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, …
The Test of Character
And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness. Malachi 3:3. Many
“If Any Man Sin—”
If any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. 1 John 2:1. When we are clothed with the righteousness of Christ, we shall have no relish for sin; for Christ will be working with
A Hatred of Sin
Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. Hebrews 1:9. When in conversion the sinner finds peace with God through the blood of the atonement,