For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. 1 John 5:4. The Christian’s life should be one of faith, of victory, and joy in God. “Whatsoever is
The Just Shall Live by Faith
As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him. Colossians 2:6. Our growth in grace, our joy, our usefulness—all depend upon our union with Christ. It is by communion with Him, daily, hourly—by abiding in
The Good Fight of Faith
Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. 1 Timothy 6:12. The earnest counsel given by the apostle Paul to Timothy, that he
Faith Comes Through the Promises
So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Romans 10:17. The truths of the Word of God meet man’s great practical necessity—the conversion of the soul through faith. These grand principles are not to be
What is Faith?
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1. It is not essential to the exercise of faith that the feelings should be wrought up to a high pitch of excitement; neither
Joy and Peace in the Holy Ghost
For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. Romans 14:17. The promises are, “A new heart will I give you”; “I will put my Spirit within you.” This
The Ladder to Perfection
According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue. 2 Peter 1:3. Jesus is the ladder to heaven, …