SALVATION
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I. Christ's Invitation to Whosoever Will 1. COME UNTO ME AND I WILL GIVE YOU REST
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matt. 11:28.
2. IF ANY MAN THIRST LET HIM COME
If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. He that
believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall
flow rivers of living water. John 7:37-38.
3. I AM THE DOOR; IF ANY MAN ENTER
HE SHALL BE SAVED
I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and
shall go in and out, and find pasture. John 10:9.
4. GO INTO HIGHWAYS AND BID AS MANY AS
YOU FIND TO THE MARRIAGE
Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid
to the marriage. So those servants went out into the highways, and
gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and
the wedding was furnished with guests. Matt. 22:9-10 (See Parable of
Marriage Feast, Matt. 22:2-14).
5. GO INTO THE HIGHWAYS AND HEDGES AND COMPEL THEM TO COME IN
Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in
hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind. And
the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet
there is room. And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the
highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may
be filled. Luke 14:21-23 (See Parable of Great Supper, Luke 14:
16-23).
6. IF ANY MAN HEAR MY VOICE AND OPEN
THE DOOR, I WILL COME IN
Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice,
and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and
he with me. Rev. 3:20.
7. WHOSOEVER WILL, LET HIM TAKE THE
WATER OF LIFE FREELY
And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth
say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let
him take the water of life freely. Rev. 22:17.
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II. Those Who Would Be Saved Must
Turn From False Hopes 1. ALL MUST REPENT OR PERISH
Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the
Galilaeans, because they suffered such things? I tell you, Nay: but,
except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. Luke 13:2-3.
2. THOSE WHO REST IN THEIR OWN RIGHTEOUSNESS SHALL BE ABASED
I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than
the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and
he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. Luke 18:14 (Read Parable
Luke 18:9-14).
3. THERE IS NONE GOOD BUT GOD
ONE THING THOU LACKEST
Why callest thou me good? There is none good but one, that is, God.
. . . One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast,
and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and
come, take up the cross, and follow me. Mark 10:18, 21.
4. A TRUST IN RICHES MUST BE FORSAKEN
Children, how hard is it for
them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God! Mark
10:24.
5. REPENT OF LUKEWARMNESS OR BE REJECTED
I know thy works, that thou
art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. So then
because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue
thee out of my mouth. Rev. 3:15-16.
6. NOT THOSE WHO SAY "LORD, LORD," BUT THEY WHO DO WILL OF GOD ARE
SAVED
Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the
kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is
in heaven. Matt. 7:21.
7. THOSE WHO CLAIM GREAT WORKS BUT DO INIQUITY TO BE CONDEMNED
Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied
in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name
done many wonderful works? And then will I profess. unto them, I
never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Matt.
7:22-23.
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III. Those Who Would Be Christians
Should Count the Cost I. THE STRAIT GATE AND NARROW WAY
ALONE LEADS TO LIFE
Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is
the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in
thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which
leadeth unto life, and .few there be that find it. Matt. 7:13-14.
2. GOD MUST COME FIRST BEFORE ALL ELSE
If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and
wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life
also, he cannot be my disciple. Luke 14:26 (Compare Matt. 10:37).
3. HE WHO WOULD FOLLOW CHRIST MUST
BEAR HIS CROSS
And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be
my disciple. Luke 14:27.
4. CHRIST ADVISES MEN TO COUNT THE COST
For which of you, intending
to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost,
whether he have sufficient to finish it? Lest haply, after he hath
laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold
it begin to mock him, Saying, This man began to build, and was not
able to finish. Luke 14:28-30.
5. HE THAT FORSAKETH NOT ALL CANNOT
BE CHRIST'S DISCIPLE
So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he
hath, he cannot be my disciple. Luke 14:33 (See Parable of King
Going to War, Luke 14:31-33).
6. CHRIST REPLIES TO ONE WHO WOULD
FOLLOW HIM
The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the
Son of man hath not where to lay his head. Matt. 8:20.
7. THE TERRIBLE COST OF NOT SERVING CHRIST
For what is a man
profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?
or what shall a man give in ex-change for his soul? Matt. 16:26.
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IV. Salvation Revealed By God Only
to the Humble I. THE FATHER GIVES REVELATION
ONLY TO THE HUMBLE
I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast
hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them
unto babes. Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.
Matt. 11:25-26.
2. NO MAN KNOWETH THE FATHER EXCEPT
THE SON REVEAL HIM
All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth
the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save
the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him. Matt. 11:27.
3. THE MESSIAHSHIP OF JESUS REVEALED
BY THE FATHER
Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-jona: for flesh and blood bath not
revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. Matt.
16-17.
4. HE THAT COMES TO CHRIST WILL NOT
BE CAST OUT
All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh
to me I will in no wise cast out. John 6:37.
5. NO MAN CAN COME TO CHRIST EXCEPT
THE FATHER DRAW HIM
No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw
him: and I will raise him up at the last day. Therefore said I unto
you, that no man can come unto me, except it were given unto him of
my Father. John 6:44, 65.
6. MYSTERY OF THE KINGDOM NOT REVEALED TO THOSE WHOSE HEARING AND
SEEING ARE DULL
Unto you it is given to know the 'mystery of the
kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are
done in parables: That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and
hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they
should be converted, and their sins should he forgiven them. Mark
4:11-12 (Compare Matt. 13:15 and John 12:40).
7. THOSE WHO ARE OF GOD WILL HEAR GOD'S WORDS
He that is of God heareth God's words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not
of God. John 8:47.
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V. Repentance
1. REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL
The time is fulfilled, and the
kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. Mark
1:15.
2. EXCEPT YE REPENT YE SHALL PERISH
Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew
them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in
Jerusalem? I tell you, Nay: but except ye repent, ye shall all
likewise perish. Luke 13:4-5.
3. SINNERS CALLED TO REPENTANCE
I came not to call the righteous,
but sinners to repentance. Luke 5:3.22.
4. IF ONE WILL NOT REPENT FROM HEARING GOD'S WORD—A MIRACLE WILL NOT
PERSUADE HIM
And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto
them from the (lead, they will repent. And he said unto him, If they
hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded,
though one rose from the dead. Luke 16:30-31.
5. REPENTANCE MUST BE IN DEEP HUMILITY, AND FOLLOWED BY ACTION
I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I
have sinned against heaven, and before thee, And am no more worthy
to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants. Luke
15:18-19 (See Parable of Prodigal Son, Luke 15:11-32).
6. CHRIST GIVES AN EXAMPLE
OF TRUE REPENTANCE
And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as
his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be
merciful to me a sinner. I tell you, this man went down to his house
justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself
shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. Luke
18:13-14 (See Parable of Pharisee and Publican, Luke 18:9-14).
7. REPENTANCE OF ONE SINNER CAUSES
JOY IN HEAVEN
I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner
that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which
need no repentance. Likewise, I say unto
you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one
sinner that repenteth. Luke 15:7 and 10 (See Parables of Lost Sheep,
Luke 15:3-7, and Lost Coin, Luke 15:8-10).
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VI. Those Who Come to Christ
Must Forgive 1. WHEN YE PRAY, FORGIVE
And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any:
that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your
trespasses. But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which
is in heaven forgive your trespasses. Mark 11:25-26.
2. FORGIVE AND YE SHALL BE FORGIVEN
Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not
be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be for-given. Luke 6:37.
3. IF THY BROTHER REPENT—FORGIVE HIM
Take heed to yourselves: If thy
brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive
him. Luke 17:3.
4. FORGIVE SEVEN TIMES IF A BROTHER REPENTS
And if he trespass
against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn
again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him. Luke 17:4.
5. FORGIVE UNTO SEVENTY TIMES SEVEN
I say not unto thee, Until seven
times but, Until seventy times seven. Matt. 18:22.
6. IF YOU DO NOT FORGIVE, YOU SHALL
NOT BE FORGIVEN
So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from
your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.
Matt. 18:35 (See Parable of Unforgiving Servant, Matt. 18:21-35).
7. IN COMING TO THE ALTAR, FIRST BE
RECONCILED TO THY BROTHER
Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest
that thy brother hath ought against thee; Leave there thy gift
before the altar, and go thy way; first he reconciled to thy
brother, and then come and offer thy gift. Matt. 5:23-24.
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VII. Divine Forgiveness of the Sinner's
Sins Through Faith
1. REPENTANCE AND REMISSION OF SINS TO BE PREACHED AMONG ALL NATIONS
And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his
name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. Luke 24:47.
2. WHOSOEVER'S SINS YE REMIT, THEY ARE REMITTED
Receive ye the Holy Ghost: Whose soever sins ye remit, they are
remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are
retained. John 20:22-23.
3. SON OF MAN HAS POWER TO FORGIVE SINS
Whether it is easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins be
forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk? But
that ye may know that the Son of man bath power on earth to forgive
sins, I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy bed, and go thy way
into thine house. Mark 2:9-11.
4. CHRIST'S GREAT EXAMPLE OP' FORGIVENESS ON THE CROSS
Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. Luke 23:34.
5. THEY THAT ARE FORGIVEN MUCH LOVE MUCH
Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven;
for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth
little. Luke 7:47.
6. SINS ARE FORGIVEN THROUGH FAITH
Thy sins are forgiven. Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace. Luke
7:48,50 (Read incident of he sinner woman who was forgiven, Luke
7:36-50).
7. BLASPHEMY AGAINST THE HOLY GHOST IS NEVER FORGIVEN
Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of
men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme: But he
that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost bath never forgiveness,
but is in danger of eternal damnation. Mark 3:28-29.
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VIII. Believing On Christ
1. HE THAT BELIEVETH ON CHRIST SHALL NEVER PERISH
That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal
life. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten
Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have
everlasting life. John 3:15-16.
2. HE THAT BELIEVETH ON CHRIST
IS NOT CONDEMNED
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but
that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him
is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already,
because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of
God. John 3:17-18.
3. HE THAT BELIEVETH IS PASSED FROM DEATH UNTO LIFE
Verily, verily, I say unto you. He that heareth my word, and
believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not
come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. John
5:24.
4. HE THAT BELIEVETH ON CHRIST SHALL NEVER THIRST
I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and
he that believeth on me shall never thirst. John 6:35.
5. HE THAT BELIEVETH HATH EVERLASTING LIFE
Verily, verily, I say
unto you, He that believeth on me bath everlasting life. John 6:47.
6. HE THAT BELIEVETH SHALL NEVER DIE
And whosoever liveth and
believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? John 11:26.
.1. HE THAT BELIEVETH SHALL NOT
ABIDE IN DARKNESS
I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me
should not abide in darkness. John 12:46.
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IX. The New Birth Necessary to Enter
Kingdom of God 1. EXCEPT A MAN BE BORN AGAIN, HE CANNOT SEE KINGDOM OF GOD
Verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born again, he
cannot see the kingdom of God. John 3:3.
2. EXCEPT HE BE BORN OF WATER AND SPIRIT HE CANNOT ENTER KINGDOM OF
GOD
Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and
of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. John 3:5.
3. THAT WHICH IS BORN OF THE SPIRIT IS SPIRIT
That which is born of
the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
John 3:6.
4. YE MUST BE BORN AGAIN
Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. John 3:7.
5. THE MYSTERY OF THE NEW BIRTH
The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound
thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth:
so is every one that is born of the Spirit. John 3:8.
6. JESUS REPROACHES A RELIGIOUS RULER FOR NOT KNOWING THESE THINGS
Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things? John
3:10.
7.IF ONE KNOWS NOTHING OF THE NEW BIRTH HOW SHALL HE KNOW OTHER
THINGS?
Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and
testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness: If I have
told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe,
if I tell you of heavenly things? John 3:11-12.
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X. Confession of Christ 1. HE THAT CONFESSES CHRIST BEFORE MEN, SHALL BE CONFESSED BEFORE
THE FATHER
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess
also before my Father which is in heaven. But whosoever shall deny
me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in
heaven. Matt. 10:32-33.
2. HE THAT CONFESSES CHRIST BEFORE MEN SHALL BE CONFESSED BEFORE
ANGELS
Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him
shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God. Luke
12:8.
3. CHRIST ASKS A CONFESSION FROM HIS DISCIPLES
But whom say ye that I am? Matt. 16:15.
4. CHRIST ASKS A CONFESSION OF THE BLIND MAN HE HEALED
Dost thou believe on the Son of God? John 9:35.
5. CHRIST ASKS A CONFESSION FROM MARTHA
I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though
he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth
in me shall never die. Believest thou this? John 11:25-26.
6. CHRIST DRAWS A CONFESSION FROM HIS DISCIPLES
Will ye also go away? John 6:67.
7. THOSE ASHAMED OF CHRIST—OF THEM CHRIST SHALL BE ASHAMED
For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall
the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and
in his Father's, and of the holy angels. Luke 9:26.
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XI. Baptism 1. WATER BAPTISM—HE THAT BELIEVETH AND IS BAPTIZED SHALL BE SAVED
He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved: but he that
believeth not shall be damned. Mark 16:16.
2. THE GREAT COMMISSION
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name
of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Matt. 28:19.
3. BAPTISM NECESSARY TO FULFILL
ALL RIGHTEOUSNESS
Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfill all
righteousness. Matt. 3:15.
4. BAPTISM—AN ORDINANCE OF GOD
The baptism of John, was it from
heaven, or of men? answer me. Mark 11:30.
5. HOLY GHOST BAPTISM—BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT AND WATER BAPTISM
DISTINGUISHED
For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be
baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. Acts 1:5.
6. BAPTISM OF SORROW
But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and
how am I straitened till it be accomplished? Luke 12:50.
7. DISCIPLES ARE TO SHARE IN THE
BAPTISM OF SORROW
Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I
shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am
baptized with? Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with
the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand,
and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them
for whom it is pre-pared of my Father. Matt. 20:22-23.
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XII. Those Who Continue in God's
Word Saved 1. THEY WHO ENDURE TO END—SHALL BE SAVED
But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
Matt. 24:13.
2. THEY THAT CONTINUE ARE DISCIPLES INDEED
If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed. John
8:31.
3. THE HONEST AND GOOD HEART BRINGS FORTH FRUIT WITH PATIENCE
But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good
heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with
patience. Luke 8:15 (See Parable of the Sower, Luke 8:5-15).
4. IN PATIENCE POSSESS YOUR SOULS
In your patience possess ye your
souls. Luke 21':19.
5. ABIDE OR BE CAST FORTH
Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of
itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide
in me. If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and
is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and
they are burned. John 15:4 and 6.
6. THOSE WHO KEEP COMMANDMENTS—ABIDE IN CHRIST'S LOVE
As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my
love. If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as
I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. John
15:9-10.
7. WATCH THAT YE MAY BE ACCOUNTED WORTHY TO ESCAPE ALL THINGS
And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be
overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this
life, and so that day come upon you unawares. For as a snare shall
it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. Watch
ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to
escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before
the Son of man. Luke 21:34-36.
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XIII. Faith Without Works is Dead 1. NO VALUE IN SAYING "LORD, LORD,"
WITHOUT OBEDIENCE
And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?
Luke 6:46.
2. CHRIST'S RESPONSE TO ZACCHEUS'
REPENTANCE AND RESTITUTION
This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a
son of Abraham. For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that
which was lost. Luke 19:9-10.
3. LET LIGHT SHINE THAT MEN MAY SEE
YOUR GOOD WORKS
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good
works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matt. 5:16 (See
Parable of Candle, Matt. 5:14-16).
4. YE SHALL KNOW MEN BY THEIR FRUITS
Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns,
or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good
fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. Matt. 7:16-17
(See Parable of the Good and Evil Tree, Matt. 7:16-20).
5. A TREE THAT BEARS NOT SHALL BE CUT DOWN
And if it bear fruit,
well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down. Luke 13:9
(See Parable of Barren Fig Tree, Luke 13:6-9).
6. YE ARE ORDAINED TO BEAR FRUIT
Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that
ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should
remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he
may give it you. John 15:16 (See Parable of Vine and Branches, John
15:1-16).
7. SOME BELIEVE FOR AWHILE—BUT LATER FALL AWAY
They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word
with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in
time of temptation fall away. And that which fell among thorns are
they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with
cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to
perfection, But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest
and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth
fruit with patience. Luke 8:13-15.
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XIV. Sanctification, Cleansing, and
Holy Living 1. THE PURE IN HEART SHALL SEE GOD
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Matt. 5:8.
2. NONE. MAY HAVE PART WITH CHRIST, EXCET HE WASH THEM
If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me. John 13:8.
3. DISCIPLES WERE CLEAN, BUT NOT ALL (JUDAS ISCARIOT)
He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean
every whit: and ye are clean, but not all. John 13:10.
4. A BRANCH THAT BEARETH FRUIT IS PURGED
Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every
branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth
more fruit. John 15:2.
5. CLEANSING THROUGH THE WORD
Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. John
15:3.
6. YE ARE NOT OF THE WORLD AS I AM NOT OF THE WORLD
I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that
thou shouldest keep them from the evil. They are not of the world,
even as I am not of the world.. John 17:15-16.
7. SANCTIFICATION IS THROUGH THE WORD OF GOD
Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. John 17:17.
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XV. Healing of Soul and Body 1. CHRIST'S ANSWER TO "IF THOU WILT"
I will: be thou clean. Matt.
8:3.
2. THY FAITH MAKES THEE WHOLE
Daughter, thy faith bath made thee
whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague. Mark 5:34.
3. HEALING AND FORGIVENESS OF SINS, RELATED ACTS OF DIVINE MERCY
For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say,
Arise, and walk? But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power
on earth to forgive sins, Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine
house. Matt. 9:5-6.
4. CHRIST'S MINISTRY OF DELIVERANCE
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to
preach the gospel to the poor; he bath sent me to heal the broken
hearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of
sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised. Luke
4:18.
5. HEALING IS THE CHILDREN'S BREAD
It is not meet to take the
children's bread, and to cast it to dogs. Matt. 15:26.
6. BELIEVERS BOUND BY SATAN OUGHT
TO BE LOOSED
And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan
bath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on
the sabbath day? Luke 13:16.
7. CHRIST'S BODY WAS BROKEN FOR THE
BELIEVER (See Verses 29-30)
Take, eat: this is my body, which .is broken for you: this do in
remembrance of me. I Cor. 11:24.
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XVI. Believers Are to Receive the Living
Water of the Spirit 1. HOLY SPIRIT IS GIVEN TO THEM THAT ASK
If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your
children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy
Spirit to them that ask him? Luke 11:13.
2. THE HOLY SPIRIT WITHIN BELIEVER, A WELL OF LIVING WATER
But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall
never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a
well of water springing up into everlasting life. John 4:14.
3. IT IS THE SPIRIT THAT QUICKENS THE BELIEVER
It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the
words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.
John 6:63.
4. OUT OF THE BELLY OF THE BELIEVER SHALL FLOW RIVERS OF LIVING
WATER
If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. He that
believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall
flow rivers of living water. John 7:37-38.
5. THE HOLY SPIRIT IS TO ABIDE WITHIN FOREVER
And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter,
that he may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of truth; whom
the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth
him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
John 14:16-17.
6. CHRIST BREATHES UPON THE DISCIPLES THE BREATH OF THE SPIRIT
Receive ye the Holy Ghost. John 20:22.
7. THE PROMISE OF THE FATHER RECEIVED AS DISCIPLES TARRY
And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye
in the city of Jerusalem, until ye he endued with power from on
high. Luke 24:49 (See Acts 1:4-5).
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XVII. Overcoming Temptation 1. CHRIST OVERCOMES TEMPTATION TO THE BODY BY SAYING "IT IS WRITTEN"
It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word
that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. Matt. 4:4.
2. CHRIST OVERCOMES TEMPTATION TO THE SOUL
It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. Matt. 4:7.
3. CHRIST OVERCOMES DEVIL'S TEMPTATION
TO THE SPIRIT
Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the
Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. Matt. 4:10.
4. PRAYER TO BE KEPT FROM TEMPTATION
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine
is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. Matt.
6:13.
5. WARNING TO WATCH LEST YE ENTER TEMPTATION
Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed
is willing, but the flesh is weak. Matt. 26:41.
6. TEMPTATION CAUSES SOME TO FALL AWAY
They on the rock are they,
which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no
root, which for a while believe, and in the time of temptation fall
away. Luke 8:13.
7. TERRIBLE HOUR OF TEMPTATION TO
COME ON ALL THE WORLD
Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep
thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the
world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. Rev. 3:10.
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XVIII. Divine Protection of Those Who
Follow Christ 1. NOT THE WILL OF THE FATHER THAT ANY SHOULD PERISH
Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that
one of these little ones should perish. Matt. 18:14.
2. NO MAN IS ABLE TO PLUCK GOD'S SHEEP
FROM THE FATHER'S HAND
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I
give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither
shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them
me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my
Father's hand. John 10:27-29.
3. THE GOOD SHEPHERD KNOWS HIS SHEEP
I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.
John 10:14.
4. THE FATHER'S WILL THAT CHRIST SHOULD LOSE NOTHING
And this is the Father's will which bath sent me, that of all which
he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again
at the last day. John 6:39.
5. CHRIST KEPT THOSE THE FATHER GAVE HIM
While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those
that thou gayest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the
son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled. John 17:12.
6. NOT A HAIR OF YOUR HEAD SHALL PERISH
But there shall not an hair
of your head perish. Luke 21:18.
7. THE GUARDIAN ANGELS OF BELIEVERS
Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say
unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of
my Father which is in heaven. Matt. 18:10.
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XIX. Life and Life More Abundantly 1. CHRIST GIVES LIFE AND LIFE MORE ABUNDANTLY
The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy:
I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it
more abundantly. John 10:10.
2. HE THAT DRINKETH OF THE WATER CHRIST GIVES SHALL NEVER THIRST
But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall
never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall he in him a
well of water springing up into everlasting life. John 4:14.
3. HE SHALL HAVE THE LIGHT OF LIFE
I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in
darkness, but shall have the light of life. John 8:12.
4. HE SHALL HAVE PART IN THE RESURRECTION OF LIFE
Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that
are in the graves shall hear his voice, And shall come forth; they
that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that
have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation. John 5:28-29.
5. HE SHALL RECEIVE AN HUNDRED-FOLD IN THIS LIFE
Verily I say unto you, There is no man that bath left house, or
brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or
lands, for my sake, and the gospel's, But he shall receive an
hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and
mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the
world to come eternal life. Mark 10:29-30.
6. HE SHALL EAT OF THE TREE OF LIFE
To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which
is in the midst of the paradise of God. Rev. 2:7.
7. THOUGH DEAD, YET SHALL HE LIVE
I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though
he were dead, yet shall he live. John 11:25.
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XX. The Days of Salvation Limited 1. THERE IS AN ACCEPTABLE TIME FOR
MAN'S SALVATION
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me . to
preach the acceptable year of the Lord. Luke 4:18-19.
2. WHEN HEART BECOMES HARDENED, MAN
CANNOT BE CONVERTED
Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not;
and hearing they hear not, neither do they under-stand. . . . For
this people's heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of
hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they
should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should
understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should
heal them. Matt. 13:13 and 15.
3. THE RICH FOOL SUDDENLY CUT OFF FROM LIFE
But God said unto him,
Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose
shall those things be, which thou hast provided? Luke 12:20 (See
Parable of Rich Fool, Luke 12:16-21).
4. UNBELIEVERS SHALL SEEK CHRIST—TOO LATE
I go my way, and ye shall
seek me, and shall die in your sins: whither I go, ye cannot come.
John 8:21.
5. WHEN THE DOOR OF SALVATION IS SHUT,
NONE MAY ENTER
Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you,
will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. When once the master
of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to
stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open
unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence
ye are. Luke 13:24-25 (Read Luke 12:24-28).
6. THE IMPASSABLE GULF BETWEEN RIGHTEOUS AND WICKED AFTER DEATH
And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed:
so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can
they pass to us, that would come from thence. Luke 16:26 (See
Parable of Rich Man and Lazarus, Luke 16:19-31).
7. THE COMING OF CHRIST SHALL MARK DESTRUCTION FOR THE WICKED
And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of
the Son of man. They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they
were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark,
and the flood came, and destroyed them all. Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they
did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they
builded; But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire
and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all. Even thus shall
it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed. Luke 17:26-30.
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XXI. Basis on Which the Lost Are
Judged—Rejection of Light
1. NOT THE WILL OF THE FATHER THAT
ANY SHOULD PERISH
Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that
one of these little ones should perish. Matt. 18:14.
2. THOSE WHO ARE BLIND BY CHOICE COMMIT PRESUMPTUOUS SIN
If ye were blind, ye should have no sin: but now ye say, We see;
therefore your sin remaineth. John 9:41.
3. SIN NOT RECKONED ON THOSE WHO
HAVE NOT THE WORD
If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but
now they have no cloke for their sin. John 15:22.
4. SIN NOT RECKONED ON THOSE WHO HAVE NO LIGHT
If I had not done
among them the works which none other man did, they had not had sin:
but now have they both seen and hated me and my Father. John 15:24.
5. THE IGNORANT SERVANT BEATEN
WITH FEW STRIPES
But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall
be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of
him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of
him they will ask the more. Luke 12:48.
6. THE DISOBEDIENT SERVANT BEATEN
WITH MANY STRIPES
And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and pre-pared not
himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with
many stripes. Luke 12:47.
7. CONDEMNATION IS—THAT MEN LOVED
DARKNESS RATHER THAN LIGHT
And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and
men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
John 3:19.
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