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Gifts and Crowns
Jesus Christ (1 ; 6 ). Found in Him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith. (3:9). 2 . Saintliness derived from Him. For. me to live is Christ. (1:21). Let this mind be in you' which was also in Christ Jesus. (2:5). 3. Service His outworking. It is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure. (2:13). I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. (4:13). 4. Spring of joy in Him. "Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. (4:4). 5. Supplies our temporal needs. My God shall supply all your needs ac cording to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.: (4:19). 6. Satisfaction supreme in Him. The peace of God, which passeth all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (4:7). 7. Second advent brings glorification. Our citizenship is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ; who shall change this body of our humiliation, that it may be fashioned like unto His glorious body. (3 :20-21). — o — T h e - C onversation of C hristians Introduction. Matt. 26:73. Thy speech bewrayeth thee, that is, uncovers, reveals, makes evi dent. Mark 14:70-72. 1. The excellency of a beautiful conversa tion. Prov. 17:7—Not the part of fools. Prov. 10:20—Is as choice silver. Prov. 15 :26-rAre pleasant. Prov. 16:24—Sweet to the soul and health to the bones. Prov. 17:27—Reveals knowledge. Prov. 25:11—Like golden apples, of great value. 2. The exhortation to a holy conversation . Heb. 13:5—Let your conversation be without covetousness. Phil. 1 :27—Only let your conversation be as it becometh the Gospel of Christ. Matt. 5 :37—But let your conversation be Yea, yea, and Nay, nay. Eph. 4:29—Let no corrupt communica tion proceed out of your mouth. Eph. 5 :3, 4—Let it not be once named among you as becometh saints. Psa. 19:14—Let the words of my mouth be acceptable in thy sight Col. 4:6—Let your speech be always with grace seasoned with salt. Col. 3 :17—Whatsoever ye do in word do in His name. 1 Pet. 1:15—Be ye holy in all manner of conversation. 1 Pet. 3:10-11—Let him refrain his tongue from evil. 3. The example believers are called upon to set. Job 2:9-10—We often speak as do the foolish.
G od ’ s P eace
1. The Gift of Life. The gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord (Rom. 6:23). The Crown of Life. Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love Him (Jas. 1:12). 2. The Gift of Righteousness. For if by one man’s offense death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by One, Christ Jesus (Rom. 5:17). The Crown of Righteousness. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing (2 Tim. 4:8). 3. The Gift of Glory. The glory which Thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one (Jno. 17:22). The Crown of Glory. When the Chief Shepherd shall ap pear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away (1 Pet. 5:4). Note: The gift in each case has to do with salvation. The crown in each case is symbolic of reward. —o— A part F rom G od ’ s W ord 1. We know nothing of the beginning of things. Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do ap pear. (Heb. 11:3). 2. We know nothing of the end of things. The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. (Rev. 1:1). 3. We know nothing of the true God. Canst thou by searching find out God? Canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection? He is as high as heaven; what canst thou do? deeper than hell; what canst thou know? (Job 11:7-8). 4. We know nothing, of the things of God. As it is written, eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him. But God hath revealed them unto us by His spirit. (1 Cor. 2:9-10). 5. We know nothing of Christ’s saving work. These are written that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through His name. (John 20:31).
1. None for the wicked. There is no peace, saith the Lord, unto the wicked. (Isa. 48:22). 2 . Procured at the Cross. Having made peace through the blood of His cross. (Col. 1:20). 3. Preached in the Gospel. How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the Gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things (Rom. 10:15). ' 4. Secured in Christ. He is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the mid dle wall of partition between us. (Eph. 2:14). 5. Assured by the Word. Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. (Rom. 5:1). F ixedness of G od ’ s W ord 1. It is settled in its source. Thy Word is settled in heaven (Psa. 119:89). 2. It is satisfying in its contents. Thy Word was unto me the joy and re joicing of my heart (Jer. 15:16). 3. It is sure in its promises. I will hasten My Word to perform it. (Jer. 1 :12). 4. It is soul-saving in its certainty. The engrafted Word which is able to save your souls (James 1:21). 5. It is secure in its guidance. Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet (Psa. 119:105). 6. It is sanctifying in its influence. Sanctified by the Word of God (1 Tim. 4:5). 7. It is supreme in God’s estimation. Thou hast magnified Thy Word above all Thy Name (Psa. 138:2). ¡ n r a E. M, — o — C hrist ’ s A ll -S ufficiency in P hilippians 1. Security guaranteed in Him. Being confident of this very thing, that He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of
Ancient Table Grace AN ancient table grace, evi- 'L dently used by Christians in the days of the early church, is found in the Apostolic Consti tution. It reads : “Blessed art Thou, O Lord, who feedest me from my youth, who givest food to all flesh. Fill our hearts with joy and gladness that we, having all suf ficiency may abound unto every good work in Christ Jesus our Lord, through w h o m glory, honor and might be to Thee for ever. Amen.”
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