Our Righteousness
But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption.—1 Corinthians 1:30 The thought that the righteousness of Christ is imputed to us, not because of any merit on our part, but as a free gift from God, is a precious thought. The enemy of […]
Author of Truth
“Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.”—John 17:17 Through nature, through types and symbols, through patriarchs and prophets, God had spoken to the world. Lessons must be given to humanity in the language of humanity. The Messenger of the covenant must speak. His voice must be heard in His own temple. Christ must […]
Beloved Teacher and Friend
Simon Peter said to Him, “Lord, where are You going?” Jesus answered him, “Where I am going you cannot follow Me now, but you shall follow Me afterward.”—John 13:36 Looking upon His disciples with divine love and with the tenderest sympathy, Christ said, “Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in […]
Pattern
Therefore be imitators of God as dear children.—Ephesians 5:1 If the people who lived before the Flood had been obedient to the Word of God they would not have perished by the waters of the Flood. If the Israelites had been obedient to the words of God, He would have bestowed upon them special blessings. […]
Rock of Ages
Coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God and precious, you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house.—1 Peter 2:4, 5 The apostles built upon a sure foundation, even the Rock of Ages. To this foundation they brought the stones that they quarried […]
Wise and Mighty Counselor
“As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.”—Isaiah 55:9 God would have you trust in His love, and be constantly guarding your soul by locking the gate of your thoughts, that they shall not become unmanageable, for when you allow your […]
