The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-01-16

science. True science illustrates and en-
phasizes the teaching Of the Bible.
Though the Bible is not treatise on
science, yet true science proves the dec
larations of the Bible and the best scien-
lists of the world bow to it's mandates
and confirm its teachings. It's sc;entifi-
callY accurate.
Written in different languages, by
forty persons, covering period of 1900
years, it is unit. A spiritual unit, the
unity of grand idea running through
the whole, the sublime idea of uniting
the human soul to God, from whom it
was estranged by sin. 1t is the same
God, the same Christ, the same Holy
Spirit; the same condemnation for sin;
the same redemption by blood; the same
reward for the rig hteous; the same pun
ishment for the wicked, without a
jarring note.
The advent and life of Jesus on earth
was attested by signs and wonders
miracles wrought in daylight, before
credible witnesses-Jesus opened blind
eyes, unstopped deaf ears, made the
lame walk, cured the sick, raised the
dead, cleansed lepers, walked on the
sea; stilled the storm; fed the multitude,
and forgave sins. He asks US ''to be-
lieve for the Work S sake" The testI-
mony of history confirms the claims of
the Bible. Its witness to its!own claims
is found in its unity, it's exalted doc
trine of God, the person and character
of Christ, the fulfllment of prophecy
and its superior ethical teaching.
The spiritual power of the Bible.
The Bible is different from all other
books in its character and egects. 1t
lifted Jerry McCauley out of the.slums
and made him power in rescuing many
others. He experienced its power in
his life, it converted him, and this to
all converted persons is the best evil
dence they can have. 1t has revolu-
tionized communities and countries. 1t
enables multitudes to say 81 know |
have passed from death unto life" and
the testimony of experience can't be
shaken.
1t meets the needs of all nations,
| races, conditions and ranks of men: all
alike are urged to seek pardon and
reconciliation through Christ 1t is
religion of redemption from all sin,
through faith in the finished work of a
Person-Jesus Christ.
The Christians experience testifes to
the realty of the inward change in his
character, by the Word of God. The
disciples were to be witnesses, but it
was to be the testimony of experience
of changed lives. The ultimate appeal
of Christianity is to experience, for the
aim is the transformation of character.
This is the invincible proof OF its being,
what it claims to be, and of accomplish
ing what it claims to do.
| Christianity says, prove me by my
fruits; by the changed characters l pro-
duce; by the satisfied hopes and joys l
give; by my ability to meet the pro-
foundest needs, and to answer the ire
pressible longings OF the immortal
spirit. How do you know that food
satisfies hunger? You have tried it.
How do you know that the rays of the
sun have light and heat? You have
walked in them and been warmed by
them. So a man knows the Bible is
divine because it has kindled the heaven
" flame of life in his heart, as we'll as
hatred for all that is evil or unlike God.
What the laboratory is in the study of
sciences. experience is in the study of
religion.
The triumphs of Christianity which is
the religion of the Bible, prove its
divine origin. 1t leaped over the great
est obstacles, it subdued the passions of
men, overcome their prejudices. changed
the customs of society, elevated woman
to be the social equal of man, trans
formed barbara and pagan peoples,
asserted its spiritual power wherever
it went. 1t is doing so now.
Much more might be said, but enough
now My dear fellow man, take this
Bible and make it your guide, obey its
precepts and bow to its God; accept its
Christ as your Savior from sin and you
shall enjoy its rewards, in the joys and
fellowships of it's heaven prepared for
those who serve Him. HAM.