The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-12-29

I(RASI0R RUSsELDl said the Pastor.
has led some to as
sumo that tue bowling of the knee and
the confession of the tongue will be
a mere formality. while hearts are still
in rebellion. A careful reading, how
ever, notes that these acts will be- to
the glory of God. This insures genu-
inc alterations: for the Master declared
that the Father seeketh only such as
worship in spirit and in truth. st.
Paul quotes this text. and adds that it
includes things in Heaven as well as
on earth. In other words. the great
work which Jesus. as the Fathers
Representative. will yet accomplish.
will bring Him fame. glory and hom-
age amongst angels and men.
Sufferinss First and Glory Afterward.
The Pastor then reminded his audi
ence that comparatively few knees bow
and tongues yet confess on earth, al
though Jesus has been highly exalted
in Heaven. He declared that it seems
necessary for Gods people to realize
that much confusion and error exist,
and to feel heartily ashamed Of our un-
reasonable conclusions-humanc reeds.
The central teaching of the Bible is
that Jesus death was necessary as
mans Redemption-price. This is clear
iy set forth by the Apostles. as well as
by the types Of the Law
The worldly-wise scott at the thought
that the shedding of blood is necessary
to mans forgiveness and the rolling
away Of the curse. Shedding Of blood
is merely another way of saying sacri-
fetal death. The Bible assures us that
the sentence. Dying. thou shalt die"
was placed upon Father Adam because
of disobedience, and that by heredity it
has come down to us-his legacy of
evil, sorrow, weakness. alienation from
God, death.
The Pastor demonstrated that the
Supreme Judge of the Universe could
not set aside the death sentence of His
own Court. and yet be just. There
can be no forgiveness of Original Sin,
and no opportunity for life everlasting
except by redemption-a payment of
the original penalty. Here we see Dr.
vine Wisdom and Mercy. God provid-
I'd that td.rm afone sheHl be sa trial
and only he should be sent need. Thus
He prepared the way for 1emption-
that as by a man came death, by
Man also should come the resurrection
from the dead.
Not the Father, but the Son, Died.
Then the Pastor showed conclusiveiy
from Scripture that the Heavenly Fa-
ther did not compel the Son to, die for
us; but that He presented His Plan
to the Son, and the Son voluntarily
carried out the work Nor was this
contract without reward st. Paul as
sures us that for the joy set before
Him. Jesus endured the cross, despis-
ing THE shame, and is set down at
Gods right hand.
The speaker next showed that the
Logos. the Son. a spirit being, could
become mans Redeemer only by be-
coming man-"the Man Christ Jesus,
who gave Himself a Ransom for ALL"
The Greek word 0ntilutr0n. ransom.
signifies a corresponding price. Bulls
and goats could not be corresponding
price; neither could angels, nor even
the Logos HIMSELF, for they were not
on the same plane Of being. Thus the
Scriptures explain that it was neces-
sary for the LogoS to become a Man. in
order to effect Ransom for Adam.
The Pastor then pointed out the folly
OF Christians who delude themselves
into thinking that the whole world
has had blessing through Christ ever
since He died. and that the millions
that died before He tasted death for
every man sh.sye also been blessed.
None but the Church class thus far
have received blessing from Jesus.
and so the Scriptures point out.
: "The Election Hath Obtained It."
Next the Pastor declared that the
key to the matter is found in Romans
IL. There st. Paul draws attention to
the fact that i'm rejecting Jesus. Israel
rejected Gods chiefest blessing. but
are ''still beloved for the fathers
sake" He says. .The Election hath
obtained it. andNthe rest were blinded"
This elect class are to constitute the
Messianic Kingdom class. That King
dom, invisible to men. yet all powerful
In their midst. will bring to pass all the
glorious promises Of the Bible, The
Times of Restitution will turn the
earth into a paradise, and bring man.
kind back into the image and likeness
Of God. lost in Eden. restored by Cal
vary.