Revelation 1:4-9 John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be to you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come… It is no little war which Christianity is waging. 1. Christianity possesses the resource of the truth. Jesus Christ is the "faithful Witness." A faithful witness is one who utters the truth. And truth is something conquering and eternal. 2. Christianity possesses the resource of the truth sub-stunt!areal. Christ staked everything upon the Resurrection. But the fact of the resurrection stands. So Christianity stands with it. 3. Christianity possesses the resource of a present Divine power. The pierced hand is on the helm of all things. 4. Christianity possesses the resource of a sacrificial Divine love. It is from the Cross that Christ appeals to men. Such appeal must be irresistible.LESSONS — 1. Of courage. The Christian is on the winning side of things. 2. Of wise prudence. He who opposes Christ must go down before Him. Is it not best to make alliance with the Conquering One? (Wayland Hoyt, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne; |
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