l>v. Arthur O. His Life Testimony.
The following texts, fohich he had tested for his life's guidance, were given at Northfield, Massachusetts, August 13, 1910, in an address commemorating fifty years of his Christian ministry. I. Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the un- godly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful; but his delight is in the law of the Lord and in his law doth he meditate day and night.—Psalm 1 : 1 , 2. "For prosperity and peace, meditate in the WoM of God and take delight in it." II. In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths. —Proverbs 3 : 6. "Never make a plan without seeking God's guidance; never achieve a success without giving God the praise." III. Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you.—Matthew 6: 33. "In more than twenty years, since giving up all stated salary, the truth of this promise has been fully tested and wonderfully proved in my experience. Never has there been any lack, but always an abundant supply of all things needful for strength and for comfort. IV. If any man will do His will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God or whether I speak of myself..—John 7: 17. "After more than fifty years of Bible study and close observation, I can testify that it pays to follow God and to trust in His Word."
ANALYSIS OF THE FIR Dr. A. B. INTRODUCTION—Ch. 2:4; The Historical PART I—Ch. 1:5-2:28; The Gospel. 1. Its Doctrinal Basis; Sin, Confession, Propitiation; Ch. 1:5-2:2. 2. Its Practical Demand; A Pattern, A Person; Ch. 2:3-6. 3. Its Potential Motive; Love; Ch. 2: 7-11. 4. Its-Safeguard; The Will of God; Ch. 2:12-17. 5. Its Incentives to Fidelity; Anti- Christ; Chrism; Christ; Ch. 2:18-28. PART II—Ch. 2:29-3-24. The Christian Believer. His Divine Sonship; Ch. 2:29-3.:3 Its Criteria: (1) Righteousness, 3:4-10; (2) Love, 3:11-17; (3) Truth, 3:18-24. PART III—Ch. 4:1-5:12. The Christian Teacher, or Credentials of Spiritual Leadership.
EPISTLE OF JOHN.
Pri chard Fact. Certain, l i t e r a l, Practical. 1. The Christological Test; Ch. 4:1-6. The Person of Christ; the Suprem- acy of Christ; Christ in the Be- liever. 2. The Philadelphian Test; Ch. 4:7-5:2; Love's -Revelation, -Perfection, -Expression, -Liberty, -Examplifi- cation. 3. The Efficiency Test; Ch. 5:3-12; Do- ing His Commandments; Overcom- ing the World; Communicating Life. EPILOGUE—Ch. 5:12-21. 1. A Summary of Gospel Benefits; Knowledge, Access, Life. 2. The Sum of Knowledges We may be kept from sinning; W are of God; Christ is a present fact. "This One is the True God, and Eternal Life."
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