A Gospel Message by Arno C. Gaebelein
"Dr. Arno C. Gaebelein, the founder of Our Hope magazine, and one of the original editors of the Scofield Reference Bible, was known for his fidelity to the Scriptures and his profound knowledge of the prophetic Word. He was an able expositor of the Bible."
E. Schuyler English
PREFACE
Mr. Gaebelein wrote many books and tracts but spoke of "His Riches-Our Riches," as having come into being in a very special way.
He said: I could not possibly mention all the smaller booklets which I have written and which have been circulated in many editions, but one I cannot pass by "His Riches-Our Riches."
It was during a severe attack of illness, when, weak in body, I preached in Florida on 2 Cor. 8:99For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich. (2 Corinthians 8:9).1 had to hold on to the pulpit for fear of falling over. But, as so many times before in the ministry, once more I found out the blessed truth, "My strength is made perfect in weakness."
The Lord stood by me and gave such a great blessing to my own soul, that I was melted to tears and over the audience was swept a wave of blessing. I felt therefore that the message must be enlarged and written out.
Thus "His Riches-Our Riches" came into existence.
For more than 60 years, "His Riches Our Riches" has been widely used of God and has been a rich blessing to many.
It has been translated into more than 20 different languages worldwide.
The Lord's return is imminent when He will take His Church into unhindered liberty and fullest enjoyment of their heavenly riches.
A dear friend who had dug deeply into God's Word and A. C. Gaebelein's ministry, knowing its spiritual and practical benefit, passed on an original of "His Riches Our Riches" to us with the suggestion CBR include it in the reprint series.
This edition is therefore dedicated to that brother.
John A. Short
for
Dean N. Ayoub
A brother beloved and a faithful witness to the power of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.
INTRODUCTION
This little book touches the heart of the whole Gospel.
In its first part, it renders an adoring tribute to the essential Deity of Jesus Christ Who is rich with Divine glory.
In the second section, it follows Him in His humiliation, and portrays that mystery of vicarious suffering for which the Cross is the perpetual signal and symbol.
In the third section, we are led up to those Ephesian heights, from which we survey the ultimate destiny of His Redeemed Saints.
This book is eminently adapted to assist in the salvation of sinners and to feed saints.
We prayerfully commend it to the loving favor of our God and Father, as it goes forth on its solemn mission, persuaded that it will not return to the sender void.
Arthur T. Pierson