What do we mean by Practical Truth? 

Not until doctrine has passed the mesh of Dispensational Truth, can Practical Truth put in its claim.

 It is obvious that the people of Israel, called to be a royal priesthood and a holy nation, with its sphere 

of influence in the earth, could not be called upon to put into practice the injunctions of Ephecsians 4-6.

 In like manner, the Church of the One Body has no guarantee that obedience to he special truth of that 

calling will result in blessing in "basket and in store". Those who are under the law, must have a very different

 form of practice from those who are under grace.

Only by loyally preaching and teaching the truth of God related to these three aspects can we hope to become workman who need not to be ashamed, for only by so doing shall we "rightly divide" the Word of truth.

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THE CHRISTIANS GREATEST NEED    by E.W. Bullinger

There is one thing that the Christian needs more than he needs any other thing. One thing on which all others rest; and on which all others turn.
It is certain from the Word of God, and also from our own experience, that "we know not what we should pray for as we ought". But "the Spirit Himself helpeth our infirmities" (Romans 8:26). He knoweth what we should pray for. He knoweth what we need. He maketh intercession for us and in us. He teacheth us how to pray, and in Ephesians 1:17, we have His prayer set forth in these words: "that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him."  [More]

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WHAT MANNER OF PERSONS OUGHT YE TO BE   by Charles Welch

It is a solemn thing to realize that we are all either gatherers or scatterers, even though we may consider our attitude to be one of neutrality. The Lord has declared that there is no mid-way position that is neither for, nor against Him. It is a solemn fact that for any one not to be for Him means that he is against Him:  [More]

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 A NEW CREATION   By E.W. Bullinger

The Scriptures reveal to us many new things. In Isaiah 42:9, we read: "New things do I declare"; and God goes on to speak of the new song which is to be sung in view of His work for restored Israel. We read in Lamentations 3:22,23, "The Lord's mercies are new every morning." We read in Ezekiel 36:26, of "a new heart and a new spirit."
In the text before us we read of the new creature. We read in Ephesians 2:15, of "the one new man"; in Revelation 21 and 22, of "the new heavens and the new earth," also of "the new Jerusalem," and of a glorious time when it will be said, "Behold, I make all things new." Perhaps the most important of all these wondrous things is that which is spoken of in our text, because without this new creation, none of the other new things can be known or enjoyed. Having this, we have all the others.  [More]

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THE OLD NATURE IN MAN    By ALAN SCHOFIELD

There are many terms used in Christendom which do not bear the test of Holy Scripture. For example, we hear of 'Changing one's Nature' or 'Improving one's Nature' or 'Self-improvement' etc. As one examines what the Scripture has to say regarding the condition of man, it soon becomes apparent that man can do very little himself with regard to lasting self-improvement. [More]

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FUNDAMENTALS OF CHRISTIAN PRAYER  By Stuart Allen

In the following studies we intend to dwell upon practical truths which the Scripture indicates should be in the lives of all who love the Lord and the high calling He has so graciously given us. We have the young believer specially in mind, and while some aspects of the truth presented may be elementary to those who are more advanced along the Christian pathway, we ask such to bear with us so that those who are younger in the faith may grow in grace and that we may all not only be rooted in Him (Eph. 3:17) but exhibit that fruit of the Spirit which is so well pleasing in His sight (Gal. 5:22).  [More]

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PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY  By Oscar Baker
In Col 3:1 to 4:1 we have the practical aspect of Christianity outlined (See notes in your Companion Bible). We can condense the outline thus;
A. Risen with Christ. Rule of old man off. B. New man put on.
  C. Love, the bond of perfectness.
A. In one body. Rule of God's peace. B. Word of Christ dwelling within.
  C. Love, bond of all relations.
All who are risen with Christ are asked to seek those things which are above, to put the affection on them, not on things which are on the earth and will perish. The old man loves the things of the earth, so the members (fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness) must be put to death. Not only have we died to these things, but also to anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, and filthy speech. The rule of the old man must be put off. It is summed up in lying.  [More]

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 PRACTICAL TRUTH IN EPHESIANS

  No. 3 "and having done all, to stand " (Eph. 6:13)