_PROGRESS IN RELIGIOUS CONVICTION_ ‘Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.’ Hebrews 11:1 All religious conviction proceeds from God and cannot proceed from man, because whatever there is in man that is good is put into him by God. I. THE FIRST STAGE— RE... [ Continue Reading ]
_THE IMPORTANCE OF FAITH_ ‘But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a Rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.’ Hebrews 11:6 It was exactly when these Hebrews were most sorely tempted that they were so carefully reminded... [ Continue Reading ]
_A PREPARED CITY_ ‘Wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for He hath prepared for them a city.’ Hebrews 11:16 What are the special qualities of the town through which the Divine can make itself known? What are the materials which it can be put to use? I. FIRST OF ALL, I THINK, THE... [ Continue Reading ]
_SAINTS OF GOD_ ‘Of whom the world was not worthy.’ Hebrews 11:38 This chapter contains the roll of ‘the sacramental host of God’s elect,’ who suffered many things for Him, but they glorified Him in and through all they suffered. I. THEY WERE THE FAVOURITES OF THE LORD.—Called by His sovereign... [ Continue Reading ]