“Behold, I have refined thee, but not with silver; I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction” (Isaiah 48:10 KJV). Many who sincerely consecrate their lives to God’s service are surprised and disappointed to find themselves, as never before, confronted by obstacles and beset by trials and perplexities. They pray for Christlikeness of character,Continue reading “Affliction: Purifying Fire”
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Keep yourself – Part 3
“It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father’s wife. And ye are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he that hath done this deed might be taken away from among you. ForContinue reading “Keep yourself – Part 3”
Keep yourself – Part 2
“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when heContinue reading “Keep yourself – Part 2”
Keep yourself – Part 1
“Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments. For this is the love of God, that weContinue reading “Keep yourself – Part 1”
When No Parable Is Needed
“The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things. Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he” (John 4:25, 26 KJV). Christ neglected no opportunity of proclaiming the gospel of salvation. Listen to His wonderful words toContinue reading “When No Parable Is Needed”
Faith Only Works by Love
“Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works” (James 2:18 KJV). Now read 1 Corinthians 13. The work of faith means more than we think. It means genuine reliance upon the naked Word ofContinue reading “Faith Only Works by Love”
The Wall Between Us
“For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us” (Ephesians 2:14 KJV). Christ recognized no distinction of nationality or rank or creed. The scribes and Pharisees desired to make a local and a national benefit of the gifts of heaven and to excludeContinue reading “The Wall Between Us”