CHRISTIANS AS PARTAKERS. "We are made partakers of Christ" (Heb_3:14). 1. Of His divine nature, 2Pe_1:4. 2. Of His Holy Spirit, Heb_6:4. 3. Of His holiness, Heb_12:10. 4. Of His sufferings, 1Pe_4:13. 5. Of His chastisements, Heb_12:8. 6. Of His consolation, 2Co_1:7. 7. Of His glory, 1Pe_5:1. Autor: James Smith
0596. SALVATION.
SALVATION. Eph_2:8-9. 1. It is not of works. 2. It is not of yourselves. 3. It is by grace. 4. It is the gift of God. 5. It is through faith. "So great salvation." Autor: James Smith
0595. JUSTIFICATION.
JUSTIFICATION. Job_25:4. 1. It is not by the deeds of the Law, Rom_3:20 2. It is on the ground of Christ’s Death and Resurrection, Rom_4:25 3. It is by His Blood, Rom_5:9 4. It is freely by His grace, Rom_3:24 5. It is on the condition of faith, Rom_3:26 6. It is perfect in its … Continue reading “0595. JUSTIFICATION.”
0594. AT HIS FEET.
AT HIS FEET. Luk_7:37, Luk_7:38. 1. She Came to His feet, Faith. 2. She Stood at His feet, Expectancy. 3. She Wept at His feet, Contrition. 4. She Washed His feet, Sympathy. 5. She Wiped His feet, Submission. 6. She Kissed His feet, Affection. 7. She Anointed His feet, Consecration. Autor: James Smith
0593. THE BLESSEDNESS OF THE POOR IN SPIRIT.
THE BLESSEDNESS OF THE POOR IN SPIRIT. Mat_5:3. I. The poverty spoken of. "Poverty of spirit." This is not something put on, but that which concerns the inner character (spirit). It is not earthly poverty, neither does it mean the spiritually poor. It is the poverty of- 1. Brokenness of Heart (Psa_51:7). A deep sense … Continue reading “0593. THE BLESSEDNESS OF THE POOR IN SPIRIT.”
0592. THE LEPER CLEANSED.
THE LEPER CLEANSED. 1. Condemnation, Lev_13:44. 2. Confession, Lev_13:44. 3. Separation, Lev_13:46. 4. Substitution, Lev_14:3-6. 5. Justification, Lev_14:7. 6. Restoration, Lev_14:8. 7. Consecration, Lev_14:14-18. Autor: James Smith
0591. THE SERVANT’S PRIVILEGES AND POWER.
THE SERVANT’S PRIVILEGES AND POWER. Isa_49:1-3. I. The Privilege. 1. Called. The Lord hath called me. 2. Named. "He hath mentioned my name." 3. Claimed. "Thou art My servant." 4. Sheltered. "In the shadow of His hand hath He hid me." 5. Honoured "In whom I will be glorified." II. The Preparation. 1. Polished. "Made … Continue reading “0591. THE SERVANT’S PRIVILEGES AND POWER.”
0590. "BE NOT AFRAID, ONLY BELIEVE."
"BE NOT AFRAID, ONLY BELIEVE." Mar_5:36. I. Be not afraid- 1. That your sins are too many 2. That His love is too partial. 3. That His mercy is too shallow. 4. That your day of grace is past. 5. That the Word of God will fail. II. Only believe- 1. That He is able … Continue reading “0590. "BE NOT AFRAID, ONLY BELIEVE."”
0589. KNOWING GOD.
KNOWING GOD. "Be still and know that I am God" (Psa_46:10). I. A declaration. "I am God." This is a revelation of Himself- 1. As a Refuge (Mar_11:1). 2. As a Helper (Mar_11:1). 3. As a Conqueror (Mar_11:9). II. An exhortation. "Know that I am God." 1. By believing in Him. 2. By yielding to … Continue reading “0589. KNOWING GOD.”
0588. REDEEMED TO BE POSSESSED.
REDEEMED TO BE POSSESSED. Gal_3:13-14. 1. Condemnation. "Curse of the law." 2. Redemption. "Christ hath redeemed us." Purchased. 3. Substitution. "Made a curse for us." By His Father’s appointment and by His own choice (Isa. 53). 4. Possession. "That we might receive the promise of the Spirit." It is His purpose that His purchased possession … Continue reading “0588. REDEEMED TO BE POSSESSED.”