THE PERFECT LOVE OF GOD. 1Jn_2:5-6. I. The source of it. "Love of God." Great as His nature, deep as eternity. II. The sphere of its perfection. "In Him is the love of God perfected." 1. The Word is to be kept. 2. The keeper of it is blessed with the perfect love of God. … Continue reading “0587. THE PERFECT LOVE OF GOD.”
0586. A COSTLY BLESSING.
A COSTLY BLESSING. "God hath sent His Son to bless you by turning you" (Act_3:26). I. Whom God sent. "His Son." What a sacrifice, what suffering 1 II. Why God sent His Son. "To bless you." What grace, what love! III. Wherein this blessing consists. (1) In turning from iniquities (Tit_2:11). (2) In turning to … Continue reading “0586. A COSTLY BLESSING.”
0585. THE CHOICE OF GRACE.
THE CHOICE OF GRACE. "According as He hath chosen us in Him" (Eph_1:4). 1. Who? "He hath," 2Th_2:13. 2. What? "Chosen us." 3. How? "In Him." 4. When? "Before the foundation of the world." 5. What for? "That we should be holy" (1Pe_2:9; Php_2:15). Autor: James Smith
0584. THE WAY OF LIFE.
THE WAY OF LIFE. 1. Saved by the grace of God, Eph_2:1. 2. Justified by faith in God, Rom_5:1. 3. Redeemed by the blood of God, Act_20:28. 4. Assured by the Word of God, 1Jn_5:13. 5. Kept by the power of God, 1Pe_1:5. 6. Possessed by the Spirit of God, 1Co_6:19. 7. Presented before the … Continue reading “0584. THE WAY OF LIFE.”
0583. THE SERVANT’S PRAYER.
THE SERVANT’S PRAYER. Act_4:29. I. It implies confession. "Thy servant." This is a good confession. What a Master! II. It suggests danger. "Their threatenings." These are never awanting where there is faithful service. III. It appeals for protection. "Behold their," etc. As Hezekiah spread the letter before the Lord (Isa_37:14-17). IV. It pleads for boldness. … Continue reading “0583. THE SERVANT’S PRAYER.”
0582. NONE OTHER NAME.
NONE OTHER NAME. Act_4:12. I. A great necessity. "We must be saved." Because lost and helpless. II. A great possibility. "Salvation." Christ has come to seek and save. III. A great authority. His "Name." There is none other name, but thank God there is a Name that means salvation (Mat_1:21; Act_10:43). IV. A great responsibility. … Continue reading “0582. NONE OTHER NAME.”
0581. THE UNSEARCHABLE RICHES OF CHRIST.
THE UNSEARCHABLE RICHES OF CHRIST. Eph_3:8. What are the riches of earth, or sea, or sun, compared to these. Yet all are His. I. What these Riches are. Unsearchable- 1. Riches of His wisdom (Rom_11:33). Evidenced in creation, providence, redemption. 2. Riches of His grace (Eph_1:7). Evidenced in His love, sacrifice, mercy. 3. Riches of … Continue reading “0581. THE UNSEARCHABLE RICHES OF CHRIST.”
0580. THIS IS THE WAY.
THIS IS THE WAY. Col_1:9-12. 1. Knowing the will of God. 2. Walking in the way of God. 3. Working the work of God. 4. Waiting the time of God. 5. Suffering patiently for God. 6. Rejoicing in God. 7. Thankful to God. Autor: James Smith
0579. THE CALL OF THE LIGHT.
THE CALL OF THE LIGHT. Eph_5:13-14. 1. The nature of the light. Manifests things as they really are. 2. The voice of the light. It cries: (1) Awake to the sleeper. (2) Arise from among the dead. 3. The blessedness of walking in the light. "Give thee light." Autor: James Smith
0558. REMEMBER.
REMEMBER. 1. From whence thou art fallen, Rev_2:5. 2. Now thy Creator, Ecc_12:1. 3. Lot’s wife, Luk_17:32. 4. Son, remember, Luk_16:25. Autor: James Smith