“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.”—Matthew 5:9. Christ is “the Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6), and it is His mission to restore to earth and heaven the peace that sin has broken. “Being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 5:1. WhoeverContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Beatitudes, Part 7”
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Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Beatitudes, Part 6
“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”—Matthew 5:8. The Jews were so exacting in regard to ceremonial purity that their regulations were extremely burdensome. Their minds were occupied with rules and restrictions and the fear of outward defilement, and they did not perceive the stain that selfishness and malice impart toContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Beatitudes, Part 6”
Steps to Christ: A Knowledge of God—Chapter 10, Part 1
Many are the ways in which God is seeking to make Himself known to us and bring us into communion with Him. Nature speaks to our senses without ceasing. The open heart will be impressed with the love and glory of God as revealed through the works of His hands. The listening ear can hearContinue reading “Steps to Christ: A Knowledge of God—Chapter 10, Part 1”
Steps to Christ: The Work and the Life—Chapter 9, Part 1
God is the source of life and light and joy to the universe. Like rays of light from the sun, like the streams of water bursting from a living spring, blessings flow out from Him to all His creatures. And wherever the life of God is in the hearts of men, it will flow outContinue reading “Steps to Christ: The Work and the Life—Chapter 9, Part 1”
Steps to Christ: Repentance—Chapter 3, Part 3
God does not regard all sins as of equal magnitude; there are degrees of guilt in His estimation, as well as in that of man; but however trifling this or that wrong act may seem in the eyes of men, no sin is small in the sight of God. Man’s judgment is partial, imperfect; butContinue reading “Steps to Christ: Repentance—Chapter 3, Part 3”
Steps to Christ: God’s Love for Man—Chapter 1, Part 2
Jesus said, “Therefore doth My Father love Me, because I lay down My life, that I might take it again.” John 10:17. That is, “My Father has so loved you that He even loves Me more for giving My life to redeem you. In becoming your Substitute and Surety, by surrendering My life, by taking yourContinue reading “Steps to Christ: God’s Love for Man—Chapter 1, Part 2”
Steps to Christ: God’s Love for Man—Chapter 1, Part 1
Nature and revelation alike testify of God’s love. Our Father in heaven is the source of life, of wisdom, and of joy. Look at the wonderful and beautiful things of nature. Think of their marvelous adaptation to the needs and happiness, not only of man, but of all living creatures. The sunshine and the rain,Continue reading “Steps to Christ: God’s Love for Man—Chapter 1, Part 1”