“Faith in Christ is not to work but to cease from our labour and to rest in Him for all things. Faith in Christ is not to do anything, but to believe and own that all is done in Him, by Him, and is imputed to us so fully that we are rewarded as if […]
Through Faith Alone A man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law (Romans 3:28). ”By faith alone” was the motto of the Protestant Reformation in the sixteenth century. It was radical then. It is just as radical now. It does not mean quietism, that is, “Let Christ live the victorious life in […]
The Compelling Power of the Cross What is it that makes the young man devote himself, as a missionary, to the cause of God, to leave father and mother, and go into distant lands? It is a thing of power that does it; it is the gospel. What is it that constrains the far away […]
The furniture in my Father’s house When I was a child living under my parent’s roof, I remember those times when I would come home to find the furniture in the living room rearranged. It always surprised me at first. Sometimes I did not like it. Yet, it was my father’s house and his furniture. […]
“Is the Church Under the Judgment of God?” Matthew 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. I received a note yesterday from a man who has been confused by the teaching of […]
Psalm 26 Prayers, professions, and resolves are here interlinked. May the Holy Spirit draw holy lessons for us! 1. “Judge me, O Lord; for I have walked in my integrity; I have trusted also in the Lord; therefore I shall not slide.” The voice of Jesus should be here first heard. He appeals from all injustice […]
“The secret of the Lord is with those who fear him; and he will show them his covenant.”Psalm 25:14 There is no truth more offensive to the carnal mind, nor one more sweet to those taught of God than this—that true religion is of a spiritual and supernatural character. That God should dwell in man; […]
“The secret of the Lord is with those who fear him; and he will show them his covenant.” Psalm 25:14 There is no truth more offensive to the carnal mind, nor one more sweet to those taught of God than this—that true religion is of a spiritual and supernatural character. That God should dwell in […]
Who Is Jesus Christ? Matthew 24:22-24 Satan is a master deceiver. His methods of destroying the souls of men are numerous, but none is more successful than false religion.He transforms his ministers into angels of light and preachers of righteousness (I Cor. 1:13-15). He invents false christs, builds a refuge of lies,and persuades people to […]
No man can learn and know the spiritual meaning of the Bible to the saving of his soul, except he be taught of God. This “offensive” truth Christ told the Jews; but whenever He said anything which He knew would hurt the pride of their hearts, He used to say: “It is written in the […]