“Almost to the Excellence of the Angels”
The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger. Job 17:9. To every man God has entrusted talents for wise improvement. If rightly used, these talents will reflect glory to the Giver. But the most precious gifts of God may be perverted, and thus become […]
How to Grow in Grace
But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. 2 Peter 3:18. How is it possible that we may grow in grace? It is possible to us only as we empty our hearts of self, and present them to […]
In the Sunlight of Christ
That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; but speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ. Ephesians […]
A Daily Experience in Conversion
For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. 2 Corinthians 4:16. Genuine conversion is needed, not once in years, but daily. This conversion brings man into a new relation with God. Old things, his natural passions and hereditary and cultivated tendencies to […]
The Secret of Holiness
And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. Ephesians 4:24. No man receives holiness as a birthright, or as a gift from any other human being. Holiness is the gift of God through Christ. Those who receive the Saviour become sons of God. They are […]
“Holier, Yea Holier Still”
For this is the will of God, even your sanctification. 1 Thessalonians 4:3. Our sanctification is God’s object in all His dealing with us. He has chosen us from eternity that we might be holy. Christ gave Himself for our redemption, that through faith in His power to save from sin, we might be made […]
