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THE DOCTRINE OF RECONCILIATION Conclusion In the course of our explanation of this doctrine we have sought to make a comprehensive view of it as a whole and then to examine in detail its essential components. Truth is a unit, one harmonious whole, but with our very limited powers of comprehension we... Read More

THE LORD’S PRAYER Chapter 3 The Second Petition "Thy Kingdom come" Matthew 6:10 The second petition is the most brief and yet the most comprehensive one contained in our Lord’s Prayer. Nevertheless, it is strange and sad that, in some circles, it is the least understood and the most controverted. Th... Read More

The Satisfaction of Christ Studies in the Atonement 12. Its Application-Concluded We cannot do better than begin this chapter by transcribing the opening words from chapter 1, book 3 of Calvin’s Institutes. "We are now to examine how we obtain the enjoyment of those blessings which the Father has co... 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 Satisfaction of Christ Studies in the Atonement 22. Its Proclamation We have now arrived at what is, from some standpoints, the most difficult aspect of our subject. Exactly what is it which the servant of God ought to preach? Or, more specifically, what constitutes the main item in his message ... Read More

The Total Depravity of Man Chapter 11 EVIDENCES After the ground we have already covered in the preceding chapters it might be thought there is no need for a separate section to furnish proof that man is a fallen and depraved creature who has departed far from his Maker and rightful Lord. Though the... Read More

The Seven Sayings of the Saviour on the Cross 2. THE WORD OF SALVATION "And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise" Luke 23:42, 43 THE SECOND OF CHRIST’S cross-utterances was sp... Read More

"Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ." Titus 2:13 The Rapture refers to that time when Jesus is going to come, without warning, and take away His church from this earth. After the Rapture, the Lord will pour out His wrath upon this ... Read More

"THE CONSCIOUSNESS OF GOD" Intro: The omni-presence of God is a part of Christian theology. Though we believe it, we so often fail to recognize it. I. "SURELY THE LORD IS IN THIS PLACE." A. Jacob was fleeing for his life. 1. His brother threatened to kill him. 2. Jacob had disguised himself and rece... Read More

"THE END OF THE ROAD" Intro. The book of Judges relates to us a dark time in the history of the nation of Israel. The oft repeated phrase, "And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord," and the ensuing judgment of God was a tragic repeated refrain. When it said they did evil in the ... Read More