SIN. "Sin shall not have dominion over you" (Rom_6:14). Sin has a dominating power, the lovers of it are lorded over by it, all who are not saved from it are under the curse of it, those under grace have escaped its bondage. I. Look at the Nature of it. The popular idea of it … Continue reading “0297. SIN.”
0296. FORGIVENESS.
FORGIVENESS. "To whom gave all the prophets witness that through His Name whosoever believeth in Him shall receive remission of sins." (Act_10:43). I. Of Whom the Prophets Witnessed. "Him." II. Their General Testimony. "All the prophets." III. The Nature of their Testimony- 1. They testified to the forgiveness of sins, 2. That this forgiveness is … Continue reading “0296. FORGIVENESS.”
0295. TRANSFORMING GRACE.
TRANSFORMING GRACE. "This grace wherein we stand", (Rom_5:2). The grace of God, which bringeth salvation, works a complete transformation in the character and relationship of all who believe. It changes our relationship- 1. To God the Father. No longer enemies, but sons; instead of being under the wrath of God, now under His special care. … Continue reading “0295. TRANSFORMING GRACE.”
0294. THE LOVE OF CHRIST.
THE LOVE OF CHRIST. Eph_5:1-2. I. The Loving One. "Christ loved us." "God is love." Christ is the Son of this living, loving God, and the very image of His Father. He is also the Son of Man made in the likeness of sinful flesh. II. The Objects of His Love. "Loved us." 1. When? … Continue reading “0294. THE LOVE OF CHRIST.”
0293. THE LOVE OF GOD.
THE LOVE OF GOD. "The love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost, which is given unto us" (Rom. 5 5). I. The Character of this Love. 1. It is God’s Love. It is the nature of love to seek out the helpless and the needy, and to pour into … Continue reading “0293. THE LOVE OF GOD.”
0292. A STRAIGHT QUESTION.
A STRAIGHT QUESTION. "How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before Me?’ (Exo_10:3). Pharaoh, like many more in our own day, has frequently resisted the call of God. I. The Pride of Man. Not to humble ourselves before Him is- 1. Foolish. It shows awful ignorance of God. 2. Presumptuous. A deliberate resisting of … Continue reading “0292. A STRAIGHT QUESTION.”
0291. TWO GREAT QUESTIONS.
TWO GREAT QUESTIONS. 1. To the Sinner. What hast thou done? (Gen_3:13). 2. To the Saviour. What hast Thou done? (Joh_18:35). Autor: James Smith
0290. QUICKENED FROM DEATH.
QUICKENED FROM DEATH. "You did He quicken when ye were dead through your trespasses and sins" (Eph_2:1, R. V. ). Living or dead, which? There is no middle state here. A man is either quickened or he is not. These two states include all. I. Their Past Condition. "Ye were dead." Only those alive from … Continue reading “0290. QUICKENED FROM DEATH.”
0289. SALVATION IMPOSSIBLE WITH MEN.
SALVATION IMPOSSIBLE WITH MEN. Mat_19:25-26. I. Salvation is Needed. "Who, then, can be saved?" All have sinned and come short of the glory of God, as seen in His holy law, so all alike need to be saved. II. Salvation is Impossible with Man. It is impossible with man because- 1. He Cannot Blot Out … Continue reading “0289. SALVATION IMPOSSIBLE WITH MEN.”
0288. THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST.
THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST. "I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth" (Rom_1:16). This was Paul’s bold and fearless testimony. The Gospel Christ preached to him on the way to Damascus revolutionised his whole life. Now he was neither ashamed … Continue reading “0288. THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST.”