“Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.” (1 John 3:9, KJV). God’s ideal for His children is higher than the highest human thought can reach. “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heavenContinue reading “No Excuse!”
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The Gospel Is Free!
“And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:7, 8, KJV). The gospel invitation is not to be narrowed down and presented only to a select few, who, we suppose, will doContinue reading “The Gospel Is Free!”
Your Witness Is Unique
“Ye are My witnesses, saith the Lord,That I am God” (Isaiah 43:12, KJV). Our confession of His faithfulness is Heaven’s chosen agency for revealing Christ to the world. We are to acknowledge His grace as made known through the holy men of old; but that which will be most effectual is the testimony of ourContinue reading “Your Witness Is Unique”
It Only Takes One Word
“And he said unto them, Go. And when they were come out, they went into the herd of swine: and, behold, the whole herd of swine ran violently down a steep place into the sea, and perished in the waters” (Matthew 8:32, KJV). The disciples and their companions flee in terror; but presently they noticeContinue reading “It Only Takes One Word”
Only What God Says Matters
“Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act. Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest Thou?” (John 8:4, 5, KJV). From the excitement and confusion of the city, from the eager crowds and the treacherous rabbis, Jesus turned away to the quiet of theContinue reading “Only What God Says Matters”
The Wretched Delivered
“O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death?” (Romans 7:24, KJV). By sin we have been severed from the life of God. Our souls are palsied. Of ourselves we are no more capable of living a holy life than was the impotent man capable of walking. ManyContinue reading “The Wretched Delivered”
Outward Show Won’t Do
“And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; but the LORD was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the LORD wasContinue reading “Outward Show Won’t Do”