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Category Archives: Assurance & Communion
The Testimony of Many Witnesses
1 Peter 1:3-5; Romans 8:29,30; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Philippians 1:6; 1 John 3:1,2 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the … Continue reading
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When Jesus Christ Stands Up
Acts 7:51-60 Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye. Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and they have slain them which shewed … Continue reading
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The Cities of Refuge
Joshua 20:1-3, 6-9 The LORD also spake unto Joshua, saying, Speak to the children of Israel, saying, Appoint out for you cities of refuge, whereof I spake unto you by the hand of Moses: That the slayer that killeth any … Continue reading
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Paul’s Persuasion
2 Timothy 1:12 I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. CHARLES SIMEON (1759-1836): It will be profitable to consider the point of … Continue reading
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The Witness & Testimony of a Good Report
Hebrews 11:1,2,4-6 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report…By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he … Continue reading
Christ Washing Peter’s Feet
John 13:3-10 Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God; He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded … Continue reading
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Tagged communion, confession of sin, Jesus Christ, sanctification
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What Does It Mean to “Abide” in Jesus Christ?
John 15:4,5 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. I am the vine, ye are the branches: … Continue reading
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Communion with God: The Reward of Obedience & Holy Dedication
John 14:21, 23, 24; John 15:10, 11 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will … Continue reading
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The Blessed Assurance in Jesus Christ’s Promise of Persecution
John 15:20; Matthew 5:10-12 Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ … Continue reading
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The Reality of Experiential Communion with God
I John 1:3 Truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. EDWARD PAYSON (1783-1827): All true Christians enjoy a kind of fellowship or communion with God and Christ, to which mankind are, in their … Continue reading
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