“But I say unto you, Resist not him that is "evil": but whosoever smiteth thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.” Matthew "5":39 What is taught us in the Sermon on the Mount? Is it not this—that within us, His sons, God has planted a new life; that life makes upon […]
“We are justified by his grace as a gift.” Romans "3":24 The word here translated “as a gift” is the same as is translated “without a cause” in Jesus’ quotation from the "Psalms": “They hated me without a cause” (John "15":25). Thus to say that God’s grace justifies us freely means that He justifies us
“Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.” John "12":24 \"If it dies…\" What is this death? It is the cracking open of the shell by the working of temperature and humidity so that the true life within the grain can
“Ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.” 2 Corinthians "4":5 We must remember that for Christ’s sake, we are the servants of others and we should not only devote our time and strength to them but also let our affections go out to them. God’s demands of those who serve Him are very exacting. They
“Forsaking the right way they went astray, having followed the way of Balaam.” 2 Peter "2":15 Balaam was a prophet who worked for reward; he commercialized the prophetic ministry. He was not ignorant of the mind of God and was well aware that Israel was a people whom God would bless. Moreover, God had plainly
“And who is he that overcometh the world but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?” 1 John "5":5 You will discover that spiritual progress in your life before God is invariably preceded by dissatisfaction with your current condition. All progress starts from dissatisfaction. You must be pressed to a point where
“I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go.” Psalm "32":8 The horse and the mule can be made to obey their owner’s will, though to realize his purpose, he may have to use on them the bit and bridle and even the lash of the whip. God, however, never
“Unto him that loveth us and loosed us from our sins by his blood . . . to him be the glory and the dominion for ever and ever. Amen.” Revelation "1":5-6 Every time we are reminded of our redemption through the precious blood of Christ, our hearts well up with thanksgiving and praise. Indeed,
“The cup that I drink ye shall drink; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized.” Mark "10":39 James and John longed to sit on either side of the Lord Jesus in His glory. Knowing, however, the inappropriateness of such a request, they dared not come out with it but
“Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say?” John "12":27 The prayers of our Lord were always perfect prayers. Entering Jerusalem and facing the cross, He stopped to ask Himself the question, “What shall I say?” Jesus had no fear of death; yet at the same time, He had His own feelings. He
