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all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all
the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the
sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”
Ephesians 6:10-17
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“This I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in
knowledge and in all judgment; that ye may approve things that are
excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offense till the day of
Christ; being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus
Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.”
Philippians 1:9-11
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“Let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: ...
stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of
the gospel; and in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to
them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that
of God. For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to
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believe on Him, but also to suffer for His sake.”
Philippians 1:27-29
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There are revealed in these last days visions of future glory, scenes
pictured by the hand of God, and these should be dear to His church.
What sustained the Son of God in His betrayal and trial?—He saw
of the travail of His soul, and was satisfied. He caught a view of
the expanse of eternity, and saw the happiness of those who through
His humiliation should receive pardon and everlasting life. He was
wounded for their transgressions, bruised for their iniquities. The
chastisement of their peace was upon Him, and with His stripes they
were healed. His ear caught the shout of the redeemed. He heard the
ransomed ones singing the song of Moses and the Lamb.
We must have a vision of the future and of the blessedness of
heaven. Stand on the threshold of eternity, and hear the gracious
welcome given to those who in this life have co-operated with Christ,
regarding it as a privilege and an honor to suffer for His sake. As
they unite with the angels, they cast their crowns at the feet of the
Redeemer, exclaiming: “Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive
power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory,
and blessing.... Honor, and glory, and power, be unto Him that sitteth
upon the throne, and unto the Lamb forever and ever.”
Revelation 5:12,
13
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There the redeemed ones greet those who directed them to the
uplifted Saviour. They unite in praising Him who died that human
beings might have the life that measures with the life of God. The
conflict is over. All tribulation and strife are at an end. Songs of victory