JOSHUA; Or, THE HIGHER CHRISTIAN LIFE. The character and life of Joshua gives us a striking illustration of how the promises of God are to be received and enjoyed. Canaan represents the better land, or what God Himself designates "My rest" (Heb_3:11). This rest did not mean a folding of the arms and a lying … Continue reading “0127. JOSHUA; OR, THE HIGHER CHRISTIAN LIFE.”
0126. YOUR ADVERSARY THE DEVIL.
YOUR ADVERSARY THE DEVIL. 1Pe_5:8. "Your adversary the Devil." These are ominous words, and suggest at once our privilege and our warfare. We fight, not against flesh and blood, not with human beings, but against principalities, and powers, and wicked spirits ruling and reigning in the hearts of ungodly men. 1. His personality. He is … Continue reading “0126. YOUR ADVERSARY THE DEVIL.”
0125. FAITH: AS EXHIBITED IN HEBREWS 11.
FAITH: AS EXHIBITED IN HEBREWS 11. FAITH. -STUDY 1. 1. Nature of faith (Heb_11:1-2). It is the substance or ground of things hoped for; it is neither a shadow nor a feeling; it is the evidence of things not seen. Jacob exercised it when he prized the birthright and sold the pottage. He laid hold … Continue reading “0125. FAITH: AS EXHIBITED IN HEBREWS 11.”
0124. THE HOLY SPIRIT (12 PARTS)
The Holy Spirit (12 parts) 1. HIS NAME AND PERSONALITY. The name "Holy Ghost," or "Holy Spirit," occurs in the New Testament ninety-three times. In the Acts alone He is mentioned over fifty times; and in the eighth of Romans there are seventeen references. These facts clearly prove that He occupies a conspicuous place in … Continue reading “0124. THE HOLY SPIRIT (12 PARTS)”
0123. FALSE SUPPOSITIONS.
FALSE SUPPOSITIONS. 1. That gain is godliness (1Ti_6:5). Money, influence, self-satisfaction. 2. That Christ is but a Spirit (Mar_6:49). One without a fellow-feeling in the storms of life. 3. That He is a Gardener (Joh_20:15). A Trimmer instead of a Saviour. 4. That He is in the company (Luk_2:44; Rev_3:17). 5. That these are drunken … Continue reading “0123. FALSE SUPPOSITIONS.”
0122. MASTER.
MASTER. "Ye call Me Master, and ye say well, for so I am" (Joh_13:13). 1. He saves (Luk_8:24.) 2. He calls (Joh_11:28). 3. He is supreme (Mat_23:8). Some break away from their masters (1Sa_25:10). 4. His servants responsible to Him (Rom_14:5). We have no right to judge another man’s servant. 5. He uses (2Ti_2:21). Naaman … Continue reading “0122. MASTER.”
0121. THE WAY TO THE FATHER.
THE WAY TO THE FATHER. 1. The Way Blocked by Sin (Gen_3:24). Like rebellious Absalom we need reconciliation (2Sa_14:14). 2. The Way Blocked by the Law (Exo_19:12-13; Rom_3:20). 3. The New Way in Prospect (Heb_9:7-8). 4. The Opening of the Way (Heb_10:19-20). The dividing veil was rent from top to bottom (Mar_15:38). 5. The End … Continue reading “0121. THE WAY TO THE FATHER.”
0120. "EVERY MAN."
"EVERY MAN." 1. Sin in, Isa_51:6. 2. Gospel for, Mar_16:15. 3. Christ died for, Heb_2:9. 4. Invitation to, Isa_55:1. 5. Gift offered to, Rev_22:17. 6. Promise to, Act_2:21. 7. Work for Mar_13:34. 8. Account given by, Rom_14:12. Autor: James Smith
0119. VESSELS.
VESSELS. 1. Broken, Psa_31:2. 2. New-made, Pro_25:4. 3. Marred, Jer_18:4. 4. Miserable, Jer_22:18; Hos_8:8. 5. Pleasant, Jer_25:34. 6. Chosen, Act_9:15. 7. Honoured, 2Ti_2:21. 8. Empty, Jer_14:3. 9. Borrowed, 2Ki_4:3. 10. Unclean, Isa_65:4. 11. Desecrated, Dan_5:23. 12. Restored, Ezr_1:7; Ezr_5:15. 13. Of mercy and of wrath, Rom_9:22. Autor: James Smith
0118. THE GIFTS OF JESUS IN THE GOSPEL OF JOHN.
THE GIFTS OF JESUS IN THE GOSPEL OF JOHN. 1. His life to redeem, Joh_10:11. 2. His example to follow, Joh_13:15. 3. His Spirit to comfort, Joh_14:16. 4. His peace to keep, Joh_14:27. 5. His word to support, Joh_17:8. 6. His glory to satisfy, Joh_17:22. Autor: James Smith