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Tag Archives: holiness
The Certain Sinless Perfection of Every Believer in Jesus Christ
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
Posted in Sanctification & Holiness
Tagged holiness, sanctification, sinless perfection
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Can Any Christian on Earth Live a Life of Sinless Perfection?
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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Tagged holiness, perfection, sanctification, sin
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Seasons of Grace in the Garden of God
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
Posted in Grace & Its Growth
Tagged adversity, affliction, grace, holiness, prosperity, sanctification
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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
Posted in Assurance & Communion
Tagged Assurance, communion, holiness, obedience, sanctification
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Obedience to God’s Word: The Best Proof of True Love for Christ
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
Posted in Love
Tagged commandments, evidence, faith, Gratitude, holiness, Jesus Christ, love, obedience, sanctification, self-examination
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The Marks of Spiritual Regeneration by the Holy Ghost
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
Posted in Holy Spirit
Tagged Bible, evidences of faith, faith, holiness, Holy Ghost, love, new birth, prayer, regeneration, sanctification, self-examination
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Sanctified Thought Control
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
Posted in Sanctification & Holiness
Tagged foolishness, holiness, sanctification, sin, thoughts, vanity
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The True Believer’s Constant Struggle Against Indwelling Sin
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
Posted in Sin & Unbelief
Tagged holiness, man's depravity, sanctification, sin, spiritual experience, the nature of man
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When Hatred is a Holy Christ-like Emotion
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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Tagged evil, hate, holiness, love, repentance, sanctification, sin
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Blood & Water: Justification & Sanctification
John 19:32-35; I John 5:6 Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of the first, and of the other which was crucified with him. But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they … Continue reading
Posted in Atonement, Crucifixion, Ascension
Tagged blood, doctrine, holiness, justification, righteousness, sanctification, water
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