DISCOURSE: 871 BLESSINGS IMPARTED BY THE GOSPEL Isaiah 9:2. _The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined. Thou hast multiplied the nation, and not increased the joy: they joy before thee according to... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 872 CHRIST’S INCARNATION AND CHARACTER Isaiah 9:6. _Unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace_. THERE is no true peace or... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 873 OUR IMPENITENCE UNDER THE DIVINE CHASTISEMENTS Isaiah 9:13. _The people turneth not unto him that smiteth them, neither do they seek the Lord of hosts_. RICH as God is in mercy to repenting sinners, he is full of indignation against the impenitent. Hence his most gracious invitations... [ Continue Reading ]