Andrew Murray IX. Gal. 2: 20.–I am crucified with Christ. The Revised Version properly has the above text “I have been crucified with Christ.” In this connection, let us read the story of a man who was literally crucified with Christ. We may use all the narrative of Christ’s work upon earth in the flesh… Continue reading DEAD WITH CHRIST.
THE COMPLETE SURRENDER.
Andrew Murray VIII. Genesis 39: 1-3.–Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him at the hands of the Ishmaelites, which had brought him down thither. And the Lord was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house… Continue reading THE COMPLETE SURRENDER.
CHRIST’S HUMILITY OUR SALVATION.
Andrew Murray VII. Philippians 2: 5-8.–“Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus. He humbled Himself and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.” All are familiar with this wonderful passage. Paul is speaking about one of the most simple, practical things in daily life,–humility; and in connection… Continue reading CHRIST’S HUMILITY OUR SALVATION.
CHRIST OUR LIFE.
Andrew Murray VI. Colossians 3: 4.–Christ who is our life. One question that rises in every mind is this: “How can I live that life of perfect trust in God?” Many do not know the right answer, or the full answer. It is this: “Christ must live it in me.” That is what He became… Continue reading CHRIST OUR LIFE.
THE KINGDOM FIRST.
Andrew Murray V. Matt 6: 33.–Seek ye first the kingdom of God. You have heard what need there is of unity in Christian life and Christian work. And where is the bond of unity between the life of the Church, the life of the individual believer and the work to be done among the heathen?… Continue reading THE KINGDOM FIRST.
ENTRANCE INTO REST.
Andrew Murray IV. Hebrews 4: 1.–Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into His rest, any of you should seem to come short of it. Hebrews 4: 11.–Let us labor therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. I want, in the… Continue reading ENTRANCE INTO REST.
WAITING ON GOD
Andrew Murray III. Psalms 62: 5.–My soul, wait thou only upon God, for my expectation is from Him. The solemn question comes to us, “Is the God I have, a God that is to me above all circumstances, nearer to me than any circumstance can be?” Brother, have you learned to live your life having… Continue reading WAITING ON GOD
THE SELF LIFE.
Andrew Murray II. Matt. 16: 24.–If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. In the 13th verse we read that Jesus at Caesarea Philippi asked His disciples, “Whom do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” When they had answered, He asked… Continue reading THE SELF LIFE.
CARNAL CHRISTIANS.
Andrew Murray I. 1 Corinthians 3: 1.–And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal. The apostle here speaks of two stages of the Christian life, two types of Christians: “I could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ.”… Continue reading CARNAL CHRISTIANS.
Signs of Faith. 1John 2:5-6.
How do people know that we are Christians? There is a well known hymn, and bible verse that declares that, “They will know we are Christians by our love.” It’s true, people should know us by our love above anything else. People can still know in other ways, both for the things we passively, and actively do.