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Miles J. Stanford

Miles J. Stanford

Miles J. Stanford (1914 - 1999)

Was a Christian author best known for his classic collection on spirituality, The Green Letters, published in 1964. Theologically, Stanford called himself Pauline and Dispensationalism. He drew upon the written ministries of William Newell, Lewis Sperry Chafer, and a number of the original Plymouth Brethren, in particular John Nelson Darby.

Because of Stanford's focus upon the doctrinal content of the Pauline Epistles, some evangelicals have erroneously identified him with hyper-dispensationalism. To address this, Stanford published numerous papers during the 1980s and 1990s clarifying the distinctive tenets of "Pauline Dispensationalism." A collection of fourteen papers were collected into his 1993 book of the same name. Stanford typically signed his letters with his hallmark salutation, "Resting in Him."

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Miles J. Stanford

DEVASTATING DEVIATION

"Study to show thyself approved unto God" (2 Timothy 2:15a). There is as much error produced in failing to divide the Word at all, as there is in wrongly dividing it. "Covenant Theology (Law), at the utmost, is forgiveness of sins and divine favor enjoyed; and all that concerns their position in the... Read More
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DIVINE LAYAWAY​

"Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect; but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus" (Philippians 3:12). In faith we apprehend the growth truths; in fact the Lord Jesus apprehends us for growth in those truths. "I have ... Read More
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EDIFYING EQUILIBRIUM​

"That ye may be blameless and harmless, children of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world" (Philippians 2:15). There should be neither undergrowth, nor overgrowth, but balanced growth. Spiritual equilibrium alone will bring for... Read More
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FILIAL FAITH

"He (the Spirit) maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God" (Romans 8:27). Neither the Lord Jesus nor the Holy Spirit ever thought of willing or praying outside the will of God the Father. Neither will we, while we walk in the Spirit, and abide in the Lord Jesus. "Faith is not ... Read More
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FREE-BORN

"For I through the law died unto the law, that I might live unto God " (Galatians 2:19, ASV). No true believer expects the Law to give life, yet many expect it to govern life. Too few realize that their death on the Cross separated them from the entire principle of law, and that their resurrection u... Read More
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FREELY COME; FREELY ABIDE​

"That our God may make you worthy of His call, and by His power fully satisfy your every desire for goodness" (2 Thessalonians 1:11a, Wms.). If we are born into the Lord Jesus by sheer grace, surely He can manifest Himself in us on the same principle. "It is this quiet expectation and confidence, re... Read More
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FROM EXPOUNDER TO EXPONENT

"Now we have received. . . the Spirit who is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God "(1 Corinthians 2:12). The Holy Spirit ministers the truth of the Word via the mind, that we may share the One who is Truth via the heart. "If you do not know the Bible as the very W... Read More
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FROM HERE TO THERE

"But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ" (Philippians 3:7). When we finally understand that the Lord Jesus is our life, we, with Paul, no longer think in terms of things. "Every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit" (John 15:2). "One ... Read More
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FROM LAW TO LIFE

"Oh, wretched man that I am! Who shall deliver me from the body of this death?" (Romans 7:24). As sinners, the law revealed our need of deliverance from the penalty of sin; as believers, the law reveals our need of deliverance from the power of sin. "Our Father knows that we are weakness incarnate; ... Read More
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GRACE AND MERCY​

"But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:19). If and when the trial comes, you will find Him waiting there. "We should always be prepared for circumstances that will arise, and for blessings that are to come, without foreseeing what thes... Read More
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GRATUITOUS GRACE​

"Sin shall not have dominion over you; for ye are not under the law but under grace" (Romans 6:14). Grace forsaken is freedom forfeited. "In considering the whole testimony of the Bible, it is almost as important for the believer who would do the will of God to recognize that which does not concern ... Read More
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GROUNDWORK​

"Ye have died, and your life is hid with Christ in God" (Colossians 3:3). When we rely upon and cater to the old man, that ground produces "the works of the flesh" (Galatians 5:19-21). But as we abide in the risen Lord Jesus, that new ground of our position, His life will be manifested in "the fruit... Read More
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GUARDED AND GUIDED​

"My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:19). How difficult it is for the hungry heart to adjust to the Father's pace. He is so deliberate and thorough, while our need is so pressing and paramount. Apart from never being behind time, our Fat... Read More
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HAND-HEWN​

"Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous" (Hebrews 10:11a). You will be prepared, but never pierced, by the nail-pierced Hand. "Sufferings are for chastening (child-training). And chastening is from love, a token of our Father's care. We live in a world full of trial and... Read More
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HE DARES TO DISCIPLINE!

"My son, do not think lightly of the Lord's discipline, and do not faint when he corrects you" (Hebrews 12:6, Wey.). Most of us sought to avoid our natural father's discipline, when he sought to administer it. And most of us seek to avoid our heavenly Father's discipline, until we finally learn that... Read More
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HEART AFFECTION

"If ye, then, be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God" (Colossians 3:1). Spiritual hunger and thirst are fulfilled in the Lord Jesus, while at the same time they are enlarged for more of Him. This satisfaction overwhelms all lesser longi... Read More
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HEART TO HEART

"That I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus" (Philippians 3:12). Our spiritual puppy-love is soon lost, to be replaced through the years by our bridal-love. The bride always gravitates to her Bridegroom. "My beloved spoke, and said unto me, Rise up, my love, my fair on... Read More
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HEAVEN, OR EARTH

"Having. . . boldness to enter into the Holiest" (Hebrews 10:19). We are to draw nigh in faith where we already are in position. "Instead of the priest coming out to bless, as in Judaism, we are to go in for blessing. There are no barriers now. The Father has removed every hindrance and now it is fo... Read More
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HIDDEN TO REVEAL

"This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh" (Galatians 5:16). As we walk in the Spirit, worship in the Spirit, and pray in the Spirit, we shall come to know, not the Spirit, but the Lord Jesus Christ. The Lord Jesus explicitly said, "He (the Comforter) shall... Read More
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HIS CROSS -- OUR CROSS

"He said to them all, If any man will come after Me, let him. . . take up his Cross daily " (Luke 9. 23). We go all the way to Calvary in faith and there find ourselves identified with the Lord Jesus in His death and resurrection. And Calvary comes all the way to us in experience as the Holy Spirit ... Read More

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