IT IS IN TRUTH THE WORD OF GOD.

 

It is in truth the word of God.
I Thessalonians 2:13

 
THIS is Paul’s testimony to the gospel.
 
It is God's truth.
 
It originated in his mind.
 
It was made known by his inspiration.
 
It is published at his command.
 
It is pure like his nature.
 
It is stable as his throne.
 
It is the rule by which he works.
 
It is the standard by which he judges.
 
It is God's message to you, to me, to all.
 
It is the word respecting God,
  setting before us his express image,
  that we may know him;
  his exceeding great love,
  that we may believe him;
  the way to access his throne,
    that we may approach him.
 
As the word of God,
  it demands our attention, reverence, faith, and obedience.
 
It is solemnly connected with his glory and our destiny.
 
It is to be received into the understanding,
  the affections, and the heart.
 
As God's word, we should receive it meekly,
  believe it heartily, obey it promptly,
    and trust it implicitly.
 
The gospel is the truth of God,
  therefore beware how you trifle with it,
  neglect it, or displease it;
  it is the word that will judge you at the last day.
 
Have you received the gospel?
 
Did you receive it as the very truth of God?
 
Has it wrought effectually in you,
  producing a radical change?
 

Lord, write thy gospel on my heart,

And in its blessings give me part;

Until I see my Saviour’s face,

And sing, “I am saved by gospel grace.”

 
James Smith 1849