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disciples would tell them what the Scriptures said and what Christ had
taught that they said.
If the man who feels that he is called of God to be a minister will
humble himself and learn of Christ, he will become a true teacher.
What we need in our camp meetings is a ministry vivified by the Holy
Spirit. There must be less sermonizing and more tact to educate the
people in practical religion. They must be impressed with the fact
that Christ is salvation to all who believe. “God so loved the world,
that He gave His only-begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him
should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
John 3:16
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grand themes on which the gospel minister may dwell. Christ has said:
“He that believeth on Me hath everlasting life.”
John 6:47
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If the minister’s lips are touched with a coal from off the altar,
he will lift up Jesus as the sinner’s only hope. When the heart of
the speaker is sanctified through the truth, his words will be living
realities to himself and to others. Those who hear him will know that
he has been with God and has drawn near to Him in fervent, effectual
prayer. The Holy Spirit has fallen upon him, his soul has felt the vital,
heavenly fire, and he will be able to compare spiritual things with
spiritual. Power will be given him to tear down the strongholds of
Satan. Hearts will be broken by his presentation of the love of God,
and many will inquire: “What must I do to be saved?”
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