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I. THE STAFF OF LIFE.

1. Christ is the life.

2. Where Christ is unknown there can be no life.

(1)  Heathenism is death.

(2)  Unbelief.

(3)  Formalism.

3. This life is worth everything and is to be obtained for nothing.

4. This life supports, not by talking about it, believing in statements concerning it, but by having and enjoying it.

II. The staff of life is USED ONLY BY FAITH. Faith —

1. Receives.

2. Handles.

3. Tastes.

4. Digests.

5. Enjoys.

6. Grows thereby.

III. PARTICIPATION IN IT IS THE PRIVILEGE OF THE LORD'S FAMILY. It is household bread.

1. The ungodly are self-excluded.

2. The qualification is the robe of righteousness, worn only by the Lord's children.

3. The children participate through —

(1)  The Word;

(2)  the sacrament.

(J. Irons.)

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KJV: Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life.

WEB: Most certainly, I tell you, he who believes in me has eternal life.