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Changes Us from Sinners to Saints, April 15
Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your
sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red
like crimson, they shall be as wool.
Isaiah 1:18
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God is clothed with power; He is able to take those who are dead in
trespasses and sins, and by the operation of the Spirit which raised Jesus
from the dead, transform the human character, bringing back to the soul
the lost image of God. Those who believe in Jesus Christ are changed from
being rebels against the law of God into obedient servants and subjects
of His kingdom. They are born again, regenerated, sanctified through the
truth
The world is to see God in His followers. Life and immortality are
brought to light through those who are one with God in Christ. It is our
privilege to have the spirit of light and knowledge that is the wisdom of
heaven. All who have this spirit, in whatever position they may be placed,
the highest or the lowest place of service, will reveal in their work the
power of this light and knowledge.
Constantly we behold Him who lived among men a life of perfect
obedience. The more closely we behold Him, the more nearly we shall
resemble Him in character, and the greater will be our efficiency in working
for others. We shall be lifted far above the trials and perplexities of this
life.... Self is to be hidden. Christ alone is to appear, full of grace and
truth....
Heaven is to begin on this earth. When the Lord’s people are filled
with meekness and tenderness, they will realize that His banner over them
is love, and His fruit will be sweet to their taste. They will make a heaven
below in which to prepare for heaven above
He who receives Christ by living faith has a living connection with
God.... He carries with him the atmosphere of heaven, which is the grace
of God, a treasure that the world cannot buy
If you would be a saint in heaven, you must first be a saint on earth
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The Youth’s Instructor, February 7, 1895
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Ellen G. White
Manuscript 99, 1902
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The S.D.A. Bible Commentary 1:1097
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The Adventist Home, 16
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