john-14:2-3

The Lamb's bride is distinctly the heavenly Jerusalem, the heavenly companion of her Lord, quite distinct from Messiah's kingdom. Jerusalem is the earthly counterpart of the Lamb's bride. In our thoughts about these things, I feel that we do not keep the earthly Zion distinctly in her right place. I... Read More

We easily perceive different measures of attainment, both in knowledge and grace, in the churches of old. The elevation, for instance, of that at Ephesus was much above that at Corinth. At Corinth the apostle had to occupy himself with the corruption of various errors and abuses, and was thus hinder... Read More

The thought of the nearness of the glory should be deeply cherished by the heart. And we need be at no effort to persuade ourselves of it. It is taught us richly in the Word. The place of the glory is near us, and the path by which it can either come to us or we go to it is short and simple, and the... Read More

Brethren and friends, when I say that this Bible Conference and Preachers' Meeting--sponsored by the churches of Christ in the Louisville area--has been and is a spiritual blessing to me, I do honestly believe that every preacher present joins me in like sentiment, and I am taking the liberty just h... Read More

The epistle to the Colossians was written more expressly to Gentiles; that to the Ephesians was, too, but Colossians exclusively so. The saint is here viewed as risen, but still on earth, and his hope is laid up for him in heaven; that gives a character to the epistle. And inasmuch as he is on earth... Read More

Redemption sets us at rest and in peace in the presence of God. The whole character of Christian life flows from being brought back to God, and thus we are called to walk with God. To believe that we are brought back into the presence of God is not presumption; it is faith. It is presumption to thin... Read More

There were three great feasts when all Israel had to go up to Jerusalem. Other feasts there were, such as the Sabbath constantly, the new moons, and the great day of atonement; but these three, the Passover, Pentecost or Feast of Weeks, and the Tabernacles, were solemn feasts in this way, that they ... Read More

The British Herald, pp. 136-139, 1875. In John 14 responsibility is brought out, and in this part it is the path of the saint; our blessings in connection with the path of the saint. He puts our part in John 14:21, not "we love Him, because He first loved us," but "he that loveth Me, shall be loved ... Read More

The Lord had been Warning the world in the previous part of this chapter. There was the folly of those who sought their pleasure and comfort in it; and He says: "Seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you. Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to... Read More

Thirty-Eighth Week I feel . . . more than ever that all is vanity, but what is for ever. We all know it, but how foolish all else will seem when we meet the blessed Lord. I know I am a poor workman, but I know the hour will come when the only thing worth remembering — save eternal grace and Him who ... Read More