King's Business - 1918-10

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THE K I N G ’ S BUS I NESS

ASCENT OF GRACE Ephesians 2:4-7

had opened a door of faith unto the Gentiles.’ ” “ This same missionary wrote to Mr. Warren of Changsha¡^“ The work of these Los Angeles men is wonderful. I do not know how they manage it, but after they have been in a place for a short time it is most astonishing how much the people know about the Gospel.” “ I am sure that the above quotation will suggest to you facts as to the Holy Spirit’s help, the intensive methods of work, and the methods of conservation that will make your hearts glad.” * Those who would like to have a share in this splendid work which Dr. Keller is doing in China, will be interested in a little booklet which we have issued y^The Bible Institute of Los Angeles Afloat in Hunan,” a copy of which we shall be very glad to send you, upon request. S i S i SATAN’S COUNTERFEITS The scarlet woman (Revelation 17) — the bride. Babylon the great— The New Jeru­ salem. A roaring lion— The lion of the tribe of Judah. Barabbas (son of the father)— The son of the Father. Antichrist— Christ. Lucifer, son of the morning— the bright and morning Star. — D. L. M. S i THE DEITY OF CHRIST Declared by I. His Duration Joha 1:1. “ In the beginning was the Word.” II. His Association John 1:1. “Was with God.” ) III. His Identification John 1:1. “Was.God.” IV. His Operation John 1:3. “ All things were made by Him.” V. His Possession John 1:4. “ On Him was Life.” - R. S. BEAL.

Thè Bottom; God who is. rich in mercy. The First Step ; Quickened us with Christ. The Second Step; Raised us up with Him. The Third Step; Made us sit with Him. The Top; To show forever the riches of His grace. —L. R. ELLIOTT. S i “ CHRIST OUR LIFE” Life from Christ-Salvation. John 14:6. Life in Christ-Fellowship. 1 John 1:3, 4. Life like Christ-Separation. Gal. 6:14. Life for Christ-Service. Rom. 12:1. Life with Christ-Glory. Col. 3:4. ■ — L. R. ELLIOTT. S i THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THE GOSPEL OF MARK (Every Verse Noted) I. The Proclamation of the Kingdom. 1:14 “ preaching.” II. The Place of the Kingdom 1:15 “ at hand.” ; - III. The Parables of the Kingdom. 4:11, 21, 26, 30 “ done in parables.” IV. The Picture of the Kingdom. 9:1 “ till they have seen the King­ dom.” V. The Portal of the Kingdom. 9:47; 10:14-15, 23-25 “ enter.” 12:34 “ not far from.” VI. The Property of the Kingdom. 11:10 “ kingdom of father David” — literal. VII. The Position of the Kingdom. 15:43 “ waited for”—-still future. R. S. BEAL. S i OTHERS How little it costs, if we give it a thought To make happy some heart each day! Just one kind word, or a tender smile, As we go on our daily way; Perchance a look will suffice to clear The cloud from a neighbor’s face, And the press of a hand in sympathy A sorrowful tear efface.

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