Christian Theology - Media Sabda Org

engendering false hopes and false fears, degrades and debases the mind
of man.
Christ is called the Prince of peace, because by his incarnation,
sacrifice, and mediation he procures and establishes peace between God
and man; heals the breaches and dissensions between heaven and earth,
reconciling both; and produces glory to God in the highest, and on earth
peace and good will among men. His residence is peace, and quietness,
and assurance for ever, in every believing and upright heart.
In all his miracles Jesus showed the tenderest mercy and kindness. Not
only the cure, but the manner in which he performed it, endeared him to
those who were objects of his compassionate regards.
Reader, take him for thy King as well as thy Priest. He saves those
only who submit to his authority, and take his Spirit for the regulator of
their heart, and his word for the director of their conduct. How many do
we find among those who would be sorry to be rated so low as to rank
only with nominal Christians, talking of Christ as their Prophet, Priest,
and King, who are not taught by his word and Spirit, who apply not for
redemption in his blood, and who submit not to his authority! Reader,
learn this deep and important truth: "Where I am, there also shall my
servant be; and he that serveth me, him shall my Father honour."
The kingdom of Christ is truly spiritual and divine; having for its
objects the present holiness and future happiness of mankind. Worldly
pomp as well as worldly maxims were to be excluded from it.
Christianity forbids all worldly expectations, and promises blessedness
to those alone who hear the cross, leading a life of mortification and selfdenial.
The name of this kingdom should put you in mind of its nature: 1. The
King is heavenly. 2. His subjects are heavenly minded. 3. Their country
is heavenly, for they are strangers and pilgrims on earth. 4. The
government of his kingdom is wholly spiritual and divine.