The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1922-07-28

braces the world. This very demand
brings Christianity abreast of the
times; indeed, it reveals the fact that,
as always, it is ahead of the times,
and in this particular instance, not
less than 1900 years. For in the d.
minutive land of Palestine, just out
side of the city Of Jerusalem, Jesus
Christ, the Son Of God, died on hill
called Calvary, as the Savior of all
the world. After His resurrection, He
commissioned His disciples beginning
at Jerusalem and reaching out in
every direction to the uttermost parts
of the world) to preach the Gospel to
every creature. Surely If bigness Is
demanded, Christianity has first claim
for attention. To what corner of this
earth has 1t not extended? What
island of the sea has it not touched?
To what people of the earth has 1t not
come with its sweet. message of peace
and hope, its witness Of power In
transformed lives, ciyilizing nations,
shattering systems of superstitions
and emancipating souls?
OF it's many marks of greatness. a
few only can be selected.
It is great in respect to its person
mel. We are in the habit Of judging
the value and Importance Of an enter
prise by the character and reputation
of those who indorse 1t. Usually when
q movement Is launched, 1t gains ac-'
ceptance and favor in just the pro-
portion that the personnel back Of 1t
inspires confidence and respect. The
Gospel has back of 1t personnel be-
side which all others sink into insig-
nificance. For God the Father planned
it; God the Son executed the plan;
and God the Holy Spirit applies 1t to
the hearts of men.
1t is great in respect to its plan.
Here neither time nor extent is fig
ured in. Jesus is the Lamb slain be-
fore the foundation Of the world. This
takes us beyond the beginning of time.
In the ages to come, God is to show
unto us the exceeding riches of Hts
grace in His kindness toward US
through Jesus Christ This leaps the
boundary of time again and extends
beyond the end. The plan, therefore.
takes hold Of the eternity past and
the eternity future, and spanning the
whole reach of time, binds them to-
gether in one grand purpose of grace.
Every other project has beginning
and end in time, but not so the Cos
pei Of the grace Of God-it vaults
both.
It Is great In respect to its provi-
sions. Again all boundaries vanish, no
limitations can be described. God Is
able to make all grace abound, supply
all needs, bless with: all spiritual
blessings, do. exceeding abundantly
above all we can ask or think.
1t is great in respect to Its purpose.
The greatest piece of propertySin lin the
world is the human soul. Ttds great
salvation proposes to save that soul
from the penalty ;of. sin, the power of
sin, and eventually the presence of
sin forever. IT embraces perfect
plan of Iseopsiliation to. and full re-
instatems9t In rthe afaxor and. family OF
God. uss-~gs, :<r@.-~sszt
1t is g4dt in,sesReet.to Its program.
This embraces .IG nations: It takes in
every cline and country, all condi-
tions and classes. Other religions are
rooted to the SOIL where they had
their beginning To- transplant them
is to destroy them. Not so Chris
tianity. 1t is no exotic plant. 1t has
the elements of universally; it thrives
wherever planted.
1t is great in respect to its price.
The late war cost the entente nations
$219. .OOO,O00,OOO. 1t is hard for the
mind to grasp the immensity of these
figures. Yet, they are understandable.
We can add to them, subtract from
them, multiply and divide them, and
get an ineligible answer. But the
price Of redemption is infinite. '.'The !
blood Is the life," and the blood Of
Gods Son, the sinless One, purchased
mans redemption, one drop Of which
Is Of more value than all the blood of
bulls and goats since the beginning of
time until now.
1t Is great in respect to the plain
ness of it's terms. The simplicity OF
Gospel terms Is stumbling block to
many. 1t seems unbelievable that so
much can be obtained for so little It
looks cheap. Can't something be done
to earn 1t or given In return for 1t?
No. it is free, absolutely free-a free
gift.
Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ
and thou shalt be saved, and thy
house."