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'Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.' (2 Corinthians 3:17-18) Hello @BarnyFife...

Hello @BarneyFife, The Scriptures chosen and quoted in regard to a subject, are chosen because they have specific application to it. The Scripture you have chosen to head your thread (John 8:11) is not specifically about the subject you are raising, which is 'Sanctification'. You have taken...

Hello @quietthinker The mind of the flesh will always rebel against such teaching. I know the strength of my own flesh in these matters, and have a long retrospective view to judge my actions, and know their outcome. It is only God's mercy and grace which has prevailed, for in my flesh there...

'Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?' (Mat 6:27) Hello @marks & Co., Given the means of proper nourishment and pure air, physical stature must increase unconsciously and without an effort. In fact it cannot be held back! (I have evidence of this when I see my...

Hello @justbyfaith What I wrote does not negate the necessity to understand and know what is written in Scripture on any aspect of our faith. However @marks asks why the concentration on 'sin, sin, sin', when Salvation is through faith in Christ. Why, he asks, why are we not talking more about...

It is isn't it, I have a lot to thank our mutual friend, E.W.B for. Love in Christ Jesus Chris

Hi @marks, Saved to what? Is the question that holds the greatest joy to a believer, don't you think? It also keeps our minds stayed upon Christ. Thank you In Christ Jesus our risen and glorified Saviour, Lord and Head. Chris

Hello @marks, The enemy of our souls knows (if Christians do not) that Christ is the source of all our strength and blessing. His one aim, therefore, is to keep the heart from being occupied with Christ. Any means will serve his purpose so long as this can be accomplished. So he will occupy...

Hi @101G, Thank you for your response. I think of Ephesians 4:13-16:- 'Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and...

H8397, H1322, H7036, H2659, H3639, H3637, H954, H8414, H1322, G4799, G181 Hello @Behold All of the Strongs numbers (above) are translated 'confusion' as one of their translations, and all have reference to shame in some form. It makes for an interesting study, but reveals the depth to which...

But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God.' (1 Corinthians 11:16) Hi @101G, So, 'contentiousness' is not a 'custom' of either Paul and his co-workers, or in the churches of God. Interesting, when we appear to be surrounded by contentiousness...

'For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that. I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I. But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to...

'For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, forasmuch as he is the image and glory of God: but the woman is the glory of the man. For the man is not of the woman; but the woman of the man. Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man. For this cause ought the woman...

Hello @Ferris Bueller, No, I am not bothered by this. It is not good that man should be alone. A 'helpmeet' is something we all need. Someone to be there for us. Apart from the fact, of course, that the two together are necessary for the procreation of children. So, I praise God for His...

Hello there, Sanctification is one of the four things which God has made Christ to be unto His people. They are 'Wisdom, and Righteousness, and Sanctification, and Redemption.' (1 Corinthians 1:30) It is the common practice with those who do not see the truth of 'the two natures' to...

'And the devil, taking Him up into an high mountain, shewed unto Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. And the devil said unto Him, "All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it. If Thou therefore...

'And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. (John 3:19) Hi @marks, * The risen Christ said to Paul:- 'But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to...

'And you hath He quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: ... ' (Ephesians 2:1-2) Hello @marks Since...

Hi @Grailhunter, Message received and understood. Point taken. o_O Thank you In Christ Jesus Chris

When did I ask for such things to be brought to light? How dare you suggest that I would be party to this!!! Chris