Returned (1994) (epistrepho from epí = motion toward + strepho = twist, turn quite around or reverse) means to revert, to turn about, to turn around, to turn toward, to return and figuratively to convert. The idea is a definite turn to God in conduct as well as in one's mind. Study the 39 uses below... Read More
DISCOVERY 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
Greetings in the name of the Lord Jesus, Lord Jesus Christ. It’s a joy to be here, to see all of your faces. It’s kind of scary, too, frankly. Well as brother Mose said, I want to agree. We’ve come to seek God together, that’s what this week is about. God and his word, his truth, his will, his purpo... Read More
Sorrow has crossed the threshold of your home, and sits a downcast inhabitant in your heart. You mourn as one from whom all joy is fled. The saddened countenance--the open fount of tears--the swelling sighs--the shrinking from needless discourse--the pensive musing--clearly prove your burden of dist... 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
A lad was told by his mother not to play near a certain pond. One day the temptation was too much, and, venturing too close, he fell into the water. He was very conscious of his wrongdoing, and most uncomfortable. So he wrote on his school slate: "Dear mother, I am sorry I have been bad. If you to f... Read More
Lecture 2 of 'The Second Coming and Kingdom of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Our Saviour's words seem to me to be clear and conclusive. They meet a notion that prevails too largely even among the children of God — the notion that God has done with the Jew as such; that there is no longer a hope... Read More
Genesis 25 / Isaiah 44 6 paragraphs 6 vs. 5 Listen quietly and be restored to the Lord to glorify Him. Everything outside God is worthless. Psalm 25/ Revelation 11:14 The earth is disaster upon disaster. But if you seek and honor God’s way, you will be treasured and loved. Key Verses Genesis 25:23 /... Read More
EVENING THOUGHTS, or DAILY WALKING WITH GOD JANUARY 1. As your days, so shall your strength be. Deut. 33:25 CHRISTIAN, consider this new epoch of time, unfold a new page of your yet unwritten history, with the full, unwavering conviction that God is faithful; that in all the negotiations, transactio... Read More
O Israel, you shall not be forgotten of me. I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, your transgressions, and, as a cloud, your sins: return unto me; for I have redeemed you. Isaiah 44:21-22 I KNOW not a truth more calculated to light up the gloom of a lone chamber, to lift up the drooping spirit of a ... Read More
Turn (1994) epistrepho
The Duty of Forgiving Those Who Sin Against Us Matthew 18:15–35
The Power of the Holy Spirit
Comfort for Mourners
The Conditions
Blotted Out, Sins And Transgressions: A Clean Slate
The Jews in relation to the Coming of the Lord.
Genesis 25 / Isaiah 44
EVENING THOUGHTS - January
O Israel, you shall not be forgotten of me