Daniel 10:21 But I will show you that which is noted in the scripture of truth: and there is none that holds with me in these things… The Scriptures not only demand our submission, but invite our investigation. Whatever men in the pride of their heart may urge against them, they describe the moral condition of man, and contain truths that suit him through every stage of weakness and sorrow. I. SOME SOLEMN FACTS NOTED IN THE SCRIPTURES OF TRUTH. 1. The moral ruin of man. The universal and dreadful character of man's apostacy from God. The fact is everywhere assumed. 2. The Gospel remedy. Scriptures introduce Jesus Christ — born of a woman — made under the law — agonies — death — priestly character — intercession. 3. The means of application. How shall I become a partaker of this salvation? By faith. Then man is a new creature. His conceptions of God are new — his desires are new — pleasures new — pains new — principles and practices new — prospects new — he is an heir of glory. 4. The doom of the impenitent and unbelieving. (Psalm 9:17; Matthew 23:33; Revelation 21:8.) II. PARTICULAR APPLICATION OF THE SUBJECT. To five classes of hearers. 1. The Self-ignorant. A man may have much knowledge and yet be totally ignorant of himself. There are some of this class everywhere. 2. The Presumptuous. Those whom the Scriptures call "ungodly men, who turn the grace of God into lasciviousness." The men who dream of salvation without the "washing and regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost." 3. The Self-righteous. The persons who intend, if it is possible, to go to heaven without the merits of the Saviour. A large class. 4. The Anxious. You need consolation, and it is provided. (Matthew 14:30, 31) The all sufficiency of Christ reaches to you. 5. The Believer. The sacred Scriptures congratulate you. They describe your mercy they proclaim your obligations — they point you to your final home. (Anon.) Parallel Verses KJV: But I will shew thee that which is noted in the scripture of truth: and there is none that holdeth with me in these things, but Michael your prince. |
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