“Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.“Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law” (Psalms 119:11, 18KJV). “The prince of this world cometh,” said Jesus, “and hath nothing in Me.” John 14:30. There was in Him nothing that responded to Satan’s sophistry.Continue reading “Power of the Hidden Word”
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The True Christian
Sin is the transgression of the law. 1 John 3:4. RC 49.1 The desire for an easy religion that requires no striving, no self-denial, no divorce from the follies of the world, has made the doctrine of faith, and faith only, a popular doctrine; but what saith the Word of God? Says the apostle James: “What dothContinue reading “The True Christian”
The Sacred Law: His Character
Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth. Psalm 119:142. RC 48.1 Erroneous theories of sanctification … have a prominent place in the religious movements of the day. These theories are both false in doctrine and dangerous in practical results; and the fact that they are so generally finding favor renders it doublyContinue reading “The Sacred Law: His Character”
Walking in Truth, Light
“For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light” (Psalms 36:9 KJV). It is our privilege to reach higher and still higher for clearer revealings of the character of God. When Moses prayed, “I beseech Thee, show me Thy glory,” the Lord did not rebuke him, but He grantedContinue reading “Walking in Truth, Light”
Christ an Example in Social Power
And it came to pass, that, as Jesus sat at meat in his house, many publicans and sinners sat also together with Jesus and his disciples: for there were many, and they followed him. Mark 2:15. RC 31.1 All who profess to be children of God should bear in mind that as missionaries they will be broughtContinue reading “Christ an Example in Social Power”
Worthy Words
“Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but aContinue reading “Worthy Words”
I Can! I Will.
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me” (Philippians 4:13 KJV). When we give ourselves wholly to God and in our work follow His directions, He makes Himself responsible for its accomplishment. He would not have us conjecture as to the success of our honest endeavors. Not once should we even think ofContinue reading “I Can! I Will.”