In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Matthew 3:1, 2, R.S.V. John the Baptist in his desert life was taught of God. He
A World in Need
We wait for light, but behold obscurity; for brightness, but we walk in darkness. Isaiah 59:9. There are many who are reading the Scriptures who cannot understand their true import. All over the world men and women are
Proof Against Every Temptation
Yield yourselves unto God, . . . and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God. For sin shall not have dominion over you. Romans 6:13, 14. There is but one power that can break the hold of
Bible Sanctification Defined
Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. John 17:17. Those who are sanctified through the truth are living recommendations of its power, and representatives of their risen Lord. The religion of Christ will refine the taste,
Christ the Only Saviour
Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: in whom we have redemption through his blood. Colossians 1:13, 14. No matter who you are or what
The Vision is Sure
The vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry. Habakkuk 2:3. The faith that
Uproot Every Seed of Doubt
Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. . . . We are not of