
C.H. Mackintosh
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The Alabaster Box
0MAT 6:1JHN 12:31CO 3:131CO 10:31COL 3:17C.H. Mackintosh emphasizes the importance of connecting all our works and service with Christ, as God values things based on their connection with the Son of His love. He contrasts the value of works done for human praise versus those done for the glory of Jesus, highlighting that only the latter will stand approved and rewarded by God. Mackintosh urges believers to focus on serving Christ alone, seeking His approval above all else, just like the woman who poured precious ointment on Jesus, solely motivated by her love for Him.
God's Way and How to Find It
0NUM 9:15JOB 28:7JER 13:15LUK 11:34JHN 10:27C.H. Mackintosh preaches about the unspeakable mercy of God in providing a clear pathway for His redeemed ones to walk in with certainty and calmness. It is the privilege of every child of God to be sure of walking in God's way, as sure as their soul is saved. Despite the confusion and uncertainty in the world, God has provided a way for His people to walk in, and it is through obedience and trust in His guidance alone.
A Word to the Evangelist
0MRK 1:38C.H. Mackintosh emphasizes the importance of staying true to the calling of an evangelist, encouraging them to not be discouraged by difficulties or tempted to abandon their work for teaching or lecturing. He highlights the rarity and significance of true evangelists and pastors, stressing the need for unwavering dedication to preaching the gospel. Mackintosh urges believers to actively support evangelists through prayer and efforts to bring souls to hear the gospel, emphasizing the vital role of evangelization in the Church.
A Motto for the Evangelist
0MAT 9:37MRK 16:15LUK 4:43ACT 1:82CO 10:16C.H. Makintosh preaches on the importance of spreading the gospel to the regions beyond, emphasizing the need for evangelists to have a traveler's heart, reaching from house to house, city to city, and continent to continent with the good news. The evangelist's mission is to carry the gospel of peace into regions shrouded in darkness and superstition, reflecting the heart of Jesus who longs for the lost. Makintosh challenges Christians to cultivate an evangelistic spirit, as earnest concern for the conversion of souls is a true mark of spiritual growth and vitality.
A Great Gap
0DAN 9:24REV 19:11REV 20:1REV 21:1C.H. Mackintosh delves into the profound prophecy in Daniel 9:20-27, highlighting the significance of the 'unnoticed interval' or break in God's dealings with Israel and the earth. He emphasizes the 490-year period revealed by the angel Gabriel, pointing to the precise fulfillment of God's Word despite the rejection of the Messiah. Mackintosh explains the suspension of God's dispensational dealings with Israel and the earth, leading to an interval where Christ is hidden in the heavens and the Church, the heavenly bride, is formed on earth by the Holy Spirit. He concludes with a vivid depiction of the future events, including the Church's heavenly glory, Israel's restoration, the millennial reign of Christ, and the eternal defeat of Satan.
The Olivet Discourse Part 1 – the Jewish Remnant
0MAT 24:15C.H. Mackintosh delves into the profound and comprehensive discourse in Matthew 24:1-44, focusing on the destiny of the Jewish remnant, the history of Christendom, and the judgment of the nations. The passage emphasizes the Jewish standpoint, surrounded by Jewish circumstances and influences, distinct from the Church of God. Jesus' departure from the temple symbolizes the rejection of the Messiah by the apostate nation of Israel, leading to darkness, desolation, and ruin in Israel's history. The discourse on the mount of Olives addresses a remnant of godly souls who clung to the hope of redemption and restoration for Israel, distinct from the Church, and anticipates the great tribulation before final deliverance.
The Olivet Discourse Part 2a – Christendom: the Household Servant
0MAT 24:45MAT 25:19MAT 25:451CO 12:4EPH 4:7C.H. Mackintosh preaches on the importance of true ministry in the Church of God, emphasizing that all ministry is divine in its source, nature, and principles, appointed by God alone. He contrasts genuine ministry, which aims to edify and bless the Church, with false clericalism that leads to corruption and self-indulgence. Mackintosh warns against human assumptions in ministry and highlights the necessity of gifts bestowed by Jesus Christ for true service. He stresses the impending judgment on those who misuse their positions in the Church, urging believers to discern between true ministry and clericalism.
The Olivet Discourse Part 2b – Christendom: the Ten Virgins
0PSA 49:7MAT 25:1ROM 6:231CO 1:8EPH 5:141TH 4:16TIT 2:132PE 3:91JN 2:27REV 22:20C.H. Mackintosh delves into the parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25:1-13, emphasizing the importance of true Christian profession and readiness for the return of the Bridegroom. The parable highlights the distinction between wise and foolish virgins, representing genuine believers with the oil of the Holy Spirit and mere professors lacking spiritual life. Mackintosh urges believers to examine their hearts and ensure they have a genuine, personal relationship with Christ, warning against a false sense of security in religious activities without true faith.
The Olivet Discourse Part 2c – Christendom: the Talents
0MAT 25:14LUK 19:12ACT 1:24ACT 6:1ACT 14:23ROM 12:31CO 12:18EPH 4:71TI 1:122TI 4:1C.H. Mackintosh preaches on the importance of divine appointment and ability in ministry, emphasizing that only Christ can call and equip individuals for His work. He highlights the need for ministry to be carried out with the awareness of the Lord's return, as seen in the parables of the talents and the ten servants. Mackintosh stresses that ministry, whether inside the house of God or in the world, must be rooted in divine appointment and divine ability, as shown throughout the Scriptures.
The Olivet Discourse Part 3 – the Judgment
0MAT 25:32C.H. Mackintosh challenges the traditional belief in a general judgment by emphasizing the importance of aligning with the authority of holy Scripture over human opinions. He argues that for believers, judgment is past and gone as Christ bore the wrath and judgment on their behalf, settling all questions definitively. Mackintosh delves into Matthew 25:31-46, explaining that it is not a general judgment but a specific one involving living nations based on their treatment of the Jews, refuting the idea of believers being judged again. He concludes by urging non-believers to seek refuge in Jesus to escape the impending judgment.