“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9. “Whosesoever sins ye remit,” said Christ, “they are remitted; … and whosesoever sins ye retain, they are retained.” Christ here gives no liberty for any man to pass judgment upon others.Continue reading “Church Power, Church Duty”
Category Archives: Forgiveness
Christ’s Witnesses
“For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty” (2 Peter 1:16, KJV). On reaching Jerusalem the two disciples enter at the eastern gate, which is open at night on festal occasions. The houses areContinue reading “Christ’s Witnesses”
The Savior’s Sabbath
“And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost” (Luke 23:46, KJV). At last Jesus was at rest. The long day of shame and torture was ended. As the last rays of the setting sun usheredContinue reading “The Savior’s Sabbath”
God’s Law of Love: Are You Loyal or Rebellious?
“For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all” (James 2:10, KJV). Another deception was now to be brought forward. Satan declared that mercy destroyed justice, that the death of Christ abrogated the Father’s law. Had it been possible for the law to be changed orContinue reading “God’s Law of Love: Are You Loyal or Rebellious?”
God’s Love: Unmistakable Evidence
“And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;“To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. “Therefore if any man beContinue reading “God’s Love: Unmistakable Evidence”
It Is Finished!
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost” (John 19:30, KJV). Christ did not yield up His life till He had accomplished the work which He came to do, and with His parting breath He exclaimed, “It is finished.” John 19:30. TheContinue reading “It Is Finished!”
Through Unutterable Anguish: Our Savior Became Our Sin, Our Sacrifice, Our Salvation
“My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring? (Psalms 22:1, KJV) “And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsakenContinue reading “Through Unutterable Anguish: Our Savior Became Our Sin, Our Sacrifice, Our Salvation”