CONTENTS.

PART I.

UNDER WHICH BANNER-CHRIST'S OR ANTICHRIST'S ?

CHAPTER I.

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DOCTRINE AND LIFE

The last hour-Various aspects of antichristianity-
Changed attitude of the English nation towards the Roman
apostasy Spread of agnosticism and infidelity-Character-
istics of the perilous times-The mark of the Beast-Satan
as an angel of light-The demand for a reconstruction of
belief-The faith of the first century the only genuine faith
of the twentieth century-The absolute connection of
doctrine and life-Truth will not prevail in the present
dispensation, but the Banner must be displayed-Manifesta-
tion of the Truth and the glory of God-No salvation except
on the terms God Himself hath declared-Failure of church
testimony-Evidences of gracious revival-The Truth of
Christ versus the Lie of Antichrist.

CHAPTER II. RELIGION-Natural and SPIRITUAL

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Definitions-Natural and spiritual religion contrasted
-Illustrated in Cain and Abel-Man's way and God's way—
The one an outward profession: the other an inward
possession-The arm of flesh versus a personal Saviour―
Human reason and human sagacity versus the Spirit of God
-Scriptural significance of the words believe and under-
stand-Man's condition hopeless apart from the intervention
of God-The life of vision-Double testimony: inward
sincerity and outward righteousness-To accept the revela-
tion we must first be subjects of the love.

The apostasy of Israel a prefigurement of the apostasy of

the Christian churches-Fourfold neglect-Obedience to the

voice of God the primary test of Christianity-Rejection of

the written Word means rejection of the Incarnate Word-

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Definite doctrines of evangelical belief-Effect of the Ox-

ford movement, and the Essays and Reviews-Spread of

lawlessness with regard to subjects of revealed Truth—The

Freedom of Faith-Reason versus Faith-Assumptions of
metaphysical science-A living faith in Christ essential to
a recognition of the supernatural operations of God-
Appalling results of Rationalism and Romanism-The
possession of the Holy Spirit the true evidence of spiritual
life-The Protestant Reformation the secret under God of
England's liberty and power.

PART II.

REVELATION AND FAITH.

CHAPTER I. THE HOLY SCRIPTURES-THE INFALLIBLE WORD OF

The Bible the only revelation concerning the origin and
destiny of man-Supernatural origin and plenary inspira-
tion of the Scriptures--Like the Incarnate Word they came
forth from God-Consensus of testimony-Infallibility and
authority of the Scriptures-Contrast of pre-Reformation
and post-Reformation religion in England-The voice of the
Church versus the voice of God-The sole standard of Truth
and the only rule of Faith-The bed-rock of evangelical
doctrine and life-No saving knowledge of God except
through the Scriptures of Truth-Conviction of sin by the
sword of the Spirit the first rung of the ladder of life—
Sonship in Christ essential to profitable study of the Word
-Causes of Israel's distinction amongst the nations-Know-
ledge of Jehovah's Righteous Servant our only ground of
justification before God.

CHAPTER II. RUIN AND REDEMPTION

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The holiness of God and the sinfulness of man-The

supernatural effects of the Fall on the works of Creation-

Revelation versus Reason-Man's ruin and man's redemption

in the same bundle of truth-The right faith concerning

salvation requires the right faith concerning sin-Satan's

cunning device-His personality and dominion-Two aspects

of redemption-Typified by the deliverance of Israel out of

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Egypt-The Ransom found by Jehovah-Redemption past
and future-The Book sealed with the seven seals-Worthi-
ness and power to open it found only in the midst of the
Throne.

CHAPTER III. THE WAY OF Salvation

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Progressive revelation of God to man-The doctrine con-

cerning the Way-The everlasting love of God the Father

-The substitutionary sacrifice of God the Son-Deliverance

from the penalty of sin-Christ our Sin-bearer and Christ
our Example-Deliverance from the power of sin now, and
from the presence of sin hereafter-Deliverance from the
present evil age-Deliverance from the law-The convicting
and converting work of God the Holy Ghost-Doctrine of
the new birth-Confession of Christ as the Son of God-
Threefold testimony of the Spirit-The Way still open-The
One Offering, the One Sacrifice, and the One Name.

CHAPTER IV. THE MESSAGE OF SALVATION

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The sovereignty of God, and the responsibility of man-

Good tidings of the grace of God-The Divine Advocate on

the throne of grace-The only voice that can arouse the

sinner-Good tidings of great joy-Conscious want and

conscious blessing-Living faith and lasting joy-Good

tidings of peace-Christ the Peacemaker-But peace with

God means conflict with evil-A call to faith-Christian

faith versus Christian scholarship-Supernatural and saving

faith-Forgiveness and justification through faith-False

teachers and apostate ministers-But the foundation of God

standeth sure-A call to repentance-Definition of evangeli-

cal repentance-An entire change of mind-Not mere

reformation of character, but transformation of heart and

life.

CHAPTER V.

LIFE-DEATH-RESURRECTION—JUDGMENT

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Two things the Father hath committed unto the Son-
Two conditions: in Christ or out of Christ-Out of death
into life-Transplanted by the hand of God-A blessed
position and a blessed portion-Spiritual life the pledge of
resurrection life-A blessed prospect-In like manner as He
went-Taken alongside with Him-The Righteous Judge
and the crown of righteousness -Approved unto God, or a

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castaway?-Condemned (judged) already-Two things that
must meet-Human wisdom cannot manufacture an eternal
hope-A revelation of wrath and a revelation of righteousness
-The Day of the Lord-Judgment of Israel-National
chastisement-Judgment of the nations-National restora-
tion-National blessing-Judgment of the dead-The great
white throne and the second death.

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PART III,

TRUTH AND TESTIMONY.

CHAPTER I. MYSTERY AND MANIFESTATION

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The distinctive mark of the workman approved of God-

Sound doctrine concerning the Truth the entrance gate to

abundant life-Divine Truth centres in the person of

Christ-Mystery and manifestation-The chief mysteries of

the present dispensation-Future manifestation dependent

upon present relationship-Life now and likeness hereafter

-Spiritual transformation and supernatural reconstruction

-No sinless perfection until we are like Christ-The

doctrine of Christ and the lie of Satan-Not progress but

abiding-The Higher Criticism and dispensational Truth-

Evangelization but not conversion of the world in this dis-

pensation-Israel and the Church-The days of Noah, and

the days of the Son of Man-The final apostasy-Deliverance

and destruction.

Definition of the word "church"-Twelve references to
the mystical body of Christ-No corporate or universal
church apart from this-Romish leaven in the Church of
England-Dr. Hook's sermon before the Queen-Testimony
of the Reformers concerning the true Church-Its oneness
and characteristics-Its position in apostolic times-The
sect that was everywhere spoken against-Modern definitions
of the term "church"-The Church of Rome-The Church
of England-The Free Churches-Human reason and human
philosophy versus Divine revelation The spread of
Romanism and Rationalism-Need for a revival of Reforma-
tion principles and Reformation truth.

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CHAPTER III. MINISTRY AND WORSHIP

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Out of the bush and out of the tabernacle-God begins

with the Ark-The convicted sinner and the accepted wor-

shipper-Christ the only means of access-The One Prophet

and the One Priest-The only Minister of the Sanctuary-

Essential features of the Christian ministry-Instituted by

God and not by man-Supernatural gifts and spiritual

gifts-The last commission and the perpetual presence of

Christ-Indispensable qualifications for the ministry-Duties

and obligations--Rule and government-Privileges and

responsibilities-The cardinal errors of Romanism-Effects

of the Reformation-Christian worship spiritual and not

ceremonial-Distinctive features of true public worship-

The shipwreck of faith and testimony in the churches-No

spiritual worship where there is no spiritual life-National

responsibility for national privileges.

CHAPTER IV. HOLY CONVERSATION AND GODLINESS

Salvation, sonship, service-Justification and sanctifica-
tion-Two landmarks of the Christian faith-The founda-
tion of hope-The consummation of hope-Duties and
responsibilities of the children of God-Full salvation de-
mands full separation-Desire for the Truth of God essential
to spiritual growth-The sacrifice of the red heifer needed
as well as the sacrifice of the passover lamb-One spiritual
body and one spiritual building-In the world but not of it
-Priests first and pilgrims afterwards-Integrity of charac-
ter depends upon sincerity of life-Service like salvation
the result of sovereign grace-Necessity for decision and a
definite choice under one standard or the other-Plea for
complete trust in Him who is our complete portion and our
complete power.

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