Sermons & Devotionals by W.H. Griffith Thomas
W.H. Griffith Thomas
The Institution of the Lord’s Supper
In the light of these general principles we can now examine in detail the language of our Lord in instituting the Supper. There are some distinct differences of phraseology in the four accounts, which go in two pairs, St. Matthew and St. Mark being in close agreement, while St. Luke and St. Paul als... Read More
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The Lord’s Supper in Current Teaching (I)
The doctrine of the Lord’s Supper has acquired fresh prominence during the last sixty years by reason of certain movements within the pale of the Church of England. About that time a new turn was given to the consideration of the doctrine by the rise of the Tractarian Movement. The treatment of the ... Read More
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The Lord’s Supper in Current Teaching (II)
Connected with this modern doctrine of the Lord’s Supper, and arising out of it, is the question of the Eucharistic sacrifice. To many this is the most important element in the doctrine. Even the Lutherans hold their view of the real Presence entirely by itself and with no theological system built o... Read More
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The Lord’s Supper in Current Teaching (III)
Another phrase of the teaching of the Tractarian School is that known as Eucharistic Adoration. The Declaration of the English Church Union says: “Christ our Lord present ... under the form of ‘bread and wine’ is to be worshipped and adored.” Here again we are conscious of ambiguity in the terms. If... Read More
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The Lord’s Supper in the Epistles
The next passage of the New Testament to be considered is 1 Cor. 10:14–22, where St. Paul warns against idolatry and presses upon the Church the necessity of Christians being entirely separated from idol feasts. In this connection he refers to the Lord’s Supper and thus describes it (verse 16): “the... Read More
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The Lord’s Supper in the Prayer Book
The need and importance of ascertaining the teaching of the Church of England on the Supper of the Lord is very evident on several grounds. The position “of the ordinance in the Prayer Book clearly requires us to understand its spiritual significance in our life and worship. We shall thereby be taug... Read More
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The Lord’s Supper in the Prayer Books of 1549 and 1552
Hitherto we have considered the doctrine of the Church of England as it stands recorded in the Prayer Book and Articles. For the purpose of ascertaining their proper meaning and interpretation it is now necessary to go a step further, and to consider the Church of England doctrine as illustrated by ... Read More
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The Lord’s Supper in the Prayer Books of 1562 and 1571
The third stage of the history of the Prayer Book with which we are now concerned is the revision in Queen Elizabeth’s reign. After the reign of Mary a fresh start was made in the work of the English Reformation, and it is necessary for us to consider the relation of the Elizabethan Reformation to t... Read More
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The Lord’s Supper in the Prayer Books of 1604 and 1662
The next stage in the Church of England doctrine on the Lord’s Supper is the addition to the Catechism of the section on the Sacraments. It was added after the Hampton Court Conference of 1604. Nowell’s Catechism never received legal sanction, and the need of a fuller Catechism than that of 1552 was... Read More
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The Meaning of Christ
Facts can never be properly appreciated until an endeavor is made to penetrate behind them to their meaning. We have now reached the point when an attempt must be made to discover the meaning of all this emphasis on Christ. We have considered His character as perfect and sinless, His claim to Divine... Read More
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The Ministry in the Pastoral Epistles
It is in the Pastoral Epistles that naturally we find much about St. Paul’s view of the ministry. And of these a special interest attaches to 2 Timothy, because it contains the Apostle’s last words. They are personal revelations of himself given as counsels to Timothy. The position of the Apostle gi... Read More
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The Ministry of St. Paul
There is one Epistle in which more than in any other St. Paul lays bare his heart and soul. It is 2 Corinthians, which is his Apologia in the face of opposition, animosity, and calumny. Stung to the quick by the charges, taunts, and actions of his enemies, he reveals himself as he does nowhere else,... Read More
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The Ministry of the Prophet
There is a close analogy between the Old Testament and the New Testament prophet. The Greek word προφήτης gives a very fair idea of the meaning of the Hebrew word Nabi. [W. J. Beecher, The Prophets and the Promise.] The prophet is a “spokesman,” one who represents another, and Exodus. 7:1 is the bes... Read More
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The Ministry of the Twelve
There were three great aspects of our Lord’s earthly ministry: His Teaching, His Miracles, and His Training of the Twelve Apostles. Of these the last was in some respects the most important, because it had special reference to the future and to the permanent life and work of the Church of Christ. In... Read More
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The Miracles of Christ
For our present purpose of answering the question “What think ye of Christ?” it is necessary and important to observe the place given to our Lord’s miracles in the Gospels. A careful study of them, just as they appear, reveals the undoubted fact that they were not wrought by our Lord primarily for e... Read More
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The Peace of God in Our Hearts
"And let the peace of God rule in your hearts..." (Col. 3:15). What does the peace of Christ do? Primarily it gives assurance of acceptance with God (cf. Rom. 5:1), and the protection of God (cf. Phil. 4:7, Gr., "shall garrison," a paradoxical use of a warlike term). But here Christ's peace is to be... Read More
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The Prayer Book Services [1662]
Section 1. The Rendering of the Services. The importance of a good and effective rendering of the Prayer Book Services by the officiating clergyman needs no discussion. We often read and speak of “our incomparable Liturgy,” and this is true. But it must be properly rendered. As far back as 1709 the ... Read More
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The Prayer Meeting
Section 1. Its Importance. The Prayer Meeting has been described as “the big wheel of the Church,” a phrase which well indicates the necessity and importance of this part of parish work. No Church Service can possibly take its place; and unless there is a regular Prayer Meeting, parish work will nev... Read More
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The Questions of the Ordinal
Every Christian is called and expected to be a witness (Acts 1:8), but not everyone is called to the ministry. The questions put to the Deacons and Priests at their Ordination show with clearness what is the view of the ministry held by our Church. They should be studied with all possible attention,... Read More
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The Questions of the Ordinal - Part 2
V. Satisfying Service. Mark the inquiry. “Will you do this gladly and willingly?” And the answer. “I will so do, by the help of God.” 1. The Ministry will be a glad service. This is a simple but searching test of the quality of our ministry. Are we enjoying it? Are we glad in it? We may be tired in ... Read More
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W.H. Griffith Thomas (1861 - 1924)
Was an Anglican cleric and scholar from the English-Welsh border country. He has been quoted by theologian Alister McGrath in the science-versus-religion debate.Gaining the reputation of a popular author and speaker in dispensationalism and victorious Christian life, he spent the last five years of his life writing and speaking at conservative gatherings. Partially funded by the Milton Stewart Evangelistic Fund, Thomas traveled with Charles G. Trumbull to Japan and China in the summer of 1920.