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A.W. Pink

The Beneficiaries of the Redeemer's Return

A.W. PinkThe Redeemer’s Return THE BENEFICIARIES OF THE REDEEMER’S RETURN OR THE SCOPE OF THE RAPTURE Chapter 7 "The coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all His saints." 1 Thess. 3:13 We Come now to a phase of our subject which has given rise to much controversy. Sad it is that the "Blessed Hope" should hav... Read More
A.W. Pink

The Christian in Romans 7

A.W. PinkIn 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
Chuck Smith

Isaiah 54:17

Chuck Smith"THE HERITAGE OF GOD'S SERVANTS" I. GOD'S SERVANT. A. Who is he? 1. One who has submitted His life to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. a. Many have acknowledged Jesus Christ as Savior who have not submitted to Him as Lord. b. It means my chief concern is no longer what I want, but what He wants. 2. One... Read More
George Fox

Epistle 390

George FoxFriends,—This is the word of the Lord unto you all. All live in the seed, in which all nations are blest [Gen 22:18]; in which seed you are blessed every way, in your rising up and lying down [Deut 6:7?]; in your goings forth and comings in [Psa 121:8?]. And you have the blessings from above, and th... Read More
Hans R. Waldvogel

Obedience (Let Him finish the good work begun in you: to will and to do of His good pleasure.)

Hans R. WaldvogelSelected Verses: Romans 6:14. For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace. Philippians 1:6. Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ. Psalm 17:15. As for me, I will behold... Read More
T. Austin-Sparks

The Cross in Relation to the Issue of Life

T. Austin-SparksReading: Deuteronomy 30.11-20; Hebrews 2.14-15; Revelation 1.18; Philippians 3.10. The matter which we now have before us is the relationship of the Cross to the manifesting of life. It is very important for us to be clear as to what that relationship is. One thing is patent, and that is that life, ... Read More
T. Austin-Sparks

THE GREAT PRIZE

T. Austin-SparksReading: Philippians 3:1-16 THE Philippian letter begins with Paul's statement, "For to me to live is Christ", and then goes on to express his ambition to know the Lord more and more, with his determination to pursue that knowledge as a coveted prize. If we desire to know what is meant by gaining Ch... Read More
T. Austin-Sparks

The Great Prize (Philippians 3:1-6)

T. Austin-SparksReading: Philippians 3:1-16 The Philippian letter begins with Paul's statement, "For to me to live is Christ", and then goes on to express his ambition to know the Lord more and more, with his determination to pursue that knowledge as a coveted prize. If we desire to know what is meant by gaining Ch... Read More
T. Austin-Sparks

The Momentousness of Jesus Christ

T. Austin-SparksFrom "A Witness and A Testimony" magazines 1969, Volumes 47-4 & 47-5 Reading: Philippians 3:1-16. "I had heard of thee by the hearing of the ear; but now mine eye seeth thee" (Job 42:5). This verse sums up the whole book of Job, for it is the deep explanation underlying Job's life. This book takes a... Read More
T. Austin-Sparks

The Nature of Sanctification

T. Austin-SparksWhile we cannot extend ourselves to a comprehensive consideration of the subject of sanctification, we are sure that a very great deal of confusion through false conceptions would be removed if it were seen in the light of the difference between soul and spirit. For, indeed, this is the key of the m... Read More

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