Monthly Archives: May 2011

Working out salvation

Posted on May 26, 2011 by gerald

Q. Whence ariseth the imperfection of sanctification in believers? A. The imperfection of sanctification in believers ariseth from the remnants of sin abiding in every part of them, and the perpetual lustings of the flesh against the spirit; whereby they … Continue reading →

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Eye for an eye

Posted on May 24, 2011 by gerald

This week’s phrase is from Exodus 21:24: Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot When this verse was given, punishment by the state for crime was usually excessive and so it was to ensure that … Continue reading →

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Burning bush

Posted on May 17, 2011 by gerald

This week’s phrase is from Exodus 3:2 And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the … Continue reading →

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Complete joy

Posted on May 8, 2011 by gerald

That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched—this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. The life appeared; we have seen … Continue reading →

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Scapegoat

Posted on May 6, 2011 by gerald

This week’s phrase comes from Leviticus 16:10: But the goat, on which the lot fell to be the scapegoat, shall be presented alive before the LORD, to make an atonement with him, and to let him go for a scapegoat … Continue reading →

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