The New Life by Andrew
Words of God for Young Disciples of Christ. The New Life aids Christians in their examination of the scripture and offers valuable information to believers who want to overcome sin and live the Christian life. While Murray's book is specifically designed for young converts, the text is useful to all Christians. Murray's chapters cover a variety of different topics that Christians, particularly those new to the faith, will find remarkably helpful. Murray discusses how Christians should approach the tasks of missionary work, prayer, confession, and baptism. The text also provides practical guidance regarding money, self-denial, discretion, and the temptations of worldly evil. New Life is a personal devotional, but it is also a resourceful tool for large congregations, small groups, and prayer meetings. The text is simply and easy to understand, and while each individual entry is rather short, Murray supplies substantial scriptural reference for further exploration.
Words of God for Young Disciples of Christ. The New Life aids Christians in their examination of the scripture and offers valuable information to believers who want to overcome sin and live the Christian life. While Murray's book is specifically designed for young converts, the text is useful to all Christians. Murray's chapters cover a variety of different topics that Christians, particularly those new to the faith, will find remarkably helpful. Murray discusses how Christians should approach the tasks of missionary work, prayer, confession, and baptism. The text also provides practical guidance regarding money, self-denial, discretion, and the temptations of worldly evil. New Life is a personal devotional, but it is also a resourceful tool for large congregations, small groups, and prayer meetings. The text is simply and easy to understand, and while each individual entry is rather short, Murray supplies substantial scriptural reference for further exploration.
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<strong>Andrew</strong> Murray on <strong>The</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>Life</strong>: Words of God for Young Disciples Text<br />
John 17:18 As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.<br />
Ac 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be<br />
witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost<br />
part of the earth.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Lord is the head and He has made himself dependent upon His body, upon His members, <strong>by</strong><br />
whom alone He can do His work. (1 Cor. 7:21)<br />
1Co 7:21 Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it<br />
rather.<br />
As a member of Christ, as a member of the church, shall I not give myself to take part in the work,<br />
that this goal may be reached?<br />
3. It is the work for which the Holy Spirit was given. See this in the promise of the Spirit: in the<br />
leading of the Spirit vouschafed to Peter and Barnabas and Saul. (Acts 1:8; 11:12,23,24; 8:2,4; 22:21)<br />
Ac 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be<br />
witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost<br />
part of the earth.<br />
Ac 11:12 And the Spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting. Moreover these six brethren<br />
accompanied me, and we entered into the man's house:<br />
Ac 11:23 Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all,<br />
that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.<br />
Ac 11:24 For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was<br />
added unto the Lord.<br />
Ac 8:2 And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him.<br />
Ac 8:4 <strong>The</strong>refore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.<br />
Ac 22:21 And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles.<br />
In the history of the Church we find that times of revival go hand in hand with new zeal for the<br />
missionary cause. <strong>The</strong> Holy Spirit is always a holy enthusiasm for the extension of the kingdom.<br />
4. Missionary work brings blessing on the Church. It rouses to heroic deeds of faith and self-denial. It<br />
has furnished the most glorious instances of the wondrous power of the Lord. It gives heavenly joy<br />
over the conversion of sinners to those who watch for it with love and prayer. It cleanses the heart to<br />
understand God's great plans, and to await the fulfilment of them in supplication. Missionary work is<br />
a token of life in a Church, and brings more life. (Acts 14:28; 15:4,5; Rom. 11:25,33; 15:10; Eph.<br />
3:5,8,10)<br />
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