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The Doctrine of Election 9. Its Perception Thus far we have dwelt mainly upon the doctrinal side of election; now we turn more directly to its experimental and practical aspect. The entire doctrine of Scripture is a perfect and harmonious unit, yet for our clearer apprehension thereof it may be cons... Read More

THE DOCTRINE OF REVELATION Chapter 16 GOD’S SUBJECTIVE REVELATION THE HOLY SPIRIT MUST QUICKEN We have dwelt upon the revelation which God has made of Himself in the material universe, in the moral nature of man, in the shaping of human history, in His incarnate Son, and in the Holy Scriptures. We h... Read More

The Doctrine of Sanctification 18. Its Rule (CONTINUED) We trust it has now been clearly proved to the satisfaction of every Truth-loving reader that the great object in Christ’s coming here was to magnify the Law and satisfy its righteous demands. In His fulfilling of the Law and by His enduring it... Read More

The Satisfaction of Christ Studies in the Atonement 17. Its Results-Righteousness Continued In our last chapter we sought to show that in order to the justification of His people God required from Christ something more than a sacrifice which would blot out their sins. It has been rightly said that, ... Read More

The order we follow in this series is that of experience. It is not until man is made thoroughly displeased with himself that he begins to aspire after God. The fallen creature deluded by Satan, is self-satisfied until his sin-blinded eyes are opened to get a sight of himself. The Holy Spirit first ... Read More

Not a little is written to the Christian in the New Testament about "the world" and his attitude towards it. Its real nature is plainly defined, and the believer is solemnly warned against it. God’s holy Word is a light from heaven, shining here "in a dark place" (2 Pet. 1:19). Its Divine rays exhib... Read More

The Total Depravity of Man Chapter 8 ENORMITY The theology of the last century has failed lamentably at two essential points, namely, its teaching concerning God and its teaching concerning fallen man. As one writer expressed it, "On the one hand, they have not ascended high enough . . . on the othe... Read More

"I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ, and be found IN Him. PHIL.3:8-9. WHEREVER there is life, there is a continual interchange of taking in and giving out, receiving and restoring. The nourishment I take is given out again in the work I do; the ... Read More

"And Ittai answered the king and said, As the Lord liveth, surely in what place my lord the king shall be, whether in death or life, even there also will thy servant be" 2 Samuel 15:21. "Whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be My disciple" Luke 14:33. "Come out from ... Read More

TEXT--Luke 14:33: "Whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple." In this discussion I design to show: I. WHAT IS NOT IMPLIED IN FORSAKING ALL FOR CHRIST. II. WHAT IS IMPLIED IN IT. III. WHAT IS INTENDED BY BEING A DISCIPLE OF CHRIST. IV. THAT BEING HIS DISCIP... Read More