The Makings Of A Nation
How is a nation built? It will have one of two foundations, either that of the thoughts and means of men, or those of God, according to His truth. The question then becomes, "Upon what is the individual of that nation building his life?" Is it upon the eternal character, witness, and power of God in truth, or upon the ideas and principles of sinful man? Only the foundation of Christ will last forever.
The Great Invitation To All Men
Since the fall of man, there has been an unceasing, and undiminished appeal, and call, to the heart of sinful man, to come back to God, and know true life. It is a call that is eternal and powerful as God Himself, never ceasing, until time is no more. Until that moment, there is the grace, mercy, and power of God given to men to respond and to come in faith.
The Timelessness Of Scripture
The words of God have not time...for they are as eternally true and real as God Himself. Indeed, the words of God are the very expression, and testimony, of His blessed, holy nature, revealed to men on this earth. These words will not pass away, and so are a bedrock for faith in the God of the word.
Thankfulness An Act Of Faith
Thankfulness is an act of faith, for all that is received from God is good, especially and specifically as relating to that "good and perfect will of God." For the believer, walking with the Lord, "All things work together for good..." This is a constant subject for thanksgiving.
Heaven Descending
When Jesus spoke of the kingdom of God, He spoke of that which is heaven being revealed in earth, as it is in heaven. He spoke of that which is of God in heaven, coming down to men, as He did. With respect to the church, that kingdom refers to His indwelling as Lord, and all that the believer's union with Christ means.
By The Rivers Of Babylon
The loss of a battle is not the loss of the campaign. However, there are consequences of a loss, and they can be difficult to overcome. There is in Christ all that is needed to overcome them, to regain one's feet, and stance of faith, to overcome again.
The Outpouring Of The Spirit Of God
The great key to knowing God in truth, is the working of the Spirit of God to reveal Him to our hearts, and then to strengthen us in our hearts to believe Him wholly. The measure of that blessing depends upon a vision of what God will do in answer to faith, and then, believing Him without wavering, to accomplish what He has promised, that He should be glorified.
The God Of Daniel
The God of Daniel is the God of the Christian. Some of the same principles that we discover in Daniel's life, in his relationship with God, are as applicable to the believer today, as they were in the day of Nebuchadnezzar. The unchanging God put the story of Daniel in the Bible for us today, that we might grasp something of what it means to know Him.
The Distinctiveness Of Christ's Words
Christ's words are distinguished from those of natural man in that they give true life, eternal life. Also, they accomplish without fail the works and will of the Father. His words are permeated with His power, authority, and life-giving love.
The Approachableness Of Christ
One of the great enigmas of Christianity is the truth of God's sovereignty and power, and Him being willing to give His Son, to become as nothing, bear the sin of lost man, in order to give him eternal life. This truth reveals to us that Christ is approachable, for he never casts out those who come to Him.