Category: Writings by H. J. Vine
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The New Man,The Oil of Gladness, The One Foundation, The One Whom God Delights to Honour, & The Overcomer’s Riches, Reward and Rest
by H. J. Vine. The New Man If the New man were better known by us, there would be less of that which characterises the old man in evidence. If the ONE new man were better known in the power of the one Spirit, less would be seen of the…
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The Lord’s Return,The Lord’s Supper, The Love of the Brethren, The Mighty Men of David, & The Mystery of God’s Will
by H. J. Vine. The Lord’s Return “Behold, He comes!” These words still await their fulfilment. When on earth, Jesus said, “I will come again!” And from heaven He has said, “Surely I come quickly!” and these are His last words to us in the inspired Book. “By the word…
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The Holy Spirit’s Witness and God’s Children, The Kingdom and Returning King, The Liberty of Grace, The Living One, & The Lord’s Coming, as it will Affect the Assembly
by H. J. Vine. The Holy Spirit’s Witness and God’s Children We have previously seen that the right to take the place of the children of God has been given to us by THE SON. To those who are born of God and have believed on His Name, He has…
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The Head of the Body, the Assembly (1) & (2), The Hearing Ear, The Highway for the Saints of God, The Holy Spirit of Promise
by H. J. Vine. “The Head of the Body, the Assembly” (1) Colossians 1:18 There is much laudation of the church and its activities in Christendom, but where is heard the praise of its Head? Many voices and pens proclaim the worth and works of the churches, but where is…
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The Fear of the Lord, The Fellowship and the Glories of God’s Son, The Fight of Faith, The Five Unfoldings, & The Gift of the Spirit
by H. J. Vine. “The Fear of the Lord” “Be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long,” is a healthy and necessary word. The grace of God has done much for us: it has saved us, it has justified us freely, it has redeemed and reconciled…
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The Father’s Love and God’s, the Father’s Name, The Father’s Name for Preservation, The Father’s Name in Manifestation, & The Father’s Name Made Known
by H. J. Vine. The Father’s Love and God’s We have already seen that all who have been born of God and have believed on the Name of the SON, have been given the right by Him to take their place as children of God, and that the HOLY SPIRIT…
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The Ear, The Eternal Love of God, The Faith or Something Else? The Faithful Witness, & The Father in the Revelation
by H. J. Vine. The Ear God is very jealous as to how we use our ears. Satan gained entrance to the citadel of man’s soul through the ear of Eve. We all know the man-degrading and God-dishonouring results of that. Those who are saved by grace and sealed by…
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The All-Varied Wisdom of God, The Assembly of God, The Bread of the Mighty, The Christ of God, & The Corn of Canaan
by H. J. Vine. “The All-Varied Wisdom of God” Ephesians 3:10 A Study as to the teaching of the precious stones mentioned in the Scriptures, Exodus 28; Ezekiel 28 and Revelation 21. That God should call such as we are, and save us by His grace, is a cause for…
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Sound in the Faith, Supplications, Prayers, Intercessions, and Thanksgivings, Tell My Brethren, That Which is Spiritual, & The Worthy Name
by H. J. Vine. “Sound in the Faith” “It’s bad! It tasted nasty, mother!” exclaimed a bright healthy boy, as he hastily threw away an unwholesome nut. The little man was interrogated regarding his action, but, although not able to explain much, his features looked painfully nauseated and he had…
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Salvation and Reconciliation, Serving A Saviour, Show us the Father, Some Distinctions of the Son of Man
by H. J. Vine. Salvation and Reconciliation Oftentimes when gathered together in assembly character as worshippers in the presence of God, a wonderful sense of His own greatness, and also of the greatness of His salvation, have moved us to sing with glad hearts and with good reason: “How rich…
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Pray Unceasingly, Rendered Fruitless, Renewal,Revelation and Reconciliation, & Salt is Good
by H. J. Vine. Pray Unceasingly God has graciously unfolded to us the wonderful thoughts that filled His heart concerning His beloved Son before the ages of time began to roll. What exceeding grace is this, and what cause we have, in consequence, to lift up our hearts in joyful…
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Recover us Again, Redeemed and Reconciled, & Rejoice Evermore-Pray Unceasingly
by H. J. Vine. “Recover us Again” There is a response awakened in many hearts by that deep-toned chord of Psalm 85:6, “Wilt Thou not revive us again: that Thy people may rejoice in Thee.” The word “revive” could be read “recover” (khaw-yaw, the same as in Isaiah 38:9). The…
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Pre-eminence, Present Effects of the Blessed Hope, & Progress and Prosperity
by H. J. Vine. Pre-eminence “That in all things He might have the Pre-eminence” (Colossians 1:18). The question of pre-eminence has been settled long since. It has been settled unalterably by the One who could do it with authority and finality—by our blessed God Himself. Pride, restlessness, and ambition have…
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Purpose of Heart, Questions on Prophetic Subjects, & Reconciliation
by H. J. Vine. Purpose of Heart Just as he was nearing the end of a strenuous race, Paul earnestly encouraged Timothy to keep the straight track—to “strive lawfully,” for Paul was finishing his course, he had kept the faith. “Continue thou,” he said to the younger runner, “in the…
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Peace, Pleasing Men, & Power To Apprehend the Truth
by H. J. Vine. Peace Seven times in the epistles we read of “the God of Peace,” and surely He will supply abundance of peace for those who love Him. Once is that beautiful title given to Christ by the Spirit—“the Lord of peace.” How encouraging is the verse where…
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“Praising and Blessing God,” & Precious Stones of Scripture
by H. J. Vine. “Praising and Blessing God” With the above words the inspired gospel of the perfect Man ends (Luke 24:53), and we may well ask, what caused the disciples’ hearts to rise up thus and with such great joy to praise and bless God? They had just seen…
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Peace, Pleasing Men, & Power To Apprehend the Truth
by H. J. Vine. Peace Seven times in the epistles we read of “the God of Peace,” and surely He will supply abundance of peace for those who love Him. Once is that beautiful title given to Christ by the Spirit—“the Lord of peace.” How encouraging is the verse where…
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Oneness, Oneness or Uniformity? Our Great Example, & Our Spirits
by H. J. Vine. Oneness “One in the Father and the Son” (John 17:21) Article 1 In the heart of every true believer on the Son of God, there is a desire for the manifest oneness of those who belong to our Lord Jesus Christ; for the oneness of those…
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My Soul Waits upon God (1), “No” to the World, “Yes” to God, “Not Ashamed,” “Not Forsaking the Assembling of Ourselves Together,” & “One Flock, One Shepherd”
by H. J. Vine. My Soul Waits upon God (1) “Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be…
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Ministering To The Lord in Assembly, Moral Bankruptcy or Spiritual Wealth, Musical Instruments of God, & “My Father”
by H. J. Vine. Ministering To The Lord in Assembly The first king of Israel fought with mistaken zeal for the freedom of God’s people from their enemies and to establish their national supremacy, but he became himself an oppressor. The second king, David, fought from a different point of…
Down to Earth But Heavenly Minded 