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Selected Messages Book 1
A familiarity with the Word of God is our only hope. Those who
diligently search the Scriptures will not accept Satan’s delusions as the
truth of God. No one need be overcome by the speculations presented
by the enemy of God and of Christ. We are not to speculate regarding
points upon which the Word of God is silent. All that is necessary for
our salvation is given in the Word of God. Day by day we are to make
the Bible the man of our counsel.
From all eternity Christ was united with the Father, and when He
took upon Himself human nature, He was still one with God. He is the
link that unites God with humanity. “Forasmuch then as the children
are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of
the same” (
Hebrews 2:14
). Only through Him can we become children
of God. To all who believe on Him, He gives power to become the
sons of God. Thus the heart becomes the temple of the living God.
It is because Christ took human nature that men and women become
partakers of the divine nature. He brings life and immortality to light
through the gospel.
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