JUSTIFICATION. Rom_5:1-2. I. The conditions of justification. (I) Not of works. (2) Through Jesus Christ. (3) By faith. II. The privileges of the justified. (1) Peace with God. (2) Access into grace. (3) Rejoicing in hope. Autor: James Smith
0606. THE GOSPEL IN BRIEF.
THE GOSPEL IN BRIEF. Gal_2:20. This verse has been called "The Gospel in Brief." Bengel affirmed it to be "The summit and marrow of Christianity." The Christian life is: I. A Dying Life-"I am crucified"-dying daily. II. A Living Life-"I live." III. A Dual Life-"I-Christ." IV. A Faith Life-"By the Faith." Autor: James Smith
0605. THE WORD.
THE WORD. 1. As the Engrafted Word it is to he received (Jam_1:21). 2. As the Faithful Word it is to be held fast (Tit_1:9). 3. As the Word of Life it is to be held forth (Php_2:16). 4. As the Word of Truth it is to be rightly divided (2Ti_2:1). Autor: James Smith
0604. CHARACTERISTICS OF A CHRISTIAN WORKER.
CHARACTERISTICS OF A CHRISTIAN WORKER. Jud_1:20-23. 1. He builds himself up in the faith. 2. He prays in the Holy Ghost. 3. He keeps himself in the love of God. 4. He looks for the all-sufficient mercy of God. 5. He has compassion on the perishing. 6. He seeks to pull lost ones out of … Continue reading “0604. CHARACTERISTICS OF A CHRISTIAN WORKER.”
0603. THE NEW LIFE.
THE NEW LIFE. Gal_2:20. 1. A blessed experience, "I now live." 2. An encouraging testimony, "I live by faith." 3. An all-sufficient source, "The Son of God." Autor: James Smith
0602. SALVATION.
SALVATION. Eph_1:7. 1. A gracious provision, "Redemption." 2. A supernatural condition, "In Him." 3. A marvellous channel, "Through His blood." 4. A blessed experience, "The forgiveness of sins." 5. An infinite measure, "According to the riches of His grace." Autor: James Smith
0601. HE COULD NOT BE HID.
HE COULD NOT BE HID. Mar_7:24. I. Who? (1) Christ as God mysteriously incarnated. (2) As His Gift to a starving world. (3) As the Light of men. II. Why? "He could not be hid." (1) Because of Old Testament prophecy. (2) Because of His character. It was not possible to hide love, light, life. … Continue reading “0601. HE COULD NOT BE HID.”
0600. SELF-DECEPTION.
SELF-DECEPTION. Gal_6:3. 1. A real nothing. 2. An imaginary something. 3. A final deception. Autor: James Smith
0599. EVIDENCES OF SALVATION.
EVIDENCES OF SALVATION. "That ye may know that ye have" (1Jn_5:13). Those who are in the enjoyment of salvation show it- 1. By praising God for it, 1Pe_2:9. 2. By abhorring themselves, Job_42:5, Job_42:6. 3. By delighting in prayer, Act_9:11. 4. By thirsting for the Word of God, Psa_19:10. 5. By seeking to please the … Continue reading “0599. EVIDENCES OF SALVATION.”
0598. PRECIOUS BLOOD.
PRECIOUS BLOOD. 1Pe_1:19. Circumstances make things precious. Hunger makes bread precious; thirst, water; poverty, riches. Sin and condemnation make the blood of Christ precious. 1. Precious because of its redeeming power. "Redeemed not with silver, but with the precious blood of Christ" (Act_20:28). 2. Because of its cleansing power (1Jn_1:7). Purity before fellowship. 3. Because … Continue reading “0598. PRECIOUS BLOOD.”