Category: Writings by C. H. Mackintosh.
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The Blind Man, and the Pharisees who said “We see.” John 9. By C. H. Mackintosh
The moral effect of the mission of Christ is strikingly presented in John 9:39 in this deeply interesting chapter. “And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.” The work which He had just…
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The Two Musts. John 3. By C. H. Mackintosh
In our Lord’s discourse with Nicodemus He twice makes use of the word “must” — a word of immense depth and moral power in both cases. Let us ponder it for a few moments; for, though but a word of one syllable, it contains a volume of most precious evangelical…
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The Throne and the Altar. Isaiah 6:1-8. By C. H. Mackintosh
In this sublime passage of Scripture we notice two prominent objects, namely, the throne and the altar; and, moreover, we perceive the action of these two objects upon the soul of the prophet. The entire scene is full of interest and instruction. May we gaze upon it aright! “In the…
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A Risen Saviour. Luke 24. By C. H. Mackintosh
The period during which our blessed Lord lay in the tomb must needs have proved a dark and bewildering moment to many of those who looked for redemption in Israel. It would demand a calm, clear and vigorous faith to raise the heart above the heavy clouds which gathered just…
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Restoration. Genesis 35. By C. H. Mackintosh
Prefatory Note THE following papers were written some years ago, at different intervals. They are now sent out together, with earnest prayer that they may be used by the Spirit of God to stir the hearts of His beloved people; and lead them to seek, with heart and soul, a…
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The Remnant — Past and Present. By C. H. Mackintosh
It is at once interesting, instructive, and encouraging to trace through Scripture the history of what is called “The Remnant.” We may remark at the outset that the fact of there being a remnant proves the failure of the ostensible witness or professing body, whether Jewish or Christian. If all…
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The Passover in Egypt. Exodus 12 By C. H. Mackintosh
The Passover celebrated in Egypt is the well-known type of Christ averting from His people the judgement which overtakes the ungodly. The destroying angel passed through the land of Egypt, and smote the firstborn in every house. Israel escaped by the death of the lamb, and by that alone. The…
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Legality and Levity. By C. H. Mackintosh
Feeling, as we trust we do, in some little measure our responsibility to the souls of our readers, as well as to the truth of God, we desire to offer a brief but pointed word of warning against two opposite evils which we can plainly see working among Christians at…
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Jericho and Achor — Privilege and Responsibility. By C. H. Mackintosh
“Thy testimonies are very sure; holiness becomes thy house, O Lord, for ever.” — Psalm 93:5 Joshua 6 — Joshua 7. Part 1 The christian reader will do well to turn, first of all, to the two chapters named above, and give them a careful reading. They furnish a very striking and impressive…
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Jehoshaphat — Worldliness. By C. H. Mackintosh
“Come out from among them, and be ye separate” In tracing the inspired record of the houses of Israel and Judah, from the period of their separation, under Rehoboam, we can without difficulty recognize the marked distinction between them. The line of kings from Jeroboam to Hosea presents only a…
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Work in its Right Place; or, Reflections on the Life and Times of Hezekiah. By C. H. Mackintosh
2 Chronicles 29 – 32 and Isaiah 36 – 39. Preface to the Second Edition. Being called upon to prepare the following little work for a Second Edition, I may just observe, by way of preface, that I have made no change in its contents save the addition of a note or…
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Christ in the Vessel. Mark 4:35-41. By C. H. Mackintosh
“Man’s extremity is God’s opportunity.” This is a very familiar saying. It often passes among us; and, no doubt, we fully believe it; but yet, when we find ourselves brought to our extremity, we are often very little prepared to count on God’s opportunity. It is one thing to utter…
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Bethany. John 11 & 12. By C. H. Mackintosh
Part 1 Turn with us to John 11 and John 12 — and if we mistake not, you will find therein a very rare spiritual treat. In chapter 11, we see what the Lord Jesus was to the family of Bethany; and in chapter 12 we see what the family of Bethany was to…
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The Bible: Whence is it? – from heaven or of men? By C. H. Mackintosh
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God.” Precious words! Would they were more thoroughly understood in this our day! It is of the utmost possible importance that the Lord’s people should be rooted, grounded and settled in the grand truth of the plenary inspiration of holy scripture. It is…
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The Three Appearings. By C. H. Mackintosh
Hebrews 9:24-28. “For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us: nor yet that He should offer Himself often, as the high priest enters into the…
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The True Workman – his rebuffs, his resources, his returns. By C. H. Mackintosh
Matthew 11. There is a never-failing freshness in every part of the Word of God, but especially in those portions of it which present to us the blessed Person of the Lord Jesus; which tell us what He was, what He did, what He said, how He did it, and…
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“Thyself and the doctrine.” – A word for the workman. By C. H. Mackintosh
“Take heed to thyself, and to the doctrine [or teaching]; continue in them; for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.” (1 Timothy 4:16) These are solemn and weighty words for all those who labour in the Word and doctrine. They were addressed by…
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Saul of Tarsus. By C. H. Mackintosh
In contemplating the character of this most remarkable man, we may gather valuable principles of gospel truth. He seems to have been peculiarly fitted to show forth, in the first place, what the grace of God can do; and, in the second place, what the greatest amount of legal effort cannot do. If ever…
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“The regions beyond.” 2 Corinthians 10:16; “Let us go again,” Acts 15:36. By C. H. Mackintosh
“The regions beyond.” 2 Corinthians 10:16. “To preach the gospel in the regions beyond you.” These words, while they set forth the large-heartedness of the self-denying and devoted apostle, do also furnish a fine model for the evangelist, in every age. The gospel is a traveller; and the preacher of the…
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“Ready”. By C. H. Mackintosh
We want the reader to dwell for a few moments on the little word “ready.” If we mistake not, he will find it to be a word of immense depth and suggestive power, as used by the Holy Ghost in Scripture. We shall just now refer to four passages in…
Down to Earth But Heavenly Minded 