We Declare Life to You!

May 1963

We Declare Life to You!

1 John 1:2

This is precisely what is lacking in the usual preaching. Why is life not being proclaimed, the new life, the divine life, the mind and being of Christ, His virtues, that which is perfect in all areas and in all circumstances? It is because they do not live such a life themselves, because they have simply not believed the Word concerning such an exceedingly glorious, new creation and have therefore not sought it and been able to partake of it.

The Scriptures testify with one voice about such a glorious salvation. However, if a person does not partake of it anyway there are two reasons for it: 1) one lacks this noble desire, and 2) unbelief in the Word!

However, faith comes by hearing, and this is precisely why it is so important to speak the words of faith and of the good doctrine (1 Tim. 4:6)—to declare life, the divine life, so that people can receive living faith in it, even in every detail.

We partake of it first; then we experience a wonderful growth and increase to God’s glory and praise, and for the benefit and joy of others. Glory to God!