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The capacity and necessity of love is inherent within us. We stress the inherent self-interest of the child, but the other-interest is just as inherent in the child. This is obvious from the fact that if the child is only self-interested, turning to selfishness, he or she is automatically an unhappy... Read More

The term “anthropology” comes from two Greek words, namely, anthro„pos meaning “man” and logos meaning “word, matter, or thing.” We use the word “anthropology” to refer to the study of man and a Biblical anthropology is the study of man as understood primarily from Scripture. Thus it often involves ... Read More

It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus who has become to us wisdom from God, namely, righteousness, holiness, and redemption (1 Cor 1:30) Meditation: The God Who Saves Me The Sovereignty of God in Life and Salvation 1. Read Ephesians 1:11. How many things does God work out in conformity w... Read More

The term “soteriology” comes from two Greek terms, namely, so„ter meaning “savior” or “deliverer” and logos meaning “word,” “matter,” or “thing.” In Christian systematic theology it is used to refer to the study of the biblical doctrine of salvation. It often includes such topics as the nature and e... Read More

Not by power, nor by might, but by my Spirit says the Lord Almighty (Zechariah 4:6) Meditation: The God Who Gives Life! The Spirit’s Ministry Now Is A Fulfillment of OT Promises 1. Read Genesis 12:1-3. What did God promise to do for Abraham and his descendants? 2. What is the ultimate scope (i.e., w... Read More

Introductory So much has been said and written on this subject, so various and conflicting have been the opinions expressed, so widely divergent are the meanings even, given by scholars to the very word baptism, that one naturally hesitates to write on such a theme. But a verse in the only Book that... Read More

If there is a picture, in which all enchanting beauty shines, it is that which represents the state of the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.--Gal. 3:26. Every joy should glow in their cup. They are called to a song swelling with melody, which cannot be more sweet. They are invited to a garde... Read More

A N Introduction, and Apology To the following DISCOURSE. MY Friends, who in the universal Love, of the God of Love do dwell, to you I doubt not but the Matter of this Discourse may find Acceptance, as it is a Message from above, of good, and Glad-tidings to the whole Creation, from the beginning of... Read More

It is the will of God. This is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication. [Worldliness is spiritual fornication.] (1 Thess. 5:3.) He who opposes sanctification opposes God's will and God's remedy for worldliness. He who accepts of it throws himself in harmony... Read More

While the gift of the Double Cure is free, yet certain conditions must be met in order to receive it. Both conversion and entire sanctification have a God side and a man side. In conversion the divine and the human work is clearly shown in the following and kindred texts: 1. GOD'S PART. -- Redemptio... Read More