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From Here to Forever
with thoughts of self. We may go to Jesus and be cleansed and stand
before the law without shame and remorse.
Through Jesus the fallen sons of Adam become “sons of God.”
“He is not ashamed to call them brethren.” The Christian’s life should
be one of faith, victory, and joy in God. “The joy of the Lord is your
strength.” “Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In everything
give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning
you.”
Hebrews 2:11
;
Nehemiah 8:10
;
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
.
Such are the fruits of Bible conversion and sanctification; and it
is because the great principles of righteousness set forth in the law
are so indifferently regarded that these fruits are so rarely witnessed.
This is why there is manifest so little of that deep, abiding work of
the Spirit which marked former revivals.
It is by beholding that we become changed. As those sacred
precepts in which God has opened to men the perfection and holiness
of His character are neglected, and the minds of the people are
attracted to human teachings and theories, there has followed a
decline of piety in the church. It is only as the law of God is restored
to its rightful position that there can be a revival of primitive faith
and godliness among His professed people.
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