A Believer Is All Ear A missionary to a remote tribe was attempting to translate the scriptures into their language, and he had difficulty finding a word for “obedience” a virtue that few of the natives practiced. One day, as he went home from the village, his dog stayed behind. The missionary called his dog […]
THE SUM OF OUR GOSPEL “CHRIST DIED FOR THE UNGODLY.” This is the sum and substance of our gospel and is the great article of faith. WHO DIED? Christ, the only-begotten, well-beloved Son of God in human nature (Rom. 8:34; Matt. 3:16-17). HOW DID HE DIE? A death of shame, under the wrath and judgment […]
Is. 62:4 Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate: but thou shalt be called Hephzibah, and thy land Beulah: for the LORD delighteth in thee, and thy land shall be married. Is. 62:5 For as a young man marrieth a virgin, so shall thy sons marry […]
How Is the Preaching of the Gospel Affecting Me? When the Gospel is preached, there are two things always taking place (even though most are unaware of it); some are being prepared for glory, others are being hardened. Some are being brought to the light; some are left sitting in darkness. Some see Christ and […]
Consider Jesus– in His Atoning Blood Octavius Winslow “The blood of Jesus Christ, His Son, cleanses us from all sin.” 1 John 1:7 The blood of Jesus is everything. It is the central doctrine of our faith, the present and eternal life of our souls. There is no pardon, no salvation, no heaven but by blood–theblood of the […]
It has been often said that justification is the article upon which a church stands or falls. While I do not disagree with that statement, it certainly is not complete. Perhaps a better word would be sanctification. Sanctification (being set apart to be holy) encompasses the whole spectrum of salvation. The believer was set apart […]
BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD Psalm 146:10 “Be still.” What a needful command. This word has with it the idea of being weak, failing, ceasing, and abating. Instead of thinking about what we need to do, “Be still”! That is a command. “And know that I am God.” The only time we know that in […]
It has been my experience that focusing on whether or not I am saved always leads to confusion and doubt, but focusing on whether Christ is the Saviour has always led to simplicity of thought and confidence. Joe Terrell It has been often said that justification is […]
Trusting God, Not Means The Lord used ravens to feed Elijah, but Elijah never thought of trusting in the ravens. If we lean on instruments instead of the hand that used them, we bring down a curse upon ourselves, for it is written, “Thus saith the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusted in man, […]