[Psalms 119:71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.Psalms 119:72 The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver. KJV] Foremost among those who were called to lead the church from the darkness of popery into the light of aContinue reading “The Great Controversy: Luther’s Separation From Rome—Chapter 7, Part 1”
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The Great Controversy: Huss and Jerome—Chapter 6, Part 4
Yet another stake was to be set up at Constance. The blood of another witness must testify for the truth. Jerome, upon bidding farewell to Huss on his departure for the council, had exhorted him to courage and firmness, declaring that if he should fall into any peril, he himself would fly to his assistance.Continue reading “The Great Controversy: Huss and Jerome—Chapter 6, Part 4”
The Great Controversy: An Era of Spiritual Darkness—Chapter 3, Part 3
[2 Timothy 3:15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. KJV.]Continue reading “The Great Controversy: An Era of Spiritual Darkness—Chapter 3, Part 3”
Healing: Jesus Christ Used Natural Remedies
“He brought them forth also with silver and gold: and there was not one feeble person among their tribes” (Psalms 105:37, KJV). “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth” (3 John 1:2, KJV). In the Saviour’s manner of healing there were lessons forContinue reading “Healing: Jesus Christ Used Natural Remedies”
Gethsemane: The Longing Heart, Baptism of Blood
“Wherefore art thou red in thine apparel, and thy garments like him that treadeth in the winefat?“I have trodden the winepress alone; and of the people there was none with me: … and I will stain all my raiment” (Isaiah 63:2, 3 KJV). The human heart longs for sympathy in suffering. This longing Christ feltContinue reading “Gethsemane: The Longing Heart, Baptism of Blood”
Doing Greater Works Than Jesus
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father” (John 14:12, KJV). “Verily, verily, I say unto you,” Christ continued, “He that believeth on Me, the works that I doContinue reading “Doing Greater Works Than Jesus”
Lesson for Extremes: Unbelief and Faith
“Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth” (Mark 9:23, KJV). In a brief space of time the favored disciples have beheld the extreme of glory and of humiliation. They have seen humanity as transfigured into the image of God, and as debased into the likeness ofContinue reading “Lesson for Extremes: Unbelief and Faith”