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T. Austin-Sparks

The Supreme Importance of Knowing Christ

T. Austin-SparksFrom "The Work of the Ministry" - Volume 3 Reading: John 17:3; Philippians 3:8,10; John 15:15; 14:21. "That they should know thee... and him whom thou didst send, even Jesus Christ..." "That I may know him..." "I... will manifest myself unto him..." The knowledge of Christ is THE basis of the whole ... Read More
T. Austin-Sparks

The Tragic Interlude

T. Austin-SparksWe have mentioned that between the “before times eternal” and the first era of time there took place something which has affected in a tragic way the whole course of events. The Bible has much to say in relation to that, but Paul in his final three Letters (excluding those to Timothy, Titus and Phil... Read More
T. Austin-Sparks

What is a Christian? - Part 1

T. Austin-Sparks"And Agrippa said unto Paul, With but little persuasion thou wouldest fain make me a Christian" (Acts 26:28). Let us say at the outset that we are using the word "Christian" strictly according to what is found in the New Testament, and it is assumed that this will be accepted. Our enquiry will take ... Read More
T. Austin-Sparks

"In the Likeness of His Resurrection"

T. Austin-Sparks"That in my dying flesh the life whereby Jesus conquered death might show forth its power" (2 Cor. 4:11 - Conybeare). Let it be immediately understood that, while resurrection as a whole may be here mentioned and ranged, it is not the future resurrection of the body but the immediate SPIRITUAL signi... Read More
T. Austin-Sparks

"Not by Might, Not by an Army, Not by Power, But by My Spirit, Saith the Lord of Hosts"

T. Austin-SparksRead: Zechariah 4 That whole chapter centers in one verse, and that is verse six. "Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, "This is the Word of the Lord unto Zerubbabel, saying, 'Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit, saith the Lord of hosts.'" I shall not take time this morning to remind... Read More
T. Austin-Sparks

"This Kingdom is an Everlasting Kingdom

T. Austin-SparksAs this is the last meeting of these series this week, it will be necessary for us to do a little reviewing of what has been said. Not very much, but just enough to be able to go on from where we left off last night. But before we come to that I want to take you back to the Old Testament. Those of y... Read More
T. Austin-Sparks

"We... Beholding... The Lord Are Changed Into the Same Image"

T. Austin-Sparks"And when the vessel that he made of the clay was marred in the hand of the potter, he made it again another vessel, as seemed good to the potter to make it" (Jeremiah 18:4). (So we are occupied at this time with the second vessel being made by the Potter. The first vessel, Israel, was marred and br... Read More
Anton Bosch

Doctrines of Demons

Anton BoschPaul writes about the devil that “we are not ignorant of his devices” 2 Corinthians 2:11, yet it seems that many of us are ignorant of the tricks and devices the evil one uses in his attempts to thwart the plan of God. Satan knows that many cannot be persuaded or intimidated to give up the good figh... Read More
Chip Brogden

Do We Look For Another?

Chip Brogden“Now when John heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples, and said unto [Jesus], ‘Are you the One that should come, or do we look for another?’” (Matthew 11:2,3). You will recall that John the Baptist was the one sent by God to be a voice in the wilderness, the prophet wh... Read More
Chip Brogden

The Hidden Wisdom

Chip Brogden"We speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom" (I Corinthians 2:7a). Stress, depression, frustration, and confusion are usually the result of unmet expectations. That is, we expect things to be a certain way. We have an idea as to how we think things should go (but where did this ... Read More

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