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What Does It Mean to “Abide” in Jesus Christ?

Posted on July 24, 2015 by The Editor

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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The Certain Sinless Perfection of Every Believer in Jesus Christ

Posted on May 8, 2015 by The Editor

I Peter 5:10; Psalm 138:8        But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect.        The Lord will perfect that which … Continue reading →

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Can Any Christian on Earth Live a Life of Sinless Perfection?

Posted on May 1, 2015 by The Editor

2 Timothy 3:17; Hebrews 6:1         That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.        Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation … Continue reading →

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Seasons of Grace in the Garden of God

Posted on April 24, 2015 by The Editor

Daniel 2:21; Song of Solomon 4:16         He changeth the times and the seasons.        Awake, O north wind; and come, thou south; blow upon my garden, that the spices thereof may flow out. C. H. SPURGEON (1834-1892): The Lord … Continue reading →

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Communion with God: The Reward of Obedience & Holy Dedication

Posted on December 19, 2014 by The Editor

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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Obedience to God’s Word: The Best Proof of True Love for Christ

Posted on August 27, 2014 by The Editor

John 14:21, 23; John 15:10; John 14:24; Luke 6:46        He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me…If a man love me, he will keep my words.        If ye keep my commandments, ye … Continue reading →

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The Marks of Spiritual Regeneration by the Holy Ghost

Posted on April 2, 2014 by The Editor

Acts 19:2        Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? GEORGE WHITEFIELD (1714-1770): I shall lay down some Scripture marks whereby we may know whether we have thus received the Holy Ghost or not…First I shall mention, is … Continue reading →

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Sanctified Thought Control

Posted on February 13, 2014 by The Editor

Psalm 94:11; Proverbs 24:9; Jeremiah 4:14; Psalm 119:113        The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity.        The thought of foolishness is sin.        How long shall vain thoughts lodge within thee?        I hate vain … Continue reading →

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The True Believer’s Constant Struggle Against Indwelling Sin

Posted on January 13, 2014 by The Editor

Psalm 51:5-7        Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me. Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom. Purge me with … Continue reading →

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When Hatred is a Holy Christ-like Emotion

Posted on January 8, 2014 by The Editor

Hebrews 1:8,9; Psalm 97:10        Unto the Son, he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom. Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity.        Ye that love … Continue reading →

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