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Arno Clemens Gaebelein
Arno Clemens Gaebelein (August 27, 1861 – December 25, 1945) was a German-born American preacher, author, and Bible teacher whose ministry shaped early 20th-century fundamentalism and dispensational theology. Born in Thuringia, Germany, to Wilhelm Gaebelein and an unnamed mother, he immigrated to the U.S. in 1879, settling in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Converted at 17 through a Methodist preacher’s sermon, he was ordained in the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1886 after informal theological study, pastoring German-speaking congregations in New York and New Jersey. Gaebelein’s preaching career shifted dramatically in 1899 when he left Methodism over its liberalism, embracing dispensationalism and joining the Plymouth Brethren. His sermons, delivered at conferences and churches across the U.S. and Europe, emphasized biblical prophecy, Israel’s restoration, and Christ’s return, notably influencing the Scofield Reference Bible as C.I. Scofield’s assistant. He edited Our Hope magazine (1894–1945), founded the Hope of Israel Movement for Jewish evangelism, and wrote over 50 books, including The Annotated Bible and Revelation: An Analysis and Exposition. Married to Emma Fredericka Grimm in 1884, with whom he had four children—Frank, Paul, Arno Jr., and Claudia (died in infancy)—he died at age 84 in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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Arno Clemens Gaebelein emphasizes the importance of living a holy life that glorifies the Lord Jesus Christ, who constantly watches over us and represents us before God. As Christians, we are called to manifest Christ and His presence in heaven makes such a life possible through His intercessory work. Gaebelein highlights the significance of being occupied with the Person and work of Christ, allowing His presence and service to impact our daily lives on earth, leading us to walk worthy of the Lord. He encourages believers to find encouragement in prayer by sharing all their troubles with the Lord, who is interested in every aspect of their lives, and to find deliverance from worry by trusting in His care and faithfulness. Additionally, Gaebelein reminds us of our role in sharing in Christ's work through intercession, serving one another, and forgiving as Christ forgave us.
The Practical Results of His Present Work in the Christian's Life
The fact that the Lord Jesus Christ is in Glory occupied with us should lead us into a holy life which glorifies Him. That loving eye is never withdrawn from us. If we were to remember this constantly, what a power this would be in our lives! How many things would remain undone, how many words unspoken, and how many other things done, if we were constantly conscious of that eye which is upon us individually. He represents us before God, and we are to represent Him before men. A Christian is called to manifest Christ to be His representative. And such a life, which is unto His Praise and Glory, is made possible through His blessed intercessory work and His presence in heaven. A true Christian life depends much on this heart occupation with the Person and work of Christ. As His presence up yonder and His service for us is a reality to our hearts through the power of the Holy Spirit, we shall walk worthy of the Lord, and His blessed work for us will constantly be felt in our lives here on earth. What a joy it is then, as we reckon only with Him, who knows us, to serve Him, to depend on Him. And how we should shun anything which grieves Him. Encouragement for Prayer. These blessed facts of the Lord's loving interest in us and our life in this present evil age, surrounded by dangers and evils of all kinds, will be a great encouragement to us in our prayer life. We can go and tell Him all about that which troubles us. If He is interested in everything which happens to us, down to the smallest matter, then we can go to Him in prayer and tell Him about it. Some Christians teach that we should not do this, but leave it all in His hands without praying for it, satisfied that His will be done. But this is contrary to Scripture, for it says that in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving we are to make our requests known (Phil. 4:6). He delights to have us tell Him, and like John's disciples we can go to Him and tell Him. His ear is always open. If in His service we become tired and weary, we can tell Him, for He was tired on account of the way. If hungry or without a resting place, He knows what that means, for He passed through this. If lonely and our best services are misunderstood, or the fiery darts of the enemy are aimed against us, we can speak to Him about it. All this can be so very real to us if we but go on led by His Spirit. Deliverance from Worry. It should make an end of all worry and anxiety. We may possess a divine carelessness. Be careful for nothing. Have no anxiety. Why should we worry or be anxious? Worry is the child of unbelief. Anxiety can never stay if the eyes of the heart behold the man in Glory and faith realizes that all is in the hands of One "who doeth all things well." Worry and anxiety accuse Him. Martha did that when she was encumbered with much service and then said to Him, "Dost Thou not care?" Each time we give way to anxiety, we act as if He did not care. But He does; and He would have us rest in faith and commit all to Himself. Sharing His Work. In conclusion we must not forget that He permits us to have some share in this blessed work of His. While He prays for us, we can pray one for another, and for all the saints. He intercedes; we can intercede. He washes our feet, typical of the cleansing by the Word. We are to wash one another's feet. He carries our burdens, but the exhortation also is that we carry one another's burden. He forgives and restores. We are to forbear one another, and forgive one another, even as Christ forgave us (Col. 3:13).
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Arno Clemens Gaebelein (August 27, 1861 – December 25, 1945) was a German-born American preacher, author, and Bible teacher whose ministry shaped early 20th-century fundamentalism and dispensational theology. Born in Thuringia, Germany, to Wilhelm Gaebelein and an unnamed mother, he immigrated to the U.S. in 1879, settling in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Converted at 17 through a Methodist preacher’s sermon, he was ordained in the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1886 after informal theological study, pastoring German-speaking congregations in New York and New Jersey. Gaebelein’s preaching career shifted dramatically in 1899 when he left Methodism over its liberalism, embracing dispensationalism and joining the Plymouth Brethren. His sermons, delivered at conferences and churches across the U.S. and Europe, emphasized biblical prophecy, Israel’s restoration, and Christ’s return, notably influencing the Scofield Reference Bible as C.I. Scofield’s assistant. He edited Our Hope magazine (1894–1945), founded the Hope of Israel Movement for Jewish evangelism, and wrote over 50 books, including The Annotated Bible and Revelation: An Analysis and Exposition. Married to Emma Fredericka Grimm in 1884, with whom he had four children—Frank, Paul, Arno Jr., and Claudia (died in infancy)—he died at age 84 in St. Petersburg, Florida.