“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him” (Hebrews 11:6 KJV). But faith is in no sense allied to presumption. Only he who has true faith is secure against presumption. ForContinue reading “Faith: Not What You Might Think It Is”
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Almost Wholly Christians
“King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest.Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian” (Acts 26:27 KJV). There are some who seem to be always seeking for the heavenly pearl. But they do not make an entire surrender of their wrong habits. They do not dieContinue reading “Almost Wholly Christians”
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”
God Has A Limit
“The LORD is slow to anger, and great in power, and will not at all acquit the wicked: the LORD hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds are the dust of his feet” (Nahum 1:3 KJV). The world has become bold in transgression of God’s law. Because of HisContinue reading “God Has A Limit”
The Midnight Cry
“And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him” (Matthew 25:6 KJV). Christ with His disciples is seated upon the Mount of Olives. The sun has set behind the mountains, and the heavens are curtained with the shades of evening. In full view is a dwellingContinue reading “The Midnight Cry”
Who’s Your Neighbor?
Read Luke 10:25-37: https://egwwritings.org/read?panels=p1965.51800(1965.51804)&index=0 Among the Jews the question, “Who is my neighbour?” caused endless dispute. They had no doubt as to the heathen and the Samaritans. These were strangers and enemies. But where should the distinction be made among the people of their own nation and among the different classes of society? Whom shouldContinue reading “Who’s Your Neighbor?”