Bible Verses: 1 John 3:22Hebrews 11:6Romans 8:8Psalms 149:41 Peter 2:191 Peter 2:201 Peter 3:4Psalms 50:23Psalms 69:30Psalms 69:31Romans 12:1
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Oh, that they had such a heart in them that they would fear Me and always keep all My commandments, that it might be well with them and with their children forever!Your heart is not right in the sight of God. § Because the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can be. So then, those who are in the flesh cannot please God.They first gave themselves to the Lord. § In every work that [Hezekiah] began … to seek his God, he did it...
Bible Verses: Proverbs 23:26Deuteronomy 5:29Acts 8:21Romans 8:7Romans 8:82 Corinthians 8:52 Chronicles 31:21Proverbs 4:23Colossians 3:23Ephesians 6:6Ephesians 6:7Psalms 119:32
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The incorruptible beauty. § Having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever. § He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. § Sons of God, being sons of the resurrection. § The incorruptible God.If anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His. And if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. But if the Spirit of Him who raised...
Bible Verses: Matthew 5:131 Peter 3:41 Peter 1:23John 11:25Luke 20:36Romans 1:23Romans 8:9Romans 8:111 Corinthians 15:42Mark 9:50Ephesians 4:29
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The first man Adam became a living being.” The last Adam became a life-giving spirit. § That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. § Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit.If anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His. And if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is life because...
Bible Verses: John 6:631 Corinthians 15:45John 3:6Titus 3:5Romans 8:9Romans 8:10Romans 8:11Galatians 2:20Romans 6:11
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Not I, but Christ" (Gal. 2:20).
Any abiding spiritual progress must be based upon our taking sides with God against the old life. Why? "Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be" (
Bible Verses: Galatians 2:20Romans 8:7Philippians 3:10
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But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you" (Rom. 8:9).
The believer knows that he is indwelt by the Holy Spirit on the testimony of the written Word; others know when the believer is filled with the Holy Spirit by the growing...
Bible Verses: Romans 8:9
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The carnal mind is enmity against God" (Rom. 8:7).
Early in the Christian life we naturally feel that it is our obligation to overcome self and become spiritual. We do not yet realize that time and processing are required before we are able to give up self-effort for our growth. It is the work of the Holy Spirit, not...
Bible Verses: Romans 8:72 Thessalonians 2:13Romans 7:18Ephesians 4:27
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The carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be" (Rom. 8:7).
If a Christian does not realize his identification with Christ in His death, he does not know true consecration. Crucifixion is the path to, and foundation of, consecration. The deeper truths are not entered into through...
Bible Verses: Romans 8:7Romans 6:13Romans 8:12
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The carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be" (Rom. 8:7).
The Cross is the altar upon which God sacrificed His Son. It is upon this same Cross (take up your Cross "daily"), this same altar (the place of death), that I am to be...
Bible Verses: Romans 8:72 Corinthians 5:17Romans 6:13Romans 12:1Philippians 3:10
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For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ" (John 1:17).
We need not submit to the law, nor do we need to struggle against it. It is now a matter of our standing on heavenly ground in our risen Lord, free from the influence and demands of the entire principle...
Bible Verses: John 1:17Romans 8:2Romans 7:4Romans 8:9Galatians 2:19
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Without faith it is impossible to please Him. § Those who are in the flesh cannot please God. § The Lord takes pleasure in His people. This is commendable, if because of conscience toward God one endures grief, suffering wrongfully … But when you do good and suffer, if you take it patiently, this is commendable before God. § The … beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit … is very precious in the sight of God.Whoever offers praise glorifies Me; and to him who orders his conduct aright I...