The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-06-25

8. Christ is our Preserver. a. Naturally. b.
In the matter Of salvation.
2. Christ is our Teacher.
3. Christ became Man.
9. lie was God and Man. Hence the mira
cles.
5. Ethics.
l. Worship Christ He is not creature nor
idol. The reason why st. John is so careful to
show Christ Is God is To prevent any tendency
to idolatFy. 70 let IL be fully understood that
while we are hidden to worship Jesus we stiIl
worship Deity. I John, >. 20. 2Il Christ
being IN human form, there was danger Of do
generacy into mere hero worship. But we
| adore God in worshipiug Christ
2 Master IN memory the first Eve verses. A
Platonic philosopher once sad, those words
were worthy % be written in gold" The
learned Francis Junius was converted through
them. His father put a Bible in the way Of the
son, Francis. The youth read in special the
paragraph consisting Of the first five verses Of
the Gospel Of st. John, aud the argument was
so convincing be trcmblcd and yielded assent
10 Christianity. lie afirms his first really
religious experience commenced then.
s. We must not think we shall be converted
because our parents are rich, influential, or
pi0us. Honorable or religious descent is not
the price OF regeneration. We cannot become
/ Gods spiritual children because Abraham or
I David was our ancestor. Though both parents
were OF renowned Jewish pedigree the new
birth is no easier 50 far as Gods willingness
and pleasure are concerned. ". I3)
I 4. Christ5 going to the Jews shows he expects
more from those whose advantages are best.
| He had reason TO expect cordial reception
from the Hebrew race. We are greatly blessed
\ OF Heaven. and our Savior will demand much
Z Of u.s. There are large expectations on the part
Of Christ as to US. ". H.
I >. We can rely on Christ. He il full Of truth.
/ ". IA; XII, 8: So Hail promises and fear
| thrcatenings
/ O. We should be willing to leave beautiful
\ homes. dear country and precious friends TO 20
to distant and Ignorant lands, if thus we may
reach humanity aud lead sinners 10 Christ.
\ Our Savior left Heaven, his Father, angels.
/ There must be many sacrifices and cOndesCen-
sions. ". IL
\ :. There Is a sense in which Christ can now
be incaruated, living iB and before the world.
Let him dwell in us-become the impulse OF
/ our lives and the director Of our thoughts aud
\ plans Then exhibit him every day as a living
/ power yet in society.
/ 8. Only the Holy Spirit rsgenerates and
sanctitios. We cannot be born again by the
viii OF man. tF. 49, No mortal can devise
another plan Of salvation. Human philosophy
pauses here. stumbled and confounded.
9. Go to Christ for light. He is no impostor.
He is true Light. A light not TO be depended
Z q
wrecked. An iutis ftt,ms has buried many a
man IN Tens, led many over fatal precipce5.
Christ is the sun. Do not decline this Light
/ @: 49, He is full Of truth. If you lack wis
dom, ask Of God
10. Seek to become children Of God. ". H.
1t IS great privilege. very poor child, and
especially one lily treated by its parents would
deem 1t an unsPeakable favor to be adopted by
wealthy, good man, to share his riches and
hOnors. Christ became son Of man that we
might all become sons Of God. lRo., 8 10; Gal,
3: 20; Pet, Ia; John. 81
II. Believe in Christ. ". I2.)
II. Know Christ. Recognize, acknowledge
him. DO not despise nor reject him. Receive
him. tV I2.J If any be in tho darkness Of sin,
let them come within the halo enyelOping the
savior. If dead in trespasscs and sins 90 to
Jesus for life. If ignorant as 70 spiritual
/ knowledge, seek Christ who is Wisdom.
10. lt IS the duty Of every Christian to study
the doctrine Of the Incarnation. proper
I appreciation Of this grand dogma is necessary
To tie highest attainments in Christian life To
/ proper conception Of our Savior. TO the de-
veiopmyHt Of due sense Of gratitude to Jesus
70 correct ideal Of the holy eucharist and a
full realization Of the utility Of its frequent
celebration.