Treasure Chest

IT WAS THE DIVINE IMPERATIVE. From the beginning, all mankind has desired a look at the God of the Universe. In recognizing this, historians have written about “the desire of all nations.” So in the “fullness of time” God sent His Son (Haggai 2:7; Gal. 4:4). When Jordan finished his evening prayer, he looked up…

Praise lifts your eyes from the battle to the victory, for Christ is already Victor,and you have the Victor in your heart that you might have His victory in your life. Have you ever noticed the way God multiplies your faith when you begin praising Him? There are times when it is more important to…

“For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the man’s spirit within him?In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.”1 Corinthians 2:11 I am tired of dating. Actually, it has worn me out. Not because I do it very often, but because it is…

This teaching–written over 120 years ago by a respected, Godly scholar–adresses a central, yet radical, aspect of the way to abundant life in Christ. – JBW “I can do all things,” I have resources for all circumstances, ” in Him that strengtheneth me” (Phil 4:13). But already the earnest soul, athirst for a personal experience…

“[Train yourself toward godliness (piety), [keeping yourself spiritually fit]. For physical training is of some value (useful for a little), but godliness (spiritual training) is useful and of value in everything and in every way, for it holds promise for the present life and also for the life which is to come.” (1 Tim. 4:7,8…

“I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 This thought [of appropriating Christ in sanctification] is also confirmed by experience. A little group of earnest men were gathered not long ago around a fire,…

Put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ.— Romans 13:14. At the beginning of the Christian life, for the most part at least, we try to imitate Jesus Christ. There is Scriptural warrant for our doing so. And the time will never come when we may not look up to Him as our model and ideal,…

“Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God. Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight, for by the law is the knowledge of…

“If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.” Galatians 5:25, KJV. I have coined this term “psycho-spiritual dissonance” to point up a major issue in discipling believers. The word “psycho” comes from the Greek word for “soul”; “spiritual” refers to God’s Spirit residing in the believer’s new spirit (Rom. 8:16).…

“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” Ephesians 6:12 “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints.” Ephesians 6:18 Now is…