THE MIND OF CHRIST. "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus" (Php_2:5). The mind of Christ has been a mystery in every age. It is expected that all Christ’s followers should have the same disposition as their Master. "I have given you an example, that ye should do as I … Continue reading “0197. THE MIND OF CHRIST.”
0196. THE POWER OF PRAYER.
THE POWER OF PRAYER. We have more need to be taught to pray than to preach. "Wireless" communication may be a mystery to many, but it is a great reality to those who make use of it. With regard to prayer, there is need for a rediscovery of the possibilities that have always existed, that … Continue reading “0196. THE POWER OF PRAYER.”
0195. OUR PRIVILEGES
OUR PRIVILEGES Jud_1:20-25 But ye beloved- 1. Building on the Faith of God. 2. Praying in the Spirit of God. 3. Keeping in the Love of God. 4. Looking for the Mercy of God. 5. Manifesting the Compassion of God. 6. Active in the Work of God (v. 23). 7. Hating garments that are unlike … Continue reading “0195. OUR PRIVILEGES”
0194. MEMBERS OF HIS BODY
MEMBERS OF HIS BODY Eph_5:30 The Church, as His Body, is all that is visible of Christ to the world. In one Spirit are we all baptised into one body. 1. As Members we enjoy one Gracious Privilege, Joh_15:5 2. As Members we have one Unquestionable Security, Col_3:3 ("in Christ") 3. As Members we obey … Continue reading “0194. MEMBERS OF HIS BODY”
0193. THE CHRISTIAN’S RELATIONSHIP
THE CHRISTIAN’S RELATIONSHIP As believers in the Lord Jesus Christ we are related- 1. To the Father as Children, Joh_20:17; Mat_6:9; Rom_9:26 2. To the Son as Servants, Mat_23:8-10; Joh_13:13 3. To the Spirit as Temples, 1Co_6:19-20, and as Channels, Joh_7:38 4. To the World as Witnesses, Act_1:8; Joh_17:18 5. To one another as Brethren, … Continue reading “0193. THE CHRISTIAN’S RELATIONSHIP”
0192. BACKSLIDING
BACKSLIDING Jer_8:5. Rev_2:4-5 I. Some of its Causes. 1. The fear of man. Ashamed to confess. 2. Worldly associations in business or companionship. 3. Unequally yoked with unbelievers in marriage. 4. Yielding to the desire for what is new rather than profitable. 5. Maintaining an unforgiving spirit toward another (Mar_11:25-26). 6. Harbouring unclean thoughts and … Continue reading “0192. BACKSLIDING”
0191. SEVEN PRAYERS IN MATTHEW <8>
SEVEN PRAYERS IN MATTHEW 8 1. The Cry of Misery. "If Thou wilt Thou canst make me clean", Mat_8:2 2. The Cry of Compassion. "Lord, my servant lieth at home sick," etc, Mat_8:5-6 3. The Cry of Faith. "Lord speak the word only"Mat_8:8 4. The Cry of Procrastination. "Suffer me first"Mat_8:21 5. The Cry of … Continue reading “0191. SEVEN PRAYERS IN MATTHEW <8>”
0190. A SATISFYING SIGHT
A SATISFYING SIGHT 1Jn_3:2. 1. Who shall we see? See Him. 2. Who shall see Him? "We shall." 3. How shall we see Him? "As He is." 4. What will be the effect of seeing Him? "We shall be like Him." 5. Is this quite certain? "We shall." Autor: James Smith
0189. PAUL’S THREEFOLD TESTIMONY
PAUL’S THREEFOLD TESTIMONY Act_27:23-25 1. As to His Life. "Whose I am." 2. As to his Work. "Whom I serve." 3. As to his Creed. "I believe God." Autor: James Smith
0188. THE PRECIOUS CHRIST
THE PRECIOUS CHRIST 1Pe_2:7 1. THE CHARACTER OF CHRIST. "He is Precious." In Him is Costliness, Rarity, Adaptability. 2. TO WHOM CHRIST IS PRECIOUS. "Unto you…. which believe." His sweetness must be tasted to be known. 3. WHY CHRIST IS PRECIOUS TO THE BELIEVER. Because He is their Life, Col_3:4 Because He is their Sustenance, … Continue reading “0188. THE PRECIOUS CHRIST”