"Who being the effulgence of his glory, and the very image of his substance, and upholding all things by the word of his power" (Hebrews 1:3). "The god of this world hath blinded the minds of the unbelieving, that the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should not da... Read More
Reading: Philippians 3:1-16 THE Philippian letter begins with Paul's statement, "For to me to live is Christ", and then goes on to express his ambition to know the Lord more and more, with his determination to pursue that knowledge as a coveted prize. If we desire to know what is meant by gaining Ch... Read More
Reading: Philippians 3:1-16 The Philippian letter begins with Paul's statement, "For to me to live is Christ", and then goes on to express his ambition to know the Lord more and more, with his determination to pursue that knowledge as a coveted prize. If we desire to know what is meant by gaining Ch... Read More
"For they that dwell in Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath, fulfilled them by condemning him" (Acts 13:27). "Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not arisen a greater than John the Baptist... Read More
From "A Witness and A Testimony" magazines 1969, Volumes 47-4 & 47-5 Reading: Philippians 3:1-16. "I had heard of thee by the hearing of the ear; but now mine eye seeth thee" (Job 42:5). This verse sums up the whole book of Job, for it is the deep explanation underlying Job's life. This book takes a... Read More
While we cannot extend ourselves to a comprehensive consideration of the subject of sanctification, we are sure that a very great deal of confusion through false conceptions would be removed if it were seen in the light of the difference between soul and spirit. For, indeed, this is the key of the m... Read More
Reading: 2 Kings 13:14-25. In these verses we read of the closing scenes in the life of Elisha. There are three things which stand out. 1. The arrow of the Lord's deliverance. 2. The smiting of the ground with the arrows. 3. The body of the dead soldier reviving by contact with Elisha's body. These ... Read More
Reading: 2 Cor. 12:1; Phil. 3:12-14. The Overcomer's Declaration We are going to gather up what we have already said, and present it in a simple and definite way. In the words which we have read, penned by Paul to the Philippians, we have the Overcomer's declaration, and it is gathered into a very s... Read More
“...No one knoweth the Son, save the Father...”—Matt. 11:27. “...it was the good pleasure of God... to reveal His Son in me...”—Gal. 1:15,16. “...I count all things to be loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord...”—Phil. 3:8. “...that I may know Him...”—Phil. 3:10. “Having m... Read More
The origin of the life of a child of God as such is spiritual—"that which is born of the Spirit is spirit" (John 3:6). The sustenance also of the life of such is spiritual. "As the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father; so he that eateth Me, he also shall live because of Me. This i... Read More
The Function of the Son of God
THE GREAT PRIZE
The Great Prize (Philippians 3:1-6)
The Kingdom, and Entrance Into It
The Momentousness of Jesus Christ
The Nature of Sanctification
The Power of His Resurrection - Closing Scenes
The Prize of the On-High Calling
The Purpose of the Ages
The Resurrection or Spiritual Body