The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-07-22

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ilYa9l0& KUSStllJJ twelve thrones."-
Matthew 1928.
The speakers Introductory statement
doubtless sent a shock to many of his
hearers. He declared that none are
members of the Church of Christ ex-
cept the regenerate; and that this fact
was emphasized by Jesus, saying, "He
must be born again" This teaching
has practically disappeared from the
pulpit. The hearts of Christian people
seem to be more tender than were
those of their fathers; they refuse to
think of the great mass of humanity
as subjects for eternal torture at the
hands of the Devil. Hence they ignore
the Scriptural doctrine of regeneration
and endeaYOr to convince themselves
that it cannot be necessary.
Bible students are beginning to see
that there is a regeneration for the
world in the Millennium quite sepa-
rate and distinct from the regeneration
now possible to the Church. When
we get the Bible teaching that the
dead are unconscious, sleeping until
the Resurrection Morn. we see that the
regeneration of the Little Flock now
will not hinder the masses from re-
generation by and by. On the con-
trary. the regenerated Church will be
associated with Messiah in the re-
generation of the world.
Those now being regenerated are an
elect class. having not only a special
love for righteousness and hatred Of
iniquity. but a special faith in God and
His promises. BY means of these
promises and the discipline of life
these elect regenerates become esUe-
cially qualified for Gods service. Fur
thermore. the regenerating processes
of the present time are with a view to
bringing the Church to a new nature
Their regeneration began when God
impaired to them the Holy Spirit. fol-
lowing their full conservation to Him
through the Redeemer. and will con-
tinue throughout their lifetime, as they
grow in character-l likeness to Gods
dear Son.-Romans 1872; , Corinthians
5:1T; . Peter II.
"Sit on Twelve Thrones, Judging"
Reverting to his text, the Pastor
demonstrated that the Heavenly Fa-
Their has Plan for the regeneration of
the non-eiect during Christ's Millen
NAL Reign: and that all faithful fol-
lowers of Jesus will share with Him in
His Kingdom power and glory. While
|. doubtless some special honor is pro-
vided for the twelve Apostles. never
theless all elect regenerates who prove
faithful to their spirit begetting will
reign with Christ.-Rev. 3:21; 2:26; 20:6.
The speaker felt sure that none of
the Lords people whose hearts have
been purified by the regenerating inhu-
ences of the Holy Spirit could have a
selfish or unkind feeling toward the
unregenerate world-so that they would
object to the thought here presented.
Selfishness. and every desire to exclude
others from Divine blessings and IA
vors, signifies so much of sin in control
of the mind. Love not only thinketh
no evil. but is glad to find in Gods
Word various promises TO the effect
that all of earth's families shall yet
be blessed through the Spiritual Seed
of Abraham-Christa and the Church
All Mankind Need Regeneration.
Then the Pastor showed that some
fail TO see the worlds need of regener-
alton, although they see the necessity
for the Church's regeneration. But
there would be no Kingdom of God.
no Millennium. no regeneration for the
world, if God purposed only the saliva
ton of the Church. Everywhere the
Bible tells of Gods compassion toward
the world. IS well as His particular
love for the true Church. The whole
world has been provided for in the
glorious sacrifice of Jesus. John 3:16l
Christs death is not in vain, nor mere
ly for the Elect few. Through these
Elect the great mass of mankind. non
elect and unfit for the Kingdom. are
to be blessed with the opportunity for
regeneration to perfect human nature.
the image of God, lost through sin.
The regeneration of the world will
be to human nature. lost in Adam. re-
deemed by the sacrifice of Christ's hui
man life. At the beginning of Mes
siah's Reign Satan viii be bound. that
he may deceive humanity no more
The great Life-Giver will provide op-
portunity for regeneration TO the bill
lions who died in Adam and who were
redeemed through Messiahs death.
AT the conclusion of that blessed
Millennial Reign. when all wiful sin
ners shall have been destroyed in the
Second Death. the Revelator's words
viii be fulfilled-every creature in
Heaven and on earth shall be heard
saying. "Praise, glory. honor dominion
be unto Him that stitch upon the
Throne and unto the Lamb forever"