Abiding in Christ

Abundant Salvation, For the Faithful

Adaption of Truth, to the Weak

Believers Kept

Bringing Men to Jesus

Childhood, Marks of (Physical And Spiritual)

Christ, Conqueror of Death

Christ Defamed

Christ Precious

Christianity, Characteristics of True

Christ's Attitude toward Children

Christ's Prayers in Great Crises

Church Similitudes

Cords of the Cross

Death the Great Reaper

Defender of the Weak, Christ the

Delayed Blessings Test Faith

Delusions, Common

Divinity Acknowledged, Christ's

Divinity Challenged

Eagerness For the Truth, Examples of

Effort Demanded Before a Blessing Can Be Given

Family Cares, Causes of

Fleeting Impressions

Foreordained Plan of Salvation

Fuller Revelation

Gain Through Loss

Gifts From God

Giving Sacrificial, Examples of

God's Tool Chest 1 Corinthians Chapter 1

God's Ways

Good and Evil Adjacent, Often in Close Contact

Heart the Centre of Life

Heartlessness, Examples of

Heavenly Citizenship

The Holy Spirit, Office and Work of

I Am's of Christ

I Will's of Christ

Ignorance of Self, Perils of

The Inescapable Question Concerning Christ's Person

Inner Circle of the Disciples

The Insanity of Sin, Examples of

The Inseparable Christ

Inspiration of Example

Inward Fire

Joy, Heavenly, Causes of

Judgment Forbidden

Justice Unsparing, of God

Meaning of the Risen Life

Memory, Spiritual

Messianic Hope

One Thing

Only Saviour, Jesus the

Opportunity, Universal

Outcasts Received by Christ

Peter Empowered by the Holy Spirit

Pilgrims, Characteristics of

Power of Prayer

Power Realized, Christ's Realized by Men

Prisons Opened

Privileges Misused

Purposes Divine

Reward Proportionate to Service Rendered

Satan Limited in Power

The Satanic "If" Which Challenged Christ's Divinity

Satanic Invasion, Satan's Entrance into Human Hearts

The Service Test

Seven Morning Glories of John Chapter 14

Universal Blessings, Possible

Unrealized Power of Christ

Unrealized Service on the part of Workers,
Who did not Appreciate how much they were Doing

Unworthiness Felt

Verily, Verilys of Christ in Regard to the New Life

Virgin Birth, the, of Christ

Water of Life

ABIDING IN CHRIST

Spiritual Fruitfulness Jhn 15:5

Answered Prayer Jhn 15:7

Peace in the Storm Jhn 16:33

New Life 2Cr 5:17

Robe of Righteousness Phl 3:9

ABUNDANT SALVATION, FOR THE FAITHFUL

Become Radiant as Stars Dan 12:3

Receive a Royal Welcome in Heaven Mat 25:34

Afflictions add to the Final Glory 2Cr 4:17

Accorded a Triumphant Entrance into Heaven 2Pe 1:11

Given a Place near the Throne Rev 7:14-15

ADAPTION OF TRUTH, TO THE WEAK

The Use of Parables Mar 4:33

Human Weakness Necessitates Jhn 16:12

Feeding the Lambs Jhn 21:15

Simple Truth for the Immature 1Cr 3:2

Paul's Example 1Cr 9:22

Some Unable to Receive Deeper Truths Hbr 5:12

Different Messages to Different Classes 1Jo 2:13

BELIEVERS KEPT JOHN CHAPTER 17

Kept in the Father's Name Jhn 17:11

Kept in Safety Jhn 17:12

Kept in Joyfulness Jhn 17:13

Kept in Purity Jhn 17:15

Kept Separated from the World Jhn 17:16

Kept in Process of Sanctification Jhn 17:17

Kept in Active Service Jhn 17:18

Kept in Perfect Unity Jhn 17:20-21

Kept for the Coming Glory Jhn 17:22-24

BRINGING MEN TO JESUS

The Sick Mat 4:24; 8:16

The Insane Mat 9:32

Those whom the Church Fails to Help Mar 9:17-20

The Helpless Luk 5:18-19

The Blind Luk 18:40

The Seekers Jhn 1:41-42; 12:20-22

The Doubters Jhn 1:45-46

The Sinful Jhn 8:3

The Sorrowing Jhn 11:28

CHILDHOOD, MARKS OF (PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL)

Dependence Num 11:12

Credulity Pro 14:15

Foolishness Pro 22:15

Love of Amusement Zec 8:5

Petty Complaints Mat 11:17

Need of Rulers Gal 4:2

Fickleness Eph 4:14

Ignorance Hbr 5:12

Weak Digestion Hbr 5:13

CHRIST, CONQUEROR OF DEATH

Foretold by the Prophets Isa 25:8; Act 2:27

Defied Death to Hold Him Jhn 10:17-18

Submitted to the Stroke of Death for our Sins 1Cr 15:4

Three Times He Entered the Realms of Death,
and Rescued Victims Luk 7:14-15; Jhn 11:43-44

Demonstrated His Victory by His Own Resurrection Rom 1:4

Carries the Keys of the Grave in His Girdle Rev 1:18

Will Call all Men from Death's Domain Jhn 5:28-29

Will Completely Destroy Death at Last 1Cr 15:25-26

CHRIST DEFAMED

Accused of Keeping Bad Company Mat 9:11

Accused of Gluttony and Intemperance Mat 11:19

Accused of Blasphemy Mat 26:65

Accused of Insanity Mar 3:21

Accused of Being Possessed with Devils Jhn 7:20; Jhn 10:20

Accused of Breaking the Sabbath Jhn 9:16

Accused of Treason Jhn 19:12

CHRIST PRECIOUS

The Fairest Among Ten Thousand Sgs 5:10

A Jewel Beyond Compare Mat 13:46

The Only Saviour Act 4:12

The Only Foundation 1Cr 3:11

Paul's Estimate of Phl 3:8

Priceless to Believers 1Pe 2:7

CHRISTIANITY, CHARACTERISTICS OF TRUE

1. A New Birth Jhn 3:5

2. A Growth 2Pe 3:18

3. A New Dress Isa 61:10

4. A Radiant Life Mat 5:16

5. A Character Building Mat 7:24

6. A Fellowship Luk 24:32

7. A Sonship Jhn 1:12

8. An Education Jhn 8:31-32

9. A Service 1Ti 6:18

10. A Sacrifice Rom 12:1

11. A Walk Col 2:6

12. A Warfare 1Ti 6:12

13. A Race Hbr 12:1

14. A Victory 1Jo 5:4

15. An Assurance of Immortality Jhn 17:3

CHRIST'S ATTITUDE TOWARD CHILDREN

Gentle Isa 40:11

Promises a Reward for Kindness to Mat 10:42

Used a Child as an Example Mat 18:2

Declared that a Childlike Spirit

is Absolutely Essential in Religion Mat 18:3-4

Warned Against Despising Mat 18:10

Commands Reception of Mar 9:37

Said, "Suffer the little children to come unto Me" Mar 10:14

Observed the Children at Play Mat 11:16

Commanded that They Should be Fed Spiritual Food Jhn 21:15

CHRIST'S PRAYERS IN GREAT CRISES

At His Baptism Luk 3:21

Before Calling the Twelve Apostles Luk 6:12

When the People Would Crown Him Jhn 6:15

At His Transfiguration Luk 9:29

His Farewell Prayer Jhn 17:1-26

Before the Agony of the Cross Mat 26:39

On the Cross, for His Enemies Luk 23:34

CHURCH SIMILITUDES

The Church Compared to

1. A Building 1Cr 3:9

Christ the Builder Mat 16:18

Christ the Corner Stone Eph 2:19-20

2. A Living Body 1Cr 12:27

Christ Being the Head Col 2:19

3. A Flock Luk 12:32

Christ Being the Shepherd Jhn 10:11

4. A Bride Rev 21:2

Christ Being the Bridegroom Jhn 3:29

5. A Casket of Jewels Mal 3:17

6. Branches of the Vine Jhn 15:2

7. A Temple 1Cr 3:16

Christ Being the High Priest Hbr 4:15

CORDS OF THE CROSS

What Was it that Held Christ to the Cross?

It was not because he was friendless Mat 26:53

It was not human weakness Jhn 10:18

It was the Cords of

— Our Sins,

— A Saviour's Love,

— Resignation to the Divine Will Mat 26:42

— Loyalty to an Eternal Purpose

DEATH THE GREAT REAPER

All Journey to His Narrow House Job 30:23

Wise and Foolish Alike are Smitten by Him Psa 49:10

Resistance is in Vain Ecc 8:8

He Entered the World Through Sin Rom 5:12

Only Two Men in all History have Escaped His Scythe 2Ki 2:11; Hbr 11:5

DEFENDER OF THE WEAK, CHRIST THE

Little Children Mat 19:13-14

A Sinful Woman Luk 7:37-48

A Weak Woman Luk 13:10-16

A Sinful Woman Jhn 8:3-11

Mary of Bethany Jhn 12:3-8

The Frightened Disciples Jhn 18:8

DELAYED BLESSINGS TEST FAITH

A Delayed—

—Birth of a Son Gen 15:2-5

(Many years waiting) Gen 21:2

— Sacrifice, Provided Gen 22:8-14

— Victory (seven days marching) Jos 6:12-20

— Messiah Gen 3:15; Luk 2:25-30

— Healing Mat 15:22-28

— Relief and Resurrection Jhn 11:6, 32, 43-44

— Gift of the Spirit Luk 24:49

— Deliverance Act 12:5-7

— Escape Act 27:40-44

DELUSIONS, COMMON

Thinking that Sin will give Fulness of Life Gen 3:5-6

Trusting in Racial Connections for Salvation Mat 3:9

Using Vain Repetitions in Prayer Mat 6:7

Self-confidence Mat 26:33

Building on Sand Luk 6:49

Trusting in Riches Luk 12:19

Thinking the Deity is Represented by Idols Act 17:29

Thinking that there is Plenty of Time Act 24:25; Gal 6:3; 1Ti 6:5

Presuming upon Unchanging Conditions Jam 4:13-14

DIVINITY ACKNOWLEDGED, CHRIST'S

By Peter Mat 16:16

By Demons Mar 5:7

By the Centurion Mar 15:39

By Nathanael Jhn 1:49

By the Samaritans Jhn 4:42

By Martha Jhn 11:27

By Thomas Jhn 20:28

DIVINITY CHALLENGED

By Satan Mat 4:3, 6

By Scribes and Pharisees Luk 5:21

By the Jewish People Jhn 5:18; Jhn 8:53; Jhn 10:33

By the Scribes and Elders Luk 20:1-2

On the Cross—

By the Rabble Mat 27:39-40

By the Rulers Luk 23:35

By the Soldiers Luk 23:36-37

By one of the Thieves Luk 23:39

By the Chief Priests Mar 15:31-32

EAGERNESS FOR THE TRUTH, EXAMPLES OF

A Jewish Ruler Mar 10:17

The Common People Mar 12:37

Attendants upon the Temple Luk 21:38

The Samaritans Jhn 4:40

Cornelius and His Family Act 10:33

The Gentiles at Antioch Act 13:42

The Bereans Act 17:11

EFFORT DEMANDED BEFORE A BLESSING CAN BE GIVEN

To Secure,

Money for Taxes Mat 17:27

Healing of Withered Hand Mar 3:5

Great Draught of Fishes Luk 5:4

Healing of Palsy Luk 5:24

Healing of Leprosy Luk 17:14

Wine for Wedding Jhn 2:7

Water of Salvation Jhn 4:16

Ability to Walk Jhn 5:8

Eyesight Jhn 9:7

Raising of a Brother from the Dead Jhn 11:39

FAMILY CARES, CAUSES OF

Servant's Ills Mat 8:6

Children's Sickness Mat 15:22

Entertainment of Guests Luk 10:40

Hospitality Luk 11:5-6

Responsibility for Husband or Wife Luk 14:20; 1Cr 7:33

Providing for the Family 1Ti 5:8

FLEETING IMPRESSIONS

Made by the Message Eze 33:31

Seed in Shallow Hearts Mat 13:20-21

Miracles soon Forgotten Mar 8:18-19

The Truth Fails to Grip 2Ti 3:7

Hearers with a Short Memory Jam 1:24

FOREORDAINED PLAN OF SALVATION

First Recorded Promise Concerning Gen 3:15

Announced by the Prophets Act 2:23

Based upon the Foreknowledge of God Rom 8:29

The Wisdom of 1Cr 2:7

An Unchanging Purpose 2Ti 1:9

Antecedent to Creation Tts 1:2

Provided for the Sanctification of Believers 1Pe 1:2

At the Beginning Centred in the Death of Christ Rev 13:8

FULLER REVELATION

Gained by—

Persevering Endeavour Hsa 6:3

Intimate Fellowship with Christ Mat 13:11

Abiding in Christ's Words Jhn 8:31-32

Will Come in Due Time Jhn 13:7

Through the Guidance of the Holy Spirit Jhn 16:13

Promised to the Disciples Jhn 16:25

GAIN THROUGH LOSS

Loss of Earthly Treasures Secures Spiritual Mat 19:21

Self-sacrifice a Paying Investment Mat 19:29

A Spiritual Paradox Mar 8:35

Humility Leads to Exaltation Mar 9:35

Life Comes out of Death Jhn 12:24

Paul Gave up All, and Won the Great Prize Phl 3:8

GIFTS FROM GOD

Of Understanding Job 32:8

According to the Character of Men Ecc 2:26

Ability for Comforting Speech Isa 50:4

Diversity of Mat 25:15

To those who Ask Aright Luk 11:9

He the only Source of Jhn 3:27

Forbids Pride 1Cr 4:7

Include Wisdom Jam 1:5

GIVING SACRIFICIAL, EXAMPLES OF

Israel, at the Erection of the Tabernacle Exd 36:5

The Widow of Zarephath 1Ki 17:13, 15

Mary of Bethany Mat 26:7

The Poor Widow Luk 21:4

Members of the Early Church Act 4:34

The Churches of Macedonia 2Cr 8:3-4

GOD'S TOOL CHEST—1 CORINTHIANS 1

Foolish Things 1Cr 1:27-29

Weak Things 1Cr 1:27-29

Base Things 1Cr 1:28-29

Despised Things 1Cr 1:28-29

Non-existent Things 1Cr 1:28-29

GOD'S WAYS

Perfect Psa 18:30

Not Like Man's Isa 55:8-9

Sinners Stumble at Hsa 14:9

Everlasting Hab 3:6

Inscrutable Rom 11:33

Just and True Rev 15:3

GOOD AND EVIL ADJACENT, OFTEN IN CLOSE CONTACT

In Society Mat 9:10

In the Field of Christian Work Mat 10:16

In the Church Mat 13:29

The Good in Contact with Evil as a Saving Influence Mat 5:13; Jhn 17:15

There Will Come a Day of Separation Luk 17:34

HEART—THE CENTRE OF LIFE

Hence Should Be Carefully Guarded Pro 4:23

Determines Character Pro 23:7; Mat 6:18

The Source of Evil Mat 15:18

Controls Speech Luk 6:45

Source of Faith Rom 10:10

HEARTLESSNESS, EXAMPLES OF

Cain Gen 4:9

Disciples Mat 15:23

The Priest and Levite Luk 10:31-32

The Unjust Judge Luk 18:4-5

The People Who Rebuked the Blind Man Luk 18:39

The Spectators at the Cross Mat 27:42

Those Who Fail to Help the Poor Jam 2:16

HEAVENLY CITIZENSHIP

A Source of Real Joy Luk 10:20

Assures Future Exaltation Luk 22:30

Promises a Place of Permanent Residence Jhn 14:2

Furnishes an Undying Hope Phl 3:20

Provides a Glorious Inheritance 1Pe 1:4

A Register is Kept of the Names of the Citizens Rev 21:27

THE HOLY SPIRIT, OFFICE AND WORK OF

The Abiding Guest Jhn 14:16

The Teacher and Remembrancer Jhn 14:26

The Testifier Jhn 15:26

The Reprover Jhn 16:7-8

The Guide, the Voice of God, the Prophet Jhn 16:13

The Glorifier of Jesus Jhn 16:14

The Exhibitor of Jesus Jhn 16:15

The Spiritual Dynamo Act 1:8

The Witness to Sonship Rom 8:16

The Helper in Prayer Rom 8:26

The Solicitor Rev 22:17

I AM's OF CHRIST

The Messiah Jhn 4:26

The Bread of Life Jhn 6:35

From Above Jhn 8:23

The Eternal One Jhn 8:58

The Light of the World Jhn 9:5

The Door Jhn 10:7

The Son of God Jhn 10:36

The Resurrection and Life Jhn 11:25

The Lord and Master Jhn 13:13

The Way, Truth, and Life Jhn 14:6

The True Vine Jhn 15:1

Alpha and Omega Rev 1:8

The First and the Last Rev 1:17

"I WILL's OF CHRIST"

Not as "I will" Mat 26:39

"I Will," Be Thou Clean Luk 5:13

"I Will" Raise Him up at the Last Day Jhn 6:40

If I Be Lifted up, "I Will" Draw Jhn 12:32

"I Will" Come Again Jhn 14:3

"I Will" that They Be with Me Jhn 17:24

If "I Will" that He Tarry Jhn 21:22

IGNORANCE OF SELF, PERILS OF

It Misleads, Fetters and Deceives Men Isa 44:10

It Results in Unconscious Deterioration of Men Hsa 7:9

It Manifests Itself in Self-confidence Mar 10:39; Jhn 13:37

It Retains Sin in the Heart Jhn 9:41; Rom 7:18

It Alienates from God Eph 4:18

It is Associated with Self-righteousness Rev 3:17

THE INESCAPABLE QUESTION CONCERNING CHRIST'S PERSON

Diverse Opinions of Men Mat 16:13-15

Peter's Opinion Mat 16:16

Question of the Multitude Mat 21:10

The Pharisees' Opinion Sought Mat 22:41-43

Pilate's Dilemma Mat 27:22; Jhn 9:17

INNER CIRCLE OF THE DISCIPLES

At the Maid's Bedside Mar 5:37

At Gethsemane Mat 26:37

At the Transfiguration Mar 9:2

THE INSANITY OF SIN, EXAMPLES OF

The Sons of Men Ecc 9:3

Nebuchadnezzar Dan 4:33-34

The Prodigal Son Luk 15:17

The Jews Act 7:54

The Rulers of Israel

Balaam 2Pe 2:16

THE INSEPARABLE CHRIST

Believers Constantly—

Accompanied by His Presence Mat 28:20

Held Close by His Hand Jhn 10:28

Like Branches in the Vine Jhn 15:4

In Perpetual Fellowship Jhn 17:23

No Power Can Dissever Rom 8:38-39

INSPIRATION OF EXAMPLE

Moses Exd 14:13

Gideon Jdg 7:17

Jonathan 1Sa 14:6-7

David 1Sa 17:50-52

Paul Act 27:35-36

Christ Hbr 12:3

INWARD FIRE

Kindled by Meditation Psa 39:3

Makes the Message Inevitable Jer 20:9

Christ Came to Ignite Luk 12:49

Divine Fellowship Lights Luk 24:32

JOY, HEAVENLY, CAUSES OF Psa 16:11

The Incarnation of Christ Luk 2:13-14

The Return of the Penitent Sinner Luk 15:7

The Exaltation of the Lamb Rev 5:9-10; Rev 12:12

The Gathering Home of the Saints Rev 14:2-3

The Triumph of Righteousness Rev 19:6

JUDGMENT FORBIDDEN

Christ's Command Mat 7:1-2

Inexcusable Rom 2:1

Not Our Prerogative Rom 14:4

Judge Our Own Lives Rom 14:13

Because not Acquainted with all Facts 1Cr 4:5

It Is Assuming Too Much Jam 4:12

JUSTICE UNSPARING, OF GOD

He Spared Not

(1) The Angels that Sinned 2Pe 2:4

(2) The Old World (the Antediluvians) 2Pe 2:5

—Sodom and Gomorrha 2Pe 2:6

—The Egyptians Exd 12:29

—The Canaanites Deu 7:23

—The Amalekites 1Sa 15:18

(3) The Natural Branches (the Jews) Rom 11:21

(4) His Own Son Rom 8:32

LAMBS OF THE FOLD

Carried in Christ's Bosom Isa 40:11

Reward for Attention to Mat 10:42

Precious to the Heavenly Father Mat 18:14

To Be Nourished by the Ministry Jhn 21:15

LESSONS OF LIFE

Learned in the School of Affliction Psa 119:71

Practical, Every Day Isa 1:16-17

The Great Teacher of Says Mat 11:29

All Lead to Christ Jhn 6:45

Truly learned, Purify the Soul Eph 4:20-23

Result in Perfect Contentment Phl 4:11; 1Ti 5:4

"LET US"

Fear Hbr 4:1

Labour Hbr 4:11

Come Boldly Hbr 4:16

Go On Hbr 6:1

Draw Near Hbr 10:22

Hold Fast Hbr 10:23

Consider on Another Hbr 10:24

LIFE'S PURPOSE

The Service of God Jos 24:15

Seeking God's Kingdom Mat 6:33

Doing the Father's Will Jhn 4:34

Finishing the Divine Task Jhn 17:4

Completing the Course Joyfully Act 20:24

Attaining Christlikeness Phl 3:13-14

LOVE PREEMINENT

The Greatest Commandment Mar 12:30-31

The Fulfilling of the Law Rom 13:10

Preeminent Above

The Gift of Tongues 1Cr 13:1

The Gift of Prophecy, Knowledge and Faith 1Cr 13:2

Benevolence and Martyrdom 1Cr 13:3

The Greatest Gift of All 1Cr 13:13

LOVE, THE TEST

Of True Discipleship Jhn 13:35

Of Genuine Service Jhn 21:16

Of Speech 1Cr 13:1

Demonstrates the Reality of the New Life 1Jo 3:14

Love to God Proven by Brotherly Love 1Jo 4:20

MEANING OF THE RISEN LIFE

A New Inward Power Rom 8:11

Christlikeness 2Cr 4:10

Devotion to a New Master 2Cr 5:15

Heavenly Ambition Col 3:1

Heavenly Affections Col 3:2

Exaltation to Heavenly Places Eph 2:5-6

MEMORY, SPIRITUAL

Calls to Mind—

Past Mercies Deu 32:7

The Wonderful Wworks of God Psa 77:11

The Lord as a Deliverer Jon 2:7

The Words of Christ Concerning Benevolence Act 20:35

The Death of Christ 1Cr 11:25-26

All the Teachings of the Gospel 2Pe 3:2

Brings Joy in the Night Season Psa 63:5-6

Is Quickened by the Holy Spirit Jhn 14:26

MESSIANIC HOPE

Examples of Mar 15:43

Simeon Luk 2:26

Anna Luk 2:38

The Jewish People Luk 3:15

John the Baptist Jhn 1:31

The Woman of Samaria Jhn 4:25

Abraham Jhn 8:56

The Twelve Tribes Act 26:7

ONE THING

Desired

Happens to all Ecc 3:19

Lacking Mar 10:21

Needful Luk 10:42

Known Jhn 9:25

To Do Phl 3:13

About Time 2Pe 3:8

ONLY SAVIOUR, JESUS THE

The Gift of Love Jhn 3:16

He Alone Has the Saving Message Jhn 6:68

Rejection of Him means Death Jhn 8:24

His is the Only Saving Name Act 4:12

His Sacrificial Death is the Central Theme of Preaching 1Cr 2:2

All Hope of Eternal Life is Built upon Him 1Cr 3:11

OPPORTUNITY, UNIVERSAL

For the Sinful Mar 16:15

For Prayer Luk 11:10

Peter Discovered Act 10:34

Paul Declared Rom 10:12

The Spirit Invites All Rev 22:17

OUTCASTS RECEIVED BY CHRIST

The Lepers Mat 8:3

The Publicans and Harlots Mat 21:31; Luk 7:29

The Sinful Women Luk 7:47; Jhn 8:11

Despised Sinners Luk 15:2

The Dying Thief Luk 23:43

The Excommunicated Blind Man Jhn 9:35

PETER EMPOWERED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT

Giving Him Wisdom to Instruct Penitent Sinners Act 2:14

Enduing Him with Boldness and Courage Act 4:13, 19-20

Making Him a Channel of Blessing to the Sick Act 5:15

Making His Prayer Effective in the Raising of Tabitha Act 9:40

Qualifying Him to Become a Medium of the "Spirit" to the Gentiles Act 10:44

PILGRIMS, CHARACTERISTICS OF Hebrews 11:8-16

Obeyed the Call Hbr 11:8

Never Settled Down

Looked for an Eternal City Hbr 11:10

Had Telescopic Vision

Acknowledged Their Faith Hbr 11:13

Never Turned Back Hbr 11:15

Longed for a Better Land Hbr 11:16

Died in the Faith Hbr 11:13

POWER OF PRAYER

Increased by Self-denial Mat 17:21

Dependent upon Faith Mat 21:22; Jhn 14:13

Unlimited to those who Abide in Christ Jhn 15:7

To Be Most Effective, Should be Accompanied by Praise Act 16:25-26

Manifest in the Life of Elijah Jam 5:18

Examples of Jacob Gen 32:26-28

Elijah 1Ki 17:21-22

The Dying Thief Luk 23:42

Early Disciples Act 4:31

POWER REALIZED, CHRIST'S REALIZED BY MEN

Ability to Heal Lepers Mat 8:2

Ability to Give Absent Healing Luk 7:7

Ability to Control Demons Luk 8:31-32

Ability to Raise the Dead Jhn 11:22

Ability to Hold Fast to the Believer Rom 8:39

Ability to Keep Spiritual Treasures 2Ti 1:12

Ability to Save to the Uttermost Hbr 7:25

PRISONS OPENED

Joseph's Gen 41:14

The Apostles' Act 5:19

Peter's Act 12:10

Paul and Silas' Act 16:26

PRIVILEGES MISUSED

By the Gadarenes Mar 5:17

By the Nazarenes Mar 6:4-5

By the People of Northern Galilee Luk 10:14

By the People of Jerusalem Luk 19:42

By Israel in Different Periods Jhn 15:22; Hbr 3:17

PURPOSES DIVINE

Irresistible Isa 14:27

Sure of Fulfilment Jer 51:29

Seen in His Choice of Instruments Act 26:16

Revealed in the Gospel Eph 1:9

Eternal in Christ Eph 3:11

Involves the Overthrow of Satan 1Jo 3:8

REWARD PROPORTIONATE TO SERVICE RENDERED

Great Soul-winners Radiant Dan 12:3

At the Coming of Christ Mat 16:27

Even in the Present Life Luk 18:30

In the Lord's Vineyard 1Cr 3:8

Reaping According to the Amount of Seed Sown 2Cr 9:6

Assigned by the Lord Rev 22:12

SATAN LIMITED IN POWER

In the Affliction of the Saints Job 1:12

May be Overcome by Divine Grace Luk 10:19; Rom 16:20

A Limit to His Temptations 1Cr 10:13

Knows when He is Defeated Jam 4:7

His Time is Short Rev 12:12; Rev 13:5

THE SATANIC "IF" WHICH CHALLENGED CHRIST'S DIVINITY

(1) At the Temptation

"If thou be the Son of God, turn stones into bread" Mat 4:3

"If thou be the Son of God, leap from the top of the temple" Mat 4:6

(2) At the Cross

"If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross"

(a) The Cry of the Rabble Mat 27:40

(b) The Cry of the Soldiers Luk 23:37

(c) The Cry of the Thief Luk 23:39

SATANIC INVASION, SATAN'S ENTRANCE INTO HUMAN HEARTS

Of Mary Magdalene Luk 8:2

Of the Man of Gadara Luk 8:30

Of the Backslider's Heart Luk 11:26

Of Judas Iscariot Luk 22:3

Of All Who Will Give Him Entrance 1Pe 5:8

THE SERVICE TEST

It was Established in Israel Deu 10:12

King Saul was Condemned by It 1Sa 15:22

It Excludes Mere Professors of Religion from the Kingdom Mat 7:21

Christ Applies It in the Parable of the Good Samaritan Luk 10:37

It Reveals the Quality of Love Jhn 21:17

It Will be Applied in Determining Man's Final Destiny Mat 25:35-36

SEVEN MORNING GLORIES OF JOHN CHAPTER 14

(1) Future Home Jhn 14:2

(2) Reunion Jhn 14:3

(3) Achievements Jhn 14:12

(4) Resources Jhn 14:13

(5) Companionship Jhn 14:16

(6) Legacy Jhn 14:27

(7) Joy Jhn 14:28

SHALLOWNESS

No Deep Affection Eze 33:31

Of Sentimental Hearing Eze 33:32

No Deep Roots Mar 4:16-17

No Deep Foundation Luk 6:49

Inability to Receive the Deeper Message Jhn 6:66

No Deep Convictions Eph 4:14

SIN'S INCREMENT

Seen in the History of Israel Jer 5:28; Ezr 9:6

Illustrated in the Life of Backsliders Mat 12:45; 2Pe 2:20

Shown by Increasing Insensitiveness of the Spiritual Faculties Mat 13:15

The Steps in Peter's Fall Illustrate Mat 26:74

Will Become More Evident in the Last Days 2Ti 3:13

SOUL WINNER'S JOY

Essential to Success in Christian Work Psa 51:12-13

Comes from Bringing in the Sheaves Psa 126:6

From Finding the Lost Sheep Luk 15:6-7

The Sower and the Reaper Rejoice Rogether Jhn 4:36

Thrills the Church Act 15:3; Phl 2:16

Souls Won Are a Crown of Rejoicing 1Th 2:19-20

It Sustained Christ in His Suffering upon the Cross Hbr 12:2

SPIRIT OF CHRIST

Divine Isa 11:2

Wise Isa 11:3

Just and Fearless Isa 11:4

Faithful Isa 11:5

Tender Isa 40:11

Quiet Isa 42:2

Gentle Isa 42:3

Persevering Isa 42:4

Liberating Isa 61:1

Saving Isa 63:1

Compassionate Mat 9:36

Meek and Lowly Mat 11:29

Longsuffering Luk 9:55-56

Forgiving Luk 23:34

Zealous Act 10:38

Burden-bearing Gal 6:2

Loving Eph 5:2

SPIRITUAL PERSUASION

Of the Divine Ability Rom 4:21

Of the Inseparable Love of God Rom 8:38-39

Of the Divine Keeping Power 2Ti 1:12

Of the Certainty of the Divine Promises Hbr 11:13

TELLING JESUS

Our Perils Mat 8:25

— Questions Mat 24:3

— Sicknesses Mar 1:30

— Difficulties Mar 6:35-36

— Needs Mar 10:51

— Failures Mar 9:28; Luk 5:5

— Family troubles Luk 9:38

— Victories Luk 10:17

— Disappointments Luk 24:18

— Bereavements Jhn 11:21

TRUTH MISUNDERSTOOD

Christ's Bodily Temple
—Confused with the Earthly Temple Jhn 2:20

The New Birth
—Confused with the Physical Birth Jhn 3:4

The Water of Life
—Confused with Physical Water Jhn 4:15

Spiritual Nourishment
—Confused with Food Jhn 4:33

Absorbing Christ's Spirit
—Confused with Eating His Body and Drinking His Blood Jhn 6:52

Christ's Departure
—Confused with Suicide Jhn 8:22

Spiritual Bondage
—Confused with Physical Slavery Jhn 8:33; Jhn 11:12

UNBELIEVERS

Their Lifetime Spent in Vanity Psa 78:32-33

Already Condemned Jhn 3:18

Die in their Sins Jhn 8:24

Shall be Judged by God's Word in the Last Day Jhn 12:48

Are Blinded by the God of this World 2Cr 4:4

Will be Classed with Outbreaking Sinners in Eternity Rev 21:8

UNIVERSAL BLESSINGS, POSSIBLE

Eternal Life—"If any man
—eat of this bread, he shall live forever" Jhn 6:51

Spiritual Knowledge—"If any man
—will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine" Jhn 7:17

Salvation—"By me if any man
—enter in, he shall be saved" Jhn 10:9

Wisdom—"If any of you
—lack wisdom, let him ask of God" Jam 1:5

Divine Fellowship—"If any man
—hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to him" Rev 3:20

UNREALIZED POWER OF CHRIST

To Still the Tempest Mat 8:27

To Forgive Sins Mar 2:7

To Heal the Sick Mar 2:12

To Provide for the Multitude Mar 8:4

To Cast Out Demons Mar 9:22

To Control the Forces of Nature Mar 11:21

To Come Down from the Cross Mar 15:31

To Raise the Dead Jhn 11:37

To Conquer Death Jhn 20:25

UNREALIZED SERVICE ON THE PART OF WORKERS,
WHO DID NOT APPRECIATE HOW MUCH THEY WERE DOING

Of the Righteous Mat 25:38

Of Mary Mat 26:12

Of the Poor Widow Mar 12:44

Of Andrew in Bringing Peter to Jesus Jhn 1:42

Of Barnabas in Going after Paul Act 11:25-26

UNWORTHINESS FELT

By John the Baptist Mat 3:11

By the Centurion Mat 8:8

By the Righteous Mat 25:37

By Peter Luk 5:8; Jhn 13:8

By Paul 1Cr 15:9

VERILY, VERILY'S OF CHRIST IN REGARD TO THE NEW LIFE

The Necessity of Jhn 3:3

How to Obtain Jhn 5:24

How to Keep Jhn 6:53

How to Spend Jhn 12:24

How to Act it Out Jhn 14:12

VIRGIN BIRTH, THE, OF CHRIST

(a) Christ Not the Son of Joseph Isa 7:14; Mat 1:18, 25; Luk 1:34-35

(b) The Only Begotten Son of God Jhn 1:14; Jhn 3:16; 1Jo 4:9

WATER OF LIFE

The Brook for the Pilgrim (intermittent in its flow) Psa 110:7

The Well (local in its refreshment) Isa 12:3

The Inward Well (of spiritual experience) Jhn 4:14

The Inward Well becomes a Flowing River of Blessing
(after the baptism of the Holy Spirit) Jhn 7:38-39

The River Gives Life Wherever it Flows Eze 47:9