THE ASTONISHING INCREASE OF THE CHURCH (_Missionary Sermon_) Isaiah 54:1. _Sing, O barren, thou that didst not bear, &c._ Vast accessions to the Church are here predicted. Consider— I. THE COMPARATIVE STERILITY OF THE JEWISH CHURCH. The union between God and His people is often compared to that b... [ Continue Reading ]
GODS DESIGNATION OF HIMSELF Isaiah 54:5. _The Holy One of Israel thy Redeemer_ (R. V.). This subject requires to be approached with the utmost reverence, and with a deep consciousness of the imperfection of our powers. I. THE HOLINESS OF GOD. The Bible is full of declarations of His holiness. 1.... [ Continue Reading ]
LITTLE WRATH AND EVERLASTING KINDNESS Isaiah 54:7. _For a small moment have I forsaken thee, &c._ This precious passage is the property of all true believers in Christ (Isaiah 54:17). The people of God are often very severely afflicted. At such times there is powerful comfort for them in the fact t... [ Continue Reading ]
THE CHURCH, Isaiah 54:11. I. The _distressed condition_ of the Church. Without. Within. II. The _promised glory_ of the Church. Completed. Adorned. Perfected with grace. III. The _perpetuation_ of the Church. Her children instructed—blessed with abundant peace. IV. The _inviolable security_ of the... [ Continue Reading ]
THE CHRISTIAN’S HERITAGE Isaiah 54:17. _No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper, &c._ I. THE CHRISTIAN’S EXPERIENCE. 1. _Weapons are formed against him_. No Christian need expect aught else. As Israel’s experience in the wilderness, so the Christian’s in the world. The devil will try... [ Continue Reading ]