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H„------ .— — i C~" Three Kinds o f Service 1. Willing service (1 Chron. 28:9). 2. Abundant service (2 Cor. 11:23). 3. Constant service (1 Cor. 15:58). — I. W. — o — Timely Words 1. G ood W ords . “A good word maketh the heart glad” (Prov. 12:23). 2. S easonable W o r d s . “A word spoken in season, how good is i f ’ (Prov. 15:23). 3. F itting W ords . “A w ord fitly spoken is like apples o f gold in pictures o f silver” (Prov. 25:11). 4. W ise W o r d s . “ Understand the words o f the wise” (Prov. 1 :6). 5. P leasant W ords . “ The words of the pure are pleasant words” (Prov. 15: 26). • 6. G racious W ords . “ The words o f a wise man’s mouth are gracious” (Eccl. 1 0 : 12 ) . 7. F ixing W ords . “ The words of the wise are as goads and as nails” (Eccl. 12 : 11 ). —Prophetic News. — o — Christ Is All Col. 3:11 1. Christ is the Way; therefore follow Him (John 14:6; 8:12; 12:26). 2. Christ is the Truth; therefore be lieve Him (John 14:6; 1:12). 3. Christ is the L ife; therefore seek Him (1 John 5:11, 12; Psa. 27:8; Matt. 7:7). 4. Christ is the Light; therefore look to Him (John 8:12; Heb.. 12:2). 5. Christ is the Bread; therefore desire Him (John 6:35, 48; Psa. 107:9). 6. Christ is Lord and Master; there fore obey Him (Luke 6:46; John 13:13). 7. Christ is Altogether Lovely; there fore love and adore Him (Song of Sol. 5:16; 1 John 4:19; 14:21; Psa. 95:6). . —Gospel Message. — o — The Missionary’s Sevenfold Office 1. As Ambassador, to represent Christ (2 Cor. 5:20). 2. As Preacher, to declare the Word of God (Rom. 10:14; 1 Cor. 1 :21; 2 Tim. 4:2). 3. As Teacher, to instruct in the knowl edge of the Word (Matt. 28:20; 1 Tim. 4:11). 4. As Servant, to obey his Lord’s com mands (Luke 19:13; Col. 3 :23, 24). 5. As Overseer, to carefully supervise the flock (Acts 20:28; Col. 4:17). 6. As Shepherd, to faithfully feed the flock (Ezek. 34:5-8; 1 Pet, 5:2-4). 7. As Watchman,- to warn of coming jlodgment (Isa. 6 2 :6 ;' Ezek. 33:7; Mark 13:35-37). —Gospel Message. Manifestations o f God 1. The manifestation of God’s p o w e r (Gen. 1:2). 2. The manifestation of G o d ’ s justice (Gen. 3:24). 3. The manifestation of God’s love (John 3:16). 4. The manifestation of God’s will (Matt. 28:18-20). 5. The manifestation of God’s Spirit (1 Cor. 12:7). .6. The manifestation of God’s presence (1 Thess. 4:16, 17). — Selected. — o — The Work o f the Holy Spirit I. In the Creation. 1. “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth” (Gen. 1 :1). 2. The Spirit o f the Lord garnished the heavens (Job 26:13). 3. The Spirit of the Lord was active in the creation of man (Job 33:4). II. In the Holy Scriptures. 1. He inspired them (2 Tim. 3:16). 2. He moved holy men to write them (2 Pet. 1:20, 21). 3. He interprets them. (1 Cor. 2:13, 14). 4. He instructs in them (1 Cor. 2: 10; John 16:13, 14; 14:26). III. In the Earthly Life of the Lord Jesus Christ. 1. At His birth (Matt. 1:16, 18; Lk. 1:35). 2. At His baptism (Matt. 3:16), 3. In His walk and service (Matt. 4:1; Lk. 4:14, 18, 19 ; Acts 10:38). 4. At His crucifixion (Heb. 9:14). 5. In His resurrection (Rom. 1:4; 8 : 1 1 ). IV. In the World of Men in General. 1. Striving with them (Gen. 6:3). 2. Convicting of sin, righteousness and judgment (John 16:8-11). V. In the Church of God. 1. Calling it out from among the na tions through the preaching o f the Gospel (Acts 15:14; Rom. 1:16). 2. Forming the body o f Christ (Eph. 1:22, 23; 1 Cor. 12:12, 13). 3. Imparting gifts to the' members (1 Cor. 12:7-11, 28; Eph. 4:11-13). VI. In the Individual Believer. 1. Regenerating (John 3:5, 6; 2 Cor. 5:17). 2. Indwelling (1 Cor. 6:19, 20; 3: 16, 17; John 14:16, 17; Rom. 8:9, 11, 14, 16). 3. Baptizing (1 Cor. 12:12, 13). 4. Sealing (Eph. 1:13; 4:30). 5. Anointing (1 John 2:20, 27). 6. Renewing (Titus 3:5). 7. Leading (Rom. 8:14). 8. Teaching (John 14:26). 9. Comforting (John 14:16, 17, 26; 16:13, 14) 10. Interceding (Rom. 8:26, 27). 11. Bearing fruit (Gal. 5:22-24). 12. Filling (Eph. 5:18). — II. C. Fulton. Faith 1. The gift o f faith (Eph. 2:8). 2. The test of faith (1 Pet. 1 :7). 3. The rest of faith (Heb. 4:3). 4. The fight o f faith (1 Tim. 6 :12). 5. The walk o f faith (Rom. 4:12). 6. The work of faith (1 Thess, 1:3). 7. The victory of faith (2 Tim. 4:7, 8). —Baptist Spokesman. — o — The Mystery of Godliness 1 Tim. 3:16 1. “ God was manifest in the flesh.’’ . 2. The Mystery of the Resurrection— “Justified in the Spirit.’’ 3. The Mystery of the Manifestation —“Seen o f angels.’’ 4. The Mystery of Proclamation— “Preached unto the Gentiles." 5. The Mystery o f the Receptiom— “Believed on in the world.” 6. The Mystery of the Ascension— “Received up into glory.” —Grace and Truth. What Is the Commission? Here are eight royal commands o f the King to His servants; are there none of them for you? 1. Go and teach all nations (Matt. 28:19). 2. Go and preach the Gospel (Mark 16:15). 3. Go to the lost sheep (Matt. 10:6). 4. Go into the vineyard (Matt. 20:4). 5. Go into the highways (Matt. 22:9). 6. Go into the streets and lanes (Luke 14:21). 7. Go home to thy friends (Mark 5:19). 8. Go and do likewise (Luke 10:37). — F. E. Marsh. — o — Seven Ways of Cleaving to Christ “ That with purpose o f heart they would cleave unto the Lord” (Acts 11:23). . Cleaving unto the Lord means certain success. This is possible: 1. By prayerful dependence upon Him (Phil. 4:6). Dependence upon God makes the impossible a possibility. 2. By being taught by Him (Matt. 11: 29). Take His yoke and His rest, and be willing to learn o f Him. 3. By a ready response to His Word (John 14:21). There are two motives for keeping commandments; because they are commanded, and because we love the one who commands. 4. By whole-hearted surrender to Him (Rom. 12:1). The mercies of God are the concentrated evidences of His love. 5. By separation from the ungodly (2 Cor. 6:17). 6. By living a life o f faith in Him (Gal. 2:20). It is a faith that knows th&t He died for the world, but which particu larly knows that He died for me. 7. By waiting for His appearing (1 Thess. 1:10). As we wait and a s , we cleave we will be inspired to serve. —I. W. The Mystery o f the Incarnation—
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