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—--------------------------------------- * I READY BIBLE OUTLINES jf, -----------------------—------------------- 4 . E ternal L ife Eternal life and eternal existence are not one and the same. The Word of God distinctly says: “He that hath the Son hath life, but he that hath not the Son of God hath not life” (1 John 5:12). Westcott says: “Eternal life is not a period of existence in time, but that which has to do with the Being of God.” Eter nal life is the specific mission of the Gos pel. 1. Men are devoid of this life naturally —hence Christ came that they might have it (John 10:10), and till they come to Him they have not got it (John 5 :40). 2. The essence of eternal life and its meaning, Christ declares, is union with the Father by means of Himself, who is the Life (John 14:6; 17:3). 3. Faith in Christ is the only means by which this life can be obtained (John 3: 36). 4. This life is the gift of God, and not an attainment of man’s (Rom. 6:23). 5. Eternal life finds its embodiment and expression in Christ, who is called “The Eternal Life” (1 John 5:11). 6 . Participation with Christ by feeding upon Him by means of His Word, is the enjoyment of this life (John 6:53,63). 7. The fulness of this life will be ex perienced when Christ comes again, for “when Christ, who is our Life, shall ap pear, we shall be manifested with Him in glory” (Col. 3:4). — F. E. Marsh. — 0— T he F ear of G od (a) The Antithesis of S in : “The fear of the Lord is to hate evil” (Prov. 8: 13). (b) The Alphabet of Spiritual Knowl edge : “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge” (Prov. 1:7; 9:10). (c) The Secret of Assurance : “In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence” (Prov. 14:26). (d) The Unfailing Source of Refresh ment: “The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life” (Prov. 14:27). ■(e) The Basis of Fellowship : “They that feared the Lord spake often one to another” (Mai. 3:16). ■(f) The Standard and Motive of Con duct: “Ought we not to walk in the fear of our God?” (Neh. 5:9). ■(g) The Development of Character : “Perfecting holiness in the fear of the Lord” (2 Cor. 7:1). I t I nsures :— ‘(a) Guidance: “He that feareth the Lord . . . shall He teach” (Psa. 25 :12). •(b) Provision: “No want to them that fear Him” (Psa. 34:9; 31:19). t(c) Protection: “The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear Him” (Psa. 34:7).
(d) Pity: “The Lord pitieth them that fear Him” (Psa. 103:13). (e) Deliverance: “The Lord your God ye shall fear, and He shall deliver you” (2 Kings 17:39). (f) Enrichment: “He will fulfil the de sire of them that fear Him” (Psa. 145:19). (g) Future Reward : “Give reward unto . . . them that fear Thy name” (Rev. e; 41:18; see Psa. 103:2; 112:1; 147:2); —o— E ssentials to S piritual P rogress 1. Wholesome Food. As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby.' 1 Pet. 2:2. 2. Cleanliness of Life. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way ? by taking heed thereto ac cording to thy word. Psa. 119:9.
3. A Life Hid in Heaven. If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. Col- 3:1-3. 4. Our Citizenship in Heaven. For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Sav iour, the Lord Jesus Christ 5. A Great High Priest in H eaven. Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. Heb. 4:14. 6. Our Inheritance in Heaven. To an inheritance incorruptible,, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you. 1 Pet. 1 :4. 7. Our Names Written in Heaven, But rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven. Luke 10:20. 8. Our Father in Heaven. . Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matt. 5 :16. T he S ecret P lace 1. The Place of Communion. Moreover he said, I am the God of thy ■ father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. . . . I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt. Ex. 3 : 6 , 7. 2. The Place of Refuge. The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. Psa. 9 :9. 3. The Place of Prayer. 0 thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come. Psa. 65:2. 4. The Place of Fellowship. And truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. 1 Jn. 1:3. 5. The Place of Protection. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Psa. 91:2. 6. The Place of Adoration. For mine eyes have seen the king, the Lord of hosts. Isa. 6:5.
False Affections A. PERSON may be over full of talk of his own exper iences, commonly falling upon it everywhere and in all :’eompan- ies, and when it is so it is rather a dark sign than a good one ... False affections , 1 \ if they are equally strong, are much more forward to declare themselves, than true, because it is the na ture of false religion to affect show and observation, as it was with the Pharisees.” (Jonathan Edwards, in “Religious Affec tions.”)
3. Good Exercise. But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. 1 Tim. 4:7. 4. Periods of Rest. And he said unto them, Come ye your selves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat. Mark 6:31. 5. Atmosphere. And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bring- eth them up into a high mountain apart. Matt. 17:1. — o — R iches in G lory 1. A Saviour in Heaven. , Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and author ities and powers being made subject un to him. (1 Pet. 3:22). 2. A Sure Hope in Heaven. For the hope that is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel. Col. 1 :5.
Lord God, in Thee confiding, Our faith all fears dispel; With joy in Thee abiding, Our hearts exulting swell. Thus ever we adore Thee, The High and Holy One, And joyfully before Thee The path of duty run.
—H. C. F.
“From the foundation of the world” —an expression used seven times; an in teresting study. See Mt. 13:35 ; 25:34; Lk. 11:50; Heb. 4:3; 9:26; Rev. 13:8; 17:8.
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