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John Nelson Darby
John Nelson Darby (1800 - 1882). Anglo-Irish Bible teacher, author, and founder of the Plymouth Brethren, born in London to a wealthy family. Educated at Westminster School and Trinity College, Dublin, he graduated with a gold medal in classics in 1819 and was called to the Irish bar in 1822. Ordained a deacon in the Church of Ireland in 1825, he served as a curate in Wicklow but left in 1827, disillusioned with institutional religion. In 1828, he joined early Brethren in Dublin, shaping their dispensationalist theology and emphasis on simple worship. Darby translated the Bible into English, French, and German, and wrote 53 volumes, including Synopsis of the Books of the Bible. His teachings on the rapture and dispensationalism influenced modern evangelicalism, notably through the Scofield Reference Bible. Unmarried, he traveled extensively, planting Brethren assemblies in Europe, North America, and New Zealand. His 1860s split with B.W. Newton led to Exclusive Brethren. His works, at stempublishing.com, remain influential despite his rigid separatism.
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John Nelson Darby emphasizes the profound love of Christ displayed through His sacrifice, highlighting that no earthly joy can compare to the heavenly melody of praise for His atonement. He reflects on the suffering and grace of Jesus, whose love brings redemption even in the darkest moments. The sermon culminates in the anticipation of Christ's return and the joy of being united with Him in glory, celebrating the ultimate expression of divine love.
Hymn: Love Displayed
WE'LL praise Thee, glorious Lord, Who died to set us free; No earthly songs can joy afford Like heavenly melody! Love that no suffering stayed We'll praise - true Love divine; Love that for us atonement made; Love that has made us Thine. Love in Thy lonely life Of sorrow here below; Thy words of grace, with mercy rife, Make grateful praises flow! Love that on death's dark vale Its sweetest odours spread, Where sin o'er all seemed to prevail Redemption glory shed. And now we see Thee risen, Who once for us hast died, Seated above the highest heaven, The Father's Glorified. Soon wilt Thou take Thy throne, Thy foes Thy footstool made, And take us with Thee for Thine own - In glory love displayed! Jesus, we wait for Thee, With Thee to have our part; What can full joy and blessing be But being where Thou art!
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John Nelson Darby (1800 - 1882). Anglo-Irish Bible teacher, author, and founder of the Plymouth Brethren, born in London to a wealthy family. Educated at Westminster School and Trinity College, Dublin, he graduated with a gold medal in classics in 1819 and was called to the Irish bar in 1822. Ordained a deacon in the Church of Ireland in 1825, he served as a curate in Wicklow but left in 1827, disillusioned with institutional religion. In 1828, he joined early Brethren in Dublin, shaping their dispensationalist theology and emphasis on simple worship. Darby translated the Bible into English, French, and German, and wrote 53 volumes, including Synopsis of the Books of the Bible. His teachings on the rapture and dispensationalism influenced modern evangelicalism, notably through the Scofield Reference Bible. Unmarried, he traveled extensively, planting Brethren assemblies in Europe, North America, and New Zealand. His 1860s split with B.W. Newton led to Exclusive Brethren. His works, at stempublishing.com, remain influential despite his rigid separatism.