The irreverence and ruthlessness of Pilate—The necessity of repentance—The barren fig tree—Repentance a fundamental doctrine—Jesus's exclamation against the wicked—Repentance a universal principle—Things of which to repent—The service principle of the Gospel.

[XVII ]

Baptism by Immersion

The first principles and ordinances—Baptism essential to salvation—Humility and obedience the psychology of baptism—The law of obedience in daily life—The example set by Jesus—The purpose of baptism—The door of the sheep-fold.

[XVIII ]

The Gift of the Holy Ghost

What Jesus told Nicodemus—The laying on of hands—The teaching and practice of Paul—The practice of the apostles—The teaching and practice of the apostles derived from Jesus—What is the gift of the Holy Ghost?—The conditions and the source of intelligence.

[XIX ]

The Foundation Stone

A few questions—Parables by the sea—The meaning of the parables—The Church and the Kingdom—The testimony of Peter—The testimony of Jesus—Its significance.