Revelation 3:21 To him that overcomes will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne. I. A LIFE OF CHRISTIAN HOLINESS IS POSSIBLE. II. IT IS NOT TO BE SUSTAINED WITHOUT VIGOROUS AND PERSEVERING EFFORTS. 1. The natural inaptitude and aversion of the unrenewed heart to the things of God and eternal life. 2. The world is against us. 3. The life of man is often the scene of distress. III. THE ENCOURAGEMENTS TO A HOLY AND CHRISTIAN LIFE held out to us in the religion of Jesus are manifold and great. 1. In this arduous undertaking we are not left without assistance. 2. Multitudes of our fellow-men have already accomplished salvation, and are for ever with the Lord. 3. Whatever of warfare and pain may attend the Christian life they who maintain it are already the happiest of men. 4. Viewed aright it is matter of encouragement that the strife will soon be over. 5. What a vast reward awaits the faithful. (James Bromley.) Parallel Verses KJV: To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne. |
    |