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The glory of God comprehends both the holy properties of His nature and the counsels of His will; and “the light of the knowledge” of these things we have only “in the face” or person “of Jesus Christ” (II Corinthians 4:6). Whatever obscure, imperfect notions we may have of them in other ways, we cannot have the light of the illuminating, irradiating, “knowledge of the glory of God,” which may enlighten our minds and sanctify our hearts, but only “in the face” or person of Jesus Christ; for He is “the image of God” (II Corinthians 4:4), “the brightness of [the Father’s] glory, and the express image of his person” (Hebrews 1:3), “the image of the invisible God” (Colossians 1:15). |
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But more particularly, this walking in the Spirit consists in the habitual exercise of faith in Christ; that faith by which we are united to him, so as to receive out of his fullness even grace for grace. Christ is made of God unto us sanctification, as well as redemption; and it is by faith in him that our sanctification is advanced; for, says the apostle,
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. (Galatians 2:20) |
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Vital Truths - Expect Health, Wealth & Happiness? |
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Should Christians expect health, wealth and happiness in this life? Is that what God promises them? That is the way some professing Christians talk. But it is not true to the Bible or experience. |
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Vital Truths - How Can I Be Made Right With God? |
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God’s answer is utterly amazing! It is this: “Man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law” (Romans 3:28.) We cannot earn God’s acceptance by trying to be good and doing good deeds. God’s way of salvation is from beginning to end a free gift in Jesus Christ – it cannot be earned by us. |
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