THE MISSION OF CHRIST. "Even the Son of Man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give His life a ransom for many" (Mat_20:28). Every twig on this golden branch is laden with the fruit of Heaven. It is a great cluster of ripe grapes, full of the new wine of … Continue reading “0287. THE MISSION OF CHRIST.”
0286. A GREAT WORK.
A GREAT WORK. "We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works" (Eph_2:10). I. The Work. "We are His workmanship, created." In saving man God has to do what He did at the beginning -create out of nothing. There is nothing good in man to begin with. "In me (that is, in my … Continue reading “0286. A GREAT WORK.”
0285. TRUST AND TESTIMONY.
TRUST AND TESTIMONY. Psa_13:5-6. I. Mercy Accepted. "I have trusted in Thy mercy." (1) God is merciful. (2) God requires trust. II. Salvation Enjoyed. This salvation is: (1) Great- Thy salvation. (2) Joyful-"Rejoice." (3) Satisfying- "My heart." III. Praise Rendered. "I will sing." (1) He only is worthy. (2) Praise becometh the saved. IV. Testimony … Continue reading “0285. TRUST AND TESTIMONY.”
0284. LOOK AND LIVE.
LOOK AND LIVE. Isa_45:22. (1) A Great Need-" Salvation." (2) An Easy Way- "Look." (3) A Personal Claim-"Unto Me." (4) A Wide Invitation-"All the ends of the earth." Autor: James Smith
0283. COME TO THE REWARDER.
COME TO THE REWARDER. "He that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him" (Heb_11:6). I. To Whom. "To God." (1) To God in Christ (1Co_5:12). (2) To God Almighty. (3) To God as a Father. II. How to Come. "Must believe." Must … Continue reading “0283. COME TO THE REWARDER.”
0282. FOR OR AGAINST.
FOR OR AGAINST. Luk_2:23. In this chapter you may observe that (1) A dumb spirit makes a dumb man (Mat_25:14). (2) An unclean spirit makes an unclean man (Mat_25:24). (3) The Holy Spirit makes a holy man (Mat_25:13). I. What is Meant by being for Christ. This implies- (1) Decision for Him. (2) Reconciliation to … Continue reading “0282. FOR OR AGAINST.”
0281. BUT WE SEE JESUS.
BUT WE SEE JESUS. Heb_2:9. (1) See Him as God’s equal (Joh_1:3; Heb_1:3). (2) See Him in great poverty (2Co_8:9). (3) See Him in deep sorrow (Isa. 53). (4) See Him in self-sacrificing love (Mat_20:28). (5) See Him in His unfailing obedience (Joh_6:38). (6) See Him in His mighty power (Eph_1:20-21; Php_2:9-10). (7) See Him … Continue reading “0281. BUT WE SEE JESUS.”
0280. REPENT AND BELIEVE.
REPENT AND BELIEVE. "The kingdom of God is at hand; repent ye, and believe the Gospel" (Mar_1:15). I. What is the Gospel? It is the good news of- 1. The Love of God (Joh_3:16). In giving His Son. 2. The Death and Resurrection of Christ. His atonement for sin, and acceptance by God. 3. The … Continue reading “0280. REPENT AND BELIEVE.”
0279. REJECTING THE LIGHT.
REJECTING THE LIGHT. "This is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil" (Joh_3:19). As the Light of the world Jesus Christ was a great Teacher come from God. I. A Joyful Announcement. "Light is come into the world," a light brighter … Continue reading “0279. REJECTING THE LIGHT.”
0278. SUBMIT YOURSELVES TO GOD.
SUBMIT YOURSELVES TO GOD. Jam_4:6-7. Man, away from God, is represented as an enemy and a rebel. I. What is not Submission. A man has not submitted to God as long as he is- 1. In A State of Indifference. Like Gallio, caring for none of these things (Act_18:17). 2. Living only for Self. Desiring … Continue reading “0278. SUBMIT YOURSELVES TO GOD.”