Faith and Surrender
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The Revival… Is the Restoration of the Holy Spirit to His Place
By Andrew Murray0JHN 14:26ROM 8:9Andrew Murray emphasizes that the revival is fundamentally about restoring the Holy Spirit to His rightful place within us. He outlines three key aspects: the Spirit works from within to renew and purify our lives, He requires our complete surrender and obedience to fully influence us, and His guidance is received through faith and action. Murray stresses that true spiritual wisdom and understanding arise when we allow the Spirit to take control of our hearts and lives. This revival calls for a deep faith in the Spirit's presence and power, leading to a transformative experience of God's truth.
He Will Save
By F.B. Meyer0PSA 34:17ISA 43:11MAT 1:21JHN 3:16ROM 10:132CO 5:17EPH 2:8PHP 4:13HEB 4:161JN 1:9F.B. Meyer emphasizes the assurance that Jesus will save His people from their sins, regardless of the challenges they face, whether they be numerous foes, personal weaknesses, or difficult circumstances. He reassures believers that their failures do not stem from God's inability but from their own shortcomings, such as imperfect surrender, lack of faith, or neglected communion with God. Meyer encourages the faithful to maintain a right intention with God, affirming that with this alignment, salvation is certain.
He Wrote Your Name on His Hand
By David Wilkerson0JHN 16:26David Wilkerson emphasizes the incredible authority believers have in prayer through the name of Jesus. He explains that when we place our faith in Christ, we are united with Him, and our names are written on His hand, symbolizing our intimate relationship with Him. This connection allows our prayers to carry the same weight as if Jesus Himself were asking the Father. Wilkerson also addresses the reasons prayers may go unanswered, such as sin, lukewarmness, and doubt, urging believers to approach God with confidence and unwavering faith. Ultimately, he calls for a complete surrender to Christ to fully access the power of prayer.
Holiness: How to Get It
By Samuel Logan Brengle0MAL 3:10MAT 5:6LUK 17:13JHN 14:13ROM 12:1EPH 2:9EPH 4:221TH 5:23HEB 12:102PE 1:4Samuel Logan Brengle emphasizes that holiness is the state of being like Jesus in moral and spiritual nature, achieved through complete deliverance from sin and the perfection of spiritual graces. He explains that holiness is not attained through works or growth, but as a gift from God through faith and consecration. Brengle encourages believers to ask Jesus for holiness, trust in His promises, and act in faith, regardless of feelings. He illustrates this with the story of the ten lepers, highlighting that obedience and trust lead to cleansing and transformation. Ultimately, he calls for a full surrender to God, assuring that holiness is possible and available to all who seek it earnestly.
Why I Believe That Jesus Christ Is God in Human Form
By R.A. Torrey0ISA 45:21MRK 2:5JHN 3:16JHN 5:23JHN 8:24JHN 14:9ACT 2:36ROM 1:4PHP 2:10HEB 1:6R.A. Torrey emphasizes the critical importance of recognizing Jesus Christ as God in human form, arguing that if He is not divine, then Christians are idolaters for worshiping Him. He presents compelling reasons for this belief, including Christ's unique claims, His character, the miracles He performed, His profound influence on history, and His resurrection. Torrey asserts that the Bible unequivocally supports the divinity of Christ, and he highlights the transformative power of accepting Jesus as the Son of God. He concludes with a call to acknowledge and surrender to Jesus as the Divine Savior and Lord, warning against the grave sin of rejecting Him.