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3. Our life (John 6:51). 4. Our consolation (2 Thess. 2:16). 5. Our kingdom (Rev. 22:5). 6. Our King (1 Tim. 1:17). III. 1. The devil’s torment (Rev. 19:11). 2. Their torment (Rev. 20:10). 3. Their blackness and darkness (Jude 13). 4. The wrath o f God (John 3 :36). —Gospel Banner. — o — Faith in God 1. Faith in God Defined. (Heb. 11:1,6). 2. Faith in God Obtained. (Rom. 10:17; Eph.'2:8). 3. Faith in God Exercised. (Gal. 6:15; 2:20; 1 John 5:4). — Selected. ■ — o — Key Words in Ephesians Chapter I—Redemption (v. 7). Chapter II—Reconciliation (v. 16). Chapter III—Revelation (v. 3). Chapter IV—Walk (v. 1). Chapter V—Worship (vs. 19, 20). Chapter VI—Warfare (vs. 11, 12). — o— Christian Service 1. The work is solemn—therefore, don’t trifle. 2. The task is difficult—therefore, don’t relax. 3. The opportunity is brief—therefore, don’t delay. 4. The path is narrow—therefore don’t wander. 5. The prise is glorious—therefore, don’t faint. — D. M.Panton. —o— The Grace of God 1. The believer'is saved by grace (Eph. 2:9). 2. He stands in grace (Rom. 5:2). 3. He is taught by grace (Titus 2 :12). 4. He grows in grace (2 Peter 3:18). 5. He is strong in grace (2 Tim. 2:1). 6. He speaks with grace (Col. 4:6). 7. He dispenses grace (1 Pet. 4:10). — Believer’s Magasine. —-o— Three Words 1. “ Fear not”—the word of pardon (Isa. 41:1). 2. “Fret not”—the word of peace (Psa. 37:1). 3. “Faint not”#sthe word of power (2 Cor. 4:16). —Wesleyan Methodist. —Brookes Quarterly.
13) ? Only those who are enlightened by the Spirit know He is more than a man (vs. 16, 17). 7. Want of Concentration—“Whom say ye that I am” (v. 15) ? To concentrate our minds upon Him and have fellowship with Him is to find Him out. 8. Want o f Calculation—“What shall a man give in exchange for his life” (v. 26) ? To calculate the value o f life is to find out the worth of things. — F. E. Marsh. — o — The Three R’s of Spiritual Education 1. Reckon (Rom. 6:11). The Christian must “ reckon” that his own resurrection from the old life is as truly a fact as is Christ’s resurrection from the dead. If we “reckon” that salvation from sin is ours, we naturally “rest” from the burden of condemnation. The fruit of “resting” is “rejoicing.” —I. W. — o — Things That Continue I. 1. God’s name (Psa. 72:17-19). 2. Godi’s throne (Heb. 1 :8). 3. God’s power (Heb. 7:25). 4. God’s priesthood (Heb. 7:24). 5. God’s love (John 13:1). 6. God’s presence (Matt. 28:20). 7. God’s faithfulness (2 Tim. 2:13). 8. God’s word (1 Pet. 1:25). 9. God’s character (Heb. 13:8). II. 1. Our inheritance (1 Pet. 1:4). 2. Our sonship (Gal. 4:7). 2. Rest (Psa. 37:7). 3. Rejoice (Phil. 4:4).
Necessities of a Life of Victory 1 “Work Out”—Salvation (Phil. 2:12). The secret of this is found in the following verse: “ It is God that worketh in you.” 2. “ Come Out”—Separation (2 Cor. 6 :17). 3. “Launch Out”—Service (Luke 5:4). —I.W . Why Preach the Second Coming? 1. It leads to preparedness (Luke 12:40). 2. It centers the mind on heavenly things (Phil. 3:20; Titus 2:11-13). 3. It c o m f o r t s those who mourn 1 Thess. 4:13). 4. It furnishes a strong incentive for holy living (1 John 3:3). 5. It creates willingness to suffer for Christ (1 Pet. 1:7). —E.A.E. — o— Things We Can Not Do Without 1. Without shedding of blood is no re mission (Heb. 9:22). 2. Without faith it is impossible to please God (Heb. 11:6). 3. Without works, faith is dead (Jas. 2: 14-26). 4. Without holiness no man shall see the Lord (Heb. 12:14). 5. Without love we are nothing (1 Cor. 13: 1-3). 6. Without chastisement we are not sons of God (Heb. 12:6-8). 7. Without Christ we can do nothing (John 15:5). — H. C. Fulton. — o — Eight Pertinent Questions Matthew 16 1. Want of Discernment—“ Can ye not discern the signs of the times” (v. 3) ? Lack o f discernment is . fateful to every interest. 2. Want of Faith—“ O. ye o f little faith, why reason among yourselves” (v. 8) ? When faith is wanting, Christ is disap pointed. i 3. Want o f Understanding—“Do ye not understand” (v. 9) ? Christ’s past workings should have convinced the dis ciples that He would meet any necessity that might arise. 4. Want of Appreciation—“ Neither the •seven loaves o f the four thousand, and how many baskets ye took up” (v. 10). Christ seems to say, “ Count your blessings in the past if you would know what I can do in the present.” 5. Want o f Comprehension—“How is it that ye do not understand, that I spake not to you concerning bread” (v. 11)? There is generally a double meaning in Christ’s teaching; a body of fact and a spirit of intent. - 6. Want o f Knowledge—“Whom do men say that I, the son of man, am” (v.
The Lord Has Need of It
Peter lent a boat,, To save Him from the press; Martha lent her home, With busy kindliness. One man lent a colt, Another lent a room; Some threw down their garments, And Joseph lent a tomb. Simon lent his strength, The cruel cross to bear; Many brought their spices,
His body to prepare. What have I to lend?
No boat, no house, no lands; Dwell, Lord, within my heart. I put it in Thy hands. —Christ Life.
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