“Almighty Father, Bless the Word” by an unknown author 1. Almighty Father, bless the Word Which through Thy grace we now have heard, Oh, may the precious seed take root, Spring up, and bear abundant fruit! 2. We praise Thee …
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#51 – “Now May He Who from the Dead”
“Now May He Who from the Dead” by John Newton, 1725-1807 1. Now may He who from the dead Brought the Shepherd of the sheep, Jesus Christ, our King and Head, All our souls in safety keep! 2. May He …
145 – Conversion Purely the Work of God
CONVERSION PURELY THE WORK OF GOD § 145. Inasmuch as regeneration or conversion is essentially the bestowal of faith,1 it is wholly and exclusively a work of God,2 wherein the person being regenerated or converted can in no wise or …
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146 – Act of Faith
ACT OF FAITH § 146. The act of saving faith is the acceptance 1 of the benefits of Christ offered through the means of grace 2 by knowledge of, assent to, and reliance on, the teachings and promises of the …
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147 – State of Faith
STATE OF FAITH § 147. The state of saving faith 1 is the continued possession 2 of the benefits of Christ’s sacrifice through an enduring confidence in Christ the Savior and the promises of the Gospel.3 1. The state of saving faith… …
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148 – Justification
JUSTIFICATION § 148. The chief benefit of Christ’s vicarious obedience is the perfect righteousness obtained by Christ for all mankind,1 the acquisition of which God accepted as a reconciliation of the world to Himself,2 imputing to mankind the merit of …
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149 – Consequences of Justification
CONSEQUENCES OF JUSTIFICATION § 149. The consequences of justification are peace with God,1 a good conscience,2 comfort and consolation under the cross,3 and hope of life everlasting.4 1. The consequences of justification are peace with God,… Isaiah 59:2 But your …
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150 – Activity of Faith
ACTIVITY OF FAITH § 150. From the moment when justifying faith has been wrought by the Holy Spirit in the act of regeneration or conversion, the same Spirit of God also actuates such living faith in the divine work of …
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151 – Renovation or Sanctification
RENOVATION OR SANCTIFICATION § 151. Renovation,1 or sanctification,2 is the restitution of the divine image 3 in the regenerate 4 by the operation of the Holy Spirit,5 through the means of grace,6 and in the exertion of the spiritual energies 7 …
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152 – Mode of Sanctification
MODE OF SANCTIFICATION § 152. The restitution of the image of God is effected in the putting off of the old man 1 with his evil propensities and works, of which a Christian must ever anew be reminded by the …
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