
Arno Clemens Gaebelein
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The Redemption of the Purchased Possession
4EPH 1:71TH 4:16REV 12:5Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches on the truth revealed in Ephesians about the future redemption of the purchased possession, emphasizing believers being sealed with the Holy Spirit as an earnest of their inheritance. The chapter reveals God's highest revelation concerning sinners saved by Grace, including election, predestination, adoption, redemption, and the sealing with the Holy Spirit. The sermon delves into the steps leading to the verse, highlighting the importance of understanding the inheritance shared with Christ and the purchased possession acquired through His blood.
The Present Work of Christ; What It Is
3PSA 19:1Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the present work of Jesus Christ in Glory, emphasizing His role as the Mediator between God and man, the upholder of all things, and the Head of the Church. Jesus, as the Man in Glory, controls the universe and the heavenly hosts, including the unseen spirits and angels, who serve His providential dealings with His people on earth. His work as the Mediator and Advocate is fully revealed in the Bible, where He intercedes for His people, knows them personally, and restores them when they sin, ensuring their salvation and sanctification.
The Ten Virgins
22CO 11:2Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches on the parable of the ten virgins from the Gospel of Matthew, emphasizing the importance of understanding the different stages of the parable and the significance of the midnight cry as a call to return to the original position of separation, manifestation, and expectation in the Christian faith. He addresses two wrong interpretations of the parable, highlighting the distinction between the wise and foolish virgins as representing true believers and mere professing Christians. Gaebelein urges listeners to heed the call to readiness for the Bridegroom's coming, emphasizing the eternal consequences of being unprepared and the urgency of accepting salvation through Christ.
Epistle to the Colossians
1COL 1:15COL 2:8COL 2:11COL 2:14Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the dangers of being led astray by false teachings and the importance of staying rooted in Christ. He emphasizes the preeminence of Christ as the Head of Creation and the Church, warning against being spoiled by worldly philosophies and traditions of men. Gaebelein highlights the mystery of God revealed in Christ, in whom believers are complete and filled with all the fullness of God. He addresses the significance of being circumcised in Christ, buried and raised with Him through faith, and the victory over principalities and powers achieved by Christ's triumph on the cross.
Gospel of Matthew - Introduction
1MAT 1:1MAT 2:2MAT 3:2MAT 4:17MAT 16:18MAT 24:15MAT 25:31Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches on the Gospel of Matthew, highlighting its significance as the Genesis of the New Testament, containing the beginnings of a new dispensation like a mighty tree rooted in the Old Testament promises. Matthew, a despised tax gatherer, was chosen by the Holy Spirit to write this Jewish Gospel, emphasizing the need to understand its dispensational truths to grasp its teachings correctly. The Gospel focuses on the King and the Kingdom, the rejection of the King by His earthly people, the mysteries of the Kingdom, the Church, and the prophetic teachings concerning the end of the age in the Mount of Olivet Discourse.
The Exalted One
1PSA 2:7PSA 110:1COL 1:15HEB 1:1HEB 1:31PE 2:24Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the importance of exalting the glorious Person of our Lord Jesus Christ amidst the ongoing attacks on His authority and deity within Christendom. By examining the teachings in the first chapter of Hebrews, believers are reminded of the solid assurance that God has spoken through His Son, emphasizing the inseparable connection between the Old Testament Scriptures and the living Word, Jesus Christ. The chapter provides a profound description of our Lord in His eternal existence, incarnation, and resurrection, highlighting His role as the Creator, Redeemer, and the exalted One at the right hand of the Majesty on high, offering believers a foundation for faith and assurance of future glory.
His Work on the Cross and What Has Been Accomplished by It
1JHN 12:27ROM 8:331CO 6:20GAL 6:14HEB 10:10Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches on the profound and unfathomable significance of Christ's work on the cross, emphasizing the incomprehensible truth that the sinless Son of God was made sin for us, enduring immense suffering in fourfold ways - in Himself, from men, from the devil, and ultimately from God, bearing the full weight of divine judgment and wrath. Through His sacrificial death, He accomplished propitiation and substitution for believers, providing perfect justification, peace, acceptance, and access to God, delivering them from the power of darkness and securing an eternal inheritance. Gaebelein highlights the eternal efficacy of Christ's finished work on the cross, emphasizing the need for believers to live in light of this truth, glorifying God in body and spirit as those who have died to sin and are alive in Christ.
The Book of Revelation - Introduction
1DAN 9:24MAT 24:42PE 1:20REV 1:3Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches on the significance of the Book of Revelation as the capstone of the Bible, emphasizing its necessity for the completion of God's revelation. He refutes attempts to eliminate Revelation from the New Testament, highlighting the historical evidence supporting John as the author. Gaebelein explains the three main divisions of Revelation: the Patmos vision, the messages to the seven churches representing the Church on earth, and the future events after the Church's removal. He stresses the importance of understanding the Old Testament prophecies to interpret Revelation correctly and reveals the key divisions and interpretations of the book for a comprehensive understanding.
The Decree of Darius the Mede. Daniel in the Lions' Den and His Deliverance
1DAN 6:22Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches on the story of Daniel in the lions' den, highlighting Daniel's steadfast faith in the face of persecution and the miraculous deliverance by God. The chapter also points to the end times, where the deification of man and the rise of the Anti-Christ are foretold, emphasizing the importance of staying faithful to God amidst worldly pressures. The narrative of Daniel's prosperity under Darius and Cyrus serves as a prophetic type of the future deliverance and prosperity of the faithful remnant.
The Epistle to the Romans - Part 2
1ROM 9:1Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the profound truths revealed in Romans chapters 9-11, focusing on God's sovereignty and His dealings with Israel. He emphasizes Paul's deep sorrow and yearning for his fellow Jews who rejected the salvation of God. Gaebelein highlights the unconditional election of God and His sovereignty in choosing both Jews and Gentiles for salvation. He explains how God's faithfulness is demonstrated through His justice and mercy, despite Israel's rejection of His righteousness. Gaebelein also points out the future hope for a remnant of Israel and the ultimate reconciliation of all believers, both Jews and Gentiles, through God's grace and mercy.
The Conversion of the World and the Jews
1MAT 25:31Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the future conversion of the world as prophesied in the Old Testament, emphasizing that this glorious future is linked with the second coming of Christ. He explains that converted nations will enter into the Kingdom of God and be subjects under Christ's reign, highlighting the role of a remnant of Israelites in preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom to all nations during the Great Tribulation. Gaebelein discusses the significance of the conversion of Israel, who will become a blessing to all nations and play a crucial role in bringing the nations of the earth into the Kingdom during the Millennium.
The World War and What Followed
1PSA 33:12PRO 14:34ISA 2:4ISA 9:6DAN 2:21MAT 24:6ROM 13:11TH 5:32TI 3:1REV 17:14Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the events leading up to and during World War I, highlighting the divine inspiration behind the pre-written history of world affairs as penned by the prophet Daniel. The sermon delves into the prediction of nation rising against nation and kingdom against kingdom, ultimately leading to the unleashing of the dogs of war. Gaebelein discusses the intricate timeline of events in July 1914 that sparked the European tragedy, emphasizing the unseen power behind the human hatred. The sermon also touches on the significant role of various nations, the failure of peace negotiations, the rise of Japan, the League of Nations, and the aftermath of the war, including the Prohibition amendment and its unintended consequences.
The History of Satan
1GEN 3:15ISA 14:12REV 12:9REV 20:10REV 21:1Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the person and history of Satan as revealed in the Bible. Satan, a fallen creature, was once a majestic being full of wisdom and beauty, but his pride led to his rebellion against God. His attempts to thwart God's plan, from the fall of man to opposing the promised seed, are traced throughout history. Despite his opposition, Satan's ultimate defeat is prophesied, culminating in his eternal punishment in the lake of fire and the establishment of a new heaven and earth where God dwells with His people.
A Mystery Made Known
11TI 3:16Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches on the assurance that God has not cast away His people, focusing on the mystery of Israel's future salvation and the importance of understanding the Pauline mysteries revealed in the epistles. The sermon delves into the significance of the 'fulness of the Gentiles' and distinguishes it from 'the times of the Gentiles,' emphasizing the pivotal role of the church's completion before Israel's restoration. It explores different interpretations of 'all Israel shall be saved,' highlighting the remnant of Israel that will be saved during the great tribulation and the glorious return of the Deliverer to Zion to turn away ungodliness from Jacob.
The Patience of Christ
11PE 2:23Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches on the exhortation from Paul to the Thessalonian believers to direct their hearts into the Love of God and the Patience of Christ. The sermon highlights the all-encompassing Patience of Christ, showcasing His humility, submission, endurance, and calmness in the face of trials and suffering. Gaebelein emphasizes the need for believers to reflect the Patience of Christ in their own lives, amidst a world filled with impatience, haste, and lack of trust in God. He urges readers to return to a place of rest in Christ and allow their hearts to be directed into the enduring Patience of the Lord.
His Future Work in Connection With the Earth
1ISA 26:9MAT 24:29REV 5:5REV 8:5REV 19:11Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the future events outlined in the Book of Revelation, where the Lord Jesus Christ will begin a work of severe judgments on the earth, dealing with apostate masses and executing righteous judgments. The Jewish people will go through a great tribulation, with a remnant believing in the Kingdom and serving as messengers. Nations will learn righteousness through these judgments, and a multitude from all nations will be saved during this time. The glorious appearing of the King of Kings will mark the end of His rejection and the beginning of His reign over the earth, accompanied by His Saints.
The Visible and Glorious Manifestation of Jehovah Over the Earth and in the Earth
1EXO 13:21ISA 40:5HAB 2:14ZEC 14:5MAT 17:5ACT 1:11COL 3:42TH 2:1REV 19:11Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the bright and wonderful prophecies of the visible and glorious manifestation of Jehovah, emphasizing the literal fulfillment of these promises as real assurances from God. The Divine person to be revealed is Jehovah-Jesus, the God-man, who will come in power and glory, fulfilling the Old Testament prophecies. Various Old Testament passages, such as Psalms, Isaiah, Ezekiel, and Zechariah, vividly describe the majestic appearance and power of Jehovah's manifestation, pointing to the future event of His return. The New Testament aligns with these prophecies, affirming the visible and glorious return of our Lord Jesus Christ in power and great glory.
Prophetic Poems by Horatius Bonar
0PSA 30:51CO 11:261TH 4:16REV 22:20Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about eagerly anticipating the day when shadows will flee away, urging believers to remain steadfast in faith and love, keeping their focus on Christ amidst life's challenges and chaos. The sermon emphasizes the longing for Christ's return to establish His reign on earth, reminding believers to stay faithful and obedient to His will. Gaebelein also highlights the importance of remembering Christ's sacrifice, resurrection, and the promise of His second coming, encouraging believers to partake in the communion with anticipation and joy.
When the Shadows Flee Away
0ROM 8:19Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the long-awaited daybreak when the shadows of sin and death will flee away, bringing peace and glory to the earth as prophesied in the Bible. He emphasizes that this promised morning will only come when the Lord Jesus Christ returns to reign as King over the earth, bringing redemption and restoration to creation. Gaebelein highlights the significance of Christ's second coming in ending human suffering, establishing justice, and ushering in a new era of righteousness and peace for all nations.
The Present Age: Its Beginning, Progress and End
0ECC 1:9MAT 24:142TI 4:3REV 22:20Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches on the Book of Ecclesiastes, highlighting the cyclical nature of life and God's dealings with man and the earth. He emphasizes the past, present, and future states of creation, peace, and man's relationship with God. Gaebelein discusses the beginning, progress, and end of the current age, focusing on Christ's ministry, the Holy Spirit's work, the preaching of the Gospel, the rejection of Truth, the state of the world, Satan's influence, and the situation of the Jewish people. He concludes with the anticipation of Christ's return and the establishment of His Kingdom.
The Incarnation of the Son of God
0LUK 1:35JHN 1:29JHN 10:11HEB 1:1HEB 2:17Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches on the profound truth of the Incarnation of the Son of God, emphasizing the divine mystery and reverence surrounding this event. The announcement of the Incarnation to the Virgin Mary by the angel Gabriel is highlighted, revealing the unique nature of Jesus' birth through the Holy Spirit. Gaebelein stresses the importance of the Incarnation as the foundation of the Gospel, essential for understanding God's love and the revelation of His attributes to humanity. He also explains that while the Incarnation revealed God to man, it could not accomplish redemption; only through Jesus' sacrificial death on the cross could sin be atoned for and humanity reconciled to God.
The Feasts and the Names
0GEN 22:14EXO 15:26EXO 17:15LEV 23:9DEU 16:13JDG 6:24JER 23:5EZK 48:35ACT 2:1Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the significance of the seven yearly feasts commanded by the Lord to His people Israel, which not only held historical and worship importance but also had profound prophetic meanings, revealing the entire plan of redemption. These feasts, from the Feast of Passover to the Feast of Tabernacles, symbolize key aspects of redemption, such as the atoning work of the Cross, the resurrection of Christ, the out-calling of the church by the Holy Spirit, and the future restoration and glory of Israel during the millennium. The compound names of Jehovah found in the Old Testament Scriptures are also explored in connection with these feasts, emphasizing God's provision, healing, peace, righteousness, and presence throughout the redemptive plan.
For I Am Also an Israelite
0ZEC 12:10MAT 24:30ROM 11:11TI 1:16REV 1:7Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches on the significance of the Apostle Paul's conversion as a type and pattern of Israel's future conversion. Through the unique conversion of Saul of Tarsus, God reveals His mercy and plan for the salvation of Israel as a nation. The Apostle Paul's journey from unbelief to faith mirrors Israel's spiritual journey, from blindness and unbelief to recognizing Jesus as their Messiah and King. The heavenly manifestation experienced by Saul of Tarsus foreshadows the future glorious appearing of Jesus to the remnant of Israel, leading to their national conversion and ministry to the nations.
Old Testament Work of Christ
0GEN 3:15DAN 7:13MIC 5:2ZEC 9:9JHN 3:162PE 2:1Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the past work of Jesus Christ, emphasizing how His work was accomplished through His incarnation and finished on the cross at Calvary. The sermon delves into the foreshadowing and predictions of the Son of God's work in the Old Testament Scriptures, highlighting His redemptive work, incarnation, and final victory over the enemy. Various manifestations of Jehovah in the Old Testament, sacrificial system, historical events, and direct prophecies all pointed to the work of Christ, including His sufferings as the sin-bearer and His future glories as King.
The Parable of the Olive Tree
0JER 11:16ROM 11:16EPH 2:191TH 4:16REV 3:16Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches on the parable of the good and wild olive trees in Romans 11, emphasizing the relationship between Israel and the Gentiles. The parable illustrates the breaking off and grafting in of branches, warning against boasting and unbelief. Gentile Christendom is cautioned to abide in God's goodness to avoid being cut off, as God is able to graft the broken off branches of Israel back in. The parable reveals the future restoration of Israel and the sequence of events leading to their salvation.