Abundant Grace
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And of His Fulness Have All We Received
By C.H. Spurgeon0MAT 7:7JHN 10:10ROM 8:1EPH 1:3PHP 4:19COL 2:9HEB 2:14HEB 7:251PE 1:31JN 1:7C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the abundant fullness found in Christ, highlighting that He embodies the fullness of God, perfect humanity, and atoning power. He explains that through Christ's blood, believers are cleansed from sin, justified, and saved to the uttermost, showcasing the victory over death and the hope offered through His resurrection. Spurgeon encourages believers to draw from this inexhaustible source of grace, comfort, and divine attributes, assuring them that all their needs can be met in Jesus. The sermon calls for a response of faith, urging believers to ask boldly for the blessings available in Christ.
2 Peter 1:11
By John Gill0MAT 7:14JHN 14:2ROM 8:182CO 4:17PHP 3:201TH 4:17HEB 12:11PE 1:42PE 1:11REV 21:4John Gill emphasizes that through abundant grace and strength, believers are equipped to navigate life's challenges and ultimately gain entry into the everlasting kingdom of Jesus Christ. This kingdom is not of this world but is a glorious and eternal state prepared for God's people, where they will reign with Him forever. Gill explains that this entrance is ministered abundantly, both at the moment of death and at the final judgment, highlighting the joy and comfort that accompany the faithful as they transition into eternal life. He reassures that despite the trials faced, the grace provided will lead to a rich and joyful admission into the heavenly kingdom.
I Will Cause the Shower to Come Down in His Season
By C.H. Spurgeon0PSA 65:9ISA 41:17ISA 44:3LAM 3:22MAT 5:452CO 9:8EPH 3:20PHP 4:19JAS 1:172PE 1:2C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the concept of sovereign mercy in his sermon 'I Will Cause the Shower to Come Down in His Season,' illustrating that only God has the authority to send rain, symbolizing grace. He explains that just as the earth needs rain for growth, humanity requires divine grace for spiritual sustenance, which is given abundantly and in its proper season. Spurgeon reassures that God's blessings are plentiful and varied, meant to meet our needs whether in times of drought or heaviness. He encourages believers to look to God for these 'showers of blessing' and to remain open to receiving His grace. Ultimately, the sermon highlights the necessity of God's grace in every aspect of life.
Poor Yet Rich
By A.W. Pink0NEH 8:10PSA 86:1ECC 3:4MAT 5:3JHN 7:371CO 3:21HEB 12:2REV 3:17A.W. Pink emphasizes the paradox of being 'poor yet rich' in Christ, highlighting that true humility and acknowledgment of our spiritual poverty are essential for receiving God's abundant grace. He contrasts the self-sufficient attitude of the proud with the blessedness of those who recognize their need for Christ, encouraging believers to draw upon His infinite fullness. Pink urges Christians to live by faith, confess their shortcomings, and embrace the joy of the Lord as their strength, rather than remaining in a state of despair. He reassures that through gratitude and praise, believers can overcome feelings of shame and access the joy and communion with God that is rightfully theirs. Ultimately, he calls for a balance between recognizing our neediness and claiming the rich inheritance available in Christ.