Quotes
November 2018
The Lord Jesus has brought us into a position of brethren, and God the Father has brought us into a position, in His love, as the sons of God. – Michael Haigh
He (God) chose to set him (Adam) in Eden on the basis of creature responsibility, so that he stood or fell according to how he measured up or failed to measure up to his responsibility — obedience to his Maker. – A. W. Pink
You don’t have to be possessed by Satan to be molded by Satan. – Michael Haigh
There are many warriors, but there are few men of valor. – Michael Haigh
Heaven has always been what earth needed. – J. G. Bellett
What was hard to bear is sweet to remember.- Portuguese Proverb
Adam forfeited life, he forfeited his dominion, he forfeited his relationship with God, he forfeited paradise for a waste land, he forfeited complete dependence upon God to a rebel’s existence without God. Adam forfeited his estate, he forfeited his position of headship, he forfeited his habitation in a domain of righteousness for a domain of thorns and thistles. He chose sin instead of righteousness. – Michael Haigh
A positive attitude, and positive thinking is not the same as positive action! – Mary Haigh
In the history of Israel we see the divine philosophy of all history, and the purpose which lie at the foundation of God’s dealings, in judgment and in mercy with the nations of the earth.- Adolph Saphir
Re: ‘I thought:’ Never settle for just any thought, but only settle for God’s thoughts. – Michael Haigh
The government of God is perfect, and because it is so, it is utterly impossible that it can allow evil to pass unjudged. – C.H. Macintosh
Speak the truth, but leave immediately after. –Â Slovenian Proverb
When anyone speaks of good works it is usually measured by the good works of others. – Michael Haigh
Faith is waiting to see what God will do. – Spurgeon
As the law of God exposes sin, it shows us that in Adam we are not righteous. As grace takes sin out of the way, it shows us that we are no longer in Adam. – Michael Haigh
After all is said and done, more is said than done. – American Proverb
The grand business of the servant is to obey. His object should not be to do a great deal, but simply to do what he is told. – C. H. Macintosh
In the plan of God all had to be founded on the foundation of God’s righteousness before the power of creation could begin. In many ways God would be transforming eternity and bringing parts of eternity into a realm of time. He would then take His desired prize out of time and place it in eternity, and this is the body of Christ and all the redeemed by His blood. – Michael Haigh
Adam was given a dominion, but his dominion was limited to the earth. We have been given something far greater for we are placed within the Ruler and Creator of all things. – Michael Haigh
You say, “If I had a little more, I should be very satisfied.” You make a mistake. If you are not content with what you have, you would not be satisfied if it were doubled. –Spurgeon
We have been given the Spirit of Christ not to magnify ourselves, but to magnify Him through us. – Michael Haigh
A gospel with the law has no power. A gospel with mythology has no power. A gospel with the traditions of men has no power. A gospel of man’s religion has no power. A gospel of good deeds has no power. A gospel of intellectualism has no power. A gospel of Greek philosophy has no power. A gospel of self-righteousness has no power. But the gospel of Jesus Christ has the power of God unto salvation. – Michael Haigh
The Teaching Moment
Do you know the many titles that God takes under His kingship? If you study the position of our glorious King you will understand the wonder of who sits upon the throne: the Lord Jesus Christ. The scope of the Lord’s kingship thoroughly fills up eternity, and the conclusion is that His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom.
 1 – the King (Isaiah 33:17) (Luke 19:38)
 2 – the King of the Jews (Matthew 2:2)
 3 – the King of Israel (John 1:47, 49)
 4 – the King of saints (Revelation 15:3, 4)
 5 – the King eternal of ages (1 Timothy 1:17)
 6 – the King of righteousness and peace (Hebrews 7:1-3)
 7 – the King of heaven (Daniel 4:37, 34)
 8 – the King of glory (Psalm 24:7, 8)
 9 – the King of Kings (Revelation 19:12 – 16)
10 – my King and my God (Psalm 5:2) (Psalm 44:4)
11 – King over all the earth (Psalm 47:2, 7)
12 – King of nations (Jeremiah 10:7)