“Then said Jesus unto His disciples, if any man will”—the word “will” here means “desire to” just as in that verse, “If any will live godly.” It signifies “determine to.” “If any man will or desires to come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross (not a cross, but his cross) and follow ... Read More
There are few subjects, bearing upon the practical side of the Christian life, that believers are more exercised about than that they may be "led of the Lord" in all their ways; yet when some important decision has to be made, they are often at a stand to know how "the Lord's mind" is to be obtained... Read More
By our fall in Adam we not only lost the favor of God but also the purity of our nature and therefore we need to be both reconciled to God and renewed in our inner man, for without personal holiness "no man shall see the Lord" (Heb. 12:14). "As He which hath called you is holy; so be ye holy in all ... Read More
PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY Part 1: The Christian’s Beginning Chapter 2 THE POWER OF GOD "Twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God" (Ps. 62:11). In When first writing upon this subject, we practically confined our attention to the omnipotence of God as it is seen in and through the old crea... Read More
Having considered in the two previous chapters the supplicant, setting, Object, and plea of this prayer, let us now contemplate, fifthly, its petition: "the God of all grace… make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you." The proper force of the Greek grammar would make the petition read like ... Read More
PROFITING FROM THE WORD 10. THE SCRIPTURES AND LOVE In earlier chapters we have sought to point out some of the ways by which we may ascertain whether or not our reading and searching of the Scriptures are really being blessed to our souls. Many are deceived on this matter, mistaking an eagerness to... Read More
Ere developing the theme of this verse let us comment on its terms. “If any”: the duty enjoined is for all who would join Christ’s followers and enlist under His banner. “If any will”: the Greek is very emphatic, signifying not only the consent of the will, but full purpose of heart, a determined re... Read More
THE DOCTRINE OF MAN’S IMPOTENCE Chapter 7 COMPLEMENT Let us begin by defining our term. The "complement" of a thing is that which gives it completeness. In contemplating the natural condition of Adam’s children we obtain a one-sided and misleading view if we confine our attention to their spiritual ... Read More
THE DOCTRINE OF REVELATION Chapter 10 THE HOLY BIBLE TEACHES THE WAY OF SALVATION The uniqueness of the Bible appears most conspicuously here, as anyone may ascertain for himself by comparing the teaching of the so-called "sacred books" of all human religions. The difference between what is revealed... Read More
The Doctrine of Sanctification 19. Its Rule (CONTINUED) It has been pointed out in earlier chapters that our practical sanctification by the Spirit is but His continuing and completing of the work which He began in us at regeneration and conversion. Now saving conversion consists in our being delive... Read More
Cross-Bearing
Divine Guidance
Personal Holiness
PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY Part 1: The Christian’s Beginning Chapter 2 THE POWER OF GOD
Prayer - 1 Peter 5:10, 11, Part 3
PROFITING FROM THE WORD 10. THE SCRIPTURES AND LOVE
The Cross and Self
THE DOCTRINE OF MAN’S IMPOTENCE Chapter 7 COMPLEMENT
THE DOCTRINE OF REVELATION Chapter 10 THE HOLY BIBLE TEACHES THE WAY OF SALVATION
The Doctrine of Sanctification 19. Its Rule (CONTINUED)