The Gospel Day

About this eBook

Author

Orr, Charles Ebert, 1861-1933

Title

The Gospel Day; Or, the Light of Christianity

Language

English

LoC Class

BT: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Doctrinal theology, God, Christology

Subject

Christianity

Category

Text

eBook-No.

28208

Project Gutenberg

https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28208

Release Date

February 27, 2009

Copyright

Public domain in the USA.

Contents

1. 1.Contents — Preface. — Introduction.
2. 2.Christian Power.
3. 3.Christian Purity.
4. 4.The Gospel Day Seen In Prophecy. — Part I. The Morning. — Or, Christianity In The First Centuries Of This Gospel Age As Revealed In The Life And Teaching Of Christ And The Apostles.
5. 5.Chapter I. Christianity A Light. — The Spiritual Sun Or Light. — Christian Power And Purity. — The Beauties Of Christian Character.
6. 6.Chapter II. The Holy Scriptures.
7. 7.Chapter III. Sin. — What Is Sin?
8. 8.Chapter IV. Salvation. — A Present Salvation. — Salvation By Grace And Not By Works. — Salvation Perfect. — Future Salvation. — Wonders Of Salvation.
9. 9.Chapter V. The Way From Sin To Perfect Salvation. — Repentance. — Believe. — Justification. — Regeneration. — Adoption. — Conversion. — Sanctification. — Holiness. — Perfection. — What Is Christian Perfection? — God's Perfection Is The Standard Of Christian Perfection. — Purity. — Righteousness. — Redemption.
10. 10.Chapter VI. Fruits And The Two Works. — Fruits Of The Spirit. — Love. — Joy. — Peace. — Long-Suffering. — Gentleness. — Goodness. — Faith. — Meekness. — Temperance. — Fruits Of The Flesh. — Two Works Of Grace. — Being Like Jesus.
11. 11.Chapter VII. The Church Of God. — What Is The Church Or Congregation? — Which, One Church Or Many? — Oneness Of God's Church. — Divisions Condemned. — Organization Of The Church Of God. — Who Receives Applicants Into This Church? — What Is The Door? — Who Is The Builder Of The Church? — The Foundation Of The Church. — The Kingdom Of God. — The Head Of The Church. — Recapitulation In Conclusion. — Officers In The Church Of God. — What A Bishop Must Be. — What A Bishop Or Elder Must Not Be. — Deacon. — Elders Or Presbyters.
12. 12.Chapter VIII. The Ordinances Of The New Testament. — Baptism. — Baptism A New Testament Ordinance. — Mode Of Baptism. — Trine Immersion. — The Object Of Baptism. — Proper Applicants For Baptism. — The Lord's Supper. — The Holy Kiss. — Lifting Up Of Holy Hands. — Feet-Washing.
13. 13.Chapter IX. Divine Healing.
14. 14.Chapter X. The Soul. — He Is A Compound. — The Outward Man Is Denominated “ Body. ” — The Inward Man Is Denominated “ Soul. ” — The Inner Man Is The Responsible Man. — Sin Produces Death To The Soul. — The Value Of The Soul. — The Soul Does Not Lose Consciousness When The Body Dies. — The Place Of The Soul While The Body Lies In The Grave. — Soul-Rest. — Eternal Happiness. — Eternal Punishment.
15. 15.Chapter XI. Spiritual Culture. — Reading The Scripture. — Prayer. — Fastings. — Trials And Temptations. — Meditation. — Examination. — Backslidings.
16. 16.Chapter XII. The Course Of The World. — Persecutions. — Amusements. — Conversation. — Dress. — Secret Orders.
17. 17.Chapter XIII. The Domestic Relation. — Marriage. — Divorce. — Duties Of The Husband To The Wife. — Duties Of The Wife To The Husband. — Duty Of Parents To Children. — Physical Care. — Government. — Give Attention To Your Child. — Be Patient With Your Child. — Never Scold Or Threaten. — Give Your Child Some Privilege. — Always Be Calm When You Punish. — Mental Training. — Moral Training. — Spiritual Training. — A Christian Home. — Duty Of Children To Parents. — Duties Of Masters To Servants. — Duty Of Servants To Their Masters.
18. 18.Chapter XIV. Evil Habits And Injurious Indulgences. — Alcohols. — Tobacco. — Opium. — Tea And Coffee. — Secret Vice.
19. 19.Chapter XV. The Trinity. — God The Father. — God The Son. — God The Holy Ghost.
20. 20.Chapter XVI. Miscellaneous Subjects. — Woman's Freedom. — Prophecy. — Silence In The Church. — The Resurrection Of The Body. — The Doctrine Derided Among The Greeks. — Paul's Defense Of The Doctrine. — Death To Reign Until The Resurrection. — The Resurrection Of Christ Ensures That Of His Followers. — Christ's Promise To Raise His Followers. — The Order Of The Resurrection. — The Glory Of The Consummation. — The Mosaic Law. — Good Works. — Christian Giving. — Eating Of Meats. — The Sin Against The Holy Ghost. — The Conscience. — The Two Families. — The Two Ways. — Conclusion Of Part First. — Part II. The Noonday. — Or, The Doctrines Of An Apostate Religion Obscuring The Gospel Light.
21. 21.Chapter I. The Date Of The Beginning Of Noonday. — Sabine's Ecclesiastical History. — Ruter's Church History. (Third Century.)
22. 22.Chapter II. Scriptural Predictions Of An Apostasy. — The Prophecy Of Paul. — The Price Of Pardon. — The Prophecies Of Peter. — The Prophecy Of Jude. — The Revelation Of John. — Babylon.
23. 23.Chapter III. False Teachings Of The Apostasy. — Infant Baptism. — Sprinkling And Pouring. — Trine Immersion. — Church Organization. — Millennium. — Conclusion Of Part Second. — Part III. The Evening. — Or, Christianity In The Closing Days Of This Gospel Era.
24. 24.Chapter I. The Apostasy In Two Days. — A Cloudy Day. — A Revival. — Morning And Evening Light Compared.
25. 25.Chapter II. The Time Of The Evening.
26. 26.Mysterious Prophecies Revealed.
27. 27.The Second Coming Of Christ.
28. 28.The Last Day.
29. 29.Conclusion Of Part Third.
30. 30.A Personal Experience. — Footnotes

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