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R.A. Torrey

The Duty of Forgiving Those Who Sin Against Us Matthew 18:15–35

R.A. TorreyDISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. How to Deal with an Offending Brother, vv. 15–20 What are Christ’s directions as to the first step to take if a brother sin against us? Should we talk to others about the fault? Why will probably be the result in such a case? Suppose we are quite sure that he will not hear,... Read More
R.A. Torrey

The First Cleansing of the Temple John 2:13–25

R.A. TorreyDISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. The Temple Defiled by Man, But Cleansed by Jesus, vv. 13–17 Why did Jesus go so often up to Jerusalem at the time of the Passover? (Deut. 16:16; Luke 2:41; John 6:4; 11:55.) What did He find in the house of God? For what were the oxen and sheep, etc., needed? (Deut. 14:26.)... Read More
R.A. Torrey

The Folly of Anxiety Luke 12:22–34

R.A. TorreyDISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. God’s Care for His Creatures, vv. 22–28 What was the central lesson of the preceding lesson? What is the central lesson of this? What is the connection between that lesson and this? In what two ways as seen in the last lesson and this does a heart set upon temporal things m... Read More
R.A. Torrey

The Judgment of the Nations Matt. 25:31–46

R.A. TorreyDISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. The Great Gathering and the Final Separation, vv. 31–33 Where were these words spoken? When? What contrast is there between Christ as He speaks here and the Christ as He appears in the prophecy which He spoke? Of what have we a picture in this lesson? Is the judgment repres... Read More
R.A. Torrey

The Parable of the Sower Matthew 13:1–23

R.A. Torrey(Compare Mark 4:1–20; Luke 8:4–15) DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS In what sort of a church was this parable uttered? Is there much justification in the Bible for open-air meetings? If we consider all open-air preachers cranks, whom do we condemn? What celebrated sermons were preached in the open air? Why di... Read More
R.A. Torrey

The Sermon on the Mount—(Continued 4) Matthew 6:19–34

R.A. TorreyDISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Where the Disciple of Our Lord Should Have His Treasures, vv. 19–23 Where does our Lord forbid our laying up treasures? For whose benefit should we not lay up treasures upon earth? Is it ever right to lay up treasures upon earth for the benefit of others? (1 Tim. 5:8.) Is i... Read More
R.A. Torrey

Thoughts for the Comfort of Jesus’ Disciples During the Absence of Their Lord John 14:1–15

R.A. TorreyDISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Peace by Believing in Jesus, vv. 1–6 With what words does this chapter begin? With what words does it close? (v. 27.) What then, is the general purpose of the chapter? Why did Jesus say to His disciples, “Let not your heart be troubled”? Had they any seemingly good excuse f... Read More
R.A. Torrey

WHEREIN THE BIBLE DIFFERS FROM ALL OTHER BOOKS

R.A. TorreySermon to the graduating class of Bible Institute of Los Angeles, June 25, 1916. "The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the straw to the wheat, saith the LORD." Jer. 23:28 R.V. THE Bible stands absolutely alone. It is... Read More
Theodore Epp

God Hates Sin! Do We?

Theodore EppRomans 1:18-25 There must be no misunderstanding of what God's wrath is. It should never be confused with man's wrath, which is sinful. God's wrath is not a sudden fit of temper; neither is it a desire for revenge. These things are sin, and we cannot attribute sin to God. God's wrath is a fixed atti... Read More
Theodore Epp

Life, Eternal and Abundant

Theodore EppEphesians 1:1; John 3:13-21 Eternal life is procured by the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. By His death Jesus paid the penalty for sin; by His burial He took sin away; by His resurrection He lives in the believer. This is all involved in the new birth. On the other hand, the abundan... Read More

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