The Bible

Death for Sin and Death to Sin

1 Peter 2:24

… But more, it was the place of the curse, for, "cursed is everyone that hangs on the tree," and the Word of God has told us, "He was …

The Lord’s Hand behind the Maid’s Mistake

… posts, and wear well, we need to ‘have them thoroughly furnished, especially with Bible knowledge. I should regret for your friend to settle without thorough preparation. He may …

The Obedience of Faith

Hebrews 11:8

… Neither will we admit into our minds a suspicion of the incorrectness of the Word of God in any matter whatever, as though the Lord, Himself, could err …

Jesus and the Children

Mark 10:13-16

… Item—a young man decoyed from the Bible class, familiarized with blasphemous notions and then led into outward sin and speedy death. Write that down in blood! Note …

A Wonder Explained By Greater Wonders

Lamentations 3:57

… I sometimes read the book right through and it is a good thing to do that, with the books of Scripture, so as to get the run of …

Sharing Christ's Life

John 14:19

… According to the Word of Scripture, every Believer is a member of Christ's body. Now, a man who lives perfectly has not lost his finger, or his …

The Power of Christ's Presence

John 21:7

… here." No young woman would have come out of that large and blessed Bible class if the Lord had not put the right words into the lips of …

A Handkerchief

John 20:15

… I have tried to do this and I beseech you not to be content with your weeping, or your feelings, or your Bible searching—do not be content …

Nearer and Dearer

Solomon 5:2-8

… Probably you have fallen into such a sleepy state that you can read your Bible without enjoyment, and yet you do not feel it to be any very …

The Purging of the Conscience

Hebrews 9:13

… Further, Brothers and Sisters, it comes home to us this way—we read in the Word of God that, "He that believes in Him has everlasting life," and …

The Prince of Life

Acts 3:15

… Do you hunger? Come to Him who is that Word of God by whom men live. He shall satisfy your mouth with good things and renew your youth …

Mocking the King

Matthew 27:28-30

… They can admire any false gospel that men have manufactured, but the Gospel of the Bible does not suit them. When they listen to that, they are carried …

The Weakened Christ Strengthened

Luke 22:43

… They will not take a text from the Bible— though I cannot conceive of anything better than that—but they think that if they could dream something, or …

A Prince and a Savior

Acts 5:31

… The Word of God reaches the outward ear and goes no further because you do not listen heartily and with earnestness. Thousands of hearers are like spectators at …

Blinded By Satan

2 Corinthians 4:4

… They will not stay to hear that Word of God, "You must be born again." They will not listen to Christ when He says, "He that believes not …

High Doctrine And Broad Doctrine

John 6:37

… Is it because they have strong wills and firm determinations and, therefore, come? The Scripture is equally silent upon that point, except that it says elsewhere that the …

The Outpouring of the Holy Spirit

Acts 10:44

… THE BIBLE IS A BOOK of the Revelation of God. The God after whom the heathen blindly searched, and for whom reason gropes in darkness, is here plainly …

For Christ'S Sake

Ephesians 4:32

… and that he had charged him with his dying breath to take his Bible to his mother. She would know by that sign that it was her son …

Following Christ

John 21:22

… Another is called to go from house to house to visit the sick, to care for the poor and so on—Bible-woman, City Missionary, I greet you …

'Love and I' A Mystery

John 17:26

… Show us the Father?’ Study much, then, the word of God: be diligent in turning the pages of Scripture and in hearing God’s true ministers, that the …

The Pleading of the Last Messenger

Mark 12:6-9

… We have had no Prophets in these days living among us, but we have the Word of God and the record of the testimonies of His Inspired Messengers …

Illustrations in Preaching

… But what is monumental piety? ] Only by analysis, by meditation, by thought that ponders in the night time the majestic utterances of Scripture, and by the open lattice …

Life In Christ

John 14:19

… Thus saith the Scripture: “The natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because …

Unbinding Lazarus

John 11:43

… I do not know of any passage of Scripture wherein the Manhood of Christ is more frequently manifested than in this narrative. The Godhead is, of course, eminently …

Christ's Poverty, Our Riches

2 Corinthians 8:9

… regard to Christian liberality, there are no rules laid down in the Word of God. I remember hearing somebody say, "I would like to know exactly what I …

Incense and Light

Exodus 30:7

… Never try to draw near to God in prayer, or praise, or meditation, or Scripture reading, or holy service apart from Jesus Christ, or your attempt will be …

The Lord's Knowledge, Our Safeguard

2 Peter 2:9

… Knowing this, first, that no prophecy of the Scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but …

'Life for a Look'

Isaiah 45:22

… Now, dear Friends, sermons, good books and even the Bible, itself, may be made into idols if you look to them for salvation and expect that by hearing …

'Cases of Conscience'

Psalm 38:4

… Certainly, in Scripture, we have not many of such cases recorded. I do not think that Lydia, whose heart the Lord opened, ever went through such an experience …

Life From the Dead

Ephesians 2:1

… It was said of one eminent commentator that he could not find Christ in the Scripture where He was. But it was said of Cocceius that he found …

Grieve Not the Holy Spirit

Ephesians 4:30

… Is there a part of Scripture which we have not attended to? Is there a Truth of God which we have neglected? Let us hold ourselves ready to …

"Return, Return, O Shulamite; Return, Return!"

Song 6:13

… Remember how that expression of looking upon Zion is sometimes used in Scripture; in Micah 4:11 we have it—"Now also many nations are gathered against thee …

Prayer-Its Discouragements and Encouragements

Matthew 15:23

… That's wonderful! I know it's God's Bible, for it just fits me. I am a poor sinner and God has pardoned me." And he went …

The Resurrection Credible

Acts 26:8

… Now, instead of mentioning this statement in order to make the doctrine appear more easy to believe, I assure you that if I saw it taught in Scripture …

Three Crosses

Galatians 6:14

… Take this away and there is nothing left us in the Bible worth having. It has become to us the head and front of our confidence, our hope …

Encouragements To Prayer

Psalm 81:10

… May God give us mighty desires! We read of Daniel, in the margin of our Bible, instead of, "a man greatly Beloved," "a man of desires." He was …

Working Out What is Worked In

Philippians 2:12

… The Bible ought to be treated in conformity with common sense, as you would use any other book. If you took the writings of any author, however carefully …

A Vivid Contrast

John 7:53

… way in which, in certain cases, the Bible has been divided into chapters. The meaning of many portions of Scripture would be much more manifest if Gospels, Epistles …

Proclamation of Acceptance and Vengeance

Isaiah 61:2

… We know that this Scripture speaks concerning the Lord Jesus Christ. We don't say this as if we relied upon our own opinion. We know it, for …

A Grateful Summary of Twenty Volumes

Ephesians 3:8

… It pleases God, by the foolishness of preaching, to save them that believe! Stand to your guns, my Brothers—preach the Word of God—make full proof of …