Resource Manager Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 01 May 2013"True holiness having love for its essence, we can examine ourselves, and see whether we are possessed of this grace. How can we determine? Are we bearing the fruits of the Spirit? We cannot do this unless we are as closely associated with Christ as the branch is to its parent vine. Jesus said to His disciples that He is the vine, and they are the branches, and as the branches cannot bear fruit of themselves, neither can we unless we abide in Him, for a corrupt tree cannot bear good fruit. Much has been said, at times, of our being in Christ. And so we are, or have been. As a branch of a vine may be taken away–as a man may lose his garment, so we may be severed from Christ, and lose his protective covering. So Paul’s care was to “be found in him.” And Jesus said, “Severed from me, you can do nothing.” “I in them, and they in me” is the way in which he expressed our relationship. The branch is imbedded in the vine, and the latter furnishes sap and life to it, and in this way it is enabled to bear fruit."- J.T. IrwinHoliness (1922) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted May 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 02 May 2013"Christ has, in a manner, already "entered in," having entered into his rest. Here is our calling. Are we living up to it, as members of "the righteous nation which keeps the truth"? (Isaiah 26:2) These are the conditions under which peace obtains, "You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on you: because he trusts in you." (Isaiah 26:2)"- C.C. Walker“The Prince of Peace” (1914) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted May 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 03 May 2013"Past failures must be forgotten except for their lessons of warning. "Forgetting the things that are behind, and looking forward to those things that are before, we press forward to the mark of the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 3:13-14). We understand the meaning of the word translated sin is "missing the mark." If we fail we must not be discouraged. Have you missed in your aim? Well, the mark "is still shining." Try again. "If any man sin we have an Advocate with the Father, even Jesus Christ, the righteous. And if we confess our sins he is faithful to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 2:1; 1 John 1:9)."- James T. IrwinEcclesiastes (1932) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted May 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 04 May 2013"Jesus has brought us back to God. In our remembrance of him week by week this fact should always be with us, for if he had not died for our sins that he might bring us to God we should still be standing afar off."- Spencer L. HaleA People Near to God (1977) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted May 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 05 May 2013"Which is to be our portion? Who can answer for us? No man. It is for us to examine ourselves in the light of the Word of God, of Christ’s own example and gracious invitations and promises, and of the history of the past that so well illustrates the conquests and defeats of his professing friends. "Now is the accepted time; ... now is the day of salvation." (2 Corinthians 6:2)"- C.C. WalkerExhort One Another (1902) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted May 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 06 May 2013 "A man’s character will be measured by his service to the Church, not by his ability among men. The nurturing of the young in the faith, the feeding of the Word by those who know and love their Bibles, the binding up of the broken ... these will take pride of place over the goodly net that many have sought to fill."- Stanley OwenFeeding the Hungry (1966) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted May 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 07 May 2013"When the apostle speaks of leaving first principles of the doctrines of Christ, and pushing on to perfection, he does not imply that when we have secured a mental grasp of these elements they require no further thought. His complaint was against those who were continually discussing, and questioning their foundations He desired that they should be grounded and settled on such points, in order that they might gain a knowledge of the deeper and more subtle matters he was prepared to expound to them."- Islip CollyerConviction and Conduct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted May 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 08 May 2013"There is sadness and suffering in sacrifice, but there is also joy; Jesus is the glory that has come out of it, and he is our hope of glory in the Kingdom."- John MarshallThe New Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted May 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 09 May 2013"All that was right, all that God requires of his children, was embodied in the life and character of Jesus. In his absolute integrity we see that single minded devotion to the will of God which emanated in doing justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God. He is our pattern, our standard."- N. WardMen’s Judgment and God’s (1953) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted May 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 10 May 2013"Whatever we think of ourselves will guide our lives. God sees us at this level, as He does not measure our behavior or even our attitudes separately. He only sees a whole: a sheep or a goat. There’s no such thing, in God’s eyes, as "a pretty good goat," or a "not-so-good-sheep." He judges, completely and ineffably, at the identity level. Either we are disciples, or we are not. Identity is the most important force in determining our lives. Even more important, God’s assessment of our identity will determine our eternal destiny."- David LevinLegalism and Faith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted May 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 11 May 2013"Faith is the opening of a door to God. It is the direction of the whole personality towards Him as a flower turns to the sun."- L.G. SargentThe Way of Approach (1969) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted May 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 12 May 2013"As spiritual men and women we cannot sit back and fold our hands, leaving the care of the household and the priestly office to others. We are all caught up in this truly tremendous and exciting vocation; for as Jesus so pointedly said to his disciples about his humble service at the Passover supper: "For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you." (John 13:15)."- John MarshallSpiritual Men and Women (1970) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted May 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 13 May 2013"No longer sharing the temple worship, what had the disciple of Jesus to do? He was not left without guidance. "By him (Jesus, the one great offering and the great High Priest in heaven) let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to his name." Sacrifice takes the form of praise, in worship not dependent on times and places, but "continually" wherever men may be. This essential feature of worship indeed had accompanied the altar offerings of devout men of faith: without it their worship was not acceptable to God. But when the fact was recognized, the ephemeral character of the offering at the altar became evident."- John CarterDelight in God’s Law Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted May 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 14 May 2013"The peace of God could only be attained through Christ, who united Jew and Gentile in their approach to the Father through him, and united both with God in reconciliation. Men find peace with God as they come to Him on the basis of Christ’s sacrifice. For this they come singly as units, but having peace with God they share peace with one another, and so now enjoy peace as a community. And this is the foundation for the ultimate peace of the world."- L.G. SargentThe Great Sacrifice (1969) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted May 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 15 May 2013"A living faith ... must be based upon the promises and the revealed purpose of God. The one Hope is the basis of the One Faith. It takes note of all that is revealed regarding the present position of man, the revealed will of God and the promise of divine favour. If this faith becomes such an influence in the mind of a man that it has a real and transforming effect upon his life, it may well be called a living faith. It brings forth the fruits of the spirit and is revealed in good works."- Islip CollyerA Living Faith (1930) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted May 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 16 May 2013"The Lord Jesus has been awakened from the sleep of death, and has beheld the Father’s face in righteousness. "In God’s ways is continuance," or a prospect of an "age to come." How truly and beautifully this is illustrated in the Saviour. It is not a matter of prospect with him; he is alive for evermore. It is true for us that "in them," in the ways of God, is continuance; in them is the prospect of meeting God. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."- John CarterThe Greatness of Christ (1935) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted May 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 17 May 2013"There was no law by which Christ was brought into the world. It was "the grace of God" that brings salvation has appeared to all men (Titus 2:11). The Lord Jesus Christ was not simply law-abiding, he was grace-abiding: he was full of grace and truth in that order. “Grace whereby you may serve” is the divine pattern."- Harry TennantAll Out (1972) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted May 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 18 May 2013"The man who is moved from his moorings by his extended reading does not often find another anchorage. The contemplation of another haven has simply tempted him to drift out into the stream, and his position is always the point to which he happens to have drifted."- Islip CollyerThe Philosophy of Faith (1911) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted May 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 19 May 2013"GREATNESS ... power ... glory ... victory ... majesty ... all in heaven and earth ... kingdom ... exalted ... head over all. We do well to read slowly through these terms to appreciate David’s profound sense of the majestic supremacy of God ... This deep conviction of God’s supreme majesty is shared by all the faithful of Old Testament times ... It was to Israel that was granted the great revelation of God’s supremacy over all the gods of mankind."- Fred PearceGetting to Know God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted May 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 20 May 2013"If we are to be prepared for our Lord at his coming, we must certainly allow the hope of the kingdom to exercise our minds in all our walk through life. Our feet must be "shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace." (Ephesians 6:15)"- Islip CollyerConviction and Conduct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted May 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 21 May 2013"Our God is able to save us if we have set our hearts to know His will, to seek an understanding of His word. This must be our one most anxious concern. We can live only by His word, the true bread from heaven. "If any lack wisdom let him ask of God and it shall be given him." Let us plead the promise of His grace and believe that it will be sufficient to keep us from falling. Let us come boldly to the throne of grace. Not boldness because of feeling that we deserve His kindness, for we are not worthy of the least of His mercies; but boldness in the sense of having faith and confidence in His love and mercy."- Ron StylesGod’s Discipline (1961) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted May 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 22 May 2013"If we strive to serve God each day in the present moment of our lives, to use the opportunities which each day presents, how wise we shall be! What is even the whole of our life but "a vapour which appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away"? Whereas the characters we build will firm remain "our everlasting trust"."- K. WalfordPeace of Mind (1961) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted May 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 23 May 2013"If a man waits until he can do a great thing, he will never do anything. Do the little things faithfully, and these may grow to great."- Robert Roberts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted May 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 24 May 2013"She had said within herself, "If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole". That was an error which Jesus found it imperative to correct ... The power was not in his garment but in her faith."- Melva PurkisA Life of Jesus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resource Manager Posted May 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 25 May 2013 "The day of preparation for the Passover, was the day when he prepared for our greatest need, the forgiveness of our sins. Let us re-dedicate ourselves to his service; be ready to submit to his behests and look steadfastly towards the joy that is set before us, in his love and mercy."- John V. CollyerThe Great Preparation (1990) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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