ephesians-3:2-13

It is most important that we should be alive to the fact that the Christian life is governed by purpose. The thought of 'purpose', indeed that very word itself, is much in view in the New Testament. Most of us are familiar with one statement relating thereto: "To them that love God all things work t... Read More

“In other generations was not made known unto the sons of men.” “From all ages hath been hid in God” (Eph. 3:5,9). “Which hath been hid from all ages and generations” (Col. 1:26). It will be noticed that we have chosen the alternative word to the one in the relevant Scriptures, that is, “Secret” ins... Read More

“He that descended is the same also that ascended far above all the heavens that he might fill all things” (Ephesians 4:10). “And he put all things in subjection under his feet, and gave him to be head over all things to the church, which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all” (Eph... Read More

There is a painful slowness amongst Christians to apprehend the great purpose and intent of their salvation, to know and to understand the nature of their high calling; and it is in this connection that there is a great divide between the people of God. Christianity at its best has very largely beco... Read More

We return this morning to that which was revealed to the Prophet Ezekiel; and I am sure that as you have read these six chapters (Eze. 40-46), you have found very great difficulty in getting a clear picture of the whole. I have tried many times to draw a plan of this house with all its details and i... Read More

"The foundations of the wall of the city were adorned with all manner of precious stones" (Revelation 21:19). The following passages are a commentary on that verse: "Putting away therefore all wickedness, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, as newborn babes, long for ... Read More

Reading: 1 Tim. 3:9; Phil. 1:27; Rom. 1:3,5; 16:25-26; Eph. 3:3-4,9; 4:13. I think you will have recognised the familiar thoughts and words in all those passages, and the similar ideas. Some words stand out, such as Gospel, His Son, the mystery, the faith. They are all common words in those passages... Read More

It is of immense help, in contemplating the manifold activities and energies of God, to be able to gather everything into one inclusive, comprehensive, and concrete issue. The Bible, from Genesis to the Revelation, covers a wide range and includes a vast amount of matter, but it has one all-governin... Read More

“...No one knoweth the Son, save the Father...”—Matt. 11:27. “...it was the good pleasure of God... to reveal His Son in me...”—Gal. 1:15,16. “...I count all things to be loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord...”—Phil. 3:8. “...that I may know Him...”—Phil. 3:10. “Having m... Read More

"Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee" (Isaiah 60:1). We have said a good deal about the ground and nature of this light. We now go on to ask, and briefly to answer, the question: What is this light which is come, and the glory which is risen? And I have ... Read More