Subject Two Hundred Six

THE WATER OF THE FOUNTAIN OF LIFE

Scripture: Rev. 7:17; 21:6; 22:1, 17

1. The fountain of life
   1. God is the fountain of life.
   2. This fountain issues from the Son of God. God is in His Son Jesus Christ as the fountain of life.
2. The water of the fountain of life
   1. The water of the fountain of life is the life of God.
   2. This water of life is flowing out of God’s Son to be received by man.
3. The function of the water of life
   1. As water is for quenching thirst, so also is the water of life. It quenches the thirst of human living.
   2. Water is not only for quenching thirst, but also for enjoyment. So also is the water of life to man. It not only quenches man’s thirst, but also gives man eternal enjoyment.
   3. The water of life also delivers man from death.
4. How to obtain the water of life
   1. To obtain water you must drink.
   2. You do not need to pay any price because it is freely given by God. Everyone can drink freely.
   3. To drink freely is not to depend on your works, but simply to believe and receive.