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"I know a man in Christ" (2 Corinthians 12:2) The object of our consideration is manhood in relation to the Lord's testimony, and for it we take a little phrase used by the apostle Paul about himself: "I knew a man in Christ". To it may be linked a few other simple phrases: "I JESUS have sent my ang... Read More

'Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect.' Phil. 3:12. 1. There is scarce any expression in Holy Writ which has given more offence than this. The word perfect is what many cannot bear. The very sound of it is an abomination to them. And whosoever preaches perfection (as the... Read More

'For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.' Hebrews 4:15 Until we are born again, the only kind of temptation we understand is that mentioned by St. James - "Every man is tempted, when he... Read More

YOU REMEMBER, BRETHREN, WHEN Philip went down to Samaria, it is said that he preached Christ unto them, and there was great joy in that city (Acts 8:5, 8). You remember that the apostle Paul says, 'I determined not to know anything among you, save Jesus Christ and him crucified'(1 Corinthians 2:2). ... Read More

Q-35: HOW DOES CHRIST EXECUTE THE OFFICE OF A PRIEST? A: In his once offering up of himself a sacrifice to satisfy divine justice, and reconcile us to God, and in making continual intercession for us. 'Now once in the end of the world has he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.' Heb... Read More

'And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.' Matt 6: 13. This petition consists of two parts. First, Deprecatory, Lead us not into temptation.' Secondly, Petitionary, But deliver us from evil.' I. Lead us not into temptation.' Does God lead into temptation? God tempts no man to sin. ... Read More

The Sympathy of Christ Francis Bourdillon, 1864 Hebrews 4:14-16. "Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we ... Read More

The Sympathy of Jesus! Archibald G. Brown, September 10th, 1871, Stepney Green Tabernacle "For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin." Hebrews 4:15 More than a year ago I endeavored to lead your t... Read More

The Compassion of Christ to Weak Believers By Samuel Davies, 1724-1761 "A bruised reed shall He not break, and smoking flax shall He not quench." Matthew 12:20 The Lord Jesus possesses all those virtues in the highest perfection, which render him infinitely amiable, and qualify him for the administr... Read More

CHRIST ALTOGETHER LOVELY by John Flavel " Yes, He is altogether lovely! This is my Beloved, and this is my Friend." Song of Songs 5:16 I. Christ is to be loved At the ninth verse of this chapter, you have a question put forth by the daughters of Jerusalem, "What is your beloved more than another bel... Read More