Regeneration is not a change of the old nature, but the introduction of a new nature. It is the implanting of the nature of life of the second Adam by the operation of the Holy Ghost, founded upon the accomplished redemption of the Lord Jesus, and in full keeping with the Sovereign will of God. […]
The natural man is not getting any better — The regenerate man cannot get any better. AT ONE WITH GOD John 17: 22, 23: “And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: I in them, and thou in me, that they may […]
“Tell me, ye that desire to be under the law, do you not hear the law?” (Gal. 4:21) The life of the Old Testament Jew, under the law, was so difficult. He was hedged in by a thousand commandments and prohibitions. The forms, laws, ceremonies, and sacrifices were many, and every detail minutely arranged. He […]
As the doctrines of election and perseverance are comfortable, so they cut off all pretense of boasting and self-dependence, when they are truly received in the heart, and therefore tend to exalt the Saviour. … How do our hearts soften, and our eyes melt, when we feel some liberty in thinking and speaking of him! […]
EVERYTHING IS IN, BY AND THROUGH CHRIST JESUS · Grace and truth came by Jesus Christ (Jn 1: 17) · There is now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus (Ro 8: 1) · It is the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus that hath made us free from the law of sin […]
Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life. (John 6:68) As it was with Peter and the rest of the disciples, so it is with all sensible sinners, and true believers, who see there is no other to go to for life and salvation, but […]
Coming to Christ John 6:37, 44, 65 Holy Scriptures contain many exhortations and invitations regarding coming to Christ for salvation. Consider a few. “Look to Me, and be saved, all you ends of the earth! For I am God, and there is no other” (Isaiah 45:22). “Ho! Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you who […]
The Conditions for Salvation Remember, that the conditions of fallen man’s salvation are two — and no more — namely, perfect atonement for sin, and perfect obedience to the law. Both of these conditions Christ has completely fulfilled, in the stead, and for the infallible salvation of every soul that comes to His blood for […]
The Father Blesses the firstborn The purpose of God according to election is that his Son, Christ Jesus, be the Firstborn among many brethren (Romans 8: 28-34). As we look at how Jacob was given the blessing belonging to the firstborn, even in the midst of sin and deceit, we see a picture of how […]
Predestined to Adoption Ephesians 1:5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, I know a little about the subject of adoption. I was adopted into the family of Leo and Maggie Eddmenson in 1956. They made arrangements to adopt me before […]