE RICHES OF CHRIST”
0735. HIS SON IN ME
HIS SON IN ME "It pleased God to reveal His Son in me" (Gal_1:15-16). What a revelation! Paul had Christ revealed to him on the way to Damascus. Now he speaks of Christ revealed in him. What a change! The image of the invisible God begotten in him! What a mystery! What a reality! His … Continue reading “0735. HIS SON IN ME”
0734. ROOTED
ROOTED "Rooted and built up in Him" (Col_2:7). Yes, rooted and built up. Not stuck in and tied up. The tree that is well rooted does not need outward props to "keep it right. Rooted in Christ. Every longing and desire centred on Him, and abiding in Him, will be fully supplied from Him. From … Continue reading “0734. ROOTED”
0733. THE PURCHASED POSSESSION
THE PURCHASED POSSESSION "Until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of His glory" (Eph_1:14). This is a truth, great, deep, and wonderful. This title embraces the whole Church of God, and suggests the mystery of God’s gracious and eternal purpose. God has a possession-this possession is His people, redeemed by the blood … Continue reading “0733. THE PURCHASED POSSESSION”
0732. NOT AFTER MAN
NOT AFTER MAN "But I certify you, brethren, that the Gospel which was preached of me is not after man (Gal_1:11). The Gospel is not after man’s wisdom, for it is foolishness to the worldly-wise. It is not after man’s affections; the carnal mind is enmity against it Seeing then that the Gospel is contrary … Continue reading “0732. NOT AFTER MAN”
0731. HIMSELF FOR OUR SINS
HIMSELF FOR OUR SINS "Our Lord Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for our sins" (Gal_1:3-4). What a contrast! Himself-our sins. He gave the law to expose our sins. He gave Himself for our sins. The law is a schoolmaster to bring us to Christ. How deep must the love of Christ be for sinful man, … Continue reading “0731. HIMSELF FOR OUR SINS”
0730. THE BREAD OF GOD
THE BREAD OF GOD "For the Bread of God is He which cometh down from Heaven, and giveth life unto the world" (Joh_6:33). The Bread of God is not only the bread of life, but the life-giving and life-sustaining bread from Heaven. God has in mercy reckoned up the real need of this poverty-stricken, starving-to-death … Continue reading “0730. THE BREAD OF GOD”