The Complete Saviour
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:8. 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 God […]
In Harmony With God’s Law
A certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him, and went to him, … and took care of him. Luke 10:33, 34. Christ knew that no one could obey the law in his own strength. He desired to lead the lawyer to clearer and […]
What Is Written in the Law?
Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbor as thyself. Luke 10:27. Among the Jews the question “Who is my neighbor?” caused endless dispute. They had no doubt as to the heathen and the […]
The Truth as It Is in Jesus
If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus. Ephesians 4:21. When prophets stood in defense of the truth, it was the word of God that was given to them. They understood the work of salvation to be accomplished by the Messiah to come. […]
The Plan of Redemption
According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue. 2 Peter 1:3. The plan of salvation is but dimly comprehended by the Christian world. Man, as now taught by men who claim to have […]
The Principle of Love in the Law
We love him, because he first loved us. 1 John 4:19. There is no evidence of genuine repentance unless it works reformation. If he restore the pledge, give again that he had robbed, confess his sins, and love God and his fellowmen, the sinner may be sure that he has passed from death unto life. […]
