"Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers; for what fellowship hath righteausiess with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?" (2 Cor. 6:14-18) This passage gives utterance to a Divine exhortation for those belonging to Christ to hold aloof from all intimate associa... Read More
PROFITING FROM THE WORD 1. THE SCRIPTURES AND SIN There is grave reason to believe that much Bible reading and Bible study of the last few years has been of no spiritual profit to those who engaged in it. Yea, we go further; we greatly fear that in many instances it has proved a curse rather than a ... Read More
In this chapter the apostle does two things: First, he shows what is not and what is the Law’s relation to the believer—judicially, the believer is emancipated from the curse or penalty of the Law (7:1-6); morally, the believer is under bonds to obey the Law (vv. 22, 25). Secondly, he guards against... Read More
There is grave reason to believe that much Bible reading and Bible study of the last few years has been of no spiritual profit to those who engaged in it. Yes, we go further; we greatly fear that in many instances it has proved a curse rather than a blessing. This is strong language, we are well awa... Read More
"And Ittai answered the king and said, As the Lord liveth, surely in what place my lord the king shall be, whether in death or life, even there also will thy servant be" 2 Samuel 15:21. "Whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be My disciple" Luke 14:33. "Come out from ... Read More
"If ye love me, keep my commandments; And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall... Read More
TEXT.--Heb. 3:19: So we see they could not enter in because of unbelief. --Mark 16:16: He that believeth not, shall be damned. In this discussion of this subject I desire to show: I. WHAT UNBELIEF IS. II. SOME OF ITS DEVELOPMENTS AND MANIFESTATIONS. III. ITS UNREASONABLENESS. IV. ITS CAUSES OR OCCAS... Read More
TEXT.--Heb. 3:19: So we see they could not enter in because of unbelief. --Mark 16:16: He that believeth not, shall be damned. I am to show, III. The unreasonableness of unbelief. 1. It is unreasonable, because confidence in testimony is natural to man. This is a law of his being. And until selfishn... Read More
Many Christians are as sweet as chocolate, but when they get into the sun they also melt like chocolate. CT Studd referred to them as chocolate soldiers. It is said of David Livingston. A certain missionary society asked him if he knew of a good road to reach central Africa. He replied, "if you send... Read More
My friends,—All you that do know God and Christ your teacher, and are come to be the sons and daughters of the Lord God [2 Cor 6:18], and are in his new covenant; in which you all do know the Lord, and need not any man to say unto you, know the Lord [Jer 31:31-34]. And are heirs of the gospel of pea... Read More
A Call to Separation
PROFITING FROM THE WORD 1. THE SCRIPTURES AND SIN
The Christian in Romans 7
THE SCRIPTURES AND SIN
Undivided Consecration
On Divine Manifestations
Unbelief--no. 1
Unbelief--no. 2
Does the Lord know you?
Epistle 341