The Cross Before the Crown
Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. 2 Timothy 3:12. We may strengthen our faith and quicken our love by going often to the foot of the cross, and there contemplating our Saviour’s humiliation. Behold the Majesty of heaven suffering as a transgressor! Spotless purity, untarnished righteousness, did not […]
The Most Dangerous of Foes
Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils. 1 Timothy 4:1. The adversary of souls is constantly seeking to divert our minds by bringing in side issues. Let us not be deceived. Let enemies handle your name and […]
The Struggle Against Wind and Tide
Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. Matthew 5:11, 12. Our gracious Redeemer looked down the […]
In the Midst of the Fire
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. Matthew 10:32. A confession of Christ means something more than bearing testimony in social [prayer] meeting.43The Review and Herald, May 3, 1892. We have a different confession to make from that which we have made; and […]
Out of the Lion’s Mouth
And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Matthew 10:28. Daniel is an example to believers as to what it means to confess Christ. He held the responsible position of prime minister […]
Are You Ready for the Testing?
But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak. Matthew 10:19. The servants of Christ are to prepare no set speech to present when brought to trial for their faith. Their preparation is to be […]
