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Q. 31. What is effectual calling?A. Effectual calling is the work of God’s Spirit, whereby convincing us of our sin and misery, enlightening our minds in the knowledge of Christ, and renewing our …
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Q. 26. How doth Christ execute the office of a king?A. Christ executeth the office of a king, in subduing us to himself, in ruling and defending us, and in restraining and conquering all his and our …
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Enter by the narrow gate…. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life…. Matthew 7:13-14 If we are going to live as disciples of Jesus, we have to remember that all …
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Taken from Knowing God by J I Packer Reading this book again. It is a masterpiece and one which I enjoy every time. I find it a challenge to read and often find myself wanting to change myself. But …
…work out your own salvation… for it is God who works in you… Philippians 2:12-13 Your will agrees with God, but in your flesh there is a nature that renders you powerless to do what you know you …
By your patience possess your souls. Luke 21:19 When a person is born again, there is a period of time when he does not have the same vitality in his thinking or reasoning that he previously had. …
…that you may know what is the hope of His calling… Ephesians 1:18 Remember that you have been saved so that the life of Jesus may be manifested in your body (see 2 Corinthians 4:10). Direct the …
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…add to your faith virtue… 2 Peter 1:5 Add means that we have to do something. We are in danger of forgetting that we cannot do what God does, and that God will not do what we can do. We cannot …
If anyone sees his brother sinning a sin which does not lead to death, he will ask, and He will give him life for those who commit sin not leading to death. 1 John 5:16 If we are not heedful and …
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He…wondered that there was no intercessor… Isaiah 59:16 The reason many of us stop praying and become hard toward God is that we only have an emotional interest in prayer. It sounds good to say …
…perfecting holiness in the fear of God. 2 Corinthians 7:1 “Therefore, having these promises….” I claim God’s promises for my life and look to their fulfilment, and rightly so, but that shows only …
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If I am being poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. Philippians 2:17 Are you willing to sacrifice yourself for the work of …
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