Pink Collection Vol 2

Arthur W. Pink Collection Vol 2 comprises three enduring classics by Arthur Pink: Comfort for Christians, The Beatitudes, and Regeneration or The New Birth. The servant of Christ is entrusted with a multifaceted mission. Not only must he proclaim the Gospel to the unsaved and impart knowledge to God's people (Jeremiah 3:15), but he must also remove stumbling blocks from their path (Isaiah 57:14). Moreover, he is charged to "cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and show My people their transgression" (Isaiah 58:1; compare 1 Timothy 4:2). Another significant aspect of his calling is encapsulated in the directive: "Comfort ye, My people, saith your God" (Isaiah 40:1).

The designation "My people" confers honor, while the relationship implied—"your God"—offers assurance. The task itself, "comfort ye My people," is a delightful duty. This injunction is repeated for three reasons: firstly, because believers sometimes refuse solace (Psalm 77:2) and need continual reassurance; secondly, to impress upon ministers the urgency of providing comfort liberally; and thirdly, to underscore God's earnest desire for His people to be of good cheer (Philippians 4:4).

Opinions diverge widely on the intent, scope, and application of the Sermon on the Mount. While many commentators view it as an exposition of Christian ethics, others, like Count Tolstoy, see it as a universal "golden rule." Some emphasize its relevance to a future millennium rather than the present age. However, two inspired statements clarify its true purpose: firstly, Christ addressed His disciples directly (Matthew 5:1-2), and secondly, He also spoke to a large audience (Matthew 7:28-29), indicating that the Sermon on the Mount imparts instruction to believers and unbelievers alike.

The salvation of fallen humanity faces two formidable barriers: the guilt and penalty of sin, leading to condemnation, and the power and presence of sin, rendering individuals unfit for Heaven. These obstacles are insurmountable by human effort alone. Jesus Himself affirmed this truth when He declared, "With men this is impossible" in response to His disciples' query about salvation (Matthew 19:25-26). A lost sinner could sooner create a world than save their own soul. Yet, Jesus proclaimed, "with God all things are possible," acknowledging divine power to overcome these barriers.

Arthur Walkington Pink, an English Christian evangelist and Biblical scholar, was born into a Christian family but initially embraced Theosophy, rising in its ranks. His conversion came through his father's patient exposition of Scripture. Proverbs 14:12, "There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death," profoundly impacted him, leading him to renounce Theosophy and embrace Christ.

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