HOW CHRIST TAUGHT

With Authority (Matthew 7:28,29; Mark 1:22).--He declared that "All

power is given unto Me in heaven and in earth" (Matthew 28: 18). He

did not quote precedents but said, "I say unto you."

With Persuasiveness and Love (Matthew 11:28-30; 19:13,14; John 3:17;

Luke 9:56).--People of all classes gathered about Him, in the

marketplaces, in the fields and by the seaside. They followed Him into

desert places to hear the gracious words that fell from His lips.

With Originality (John 12:46).--He taught a new philosophy of sorrow

and suffering, a new law of self-sacrifice and a new law of love for

fallen humanity.

With Promise (Matthew 28:20; John 14:12-19; 16:1-14; Acts 1:4-8).--His

work He declared was not to end with His resurrection and ascension,

but was to continue. He promised to endue His disciples with power

from on high in their task of converting a world. This promise of

divine help was also extended to all His disciples in their effort to

lead pure and righteous lives.

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