Philippians 2:3-4

“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

Exposition of the Gospel of John CHAPTER 3 CHRIST, THE WORD INCARNATE John 1:14-18 We first submit a brief Analysis of the passage which is to be before us—John 1:14-18. We have here:— 1. Christ’s Incarnation—"The word became flesh": John 1:14. 2. Christ’s Earthly sojourn—"And tabernacled among us:"... Read More

THE BEATITUDES THE THIRD BEATITUDE "Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth" Matthew 5:5 have been considerable differences of opinion as to the precise significance of the word meek. Some regard its meaning as patience, a spirit of resignation; some as unselfishness, a spirit of self... Read More

THE DOCTRINE OF RECONCILIATION Chapter 31 Its Need Revisited-Concluded It might be thought that we had pretty well covered this aspect in the preceding section. Not so; there is another important phase of it which needs to be considered. Sin has not only alienated man from God, but man from man as w... Read More

THE DOCTRINE OF REVELATION Chapter 12 THE HOLY BIBLE MORE UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS—1. 1. Its doctrine. Probably that heading would be more intelligible unto most of our readers had we employed the plural number. As a matter of fact, it is at this very point that its uniqueness first appears. Error is ... Read More

THE LIFE OF FAITH Chapter 9 Christian Submission "submitting yourselves one to another, in the fear of God" (Ephesians 5:21). This is a general exhortation which sums up much of what has been set forth in the fourth and fifth chapters of this epistle. It is founded upon the grand truth of the unity ... Read More

Egoists are the antithesis of what we were created to be. We were created and redeemed by the Lord who is eternal Love. Jesus has freed us so that we can love. And love always centres around the other person. Egoism is the opposite of love, because the egoist just centres around himself and is not a... Read More

"Be not conformed to this world"--Romans 12:2 Christians should not refuse to benefit by the useful arts, improvements, and discoveries of the world. The friends of God are not only privileged but bound to avail themselves of these. We must use all the useful arts and improvements of mankind for the... Read More

"Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men, is abomination in the sight of God." --Luke 16:15. Christ had just spoken the parable of the unjust steward, in which He presented the case of one who unjustly used the propert... Read More

"YOM KIPPUR & THE CROSS" Intro: Day of atonement once a year, daily sacrifices on an appointed day, vs 29, 7th mo., 10th day. I. THE PERSON WHO MADE THE ATONEMENT - THE HIGH PRIEST. A. The other priests offered the daily sacrifices. 1. This day all the work done by high priest alone. a. He attended ... Read More