Lesson Starters
C

Lesson Starters Beginning with the Letter “C”

CHRIST, THE OUTCOME OF WAITING FOR
Unceasing Watchfulness – “Shall find watching” (Luke 12:37)
Unswerving Fidelity – “To every an his work” (Mark 13:34)
Unwearied Patience – “Be ye also patient” (James 5:8)
Unflinching Obedience – “Shall find so doing” (Matt. 24:46)
Increasing Holiness – “Unblameable in holiness” (1 Thess. 3:13)
Unfailing Comfort – “Comfort one another” (1 Thess. 4:18)
Unending Work – “Occupy, till I come” (Luke 19:13)

CHRIST ON THE CROSS, SEVEN SAYINGS OF
Prayer – “Father forgive” (Luke 23:34)
Promise – “With Me in Paradise” (Luke 23:43)
Provision – “Woman, behold thy son” (John 19:26)
Position – “Why hast thou forsaken Me?” (Matt. 27:46)
Pain – “I thirst” (John 19:28)
Perfection – “It is finished” (John 19:30)
Presentation – “Into Thy hands I commend My spirit” (Luke 23:46)

CHRISTIAN IS, WHAT A
(In Acts 26:18, A Far-Seeing Man “To open their eyes”)
A Freed man – “From the power...God”
A Forgiven man – “Receive...of sins”
A Sanctified man – “Them...sanctified”
A Heaven-Bound man – “Receive...inheritance”

COMING ONE, THE (In Isaiah 26:21)
The person expected – “The Lord cometh”
The object of the coming – “To punish...iniquity”

CAIN, THE WAY OF
His path:
a. It was a path of hatred (1 John 3:11, 12); b. It was a path of self-righteousness (Gen. 4:3-5); It was a path of defiance (Gen. 4:9)
His privileges:
a. He had believing parents, and a pious brother (Gen. 4:9); b. God often spoke to him (Gen. 4)
His punishment:
a. His deep despair – “Greater than I can bear” (Gen. 4:13); b. His departure: “Cain went out” (Gen. 4:16); c. His doom: “Woe...Cain” (Jude 11)

CHRIST, FOUR CHARGES BROUGHT AGAINST
That He received sinners – “This man receiveth sinners” (Luke 15:2)
That He ate with sinners – “And eateth with them” (Luke 15:2)
That He was the friend of sinners – “A friend of...sinners” (Matt. 11:19)
That He was the guest of sinners – “Guest with a...sinner” (Luke 19:7)

COMFORT, THREEFOLD
The Father comforts by His Word (Ps. 119:50)
The Son comforts by His work (John 20:20)
The Spirit comforts byHis presence (John 14:16)

CLASSES, TWO (In Acts 28:24)
The Believers – “Some believed”
The Unbelievers – “Some believed not”

CHRIST OUR PRIEST (In Hebrews)
A Powerful priest (7:25; 2:18)
A Merciful priest (2:17)
A Faithful priest (2:17
A Sympathetic priest (4:15)
An Ever-Living priest (7:17)
An Ever-Present priest (9:24)
An Eternal priest (6:20)

2 CORINTHIANS 5, SEVEN NEW THINGS IN
New Birth – “A new creation” (v. 17, R.V.)
New Attitude – “Reconciled us to Himself” (v. 18)
New Object – “Live...unto Him” (v. 15)
New Walk – “We walk by faith” (v. 7)
New Desire – “That we may be accepted of Him” (v. 9)
New Occupation – “We are Ambassadors” (v. 20)
New Home – “A building of God” (v. 1)

CHRIST, COMING TO
Universal invitation – “Every one” (Is. 55:1)
Individual invitation – “Him that cometh” (Matt. 11:28)
Gracious invitation – “Weary and heavy laden” (Matt. 11:28)
Free invitation – “Without money” (Is. 55:1)
Suitable invitation – “Him that is athirst” (Rev. 22:17)

CHRIST, LIKENESS TO
In His Patience – “He answered him to never a word” (Matt. 27:14)
In His Service – “I must work the works of Him” (John 9:4)
In His Compassion – “I have compassion on the multitude” (Mark 8:2)
In His Prayerfulness – “He withdrew...and prayed” (Luke 5:16)
In His Obedience – “I do always...please Him” (John 8:29)
In His Lowliness – “Meek and lowly in heart” (Matt. 11:29)
In His Life – “That ye should follow His steps” (1 Pet. 2:21)

CONFESSION IN A THREEFOLD ASPECT
Confession of Sins to God – “If we confess,” etc. (1 John 1:9)
Confess of Faults to man – “Confess...one to another” (James 5:16)
Confession of Christ to the world –“Confess me before men” (Matt. 10:32)

CANAAN, TRAVELING TO
Promise – “Every place...given unto you” (Jos. 1:3)
Prosperity – “Thy way prosperous” (v. 8)
Possession – “To possess the land” (v. 11)
Privilege – “Given you rest” (v. 13)
Presence – “I will be with thee” (v. 5)
Power – “Not...before thee” (v. 5)
Provision – “Prepare you victuals” (v. 11)

CHRIST OUR LIFE
Life sacrificed – “Our Ransom”
Life unfolding – “Our Pattern”
Life glorified – “Our Standing”
Life witnessed – “Our Testimony”
Life ascended – “Our Justification”
Life manifested – “Our Fruit”

CHILDREN, THE THREE HEBREW
In Daniel 3
The courage they displayed  (v. 12)
The Furnace they entered – “Exceeding hot” (v. 22)
The Support they enjoyed – “Son of God with them” (v. 25)
The Person they trusted (v. 28)
The Influence they exerted – On the Princes (v. 27); On the King (v. 28)
The Deliverance they experienced (v. 28)
The Consecration they manifested – “Yielded their bodies” (v. 28)
The Promotion they received (v. 30)

CHRIST, A SIX-FOLD TESTIMONY TO
By Judas – “I have betrayed innocent blood” (Matt. 27:4)
By Pilot’s wife – “Have thou nothing to do with that just man” (Matt. 27:19)
By Pilate – “This just man” (Matt. 27:24)
By Herod – “Nothing worthy of death” (Luke 23:15)
By the Thief – “This man hath done nothing amiss” (Luke 23:41)
By the Centurion – “Certainly this was a righteous man” (Luke 23:47)

CHRIST OUR SACRIFICE
He was the Appointed sacrifice – “God sending His own son” (Rom. 8:3)
He was a Complete sacrifice – “Sat down” (Heb. 10:12)
He was a Sufficient sacrifice – “The whole world” (1 John 2:2)
He was a Substitutionary sacrifice – “Bare our sins” (1 Pet. 2:24)
He is the Only sacrifice – “Jesus Christ once for all” (Heb. 10:10)
He is the Rejected sacrifice – “Trodden under foot, the Son of God” (Heb. 10:29)

COMINGS, THE TWO (In 1 Thessalonians 1:10)
The coming Lord – “And to wait for His son from Heaven”
The coming Wrath – “Delivered us from the wrath to come”

CONSCIENCE, THE
It is a Mirror – Before which no sin can be concealed
It is an Accuser – Which cannot be silenced
It is a Witness – Which testimony cannot be refuted
It is a Judge – Before whom we cannot stand
It is a Preacher – Who rests not day or night
It is a Brand – Which cannot be obliterated

CHRISTIAN LIFE, THE
In 1 Timothy 6
It is a fight – “Flee these things” (v. 11)
It is a path – “Follow after righteousness” (v. 11)
It is a battle – “Fight the good fight” (v. 12)
It is a leisure – “Lay hold on eternal life” (v. 12)
It is a responsibility – “Keep this commandment” (v. 14)

CERTAINTIES, TEN DIVINE
In Revelation
A proprietorship which is unquestionable – “Shall be His people” (21:3)
A presence which is unchanging – “Shall be with them” (21:3)
A vision which is undimmed – “Shall see His face” (22:4)
A relationship which is unceasing – “Shall be My son” (3:7)
A purity which is unsullied – “Shall walk with me in white” (3:4)
A service which is unwearied – “Shall serve Him” (22:3)
A joy which is unchangeable – “Shall wipe away all tears” (21:4)
A possession which is unlimited – “Shall inherit all things” (21:7)
A position which is unparalleled – “Shall reign for ever” (22:5)
A retribution which is unmitigated – “Shall have their portion in the lake of fire” (21:8)

COMMANDS, THREE IMPERATIVE
Work out – “Salvation” (Phil. 2:12)
Come out – “Separation” (2 Cor. 6:17)
Launch out – “Service” (Luke 5:4)

CONFESSION, A FIVE-FOLD
In Psalm 119
I am thine, save me (v. 94)
I am thy servant (v. 125)
I am small and despised (v. 141)
I am a stranger in the earth (v. 19)
I am a companion of all that fear thee (v. 63)

CHRISTIANS SHOULD BE
Salt that penetrates – “The salt of the earth” (Matt. 5:13)
Light that illuminates – “Let your light so shine” (Matt. 5:16)
Letters that communicate – “Ye are our letters” (2 Cor. 3:2)
Pilgrims that separate –“As pilgrims abstain” (2 Pet. 2:11)

CONTRASTS
One Master (Matt. 23:8) – Many Servants
One Hour (Matt. 26:40) – Many Minutes
One Bread (1 Cor. 10:17) – Many Crums
One Body (1 Cor. 10:17) – Many Members
One City (Heb. 13:14) – Many Citizens
One Shepherd (John 10:16) – Many Sheep
One King (1 Tim. 6:15) – Many Subjects
One Vine (John 15:1) – Many Branches
One Home (John 14:3) – Many Mansions
One Father (Matt. 6:9) – Many Sons
One Song (Rev. 5:9) – Many Parts

CORNELIUS
In Acts 10
A Religious man – “A devout man” (v. 2)
A Reverent man – “One that feared God” (v. 2)
A Praying man – “Prayed to God always” (v. 2)
An Influential man – “Of good report...nation” (v. 22)
A Liberal man – “Gave much alms” (v. 2)
An Enquiring man – “What is it, Lord?” (v. 4)
A Privileged man – “Saw in a vision” (v. 3)
A Teachable man – “Here...of God” (v. 33)
A Saved man – “Whereby thou...saved” (Acts 11:14)

I CHRONICLES 29, DAVID’S WORKERS IN
Their Consecration – “To consecrate his service” (v. 5)
Their Joy – “The people rejoiced” (v. 9)
Their Confession – “Thine O Lord is the greatness” (v. 11)
Their Humility – “Who am I” (v. 14)
Their Sojourning – “We are strangers...and sojourners” (v. 15)
Their Steadfastness – “Stablish their heart” [Mar] (v. 18)
Their Worship – “Worshipped the Lord” (v. 20)
Their Obedience – “All Israel obeyed him” (v. 23)
Their Submission – “Submitted themselves” (v. 24)

CROSSES, THREE
Redemption – “It is finished” (John 19:30)
Reconciliation – “Lord remember me” (Luke 23:42)
Rejection – “Railed on Him” (Luke 23:39)

CHRIST, FIVE RESULTS OF BEING IN
Regeneration – “A new creature” (2 Cor. 5:17)
Union – “Abideth in Me” (John 15:5)
Rest – “Made us sit together” (Eph. 2:6)
Security – “Your life is hid with Christ in God” (Col. 3:3)
Victory – “Whosoever abideth...sinneth not” (1 John 3:6)

CHRIST, A MESSAGE FROM
In Luke 13
Earnestness commanded – “Strive” [literally “Agonize”] (v. 24)
A refuge provided – “Enter in” (v. 24)
A door closed – “Hath shut to the door” (v. 25)
Those Outside: The seeking class – “Shall seek” (v. 25); The professing class – “Lord, Lord” (v. 25); The privileged class – “We have...streets” (v. 26)

CHRIST THE SAVIOR
His Ability To Save:
a.“Able also to save” (Heb. 7:25); b. Why? Because: He died – “Christ died for us” (Rom. 5:8); c. He lives – “He ever liveth” (Heb. 7:25); d. He loves – “Who loved me” (Gal. 2:20)
The Extent To Which He Saves:
a.“To the uttermost” (Heb. 7:25); b. He saves fromthe sin that mastered us (Rom. 6:14); He saves from the bondage that enthralled us (Heb. 2:14-15); He saves from the wrath that awaited us (1 Thess. 1:10)
The People Whom He Saves:
a. “All that come” (Heb. 7:25); b. Who are to come? Those at a distance (Is. 57:19); c. How are we to come? “Just As I Am”; d. When are we to come? “Now” (Is. 1:18)

CONVERSION IS, WHAT (Luke 15:18)
A change of will
A change of action
A change of purpose
A change of feeling

CHRIST, EIGHT WAYS OF PREACHING
Earnestly – “As though God did beseech you by us” (2 Cor. 5:20)
Plainly – “Not with enticing words” (1 Cor. 2:4)
Faithfully – “Required in stewards...faithful” (1 Cor. 4:2)
Humbly – “Not ourselves but Jesus Christ” (2 Cor. 4:5)
Intelligently – “Acceptable words” (Eccles. 12:10)
Exemplarily – “Examples to the flock” (1 Pet. 5:3)
Laboriously – “Who labor in the word and doctrine” (1 Tim. 5:17)
Constantly – “Ceased not to teach and preach” (Acts 5:42)

CHRIST, ABIDING IN
What It Implies:
Union; Communion (John 15:1, 5)
What It Involves:
a. Dependence – “Without Me ye can do nothing” (John 15:5); b. Obedience – “If ye keep My commandments” (John 15:10); c. Continuance – “If ye continue in My word” (John 8:31)
What It Brings:
a. Security –  “Shall abide under the shadow,” etc. (Ps. 91:1); b. Cleansing – “Clean, through the word” (John 15:3); c. Confidence – “That we may have confidence” (1 John 2:28); c. Usefulness – “Cannot bear fruit except it abide” (John 15:4); d. Victory – “Whosoever abideth...sinneth not” (1 John 3:6)

CALLING, OUR
The One who calls:
“He called” (Rom. 8:30)
The Nature of His call:
a. General – “Unto you O men, I call” (Prov. 8:4); b. Effectual – “Called according to His purpose” (Rom. 8:28); c. Official – “Called to be an apostle” (Rom. 1:1); d. Holy – “A holy calling” (2 Tim. 1:9); e. Heavenly – “The heavenly calling” (Heb. 3:1)
From What He calls:
a. Darkness – “Called you out of darkness” (1 Pet. 2:9); b. Bondage – “Called unto liberty” (Gal. 5:13)
How He calls:
a. By His Son (Rom. 1:6); b. By His Spirit (Eph. 4:4); c. By His Gospel (2 Thess. 2:14); c. By His Grace (Gal. 1:15)

CHRIST COMES, WHEN
There will be:
Resurrection – for the sleeping ones (1 Thess. 4:16)
Translation – for the living ones (1 Thess. 4:17)
Transformation – for the suffering ones (Phil. 3:21)
Salvation – for the believing ones (Rom. 13:11)
Coronation – for the true ones (2 Tim. 4:8)
Presentation – for the faultless ones (Jude 24)
Restoration – for the wandering ones (Jer. 23:6)
Commendation – for the faithful ones (Rev. 22:12)

CHRIST IN HEBREWS, TITLES OF
Son – “His Son” (1:2)
Captain – “Captain of their salvation” (2:10)
Apostle – “Consider the Apostle” (3:1)
High Priest – “A great High Priest” (4:14)
Forerunner – “The Forerunner is for us entered” (6:20)
Mediator – “The Mediator of the new testament” (9:15)
Author – “The Author and Finisher of our faith” (12:2)
Shepherd – “That great Shepherd of the sheep” (13:20)

CHURCH, THE EARLY
In Acts 2
Their:
Constancy – “Continued” (v. 42)
Energy – “Daily” (v. 46)
Unity – “One accord” (v. 46)
Liberality – “Sold their possessions” (v. 45)
Simplicity – “Had all things common” (v. 44)
Charity – “From house to house” (v. 46)
Fidelity – “Steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine” (v. 42)
Sincerity – “Singleness of heart” (v. 46)

CHRIST, THE SUFFERING OF
Unequalled in their:
Intensity – “Being in an agony” (Luke 22:44)
Voluntary – “Power to lay it down” [His life] (John 10:18)
Atoning – “Received the atonement” (Rom. 5:11)
Vicarious – “The just for the unjust” (1 Pet. 3:18)
Efficacious – “The justifier of him that believeth” (Rom. 3:26)
Necessary, because – We were ungodly (Rom. 5:6); We needed a ransom (1 Tim. 2:6)

CHRIST DIED FOR THREE CLASSES
For His Church – “Gave Himself for it” (Eph. 5:25)
For His People – “Jesus should die for that nation” (John 11:51)
For the World – “He gave His only begotten Son” (John 3:16)

CHRISTIAN SHOULD DO, WHAT EVERY
Walk more Consistently – “Walk circumspectly” (Eph. 5:15)
Work more Heartily – “Whatsoever ye do,” etc. (Col. 3:23)
Suffer more Patiently – “Suffer...take it patiently” (1 Pet 2:20)
Fight more Faithfully – “Fight the good fight of faith” (1 Tim. 6:12)
Live more Contentedly – “Be content...as ye have” (Heb. 13:5)
Pray more Constantly – “Pray without ceasing” (1 Thess. 5:17)
Preach more Earnestly – “Be ye reconciled to God” (2 Cor. 5:20)
Long for Him more Intently – “That love His appearing” (2 Tim. 4:8)

COLOSSIANS 1:21-22
What we Were:
Alienated
What we Are – Reconciled
What we Shall Be – Holy, unblameable, unreproveable

CHRIST AS A FRIEND
A Loving friend – “There is a lover,” etc. (Prov. 18:24. R.V.)
A Sympathetic friend – “He had compassion” (Luke 7:13)
A Present friend – “With you always” (Matt. 28:20)
An Everlasting friend – “A friend loveth at all times” (Prov. 17:17)
A Faithful friend – “Faithful are the wounds of a friend” (Prov. 27:6)

CHRIST, THE DIVINITY OF
His Divinity Declared:
“This is my beloved son” (Luke 9:35)
His Divinity Manifested :
a. In hushing the storm-tossed sea (Mark 4:39); b. In getting money from the fish’s mouth (Matt. 17:27); c. In raising the dead to life (John 11:43-44); d. In feeding five thousand with a few loaves and fishes (Matt. 15:37); e. In driving out demons from the demoniac (Mark 5:13); f. In the miraculous draught of fishes (Luke 5:6)

CHRIST, THE HUMANITY OF
Shown forth in:
His Sleeping (Mark 4:38)
His Weariness (John 4:6)
His Weeping (John 11:35)
His Hunger (Luke 4:2)
His Temptation (Luke 4:2)

CHRIST, UNION WITH
Character of the Union:
a. Living – “Because I live, ye shall live also” (John 14:19); b. Spiritual – “He that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit” (1 Cor. 6:17); c. Supernatural – “Of Him are ye in Christ Jesus” (1 Cor. 1:30); d. Fundamental – “As the branch cannot bear fruit,” etc. (John 15:4); e. Personal – “His body’s sake, which is His church” (Col. 1:24); f. Inseparable – “Neither faith...shall separate us” (Rom. 8:38, 39); g. Fruitful – “Herein is My Father glorified,” etc. (John 15:8)
Results of the Union:
a. We partake of the most perfect nature (2 Pet. 1:4); b. We have the most settled peace (Rom. 5:1); c. We occupy the most wonderful position (Eph. 1:3); d. We enjoy the most blessed privileges (Rom. 5:2); e. We possess the greatest power (Rom. 5:5); f. We look for the most glorious Person (Phil. 3:20); g. We rejoice in the most comforting prospect (John 17:24)

CHURCH AT EPHESUS, THE
In Revelation 2
The Change – “Thou hast left thy first love” (v. 4)
The Condition – “Thou art fallen” (v. 5)
The Command – “Repent, and do the first works” (v. 5)
The Counsel – “Remember therefore” (v. 5)
The Caution – “I will come...candlestick” (v. 5)

CITY, A WONDERFUL
In Revelation
It is:
A Well Built city – “The wall had twelve foundations” (21:14)
A Well Planned city – “The city lieth four square” (21:16)
A Well Paved city – “The street...was pure gold” (21:21)
A Well Provisioned city – “Yielded her fruit every month” (22:2)
A Well Watered city – “A pure river of water” (22:1)
A Well-Lighted city – “The Lamb is the light thereof” (21:23)
A Well Protected city – “A wall great and high” (21:12)
A Well Governed city – “The throne of God...shall be in it” (22:3)

CHURCH, THE
Its Cost the Greatest (Acts 20:28)
Its Antiquity the Oldest (Eph. 1:4)
Its Foundation the Deepest (1 Cor. 3:11)
Its Material the Finest (Jude 20)
Its Extent the Wildest (Rev. 5:9)
Its Position the Loftiest (Eph. 2:6)
Its Builder the Wisest (Matt. 16:18)
Its Owner the Richest (Heb. 1:2)
Its Security the Safest (Matt. 16:18)
Its Head the Mightiest (Eph. 1:22)
Its Priest the Kindest (Heb. 4:15)
Its Worship the Purest (John 4:23)
Its Worshippers the Holiest (Phil. 3:3)
Its Prayers the Truest (Jude 20)
Its Praises the Sweetest (1 Cor. 14:15)
Its Service the Longest (Heb. 13:5)
Its Doctrine the Simplest (2 Cor. 11:3)
Its Unity the Strongest (1 Cor. 12:20-27)
Its Work the Noblest (1 Thess. 1:9)
This is the church that Christ is loving, sanctifying, cleansing, nourishing, and cherishing, and will one day present faultless before the Father with exceeding joy (Eph. 5:25, 26; Jude 24).

CHRIST, FOUR LOOKS AT
Associated with Blessing – “Looking up...he blessed” (Matt. 14:19)
Associated with Sighing – “Looking up...he sighed” (Mark 7:34)
Associated with Praying – “Lifted up His eyes...and said” (John 17:1)
Associated with Weeping – “He beheld...and wept” (Luke 19:41)

CLASSES, FOUR
The Receivers – “As many as received Him” (John 1:12)
The Procrastinator – “When I have a convenient season” (Acts 24:25)
The Professors – “They profess...God” (Tit. 1:16)
The Rejectors – “He that rejecteth Me” (John 12:48)

CHRISTIAN, SEVEN MARKS OF A
A Christian is one who is Born Again:
“Born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the Word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever” (1 Pet. 1:23)
A Christian is one who does not seek Salvation Through Works:
a. “Not of works, lest any man should boast” (Eph. 2:9); b. “God imputeth righteousness without works” (Rom. 4:6)
A Christian shows by works that he has Salvation Through Christ:
“Who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto Himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works” (Tit. 2:14)
A Christian is one who Builds On A Sure Foundation:
“Other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ” (1 Cor. 3:11)
A Christian is one who:
a. Hears the Gospel (Acts 28:28; Rom. 10:17); b. Believes in Christ (Acts 15:7; Rom. 10:17; Mark 16:16); c. Repents of sin (Luke 13:3; Acts 2:38; 17:30); d. Confesses faith in Christ (Matt. 10:32-33; Rom. 10:9-10; 1 Tim. 6:12; Acts 8:37); e. Is baptized for (unto) remission of sins (Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38; Acts 22:16)
A Christian is one who Serves The Lord Jesus, Waiting For His Coming:
He has “turned to God from idols to serve the Living God, and to wait for His Son from Heaven” (1 Thess. 1:9, 10)
A Christian is one who carries The Message of Salvation To Others:
Beseeching men, saying, “We pray you in Christ’s stead be ye reconciled to God” (2 Cor. 5:20)

CROWNS, SEVEN
Crown of thorns (Matt. 27:29)
Crown of life (James 1:12; Rev. 210)
Crown of righteousness (2 Tim. 4:8)
Crown of rejoicing (1 Thess. 2:19)
Crown of incorruptible (1 Cor. 9:25)
Crown of glory (1 Pet. 5:4)
Crown of gold (Rev. 4:4)

CHOOSING
A bad choice (Num. 10:30)
A good choice (Gen. 24:58)
A better choice (Josh. 24:15)
The best choice (Luke 10:42)

CHRIST, SEVEN “I AM’S” OF
(meeting man’s needs)
In John:
“I Am” the Bread – for the unsatisfied one (6:35)
“I Am” the Light – for the blind one (9:5)
“I Am” the Poor – for the unsafe one (10:9)
“I Am” the Shepherd – for the lost one (10:11)
“I Am” the Way – for the ignorant one (14:6)
“I Am” the Life – for the dead one (11:25)
“I Am” the Vine – for the fruitless one (15:1)

CHRIST, THE FULL-ORBED GOSPEL OF JESUS
In Ephesians
“Without Christ” – the unsaved sinner’s sad condition (2:12)
“Through Christ” – the divine way of salvation for contrite sinners (2:7)
“In Christ” – the position of the believing and obedient sinner (2:10)
“With Christ” – the prospect of the saved sinner (2:5)

CHRIST IS ALL
As seen in Philippians:
Cross of Christ (3:18)
Work of Christ (2:30)
Gospel of Christ (1:27)
Faith of Christ (3:9)
Day of Christ (1:10)

CORD, A SOLEMN THREEFOLD
The Savior’s gracious invitation (Matt. 11:28)
The Savior’s plaintive lamentation (John 5:40)
The Savior’s solemn declaration (John 8:24)

CHRIST, AGAINST
The Heart (Matt. 12:30)
The Mouth (Luke 12:10)
The Hand (Luke 22:21)
The Heel (John 13:8)
The Family (Luke 12:52)
The World (Acts 4:27)
The Devil (Rev. 12:4, 5)

CHRIST, THREE SIGHTS OF
Crucified – Humiliates (Luke 23:48)
Crowned – Encourages (Heb. 2:9)
Glorified – Transforms (1 John 3:2)

CONDITIONS, PERSONAL
In 2 Kings 18
Hezekiah did right in the sight of the Lord (v. 3)
He removed the images (v. 4)
He trusted in the Lord (v. 5)
He clave to the Lord (v. 6)
He followed the Lord (v. 6)
He kept His commandments (v. 6)
Result – The Lord was with him (2 Kings 18:7); The Lord prospered him (2 Kings 18:7)

CONDITIONS, NATIONAL
In 2 Chronicles 29
Temple doors were opened and repaired (v. 3)
A covenant was made with the Lord (v. 10)
The priests & Levites were sanctified (v. 15)
The Temple was sanctified (v. 15)
The Temple was cleansed (v. 22)
The sacrifice was offered (v. 22)
Result – Hezekiah rejoiced (2 Chron. 29:36); There was great joy in Jerusalem (2 Chron. 30:26)

CHRISTIANS SHOULD BE
Full of Faith (Acts 6:5)
Abound in Faith (2 Cor. 8:7)
Continue in Faith (Acts 14:22)
Be strong in Faith
Standing fast (1 Cor. 16:13)

CHRIST, FOUR PRECIOUS WORDS OF
“Come to me” – Rest (Matt. 11:28)
“Follow me” – Fishes (Mark 1:17)
“Remember Me” – Lord Gets Something (Luke 22:19)
“Abide in Me” – Fruit (John 15:4, cf. v. 8)

CHRISTIANS WERE, THE
In 1 Corinthians
Begotten (4:15)
Brethren (2:1)
Builded (3:9)
Bought (6:20)
Made to drink of one Spirit (12:13)
Body of Christ (12:28)
Beloved (15:27)

COMMUNION, THOUGHTS CONCERNING
Communion established through the revelation of life (1 John 1:3)
Communion maintained through the light by the blood (1 John 1:7)
Communion manifested through the unity of the saints (Acts 2:42)

CHRIST THE CENTER
Study of “me” in John’s Gospel:
Unto me – attraction (14:6)
Against me – treason (13:18)
By me – access (14:6)
Without me – failure (15:5)
In me – peace (16:33)
With me – glory (17:24)

CONTRAST, A SOLEMN
The False and the True
Babylon (The False):
a. A habitation of demons (Rev. 18:3); b. A table of demons (1 Cor. 10:21); c. A cup of demons (1 Cor. 10:21); d. Doctrines of demons (1 Tim. 4:1); e. Sacrifices to demons (1 Cor. 10:20); f. All planned and carried out in the energy of that wisdom which is “earthly, sensual, devilish” (James 3:15); g. I would not that ye should have fellowship with demons (1 Cor. 10:20)
The Church (The True):
a. A habitation of God (Eph. 2:22); b. The table of the Lord (1 Cor. 10:21); c. The cup of the Lord (1 Cor. 10:21); d. The doctrine according to godliness (1 Tim. 6:3); e. Spiritual sacrifices (1 Pet. 2:5); f. All planned and carried out by that wisdom which is pure, peaceful, gentle...without hypocrisy (James 3:17); g. Truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with His Son, Jesus Christ (1 John 1:3)

CHRIST, MOST WONDERFUL
The omnipotence of Christ (John 1:3)
The omniscience of Christ (John 2:24)
The omnipresence of Christ (John 3:13)

CONTINUALLY
Praying (Acts 6:4)
Praising (Ps. 34:1)
Serving (Dan. 6:16)
Resorting (Ps. 71:3)
Hoping (Ps. 71:14)
Watching (Is. 21:8)

COUNSEL, THREEFOLD
Stand still and see (Ex. 14:13)
Stand still and hear (Num. 9:8)
Stand still and reason (1 Sam. 12:7)

COMFORT, THREEFOLD
God for us (Rom. 8:31)
God with us (Matt. 1:23)
God in us (1 John 4:16)
Who against us?

CHRIST AT SEA, WITH
In Mark 4
A reasonable suggestion – Let us go over (v. 35)
A wise action – They took Him (v. 36)
A dangerous position – The ship was now full (v. 37)
A peaceful condition – He was asleep (v. 38)
An unkind question – Carest Thou not? (v. 38)
A complete subjection – Was a great calm (v. 39)
A deserved admonition – Why are ye so fearful? (v. 40)
A happy conclusion – Feared exceedingly (v. 41)

CONFIDENCE, THE BELIEVER’S
In Romans 5
His past – Justified by faith (v. 1)
His present – This grace wherein we stand (v. 2)
His prospect – The glory of God (v. 2)
His experience – Tribulations also (v. 3)
The outcome – Hope, the love of God shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit (v. 5)

CHRISTIAN PROGRESS
Prayer – This which I see not, teach thou me (Job 34:32)
Precept – Grow in...knowledge...Jesus Christ (2 Pet. 3:18)
Promise – The meek will He teach (Ps. 25:9)

CHRIST GREATER THAN, IN MATTHEW
The temple (12:6)
Jonah (12:41)
Solomon (12:42)

CONTRASTS, GREAT
In Isaiah 59
The Lord’s hand is not shortened – your iniquities have separated (vv. 1, 2)
Neither His ear heavy – your sins have hid His face (vv. 1, 2)

CONTRAST OFT REPEATED TODAY, A
Receiving God’s gifts:
a. They took (Neh. 9:25); b. Possessed (Neh. 9:25); c. Did eat (Neh. 9:25); d. Were filled (Neh. 9:25); e. Became fat (Neh. 9:25); f. Delighted themselves (Neh. 9:25)
Rejecting God the Giver:
a. They were disobedient (Neh. 9:26); b. Rebelled (Neh. 9:26); c. Cast thy law (Neh. 9:26); d. Slew thy prophets (Neh. 9:26); e. Wrought provocations (Neh. 9:26)

COMMAND, A FOUR-FOLD
Pray ye – A quickened interest (Luke 10:2)
Bring ye – The commissariat established (Mal. 3:10)
Tarry ye – Preparation for the conflict (Luke 24:49)
Go ye – Forward march (Matt. 28:19)

CHURCH, THE
The Savior’s promise – On this rock I will build My church (Matt. 16:18)
The Father’s purpose – Christ, Head over all things (Eph. 1:18-23; 2:20; 3:10)
The Lord’s purchase – He loved, and gave Himself (Eph. 5:25)
His present performance – Sanctify and cleanse, present it faultless (Eph. 5:26)
Its earthly place – Pillar and ground of the truth (1 Tim. 3:15)

CHRISTIAN’S POSITION, AN AGGRESSIVE
A pupil sitting at the feet of Jesus (John 11:32)
A soldier putting on his spiritual armor (Eph. 6:14)
A runner laying aside every weight (Heb. 12:1)
An Ambassador beseeching men to be reconciled (2 Cor. 5:20)
A priest offering spiritual sacrifice (Rom. 12:1)
A fisher casting the net on the right side (John 21:6)

CHRIST,” WHAT IT MEANS TO BE “IN
In Christ:
The place of relationship (2 Cor. 5:17)
In Christ:
The place of nearness to God (Eph. 2:13)
In Christ:
The place of security (Rom. 8:1)
In Christ:
The place of joy (Phil. 3:3)
In Christ:
The place of fruitfulness (John 15:4; 1 John 2:28)
A person is either in Christ and bound for heaven, or still in sin and bound for hell

CHRIST THE HOPE OF:
The individual:
“All changed” (1 Cor. 15:51)
The family:
“Them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with Him” (1 Thess. 4:14)
The church:
“They all may be one” (John 17:11)
The world:
With unrest on every hand, the exhortation is “Be patient, the coming of the Lord
draweth nigh” (James 5:7, 8) – all wrongs righted then, but not till then
The glory:
“He shall see of the travail of His soul, and shall be satisfied” (Is. 53:11)
Satisfied, filled like a sponge

CHRIST, A SEVEN-FOLD COMING TO
“To whom coming” (1 Pet. 2:4):
For rest (Matt. 11:28)
For satisfaction (John 7:37)
For communion (John 1:39)
For help (Heb. 4:16)
For service (Mark 1:17)
For victory (Matt. 14:26)
For home (Rev. 4:1)
“Let us come”

CHRIST’S SEVEN OFFICES VS. SATAN’S SEVEN OFFICES
Christ – Savior to deliver (Matt. 1:21):
Satan the tempter (Gen. 3:1)
Christ – Redeemed to restore (1 Pet. 1:18, 19):
Satan the deceiver (John 8:44)
Christ – Head to characterize (Col. 1:18):
Satan the persecutor (1 Pet. 5:8)
Christ – Mediator to reveal (1 Tim. 2:5):
Satan the hinderer (1 Thess. 2:18)
Christ – Priest to maintain (Heb. 4:14):
Satan the buffeter (2 Cor. 12:7)
Christ – King to rule (Matt. 27:11):
Satan the impersonator (2 Cor. 12:7)
Christ – Judge to award (Acts 17:31):
Satan the accuser (Rev. 12:10)

CHRIST OUR LIFE
Source of our life (Eph. 2:1)
Sustenance (Gal. 2:20)
Solace (John 6:51)
Object (Heb. 13:5)
Pattern (Phil. 1:21)
Crown (Col. 3:20)

COVENANT, THE NEW
God – the covenant maker (Titus 1:2)
Christ – the covenant head (Eph. 1:3)
Christ – the covenant victim (1 Pet. 1:20)
Jesus’ blood – the covenant seal (Heb. 13:20)
Eternal life – the covenant blessing (Titus 1:2)
The saved – the covenant people (2 Tim. 1:9)
Everlasting – the covenant duration (Heb. 13:20)

CHURCH, THINGS IN HELL NEEDED IN THE
Need for God
Need for mercy
Need for fellowman
Proper evaluation of material things
Soul-winning

CROSS TO THE GLORY, THE
In 2 Corinthians 5
Redeemed (v. 21)
Reconciled (v. 18)
Righteous (v. 21)
Regenerated (v. 17)
Rewarded (v. 10)

CONTRASTS, SOME STRIKING
The “old serpent” cast down (Gen. 3:14):
The Son of man lifted up (John 3:14)
Eternal death (Gen. 3:15):
Eternal life (John 3:15)
Bad tidings of great sorrow (Gen. 3:16):
Good tidings of great joy (John 3:16)
The ground cursed (Gen. 3:17):
That the world...might be saved (John 3:17)

CHRIST, VISIONS OF
In the first chapter of Mark:
Humble One (v. 9)
Tempted One (v. 13)
Gathering One (v. 17)
Healing One (v. 34)
Approved One (v. 11)
Preaching One (v. 14)
Holy One (v. 24)
Praying One (v. 35)

CHRISTIAN’S COMPARATIVE DEGREES, THE
Good:
Giving thanks always for all things (Eph. 5:20)
Better:
Honor the Lords with thy substance (Prov. 3:9)
Best:
Present your bodies a living sacrifice (Rom. 12:1)

COMMON PLACE, THE USE OF
Moses and his rod (Ex. 4:2):
a. Trace history of rod (Exodus 4:2, 17, 20; 7:15, 17; 14:16; 17:5); b. Had to be “cast.”
Gideon and his pitchers (Judg. 7:16):
Had to empty, and “broken.”
Widow and her two mites (Mark 12:42):
Her all; had to be “given.”
The Master and the towel (John 13:4):
Had to be “girded.”
Dorcas and her needle (Acts 9:39):
a. Needs “use” to keep bright. Blessing not in the commonplace; b. But in the use of that which is wholeheartedly given to the Lord.

CHARACTER, OUR
Our character can be safely left in His keeping, for God vindicates His servants. He speaks about:
Moses not fearing the wrath of the King (Heb. 11:27)
The patience of Job (James 5:11)
The meekness of Moses (Num. 12:3)
The righteous vexing of Lot (2 Pet. 2:7)

CHOICE, A THREEFOLD
Moses’ choice to suffer (Heb. 11:25)
Lot’s choice to possess (Gen. 13:11)
Mary’s choice Jesus’ feet (Luke 10:39)

CHRISTIAN LIFE, A SUCCESSFUL
Begin right (John 1:12)
Confess Christ openly (Matt. 10:32)
Study the Word (1 Pet. 2:2)
Pray without ceasing (1 Thess. 5:17)
Go to work for Christ (Matt. 25:29)
Give largely (2 Cor. 9:6-8)
Keep pushing on (Phil. 3:13, 14)

CENTER, A GREAT RALLYING
“Unto him shall the gathering of people be” (Gen. 49:10):
For salvation (Luke 15:1)
For prayer (Matt. 18:20)
For home (2 Thess. 2:1)
For judgment (Matt. 25:32)
For communion (Ps. 50:5)
For service (Mark 3:14)
For worship (Zech. 14:16)

“CHRIST ALL IN ALL”
What we are as pointed out in 1 Peter 2:
Babes in the family (v. 2)
Living stones in the building (v. 5)
Strangers in the world (v. 11)
Servants (v. 16)
Followers in the way (v. 21)
Sheep in the flock (v. 25)

CHRIST’S NAME, IN
Preaching (Luke 24:47)
Baptizing (Acts 8:16)
Gathering (Matt. 18:20)
Receiving (Matt. 18:5)
Praying (John 14:14)
Giving (Mark 9:41)
Ruling (2 Thess. 3:6)
“The name above every name”

CHRISTIAN LIFE, THE
Confession of Christ (John 12:42)
Cleansing by Christ (John 13:10)
Communion with Christ (John 13:23)
Chastening unto Christ (John 15:2)
Comfort in Christ (John 16:33)
Consecration to Christ (John 15:14)
Conflict for Christ (John 15:14)

CAIN AND ABEL CONTRASTED
Cain was a scorner (Gen. 4:9) – Able was an acceptable offerer (Heb. 11:4)
Cain was a persecutor (Gen. 4:8) – Able was a martyr (Gen. 4:8)
Cain was a leader (Jude 11) – Able was a speaker (Heb. 12:24)

CHRISTIAN SHOULD AVOID, WHAT THE
Resist the devil (James 4:7; 1 Pet. 5:9)
Flee fornication (1 Cor. 6:18)
Flee idolatry (1 Cor. 10:7)
Flee love of money (1 Tim. 6:11)
Flee youthful lusts (2 Tim. 2:22)

“COUNSEL”
Precept:
Hear counsel, and receive instruction (Prov. 19:20)
Possession:
The Lord hath given me counsel (Ps. 16:7)
Prayer:
The Lord fulfill all thy counsel (Ps. 20:4)
Partnership:
We took sweet counsel together (Ps. 55:14)
Prospect:
Thou shalt guide me with Thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory (Ps. 73:24)

CURE, THREE SYSTEMS OF
Man’s – to tame him (Mark 5:4)
The world’s – to chain him (Mark 5:4)
The Lord’s – to change him (Mark 5:8)
It was a wonderful change (Mark 5:15)

CHRIST’S SUFFERINGS
In Isaiah 53
Christ’s sufferings from men – hated (v. 3)
Christ’s sufferings with men – sympathy (v. 4)
Christ’s sufferings for men – atonement (v. 5)

CALL, A THREE-FOLD
“Come unto me” – grace (Matt. 11:28)
“Come after me” – guidance (Luke 14:27)
“Come away” – glory (Song of Solomon 2:10)

CROSS, THREE CLASSES AT THE
Apathy – sitting down (Matt. 27:36)
Antipathy – passing by (Mark 15:29)
Sympathy – standing by (John 19:25)

CHRIST’S FIRST COMING, SEVEN ASPECTS OF
Christ came to fulfill the law (Matt. 5:17)
Christ came to call to repentance (Matt. 9:13)
Christ came to make division (Matt. 10:34)
Christ came to give life (John 10:10)
Christ came in His Father’s name (John 5:43)
Christ came to give light (John 12:46)
Christ came for judgment (John 9:39)

“CITIES OF REFUGE,” A NEW SETTING OF
R = reliable – Not deliver the slayer up (Josh. 20:5); So the refuge in Christ (John 10:27-30)
E = exhibited – Mount Naphtali, etc. (Josh 20:7); Mount Calvary (John 3:14)
F = free – Gave him a place (Josh 20:4); So we have nothing to pay (Rom. 5:15-21)
U = unbounded – For Israelite, stranger, whosoever (Josh. 20:9); So salvation alike free to all (Rom. 3:22)
G = God’s remedy – “The Lord also spake” (Josh. 20:1, 2); God sent His Son (1 John 4:9)
E = ever open – Might flee thither (Josh. 20:3, 9); So sinner ever welcome (Rev. 22:17)

COUNTERFEITS, SOME
I Kings 12:26-33
Counterfeit God (v. 28)
Counterfeit Priesthood (v. 31)
Counterfeit Sacrifice (v. 32)
Counterfeit Worship (v. 32)
Counterfeit Feast (v. 33)

CHRIST’S LOVE-MARKS
Divine love:
Corrects (Mark 10:21)
Chastens (John 11:5)
Cleanses (John 13:14)
Claims (John 13:23)

CHRIST IN JOHN 1
Christ the Word (v. 1)
Christ the Light (v. 8)
Christ the Lamb (v. 29)
Christ, Son of God (v. 49)

CHRIST’S SHOULDERS, UPON
As High Priest – the names of the tribes (Ex. 28:12)
As King – the government (Is. 9:6)
As Shepherd – the lost sheep (Luke 15:5)

COMES, READY WHEN HE
“Blessed is that servant...found watching” (Matt. 24:33, 44, 46):
Doing His will [obedient] (John 14:23)
Not defiling our separation (2 Cor. 6:14)
Going forth without the camp (Heb. 13:13)
Witnessing for Christ (Acts 1:8)
Affections on things above (Col. 3:1)
Laying up treasure in Heaven (Matt. 6:19)

CALLING, OUR
The Christian’s calling:
a. Individual – “Blessed with all spiritual blessings” (Eph. 1:3); b. Collective – “One body” “Builded together” (vv. 16, 21)
A man who came short of his calling (Gen. 28). Jacob was called to:
a. The land (east, west, north, south); b. the earth; c. He was satisfied with the common necessaries of life – “Food to eat, and raiment to put on”; d. How many are Jacob-like today, satisfied with “beggarly elements”?
A man who rose above his calling (Heb. 11:8-10):
a. Abram was called unto an inheritance below – Canaan; b. He looked for an inheritance above “a city which hath foundations – God”
The Christian cannot rise above his “heavenly calling”

CROSS, WHY GLORY IN THE
It is the measure of man’s guilt (Acts 3:13-15)
The manifestation of God’s love (Rom. 5:6-8)
The means of salvation (John 3:14, 15)
The mark of separation (Gal. 6:14)
The motive to service (2 Cor. 5:14, 15)
The melody of Heaven (Rev. 5:8-10)

CHRIST, THE COMPASSION OF
As “the good Samaritan” (Luke 10:30)
The man with an unclean spirit (Mark 5:19)
The leper (Mark 1:41)
All that were sick (Matt. 14:14)
The blind men (Matt. 20:20)
Feeding the multitudes (Matt. 15:32)
In caring for His people (Matt. 9:36)
To backsliders (Luke 15:20)

CHRIST, TRUE FRIENDSHIP FOR
Working for – Him (Luke 10:38, 40)
Waiting for – Him (Luke 10:39, 42)
Worshipping – Him (John 12:3)

CHRIST’S SUPERIORITY
(No fewer than seven things are said about Christ in proof of His superiority)
Christ:
The Heir – “Heir of all things” (Heb. 1:2)
The Creator – “Through whom...made the worlds” (Heb. 1:2)
The Revealer – “The effulgence...the very image” (Heb. 1:3)
The Sustainer – “Upholding all things” (Heb. 1:3)
The Redeemer – “Made purification for sins” (Heb. 1:3)
The Ruler – “Sat down on the right hand” (Heb. 1:3)
The Supreme – “Much better...more excellent” (Heb. 4)
“In all things Pre-eminent”

CHRIST, THE BETTER MINISTRY OF
In Hebrews 9
A better Priest – “High priest of good things” (v. 11)
A better Sanctuary – “A greater and more perfect tabernacle” (v. 11)
A better Sacrifice – “Not blood of goats and calves...His own blood” (v. 12)
A better Method – Offering “once for all” (v. 12)
A better Blessing – Having “obtained eternal redemption” (v. 12)
A better Guarantee – “The Eternal Spirit” (v. 14)
A better Result – “Purge conscience...serve the living and true God” (v. 14)

CHRIST’S COMPLETE MINISTRY
In Hebrews 9
In its threefold aspect on earth and in heaven:
The Sacrificial Work of Christ (v. 23)
The Priestly Work of Christ (vv. 24-26)
The Kingly Work of Christ (vv. 27, 28)

CHRISTIAN JOY, A SEVENFOLD SPRING OF
Joy in believing (1 Pet. 1:8)
Joy in abiding (John 15:11)
Joy in asking (John 16:24)
Joy in listening (John 17:13)
Joy in obeying (John 13:17)
Joy in suffering (Acts 4:41)
Joy in finishing well (Acts 20:24)

CONFESSION, A THREEFOLD
The sinner of his sins (Prov. 28:13)
The saint of his Savior (Rom. 10:9)
The servant of his sovereign (Matt. 10:32)

CITIES OF REFUGE, SIX
In Joshua 20:7, 8
Kedish – holy (2 Cor. 5:21)
Shechem – shoulder (Luke 15:5)
Hebron – friendship (Prov. 18:24)
Bezer – stronghold (Ps. 31:3)
Ramoth – high place (Hab. 3:19)
Golan – happy (Prov. 16:20)

CHRIST IN JOHN, WITNESSES TO
The Father (8:18)
The Son (8:18)
The Holy Spirit (15:26)
The Holy Scriptures (5:39)
The Baptist (1:15)
The works of Christ (5:36)
The prophets (Acts 10:43)
The believer (Acts 1:8)

CLUSTERS, SEVEN GREAT
The great God – God
The great Love – so loved
The great Company – the world
The great Gift – His only begotten Son
The great Invitation – whosoever believeth
The great Deliverance – should not perish
The great Inheritance – Everlasting Life

CHRIST, THREEFOLD GLORY OF
Dayspring – Incarnation (Luke 1)
Daysman – Reconciliation (Job 33)
Daystar – Satisfaction (2 Pet. 1)

CALLING AS, OUR
Sons (1 John 3:1)
Saints (Rom. 1:7)
Servants (1 Pet. 2:16)
Sufferers (1 Pet. 2:21)

CONTRAST, A REMARKABLE
In Acts 21
Four women filled with the Spirit (v. 9)
Four men filled with religion (v. 23)

CHRISTIAN’S LOOKS, THE
Looking unto Jesus – the upward (Heb. 12:2)
Looking upon fields – the outward (John 4:33)
Looking for a Savior – the onward (Phil. 3:20)

COMES, SIX
Come down – conviction (Luke 19:5)
Come unto Me – conversion (Matt. 11:28)
Come with Me – communion (Song of Solomon 4:8)
Come ye after Me – consecration (Mark 1:17)
Come away – consummation (Song of Solomon 2:10)
Ye will not come – condemnation (John 5:40)

CHRISTIAN’S WALK IN EPHESIANS, THE
Past (2:2)
Present (2:10, R.V.)
Ideal (4:1)
Separate (4:17)
Pattern (5:2)
Influence (5:8)
Manner (5:15, R.V.)
Peace (6:15, R.V.)

CHRIST, ON FOLLOWING
In service (Matt. 4:19; Mark 2:14; Luke 5:27; John 1:43)
In cross-bearing (Matt. 16:24; Mark 8:34; Luke 9:23)
In daily life (John 12:26)
In willing obedience (John 10:27)
Without questioning (John 21:22)
Where we are yet to follow Him (John 13:36)
Lacking decision to do so (Matt. 8:22; 19:21; Mark 10:21; Luke 9:59)

CREATION STUDY, A
The first creation a type of the New, as mentioned in 2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 6:15;  Ephesians 2:10; 4:24:
1st day: “Let there be light” – Illumination (Compare Heb. 10:32; 2 Cor. 4:6; Eph. 5:8)
2nd day: “Let there be a firmament” – Separation (Compare Gal. 1:4; John 17:16; 2 Cor. 6:14)
3rd day: “Let the dry land appear” – Resurrection (Compare Eph. 2:5; Col. 3:1; Phil. 3:10, 11)
4th day: “Let there be light” – Impartation (Light never shines for its own sake, but for the benefit of others); (Compare the Moon and Song of Solomon 6:10; Matt. 5:14); (Compare the Stars and Phil. 2:15; 1 Cor. 15:41; Dan. 12:3)
5th day: “Let the waters bring forth” – Manifestation (Compare the believer’s ability to rise above the world Ex. 19:4; Is. 40:31; Col. 3:1); (Compare the believer’s progress through the world 1 Pet. 2:11; Phil. 3:12-14; Ps. 84:7)
6th day: “Let us make man” – Conformation (Compare Rom. 8:29; Phil. 3:21; 1 John 3:2)
7th day: “And God rested” – Satisfaction (Compare Ps. 17:15; 36:8; 103:5)

COMPANIONS, MAKE YOUR
Praying companions like Daniel (Dan. 2:17)
Godly companions like David (Ps. 119:63)
Loving companions like Paul (Acts 19:29)
Busy companions like Epaphroditus (Phil. 2:25)
Holy companions like John (Rev. 1:9)

CALLED
To peace – past (1 Cor. 7:15)
To Holiness – present (1 Thess. 4:7)
To Glory – prospective (2 Pet. 1:3)

CHRIST OUR LIFE
Bread of life (John 6:35)
Fountain of life (Ps. 36:9)
Tree of life (Rev. 2:7)
Light of life (John 8:12)
Path of life (Ps. 16:11)
Word of life (1 John 1:1)
Prince of life (Acts 3:15)

CHRIST IN THREE CHARACTERS
Behold the Sower (Matt. 13:3)
Behold the Lamb (John 1:29)
Behold the Lion (Rev. 5:5)

CHRIST, THE EXCELLING GLORIES OF
In Hebrews 1:1-6
Future Ruler – Heir of all things
Past Creator – By whom also He made the worlds
Eternal Son – The outspring of God’s glory; The die-stamped image of His Person
Present Upholder – All things by the Word of His power
Great sacrifice – By Himself purged our sin
Enthroned Prince – Sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Coming King – When He bringeth again
No longer in lowly form, but in power and glory

CONTRASTED, THE EARTHLY AND THE HEAVENLY
The first man (1 Cor. 15:47):
a. A look at the inside – altogether filthy (Ps. 14:3); b. A look at the outside – altogether vanity (Ps. 39:5)
The second man (1 Cor. 15:47):
a. A look at the Fairest of the Children of Men – God over all blessed forever, Amen (Ps. 45:2); b. Altogether lovely (Song of Solomon 5:16)
This is my Beloved, and this is my Friend (Song of Solomon 5:16)

CHRISTIAN’S POSITION, THE
Ye are:
Dead (Col. 3:3) – Washed, sanctified, justified (1 Cor. 6:11)
A chosen generation (1 Pet. 2:9)
My witnesses (Is. 43:10)
Children of God (Gal. 3:26)
The light of the world (Matt. 5:14)
Complete in Him (Col. 2:10)

CHRIST OUR EXAMPLE
In loving – love one another as I have loved you (John 13:34)
In receiving – receive one another as Christ also received us (Rom. 15:7)
In forgiving – forgive one another as Christ also forgave you (Col. 3:13)

CHILD OF GOD IN 1 JOHN, MARKS OF A TRUE
Accepts Jesus and the Christ (5:1)
Doeth righteousness (2:29)
Keeps His commandments (2:3)
Does not practice sin (3:9)
Hated by the world (3:13)
Loves the brethren (3:14)
Overcometh the world (5:4)

CHRIST, WHAT WE ARE TO
In John
“Ye are My disciples” (8:31)
“There shall also My servant be” (12:26)
“I have called you friends” (15:15)
“Go to My brethren” (20:17)

CHRISTIAN, A PATTERN YOUNG
(In Acts 9, the apostle Paul said, “Lord, what wilt Thou have me to do?”)
What he did any young believer may be safe in following:
He prayer – “Behold, he prayeth” (v. 11)
Was baptized (vv. 17, 18)
Preached Christ – When? “straightway”; What? “that He is the Son of God” (v. 20)
Joined the disciples – On the testimony of one may, Barnabas; To one thing, “that he was a disciple” (vv. 26, 27)
Continued steadfast – “With them, speaking boldly in the name” (vv. 28, 29)

CHRIST RISEN, SATISFIED
In John 20
Weeping Mary (v. 16)
Fearing disciples (v. 19)
Doubting Thomas (v. 28)

CHRIST, IDENTIFICATION WITH
In Sonship (Gal. 4:4, 5)
In Heirship (Rom. 8:17)
In Sanctification (John 17:19)
In Crucifixion (Gal. 2:20)
In Persecution (John 15:20)
In Resurrection (Col. 3:1)
In Glorification (John 17:22)

CHRIST, VISIONS OF (In Psalm 22)
The Reproached One (v. 6)
The Rejected One (v. 7)
The Risen One (v. 22)
The Rejoicing One (v. 22)
The Ruling One (v. 28)
The Righteous One (v. 31)

CALLING, THREEFOLD
Called by the Gospel – past (2 Thess. 2:14)
Called unto Holiness – present (1 Thess. 4:7)
Called unto Glory – future (1 Thess. 2:12)

COMMANDS IN EPHESIANS, NEGATIVE AND POSITIVE
“Be no more deceived” (4:14):
But “Grow up into Christ” (4:15)
“No corrupt words” (4:29):
But “That which is good” (4:29)
“Steal no more” (4:28):
But “Give” (4:28)
“Nor foolish talking” (5:4):
But “Giving of thanks” (5:4)
“Walk not as fools” (5:15):
But “As wise” (5:15)
“Be not unwise” (5:17):
But “Understanding” (5:17)
“Not men pleasers” (6:6):
But “Servants of Christ” (6:6)

COVENANTS, SEVEN (In the Old Testament)
Covenant of union (Jer. 50:5)
Covenant of separation (Ex. 10:3)
Covenant of search (2 Chron. 15:12)
Covenant of obedience (2 Kings 23:3)
Covenant of walk (Neh. 10:29)
Covenant of service (Joshua 24:25)
Covenant of possession (2 Kings 11:17)

CHRISTIAN LIFE, THE
In John
The Christian given to Christ out of the world (17:6)
The Christian left in the world (17:11, 15)
The Christian not of the world (17:14)
The Christian hated by the world (17:14)
The Christian kept from the world (17:15)
The Christian sent into the world (17:18)
The Christian preaching the Word to the world (16:20)

CHRISTIAN CONTINUING
Contend for the old faith (Jude 3)
Continue in the faith (Col. 1:23)
Continue in prayer (Col. 4:2)
Continue in doctrine (1 Tim. 4:16)
Continue in things learned of God (2 Tim. 3:14, 15)
Continue in the love of Christ (John 15:9)
Continue to entertain strangers (Heb. 7:23)

CHRIST, THE DEATH OF
(Acts 2:23)
Seven facts associated with it:
We are sinners (Rom. 3:23)
There is judgment to come (Heb. 9:27)
Sentence is pronounced (Rom. 6:23)
A Savior has been provided (1 Pet. 2:24)
An eternal life of blessedness is offered (John 3:16)
Eternal punishment awaits rejecters (John 3:36)
The Lord will come again (Rev. 1:7)

CHRIST IS ALL
2 Corinthians 5:17; Exodus 33:16 and Acts 4:13; 2 Corinthians 4:11; 1 John 3:2:
In Christ Standing – life
With Christ Separated – living
For Christ Serving – laboring
Like Christ Satisfied – likeness

CURE, A REMARKABLE
In Acts 3
Cure – perfect and patent (v. 7)
Conduct – walking, leaping, praising (v. 8)
Condition – helpless and hopeless (v. 2)

CONFIDENCE, OUR
As to temporal needs – “Ye are better than fowls” (Matt. 6:26; Luke 12:24)
As to personal safety – “Ye are of more value than many sparrows” (Matt. 10:31)
As to joy – “Thy love is better than wine” (Ps. 63:3)
As to life – “Thy loving kindness is better than life” (Song of Solomon 1:2)
As to death – “The Lord’s presence is very far better than earth” (Phil. 1:23)

COMMAND, BY ROYAL
Acts 17:30, 31:
Who commands? – God
When? – now
Whom? – all men
Where? – everywhere
What? – to repent
Why? – day/Judge appointed

CHRIST, SUFFERINGS OF
Great facts in 1 Peter
Foretold (2:12) – Our example (1:11)
His patience in (2:23)
His endurance (3:18)
Our aim (4:1)
Partakers of (4:13)
Our testimony of (5:1)

CHRISTIAN LIFE, FOUR STEPS OF THE
Mark 3:13, 14:
He called – the invitation (Matt. 11:28)
They came – the acceptance (Luke 15:20)
That they should be with Him – the life of walk (John 15:4, 5)
That He might send them forth to preach – the service (Matt. 28:19, 20; John 15:8)
We see in these verses that there must be the living, or the abiding, with Him before any service can be rendered and blessed

CHRIST AS LORD
In Revelation
A living God (1:18)
A present Lord (1:13)
A controlling Lord (1:16)
A gracious Lord (1:13)
An active Lord (2:1)

CHRIST OCCUPIED FOR US
Heart sympathizing (Heb. 4:15)
Arm strengthening (Ps. 89:21)
Hands encircling (Song of Solomon 2:6)
Eyes guiding (Ps. 32:8)
Feet triumphing (Is. 63:3)
Lips pleading (1 John 2:1)
Ear hearkening (Mal. 3:16)

CHRIST’S INVITATIONS
Look unto Me (Is. 45:22)
Come unto Me (Matt. 11:28)
Abide in Me (John 15:4)
Learn of Me (Matt. 11:29)
Follow Me (Matt. 4:19)

COMING ONE, THE
John 14:3:
I – the Person
I will – the Power
I will come – the Promise
I will come again – the Prospect
And receive you unto Myself – the People
That where I am – the Place
There ye may be also – the Purpose

CALLINGS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT
Christ, our Priest (Heb. 4:14; 5):
a. The Maker of reconciliation (Heb. 2:7); b. The Obtainer of eternal redemption (Heb. 9:11, 12); c. The Succourer of the tempted (Heb. 2:18); d. The Sympathizer with our struggles (Heb. 4:14, 15); e. The Ever-living intercessor for believers (Heb. 7:24, 25)
Christ, our King (John 19:14):
a. The life of the kingdom (John 3:5-7); b. The laws of the kingdom (Matt. 5:6,7); c. The love of the kingdom (Gal. 5:14); d. The liberty of the kingdom (Gal. 5:1; John 8:36); e. The loyalty of the kingdom (Rev. 2:10; 1 Cor. 4:2)
Christ, our Leader (Is. 55:4):
a. His unselfish will – submission to God (Matt. 26:39); b. His undefiled walk – separation from the world (Heb. 7:26); c. His unfaltering witness – straightness of appeal (Mark 1:22); d. His unceasing warfare – spiritual antagonism (Gal. 5:16, 17); e. His unapproachable work – sin’s slavery broken (Heb. 1:3)
Christ, our Example (1 Pet. 2:21):
a. Continual prayerfulness (Mark 1:35; 6:46; 9:29); b. Compassionate tenderness (John 11:305; Mark 3:5); c. Calm restfulness (Mark 4:35-41; Luke 4:42, 43); d. Consistent righteousness (John 8:46); e. Consecrated devotedness (Luke 9:51)

CHRISTIAN APPELLATIONS
“Whose names are in the book of life” (Phil. 4:3):
Sinner – The fallen name (1 Tim. 1:15)
Son – The hereditary name (Rom. 8:14)
Saint – The separated name (Acts 9:13)
Stranger – The business name (Acts 2:18)
Believer – The dependent name (Acts 5:14)
Disciple – The scholar’s name (Acts 9:36)
Friend – The confidential name (John 15:15)
Christian – The relative name (1 Pet. 4:16)
Brethren – The family name (Acts 6:3)
Children – The regenerate name (Rom. 8:16)
Pilgrim – The traveler’s name (1 Pet. 2:11)
Apostle – The official name (Acts 1:2)

CHRIST, THE RELATION OF THE BELIEVER
Is set forth in seven different forms of figure, drawn from:
The purely animal kingdom, the sheep and the shepherd (John 10)
The vegetable kingdom, vine and branches (John 15)
The mineral kingdom, the building and the living stone (Eph. 2)
The human form, the body and its members (Eph. 4)
The family relation, the family and its members or the state or commonwealth and its children (Eph. 2:3)
The marriage relation, the bride and the bridegroom (Eph. 5)
The climax is reached in I Corinthians 6:17, “He that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit”
And, in Romans 8:35, “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?” (Rom. 8)

CHRIST, THE CHRISTIAN OCCUPIED WITH
Heart yielded (Prov. 23:26)
Arm learning (Song of Solomon 8:5)
Hands working (Matt. 21:23)
Eye looking (Heb. 12:2)
Feet following (Luke 9:59)
Voice speaking (Song of Solomon 2:14)
Ear listening (Luke 10:39)

COMMAND, A DIVINE
As given in Joshua 1:8
Speak of it – This book...shall not depart out of thy mouth
Study it – But thou shalt meditate therein
Submit to it – Observe to do according to all that is written

CHRIST IS ALL AND IN ALL
In Ephesians
In Him we are:
Chosen (1:4)
Accepted (1:6)
Builded together for a habitation of God through the Spirit (2:22)
Blessed with all spiritual blessings (1:3)

CHRIST, THE RISEN
As seen in Matthew 28:17-20
An important fact – “He is risen” (v. 17)
A blessed truth – “All power is given” (v. 18)
A glorious commission – “Go ye therefore” (v. 18)
A new birth – “Baptizing them” (v. 19)
A growing experience – “Teaching them” (v. 20)
A Divine promise – “Lo, I am with you” (v. 20)

CHRIST GAVE HIMSELF
(Ephesians 5:2)
Who gave Himself for our sins (Gal. 1:44)
He gave Himself for our sanctification (Eph. 5:26, 27)

CERTAINTIES, ABSOLUTE
In chapter 11 of Luke:
Certainty of resurrection – The Queen of the South shall rise (v. 31)
Certainty of reckoning – In the judgment (vv. 31, 32)
Certainty of reception – For she came from the utmost parts (v. 31)
Certainty of repentance – For they repented at the preaching (v. 32)

CALLING, EFFECTUAL
Blind man called by Jesus (Matt. 20:30)
We are to be co-workers – “He commanded him to be called” (Mark 10:49-52)
We are to bring men and women to Jesus – “He commanded them to be brought” (Luke 18:35-43)

CHRIST HAS DONE FOR US, WHAT
Died for us (1 Cor. 15:3)
Bare our sins (1 Pet. 2:24)
Loved us (Rev. 1:5)
Saved us (Titus 3:5)
Washed us (Rev. 1:5)
Quickened us (Eph. 2:5)
Translated us (Col. 1:13)
Made us kings (Rev. 1:6)
Called us (2 Tim. 1:9)
Delivered us (2 Cor. 1:10)
Begotten us (1 Pet. 1:4)
Raised us (Eph. 2:6)
Given us the victory (1 Cor. 15:57)
Blessed us (Eph. 1:3)

CORD, A THREEFOLD
Is not quickly broken (Eccl. 4:12)
Believers belong to Christ:
By gift (John 6:37; 10:29; 17:6, 9, 11, 24)
By purchase (Eph. 1:14; Heb. 9:12; 1 Pet. 1:18, 19; Gal. 3:15)
By birth (John 1:12; Jas. 1:18; 1 Pet. 1:23; 1 John 5:1)

CHRIST, DEAD WITH
Romans 6:8
Dead to sin (Rom. 6:2)
Dead to self (Rom. 6:8)
Dead to the world (Gal. 6:14)
Dead to law (Rom. 7:4)

CHRIST ALL IN ALL
Having life (1 John 5:12) – Live to Christ (2 Cor. 5:15)
Having lips (Heb. 13:15) – Speak to Christ (Acts 7:59)
Having utterance (1 Cor. 1:5) – Speak for Christ (Matt. 10:32)
Having time (1 Cor. 7:29, 30) – Occupy for Christ (Luke 19:13)
Be holy (1 Pet. 1:15) – For Christ is holy (1 Pet. 1:16)
Be humble (1 Pet. 5:5) – For Christ was lowly (Matt. 11:29; Phil. 2:5-9)
Be forgiving (Luke 11:4) – For Christ was forgiving (Col. 3:13)
Be patient (James 5:7) – For Christ suffered (Heb. 12:3)
Be zealous (Rev. 3:19) – For Christ labored (Ps. 69:9; John 9:4)
Be prayerful (1 Thess. 5:17) – For Christ is Mediator (1 Tim. 2:5)

CALVARY, VOICES FROM
Of intercession (Luke 23:34)
Of mercy (Luke 23:42)
Of  affection (John 19:26-27)
Of desertion (Matt. 27:46)
Of humanity (John 19:28)
Of victory (John 19:30)
Of death (Luke 23:46)

CHRISTIANS, FOUR PLACES FOR FOUR KINDS OF
A place of security for those in doubt – In His hand; for work (Is. 49:16); for rest (John 10:28)
A place of strength for those who are weak – On His shoulder (Ex. 28:12; Luke 15:5)
A place of affection for the troubled – On His heart (Ex. 28:29)
A place for an uninstructed Christian – At His feet (Luke 8:35; 10:39)

CORINTHIAN TRIPLETS
Three gifts from Christ – In 2 Corinthians 3 Christ is seen:
a. As the Life giving Spirit (v. 6); b. As the Liberty (v. 17); c. As the Likeness (v. 18)
Three things to saints – In 2 Corinthians 4 we are to manifest:
a. The Truth (v. 2); b. The Light (v. 6); c. The Life (v. 11)

CHRIST, UNION WITH
His becomes mine:
a. Glory (John 17:22); b. Righteousness (1 Cor. 1:30); c. Joy (John 15:11); d. Riches (2 Cor. 8:6)
Life (Col. 3:4); e. Heaven (1 Thess. 4:16, 17)
Mine become His:
a. Humiliation (Heb. 2:16, 17); b. Sin (2 Cor. 5:21); c. Sorrow (Is. 53:4); d. Poverty (2 Cor. 8:6); d. Death (1 Thess. 5:10); e. Hell (Gal. 3:13)

CHRIST, OUR CONSOLATION ABOUNDETH BY
(2 Corinthians 1:5)
In the world ye shall have tribulation – but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world (John 16:33)
It is given you to suffer (Phil. 1:29; John 15:18-25; 16:2-4)
These things have I told you, that when the time shall come ye may remember that I told you of them (John 16:4) – Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you; Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid (John 14:27)

COVENANT, A NEW
(Hebrews 8:8-19)
A better covenant established upon better promises (Heb. 8:6)
No more sacrifice (Heb. 7:27; 10:10, 12; 9:24, 26, 28)
Access to the holiest by a new and living way (Heb. 10:19, 20; 4:16)

CHRISTIAN POSSESSIONS
The saved have:
A life, which never can be forfeited (John 10:28)
A relationship, which cannot be broken (Gal. 3:26)
A righteousness, which nothing can tarnish (2 Cor. 5:21)
A peace, which can never be disturbed (Eph. 2:14)
An acceptance, which no one can question (Eph. 1:6)
An inheritance, which will never fade (1 Pet. 1:4)
A title, which can never be disturbed (Rev. 5:9)
“For all the promises of God in Him are yea, and in Him Amen, unto the glory of God by us” (2 Cor. 1:20) – Hallelujah, What A Savior!

CONVERSION
In Acts 26
Before and after:
The natural thought – “I verily thought” (v. 9)
The heavenly vision – “I was not disobedient” (v. 19)
The continuing force – “Having obtained help” (v. 22)

COMFORT, CRUMBS OF
Fret not – He loves thee (John 13:1)
Faint not – He holds thee (Ps. 139:10)
Fear not – He keeps thee (Ps. 121:5)

CHRIST FOR HIS OWN
He gave Himself for their sins (Gal. 1:4)
He quickens them by His voice (John 5:25)
He seals them by His spirit (Eph. 1:13)
He feeds them with His flesh and blood (John 6:56, 57)
He cleanses them by His word (John 13:15; Eph. 5:26)
He maintains them by His intercession (Rom. 8:24)
He takes them individually to Himself (Acts 7:59)
He watches over their ashes (John 7:39-40)

CHRISTIAN SOLDIER HAS, THE
In Ephesians 6
An impregnable position (v. 10)
An impenetrable armor (vv. 11-17)
An invincible sword (v. 17)

COME, TILL HE
Affection – This do (1 Cor. 9:23)
Faithfulness – Hold fast (Rev. 2:25)
Devotedness – Occupy (Luke 19:13)

COMPANIONS
Godliness and honesty (1 Tim. 2:2)
Godliness and good works (1 Tim. 2:10)
Godliness and contentment (1 Tim. 6:6)
Help, Lord, for the godly man ceaseth (Ps. 2:1)

CHRIST CONTRASTED WITH THE CROWD
In Matthew 27, Christ’s:
a. Body – weak with agony (v. 46); b. Heart – breaking in sorrow (v. 46); c. Head – crowned with thorns (v. 29); d. Eyes – closing in death (v. 50)
In Luke 23, Christ’s:
a. Voice – raised for them (v. 34); b. Tongue – tasted bitterness (v. 34); c. Blood – shed so freely (v. 35); d. Hands – stretched in love (v. 35); e. Feet – pierced for them (v. 35)
In Luke 23, the crowd’s:
a. Comfortable with ease (v. 36); b. Sunken in hatred (v. 22); c. Shaken with scorn (v. 39); d. Gazing at death (v. 36); e. Raised against Him (v. 25); f. Spitting shame (v. 30); g. Angered so bitterly (v. 25); h. Fighting for lots (v. 35); i. Turned from Him (v. 39)

CHURCH, A MODEL
In Acts 9:31
Happy – they had rest (or peace, R.V.)
Healthy – they were edified
Humble – walked in fear of God
Holy – and in comfort of the Holy Ghost
Hearty – they were multiplied

CHRIST
Comfort (Jer. 31:13)
Help (Ps. 121:2)
Rest (Matt. 11:28)
Inspiration (2 Tim. 3:16)
Sanctification (1 Cor. 1:2)
Thanksgiving (Phil. 4:6)

CHRISTIAN SEVEN-FOLD POSITION, THE
God has conferred upon the Christian a seven-fold position, which cannot be taken away, but which is dependent on our obedience for its enjoyment.
God has gifted the Christian:
With relationship, for you are a child (1 John 3:1)
With divine dignity, for you are a son (Rom. 8:14)
With authority, for you are a king (Rev. 1:6)
With nearness, for you are a priest (1 Pet. 2:5)
With glory, for you are an heir (Rom. 8:17)
With holy separateness, for you are a saint (1 Cor. 1:2)
With united fellowship, for you are a brother (John 20:17)

CHILDREN OF LIGHT – THEIR CALLING AND RESPONSIBILITY
Their calling:
a. “Ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should show forth the praises of Him who hath called you out of darkness into His marvelous light” (1 Pet. 2:9); n. “Made meet to be partakers of the saints in light” (Col. 1:12)
Their responsibility:
a. “Ye are the light of the world; let your light so shine that...” (Matt. 5:14); b. “That ye may be blameless...the sons of God without rebuke; shine ye [margin] as lights in the world” (Phil. 2:15); c. “Ye are all the children of light; let your loins be girded, and...” (1 Thess. 5:5); d. “Your lights burning, and ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their Lord” (Luke 12:34, 35)

CHURCH, GOD’S ETERNAL PURPOSE CONCERNING HIS
In Ephesians
According as He hath chosen us before the foundation of the world (1:4)
According to the good pleasure of His will; having predestined us to the adoption of children by Christ Jesus (1:5)
According to the riches of His grace, wherein He hath abounded toward us, we have forgiveness of sins. Having made known unto us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure which He hath purposed in Himself (1:7-10)
According to the purpose of Him who worketh all things after the counsel of His own will, we have obtained an inheritance (1:11)
He would have all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God...to the intent that...might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God, according to the eternal purpose which He purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord (3:9-11)

COMPASSIONS FAIL NOT, HIS
(1 Timothy)
Jesus had compassion...and touched their eyes (Matt. 20:34)
Jesus, moved with compassion touched the leper...and he was cleansed (Mark 1:41, 42)
Jesus said, I have compassion on the multitude, because...they have nothing to eat (Matt. 15:32)
He was moved with compassion towards them, and He healed their sick (Matt. 14:14)
When He came out He was moved with compassion towards them, because they were as sheep having no shepherd (Mark 6:34)
He, being full of compassion, forgave their iniquity (Ps. 78:38; Luke 23:34)

CHRIST, THE TRUE ONE
The true Light (John 1:9)
The true Bread (John 6:32)
The true Vine (John 15:1)
The true God (1 John 5:20)
True Witness (Rev. 3:14)
Faithful and True (Rev. 19:11)
Just and True (Rev. 15:3)
We know that Thou are True

CONFIDENT, ALWAYS
Confident:
We are built on a good foundation (2 Tim. 2:19)
He will continue the good work He has begun (Phil. 1:6)
What He has promised He is able to perform (Rom. 4:21)
He will never leave us (Gen. 28:15; Heb. 13:5)
Nothing can separate us from the love of God (Rom. 8:38, 39)
I will fear no evil, for Thou are with me (Ps. 23:4)
He is able to keep us from falling (Jude 24)
He will present us holy, without spot (Eph. 5:27)
We are always confident (2 Cor. 5:6)
Cast not away your confidence (Heb. 10:35)

CLUSTERS, SEVEN GREAT
In John 3:16
The great God – “For God”
The great love – “so loved”
The great company – “the world”
The great gift – “He gave His only begotten Son”
The great invitation – “whosoever believeth”
The great deliverance – “should not perish”
The great inheritance – “but have everlasting life”

CHRIST, THE DEATH OF
The pith and power of the Gospel are the death and resurrection of Christ. The former is its pith, and the latter is its power. The death of Christ is:
1. Real as to its occurrence: “Christ that died” (Rom. 8:34); “Christ died” (Rom. 14:15; 1 Cor. 8:11); Towering over the wrecks of time there is one fact that shines out in unmistakable reality, and that is the death of Christ
2. Substitutionary in its character: “Christ died for the ungodly” “Christ died for us” (Rom. 5:6-8); Christ was acting on our behalf that He might protect us from the consequence of sin by dying in our stead
3. Definite in its work: “He died unto sin once” (Rom. 6:10); “Christ died for our sins” (1 Cor. 15:3); His death had distinct relation to our sin; He died to bear away our sins, and to be judged for our sin
4. Freeing in its aim: “He died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto Him who died for them and rose again” (2 Cor. 5:15); In the death of Christ we have the magnet that draws us from self to Him
5. Practical in its purpose: “To this and Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that He might be Lord both of the dead and living” (Rom. 14:9); He died that He might gain us, and now we are His absolute property
6. Assurance of future glory: “Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with Him” (1 Thess. 5:10); The blood-red mark of Christ’s cross is stamped on every certificate of heaven
Guarantee that our loved ones, who have fallen asleep, shall be with us in Christ’s coming glory
“If we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with Him” (1 Thess. 4:14)
There is one ray that shall make the golden glory of Christ’s splendor a rosy tint, and that is the red light of Calvary

CHRISTIAN PRIVILEGE AND RESPONSIBILITY
Privilege:
a. Born by the Word (1 Pet. 1:23); b. Received Christ (Col. 2:6); c. Christ our life (Col. 3:4); d. Complete in Christ (Col. 2:10); e. Live in the Spirit (Gal. 5:25); f. Light in the Lord (Eph. 5:8); g. Well of water in us (John 4:14); h. Have the light of life (John 8:12); i. God worketh in us (Phil. 2:13); j. God abounds to us (2 Cor. 9:8); k. Have the bread of life (John 6:51); l. Comforted of God (2 Cor. 1:4); m. Freely ye have received (Matt. 10:8); n. By their fruits ye shall know them (Matt. 7:20)
Responsibility:
a. Hold forth the Word (Phil. 2:16); b. Walk in Him (Col. 2:6); c. Live in Christ (Phil. 2:21); d. Stand complete (Col. 4:12); e. Walk in the Spirit (Gal. 5:25); f. Walk as children of light (Eph. 5:8); g. Rivers of water shall flow (John 7:38); h. Let your light shine (Matt. 5:16); i. Work out salvation (Phil. 2:12); j. Abound to every good work (2 Cor. 9:8); k. Feed My sheep, lambs (John 21:15, 16); l. Comfort others (2 Cor. 1:4); m. Freely give (Matt. 10:8); n. He that saith I know Him...and keepeth, etc. (1 John 2:4)

“CONSIDER CHRIST”
(Heb. 13:1)
He is God’s Son (John 3:16)
He is the Lamb of God (John 1:29)
He is our Savior (Matt. 1:21)
He is our Shepherd (John 10:11)
He is our Guide (Jer. 3:4)
He is our Passover (1 Cor. 5:7)
He is our Sacrifice (1 Cor. 5:7)
He is our Advocate (1 John 2:1)
He is our Life  (Col. 3:4)
He is Head (1 Cor. 1:18)
He is our Wisdom (1 Cor. 1:30)
He is our Righteousness (1 Cor. 1:30)
He is our Sanctification (1 Cor. 1:30)
He is our Redemption (1 Cor. 1:30)
He is our Foundation (Matt. 16:18)
He is our Image of God (Heb. 1:3)
He is our Pattern (Matt. 11:29)
He is all in all (Col. 3:11)

CERTAINTIES, FOUR GREAT
In Luke 11:31, 32
Resurrection – Queen and men of Nineveh shall rise
Reckoning – Shall rise in judgment
Reception – She came – was received
Repentance – They repented – all must

CREATION, A NEW
(2 Cor. 5:17; Gal. 6:15, 16)
A new birth (John 3, 7, 8, R.V.)
A new life (Rom. 6:4)
A new heart (Ezek. 11:9)
A new Spirit (Ezek. 36:26)
A new Name (2 Cor. 4:16)
A new Song (Ps. 40:3; Rev. 5:9; 14:3)

“HIS STEPS”
Christ also suffered – leaving us an example – that we should follow His steps (1 Pet. 2:21):
1. Five negative steps – He did no sin; He was guileless; He reviled not; He threatened not; He committed His cause to Him that judgeth righteously (1 Pet. 2:22, 23)
2. Five positive steps – He made Himself of no reputation; He took upon Him the form of a servant; He humbled Himself; He became obedient unto death; Even the death of the cross (Phil. 2)

“CONTINUING,” ABOUT
Continue in faith (Acts 14:23)
Continue in prayer (Col. 4:2)
Continue in them (1 Tim. 4:16)
Continue in the things thou learned (1 Tim. 3:14)
Continue not in My covenant (Heb. 8:9)
Continue all night in prayer (Luke 6:12)
Continue in the apostles’ doctrine (Acts 2:4)
Continue in the grace of God (Acts 13:43)

CAPTIVITY LED CAPTIVE
(Ps. 68:18; 2 Cor. 10:5)
With my whole heart will I keep Thy precepts (Ps. 119:69, 112)
My soul hath kept Thy testimonies (Ps. 119:20, 167)
My lips shall utter Thy praise (Ps. 119:54, 157)
My tongue shall speak of Thy Word (Ps. 119:103, 172)
Mine eyes fail for Thy Word (Ps. 119:82, 148)
My hands will I lift up unto Thy commandments (Ps. 119:48)
I turned my feet unto Thy testimonies (Ps. 119:59, 101, 105)
My flesh trembleth for fear of Thee (Ps. 119:120)
My thoughts – I hate vain thoughts; Thy law is my meditation (Ps. 119:113) all the day (Ps. 119:15, 97)
My desires – I have chosen the way of truth (Ps. 119:30)

CHRISTIAN’S CALLING AND POSITION, THE
What we are called from and called to:
a. Called from labor to rest (Matt. 11:28); b. Called from death to life (1 John 3:14); c. Called from bondage to liberty (Gal. 5:13); d. Called to the fellowship of His Son (1 Cor. 1:9)
What we are made by obeying the call:
a. We are made sons of God (John 1:12); b. We are made the children of God (Gal. 3:26); c. We are made the servants of God (Matt. 25:21); d. We are made God’s saints (Col. 1:1); e. We are made God’s witnesses (1 Thess. 2:10); f. We are made workers together with God (2 Cor. 6:1); g. We are called to a high calling (Phil. 3:14); h. We are called to a holy calling (2 Tim. 1:9); i. We are called to a heavenly calling (Heb. 3:1)

CONFIDENCE, THREEFOLD
In I John
Confidence of love in action (3:14)
Confidence of faith in exercise (5:14)
Confidence of abiding in Christ at His coming (2:28)

CHRISTIAN CARE
What the believer is not to be anxious about:
a. Thou art anxious and troubled about many things (Luke 10:41); b. In nothing be anxious (Phil. 4:6, R.V.); c. Which of you by being anxious can add one cubit to his stature? (Matt. 6:27); d. Be not therefore anxious (Matt. 6:31); e. If then ye be not able to do that which is least why are ye anxious concerning the rest? (Luke 12:26); f. Casting all your anxiety upon Him, because He careth for you (1 Pet. 5:7); g. In everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God (Phil. 4:6)
What the believer is to care for:
a. But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness (Matt. 6:33); b. Care one for another (1 Cor. 12:25); c. That which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches (2 Cor. 11:28)

CHRIST’S FIVE GREAT RESURRECTION “ALLS”
In Matthew 28
All hail (v. 9)
All power is given unto Me in heaven and in earth, Go ye therefore and teach
All nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, teaching them to observe
All things whatsoever I have commanded you: and lo I am with you
All the days, even to the consummation of age (vv. 18-20, R.V.)

CONTRAST, A
Christ – “A man of sorrows” (Is. 53:3); Antichrist – “The man of sin” (2 Thess. 2:3)
God – “The Father of lights” (James 1:17); Satan – “The father of lies” (John 8:44)

CHRIST, OCCUPIED WITH
Our heart yielded (Prov. 23:26)
Our arm learning (Song of Solomon 8:5)
Our hands working (Matt. 21:23)
Our eye looking (Heb. 12:2)
Our feet following (Luke 9:59)
Our voice speaking (Song of Solomon 2:14)
Our ear listening (Luke 10:39)

CHRIST OUR ALL
Look unto Me (Is. 45:22)
Come unto Me (Matt. 11:28)
Learn of Me (Matt. 11:28)
Abide in Me (John 15:4)
Lovest Thou Me (John 21:15)
Follow thou Me (John 21:22)
Watch with Me (Matt. 26:48)

CONTRAST, WHAT A
In 2 Corinthians 4:17
Light affliction – for a moment
Weight of glory – for eternity

CHARACTERS ADDRESSED IN EPHESIANS, SEVEN
Children of God generally (chapter 5)
Wives (5:22)
Husbands (5:25)
Children (6:1)
Fathers (6:4)
Servants (6:5)
Masters (6:9)

CHRIST OUR LIFE
(Col. 3:4)
Source of our life (Eph. 2:1; Gal. 2:20)
Sustenance of our life (John 6:51)
Solace of our life (Heb. 13:5)
Object of our life (Phil. 1:21)
Pattern of our life (Phil. 2:5)
Crown of our life (1 John 3:2)

CALVARY, VOICES FROM
Voice of Intercession (Luke 23:34)
Voice of Mercy (Luke 23:42)
Voice of Affection (John 19:26, 27)
Voice of Desertion (Matt. 27:46)
Voice of Humanity (John 19:28)
Voice of Victory (John 19:30)
Voice of Death (Luke 23:46)

CHRIST IS GOD MANIFEST
He is the Word – God heard
He is the Light – God seen
He is the Life – God felt

CUPS
Cup of:
Christ (Matt. 26:39)
Saints (Ps. 23; 16:5)
Salvation (Ps. 116)
God (Ps. 75:8; Jer. 25:15)
Disciples (Matt. 20:23)
Lord’s Supper (Luke 22)
Sinners (Ps. 11:6)

CALLING, YOUR
A Holy calling (2 Tim. 1:9); A Heavenly calling (Heb. 3:1); A High calling (Phil. 3:14)
1. Called to be saints – Cleansed ones, vessels, meet (2 Cor. 1:2); For the Master’s use (2 Tim. 2:21)
2. Called unto the fellowship – Of Jesus Christ (1 Cor. 1:9)
3. Called unto eternal glory (1 Pet. 5:10)
4. Called, in the meantime, to endure patiently (1 Pet. 2:19-20) – To suffer persecution if called to, and the apostle prays God that He would count you worthy of this calling (2 Thess. 1:4, 5, 11); Therefore, brethren, give diligence to make your calling (2 Pet. 1:10); Sure; evident to all the world that ye are the called of God; called out of darkness into His marvelous light (1 Pet. 2:9); To wait for His Son from heaven (1 Thess. 1:10)

CHRIST MY SAVIOR
(Is. 43:1; Acts 5:31)
My need of a Savior: my position (Gen. 3:2, 24) – Shut out from God (Rom. 5:12); Condemned (John 3:18)
I could not see myself (Rom. 3:20; Gal. 3:10, 11; Ezek. 33:12)
Christ’s fitness to be my Savior – Sent of God (1 John 4:14); Without sin (Heb. 4:15); No limit to His power (Heb. 7:25); My Savior (Luke 1:47)
His purpose in redemption (Eph. 1:4, 5; Eph. 5:25, 26; Titus 2:14; 1 John 3:2)

CONTRAST BETWEEN GENESIS AND REVELATION
Genesis 1:1 – earth created; Revelation 22:1 – earth passed away
Genesis 1:5 – night; Revelation 22:5 – no night
Genesis 1:10 – sea; Revelation 21:1 – no sea
Genesis 1:16 – sunset; Revelation 21:23 – no need for sun
Genesis 2:8 – garden and home for man; Revelation 21:10 – city a home for saints
Genesis 2:18-23 – marriage of first Adam; Revelation 19:9 – marriage of second Adam
Genesis 3:1 – first appearing of Satan; Revelation 20:10 – Satan cast out
Genesis 3:16, 17 –  sorrow and suffering; Revelation 21:4 – no more sorrow
Genesis 3:17 – curse; Revelation 22:3 – no more curse
Genesis 3:24 – driven from garden and tree of life; Revelation 22:2 – welcome back home

CHRIST FOR ME
The heart sympathizes (Heb. 4:15)
The hands encircle (Song of Solomon 2:6)
The arm strengthens (Ps. 89:21)
The eye guides (Ps. 32:8)
The feet conquer (Is. 63:3)
The lips pleads (Heb. 7:25)
The bosom rests (John 13:23)

CHRIST OUR LIFE
Bread of Life (John 6:35)
Fountain of Life (Ps. 36:9)
Tree of Life (Rev. 2:7)
Light of Life (John 8:12)
Path of Life (Ps. 16:11)
Word of Life (1 John 1:1)
Prince of Life (Acts 3:15)

CHRIST OUR ALL
Look unto Me (Is. 14:22)
Come unto Me (Matt. 9:28)
Learn of Me (Matt. 11:28)
Abide in Me (John 15:4)
Lovest thou Me (John 21:15)
Follow thou Me (John 21:22)
Watch with Me (Matt. 26:48)

CONTRAST BETWEEN OLD AND NEW TESTAMENT
Abram called out of Ur – We called out of the world (John 15:19)
Israel promised long life – We have eternal life (1 John 5:11)
Israel blessed in the land – We blessed in heavenly places (Eph. 1:3)
Israel promised prosperity – We promised tribulation (John 16:33)
Promises of the Old to the Jew – Of New to Christian (2 Pet. 1:4)
In Old God came down – Now believers go up (Eph. 2:6)
In Old God hid behind the veil – Now revealed in Christ (2 Cor. 4:6)
In the Old Israel gathered around the tabernacle – We gather around the Lord (Matt 18:20)
Israel worshipped at Jerusalem – We inside the veil (Heb. 10:19)
Nothing made perfect – In Him perfected forever (Heb. 10:14)
Old Testament saints prayed for vengeance – We are not to avenge (Rom. 12:19)
Old Testament saints prayed for Holy Spirit – Now Holy Spirit  teaches us to pray (Rom. 8:26)
Old Testament begins with Genesis of man – New Testament begins with the generation of Jesus Christ

CHRIST, YE BELONG TO
Ye are not your own, for ye are bought with a price (1 Cor. 6:20)
His purchased possession (Eph. 1:14)
His redeemed (1 Pet. 18:19)
His peculiar treasure (Mal. 3:17, R.V.)
His temple, of which He is the Chief corner-stone (Eph. 2:20-22)
His church, of which He is the Head (Eph. 5:23)
Members of His body, and of His flesh, and of His bones (Eph. 5:30)
Quickened together with Him; raise up together with Him; sealed together with Him (Eph. 2:5, 6)
“Because ye belong to Christ”
Beloved...be diligent, that ye may be found in Him in peace, without spot, and blameless (2 Pet 2:5, 6)

CHRIST OUR SHEPHERD
In John 10, we get:
The Shepherd’s love (v. 11)
The Shepherd’s call (v. 3)
The Shepherd’s leading (v. 3)
The Shepherd’s gift (v. 28)
The Shepherd’s Word (v. 28)
The Shepherd’s power (v. 28)
The Shepherd’s care (v. 12)
The Shepherd’s knowledge (v. 14)
The Shepherd’s feeling (v. 9)

CROWNS
(see Ps. 103:4)
Incorruptible Crowns (1 Cor. 9:25) – for runners
Crown of rejoicing (1 Thess. 2:19) – for soul-winners
Crown of righteousness (2 Tim. 4:8) – for anticipators
Crown of life (James 1:12; Rev. 2:10) – for faithful ones
Crown of glory (1 Pet. 5:4) – for true Christians
Crowns of gold (Rev. 3:11) – for all the redeemed
Thy crown (Rev. 4:4) – for all the redeemed
Made ours on the ground of redemption, as signified by the crown of thorns worn by the Lord Jesus only.

CHURCH, THE
Eph. 5:25-27
He loved the church
He gave Himself for it
He sanctifies it
He cleanses it
He nourishes it
He cherishes it
He presents it to Himself

CALLED
To holiness (1 Pet. 1:15)
Out of darkness (1 Pet. 2:9)
Into light (1 Pet. 2:9)
To patience (1 Pet. 2:21)
To blessing (1 Pet. 3:9)
To eternal glory (1 Pet. 5:10)
To glory and virtue (2 Pet. 1:3)

CHRIST’S ABILITY
Able to save (Heb. 7:25)
Able to keep (Jude 24)
Able to succor (Heb. 2:18)
Able to do abundantly (Eph. 3)
Able to make grace abound (2 Cor. 9:8)
Able to subdue (Phil. 3:21)
Able to present faultless (Jude 24)

COALS
Coals of:
Sin (Prov. 6:28)
Love & jealousy (Song of Solomon 8:6)
Cleansing (Is. 6:6)
Backsliding (Lam. 4:8)
Hope (2 Sam. 14:7)
Strife (Prov. 26:21)
Kindness (Rom. 12:20)

CHANGE, THE GREAT
In Psalm 40:1-3
Heard my cry – awakening
Brought me up – deliverance
Set my feet upon a rock – security
Established my goings – walk
The new song – joy
Praise unto our God – testimony
Many fearing – result of fruit
Many seeing – result of fruit
Many trusting – result of fruit

CHRISTIAN PRIVILEGE AND CHRISTIAN RESPONSIBILITY
Privilege:
a. Born by the Word of God (1 Pet. 1:23); b. Received Christ (Col. 2:6); c. Christ our life (Col. 3:4); d. Complete in Christ (Col. 2:10); e. Live in the Spirit (Gal. 5:25); f. Light in the Lord (Eph. 5:8); g. Well of water in us (John 4:14); h. Have the Light of life (John 8:12); i. God worketh in us (Phil. 2:13); j. God abounds to us (2 Cor. 9:8); k. Have the Bread of Life (John 6:51); l. Comforted of God (2 Cor. 1:4); m. Freely ye have received (Matt. 10:8); n. By their fruit ye shall know them (Matt. 7:20)
Responsibility:
a. Hold forth the Word (Phil. 2:16); b. Walk in Him (Col. 2:6); c. Live Christ (Phil. 1:21); d. Stand complete (Col. 4:12); f. Walk in the Spirit (Gal. 5:25); g. Rivers of water shall flow (John 7:38); h. Let your light shine (Matt. 5:16); i. Work out salvation (Phil. 2:12); j. Abound to every good work (2 Cor. 9:8); k. Feed My sheep and lambs (John 21:16); l. Comfort others (2 Cor. 1:4); m. Freely give (Matt. 10:8); n. He that saith I know Him and keepeth not His commandments is a liar (1 John 2:4)

CALLING, PROMOTIONS IN THE HEAVENLY
Aliens...and strangers...far off...made nigh by the blood of Christ (Eph. 2:12, 13)
1. From Strangers to Servants – Where I am there shall My servant be; if any man serve Me him will My Father honor (John 12:26)
2. From Servants to Friends – Henceforth I call you not servants (John 15:15); Ye are My friends if ye do whatsoever I command you (John 15:14)
3. From Friends to Brethren – Go to My brethren, and say unto them, I go to My Father and your Father, and to My God and your God (John 20:17); Both He that sanctifieth and they who for which cause He is not ashamed to call them brethren. Them that honor Me will I honor (1 Sam. 2:30)

CHRIST THE ARK
What the ark was to Noah, Christ is to us:
An expression of God’s love (John 3:16)
A shelter from judgment (John 5:24)
A place of perfect safety (Rom. 8:38)
A place of perfect peace (Rom. 8:1)
A place of rejoicing (Phil. 4:4)
A place of waiting, no worry (1 Pet. 5:7)
Only one window, could only look up (Heb. 12:2)
Only one door. No other way (John 10:9)
No rudder or compass (Ps. 32:8)

CONTRAST, A
Between those who receive the mark of the beast and those who don’t
1. Those who receive – They shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God (Rev. 14:10)
They have no rest day or night (Rev. 14:11); A noisome and grievous sore falls upon them (Rev. 16:2)
2. Those who refuse – They shall be boycotted (Rev. 13:17); They shall get the victory over the beast (Rev. 15:2); They shall live and reign with Christ (Rev. 20:4)

CHRIST OUR LIFE
He is our life:
He that believeth on Him hath everlasting... (Deut. 30:20)Life (John 6:47)
He is the Bread of Life:
He that cometh to Him shall never... (John 6:48) Hunger (John 6:35)
He is the Fountain of Life:
He that believeth on Him shall... (Ps. 36:9) Never thirst (John 6:35)
Our life is hid with Christ in God (Col. 3:3; 1 Sam. 25:29):
When Christ...our life shall appear, then shall we also appear with Him in glory (Col. 3:4)

CHRIST, A LIVING
Christ is:
The Son of the living God in Whom we believe (Matt. 16:16)
The Living Water Who satisfies (John 4:11)
The Living Bread on Whom we feed (John 6:57)
The Living Stone on Whom we build (1 Pet. 2:4)
The Living Way by Whom we approach (Heb. 10:20)
The Living High-Priest by Whom we worship (Heb. 7:25)
The Living Hope for Whom we wait (1 Pet. 1:3)

CHRIST, OUT OF
“No God!”
What chaos to the soul (Eph. 2:12)
“No Christ!”
The heart must droop with fear (Rom. 8:9)
“No life!”
All death outside of Christ (1 John 5:12)
“No peace!”
But blackness and despair (Rom. 3:17)
“No hope!”
Can fill that man’s dark soul (Eph. 2:12)
“No excuse!”
God’s Word doth plainly tell (Rom. 1:20)
“No escape!”
‘Tis ‘neglect’ that will send souls to eternal destruction (Heb. 2:3)

CONSCIENCE IN SEVEN STAGES
An evil conscience (Heb. 10:22)
A convicting conscience (John 8:9)
A purged conscience (Heb. 9:14)
A good conscience (Acts 23:1)
A pure conscience (1 Tim. 3:9)
A weak conscience (1 Cor. 8:12)
A seared conscience (1 Tim. 4:2)
An evil conscience once convicted may become good through being purged by the blood of Jesus, and afterwards may become either pure, or weak, or seared according to the measure of obedience the person gives to the Scriptures.

CONFESSIONS, GREAT
Pharaoh – “I have sinned” (Ex. 9:27)
Balaam – “I have sinned” (Num. 22:34)
Achan – “I have sinned” (Josh. 7:20)
Saul – “I have sinned” (1 Sam. 15:24)
David – “I have sinned” (2 Sam. 12:13)
Judas – “I have sinned” (Matt. 27:4)
Prodigal – “I have sinned” (Luke 15:18)

CHRIST JESUS, THE MAN
(I Tim. 2:5)
This Man was the Son of God (Mark 15:39):
Mighty to save (Is. 63:1)
I find no fault in this Man (Luke 23:4)
This Man has done nothing amiss (Luke 23:41):
The Lamb without blemish and without spot (1 Pet. 1:19)
Through this Man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins (Acts 13:38):
Redemption through His blood (Eph. 1:7)
This Man receiveth sinners (Luke 15:2):
He died for the ungodly (Rom. 5:6)
This Man, after He had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down on the right hand of God (Heb. 10:12):
The blood of Jesus Christ cleanseth us from all sin (1 John 1:7)
This Man, because He continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood (Heb. 7:24):
Appears in the presence of God for us (Heb. 9:24)

CHRIST, EXALTATION OF
He shall be exalted (Is. 52:13)
God also hath highly exalted Him (Phil. 2:9)
Higher than the heavens (Heb. 7:26)

COMMANDS – 3 IN 1
Old Testament – “Thus saith God the Lord” (Is. 42:5)
New Testament – “Jesus saith” (Mark 5:36)
Apostolic period – “the Holy Ghost saith” (Heb. 3:7)

COUNTERPARTS OF OLD TESTAMENT BOOKS IN NEW TESTAMENT
Old Testament book & subject: Genesis (the first Adam, his fall and consequent ruin of race)
New Testament counterparts: The Four Gospels (the second Adam, “the Lord from heaven”; His victory over sin and Satan and consequently salvation procured)

Old Testament book & subject: Exodus (a people chosen; their redemption, and sundry directions for them)
New Testament counterparts: The Acts & Romans (church formed, a testimony for God, redemption and commands for God’s people)

Old Testament book & subject: Leviticus (the old covenant, its sacrifices, priest, tabernacle, etc.)
New Testament counterpart: Hebrews (the better covenant, the one sacrifice, the High Priest, the true tabernacle)

Old Testament book & subject: Numbers (wilderness experience)
New Testament counterpart: Philippians (pressing on, “sorrowful, yet always rejoicing”)

Old Testament book & subject: Deuteronomy (laws for Israel, as the people of God)
New Testament counterparts: 1 & 2 Corinthians (church order; injunctions to believers)

Old Testament book & subject: Joshua (conquest, and its results enjoyed)
New Testament counterparts: Ephesians & Colossians (results of conquest of Calvary; What is ours “in Christ”)

Old Testament book & subject: Judges (days of declension)
New Testament counterpart: Galatians (“turning again” to Judaism)

Old Testament book & subject: Ruth (from the alien’s place to the “royal line.” A Gentile’s story)
New Testament counterpart: Philemon (a runaway’s conversion; once “a slave,” afterwards “a brother beloved”)

Old Testament books & subject: 1 & 2 Samuel; 1 & 2 Kings; 1 & 2 Chronicles (Canaan possessed; the elect nation; Temple service; fighting. Kings, godly and ungodly. Judgment for disobedience)
New Testament counterparts: 1 & 2 Peter (“An incorruptible” inheritance. “Holy nation.” “Peculiar people.” “Spiritual house.” “False teachers” and “pernicious way.” Judgment beginning at House of God)

Old Testament books & subject: Ezra; Nehemiah; Ester (remnant times. Individual faithfulness. Opposition from without. Ultimate triumph of Jews)
New Testament counterparts: 1 & 2 Thessalonians; 1 & 2 Timothy; Titus (“latter days.” “Perilous times.” Departure from truth. Exhortations to Godliness)

Old Testament book & subject: Job (patience and faith rewarded)
New Testament counterpart: James (keyboard, “faith.” Straight talk on important matters. “Patience and her perfect work”)

Old Testament books & subject: Psalms; Ecclesiastes; Song of Solomon (varied fare for varied needs. The Preacher’s sermon (Eccles.) and Song of Solomon)
New Testament counterparts: John’s Epistles (love in truth, and truth in love)

Old Testament book & subject: Proverbs (weighty words on weighty matters)
New Testament counterpart: Jude (warnings and exhortations)

Old Testament books & subject: The Prophets – Isaiah to Malachi (declension and departure from God. Rebuked. “Glories to follow.” Messiah’s reign)
New Testament counterpart: Revelation (declension in church. From Ephesian first to Laodicean lukewarmness. “The unveiling of Jesus Christ.” Saints of God in glory)

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