Category: Writings by C. H. Mackintosh.
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Miscellaneous Writings, Book 2, By C. H. Mackintosh, The Sabbath, the Law, and the Christian Ministry.
“I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.” A Scriptural Enquiry. In resuming our lectures, for the winter months, we feel called upon to offer a few words of explanation to all such as may be desirous of knowing something of the doctrines held by those persons…
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Miscellaneous Writings, Book 2, By C. H. Mackintosh, Prayer, in its proper place.
There is a strong tendency in the human mind to take a one-sided view of things. This should be carefully guarded against. It would ever be our wisdom to view things as God presents them to us, in His holy word. We should put things where He puts them, and…
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Miscellaneous Writings, Book 2, By C. H. Mackintosh, “The man of God.” In Three parts. Part 3
Having considered the deeply interesting questions of “a man in nature” and “a man in Christ,” it remains for us, now, to dwell for a little, in the third and last place, on the thoroughly practical subject suggested by the title of this paper, namely, THE MAN OF GOD. It…
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Miscellaneous Writings, Book 2, By C. H. Mackintosh, “The man of God.” In Three parts. Part 2
To all whose eyes have been opened to see their true condition, by nature — who have been brought under the convicting power of the Holy Ghost — who know aught of the real meaning of a broken heart and a contrite spirit — to all such it must be…
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Miscellaneous Writings, Book 2, By C. H. Mackintosh, “The man of God.” In Three parts. Part 1
“That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished to all good works.” 2 Timothy 3:17. The sentence which we have just penned occurs in Paul’s second Epistle to his beloved son Timothy — an epistle marked, as we know, by intense individuality. All thoughtful students of scripture have noticed…
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Miscellaneous Writings, Book 2, By C. H. Mackintosh, Thoughts on the Lord’s Supper; in four parts. 4th. — The time and manner of its observance.
Having now considered, through the Lord’s mercy, the nature of the Lord’s Supper; the circumstances under which it was instituted; and the persons for whom it was designed; I would only add a word as to what scripture teaches us about the time and manner of its celebration. Although the…
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Miscellaneous Writings, Book 2, By C. H. Mackintosh, Thoughts on the Lord’s Supper; in four parts. 3rd. — The persons for whom it was designed.
We shall now consider, in the third place, the persons for whom, and to whom alone the Lord’s Supper was instituted. The Lord’s Supper, then, was instituted for the Church of God — the family of the redeemed. All the members of that family should be there; for none can…
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Miscellaneous Writings, Book 2, By C. H. Mackintosh, Thoughts on the Lord’s Supper; in four parts. 2nd. — The circumstances under which it was instituted.
Having now treated of, what I conceive to be, by far the most important point in our subject, I shall proceed to consider, in the second place, the circumstances under which the Lord’s Supper was instituted. These were particularly solemn and touching. The Lord was about to enter into dreadful…
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Miscellaneous Writings, Book 2, By C. H. Mackintosh, Thoughts on the Lord’s Supper; in four parts. 1st. — The nature of the ordinance of the Lord’s Supper.
Preface. The institution of the Lord’s Supper must be regarded, by every spiritual man, as a peculiarly touching proof of the Lord’s gracious care and considerate love for His Church. From the time of its appointment until the present hour, it has been a steady, though silent, witness to a…
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Miscellaneous Writings, Book 2, By C. H. Mackintosh, God for us
What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31. How much is wrapped up in these few words, “God for us!” They form one of those marvellous chains of three links so frequently found in scripture. We have “God” linked…
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Miscellaneous Writings, Book 2, By C. H. Mackintosh, “Gilgal.” Part 5 of 5
In closing this series of brief papers on Gilgal, we must turn our thoughts to the practical application of that which has been engaging our attention. If it be true — and it is true — that Jesus died for us, it is equally true that we have died in…
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Miscellaneous Writings, Book 2, By C. H. Mackintosh, “Gilgal.” Part 4 of 5
The more deeply we ponder the typical instruction presented in the river Jordan, the more clearly we must see that the whole Christian position is involved in the standpoint from which we contemplate it. If Jordan means death, and we have to meet it, then, verily, our prospect is a…
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Miscellaneous Writings, Book 2, By C. H. Mackintosh, “Gilgal.” Part 3 of 5
Having glanced at two of the leading points in our subject, namely, Israel under the shelter of the blood; and Israel on the shores of the Red Sea; we have, now, to contemplate for a few moments, Israel crossing the Jordan, and celebrating the paschal feast at Gilgal, in which…
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Miscellaneous Writings, Book 2, By C. H. Mackintosh, “Gilgal.” Part 2 of 5
In our last paper we had before us Israel under the shelter of the blood. A grand reality, most surely; who could duly estimate it? What human language could suitably unfold the deep blessedness of being screened from the judgement of God by the blood of the Lamb — of…
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Miscellaneous Writings, Book 2, By C. H. Mackintosh, “Gilgal.” Part 1 of 5
“Whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.” (Romans 15:4) These few words furnish a title, distinct and unquestionable, for the Christian to range through the wide and magnificent field of Old Testament scripture, and gather…
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Miscellaneous Writings, Book 2, By C. H. Mackintosh, Decision for Christ
In approaching the subject of “Decision for Christ,” there are two or three obstacles which lie in our way — two or three difficulties which hang around the question, which we would fain remove, if possible, in order that the reader may be able to view the matter on its…
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Miscellaneous Writings, Book 1, By C. H. Mackintosh, The Unequal Yoke.
Preface. The following paper appeared in a recent number of “The Present Testimony;” but, inasmuch as that periodical is out of the reach of a large number of Christian readers, I have been requested by many, in various places, to send it forth, in the form of a separate tract.…
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Miscellaneous Writings, Book 1, By C. H. Mackintosh, Sanctification: What is it?
To minister peace and comfort to those who, though truly converted, have not laid hold of a full Christ, and who, as a consequence, are not enjoying the liberty of the gospel, is the object we have in view in considering the important and deeply-interesting subject of sanctification. We believe…
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Miscellaneous Writings, Book 1, By C. H. Mackintosh, Regeneration: What is it?
There are few subjects which have given rise to more difficulty and perplexity than that of regeneration, or the new birth. Very many who are, themselves, the subjects of this new birth are at a loss to know what it is, and filled with doubt as to whether they have…
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Miscellaneous Writings, Book 1, By C. H. Mackintosh, The Christian Priesthood
“Ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should show forth the praises of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.” 1 Peter 2:9. We want the reader to open his bible and read 1 Peter 2:1-9. In this…
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