Romans 6:18

For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God" (Acts 20:27).

In regard to the external Cross, the obvious fact is that "Christ died for our sins." As to the internal Cross, while not so obvious, it is still a fact that we are to be "always delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made...

Ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you" (c).

The purpose of doctrine is to produce the personification of truth. "The sublimest truths are still needed to enforce the simplest responsibilities. As the laws which mould the stars and move the gigantic orbs of Saturn and Uranus in their tremendous circuits, shape the dewdrop that glistens...

You were set free from the tyranny of sin" (Rom. 6:18, Wey.).

There is no use in forcing any spiritual issue in our lives, nor in anyone else's. When our Father has us prepared for progress through the knowledge of His facts, we will believe; we will reckon upon and rest in the required...