"Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible."
1 Peter 1:23
Peter most earnestly exhorted the scattered saints to love each other "with a pure heart fervently"
and he wisely fetched his argument, not from the law, from nature, or from philosophy,
but from that high and divine nature which God hath implanted in his people.
Just as some judicious tutor of princes might labour to beget and foster in them a kingly spirit and dignified behaviour, finding arguments in their position and descent,
so, looking upon God's people as heirs of glory, princes of the blood royal,
descendants of the King of kings, earth's truest and oldest aristocracy,
Peter saith to them, "See that ye love one another,
because of your noble birth, being born of incorruptible seed;
because of your pedigree, being descended from God,
the Creator of all things; and because of your immortal destiny, for you shall never pass away,
though the glory of the flesh shall fade, and even its existence shall cease."
It would be well if, in the spirit of humility, we recognized the true dignity of our regenerated nature,
and lived up to it.
What is a Christian? If you compare him with a king, he adds priestly sanctity to royal dignity.
The king's royalty often lieth only in his crown,
but with a Christian it is infused into his inmost nature.
He is as much above his fellows through his new birth, as a man is above the beast that perisheth.
Surely he ought to carry himself, in all his dealings, as one who is not of the multitude,
but chosen out of the world, distinguished by sovereign grace,
written among "the peculiar people" and who therefore cannot grovel in the dust as others,
nor live after the manner of the world's citizens.
Let the dignity of your nature, and the brightness of your prospects, O believers in Christ,
constrain you to cleave unto holiness, and to avoid the very appearance of evil.
and he wisely fetched his argument, not from the law, from nature, or from philosophy,
but from that high and divine nature which God hath implanted in his people.
Just as some judicious tutor of princes might labour to beget and foster in them a kingly spirit and dignified behaviour, finding arguments in their position and descent,
so, looking upon God's people as heirs of glory, princes of the blood royal,
descendants of the King of kings, earth's truest and oldest aristocracy,
Peter saith to them, "See that ye love one another,
because of your noble birth, being born of incorruptible seed;
because of your pedigree, being descended from God,
the Creator of all things; and because of your immortal destiny, for you shall never pass away,
though the glory of the flesh shall fade, and even its existence shall cease."
It would be well if, in the spirit of humility, we recognized the true dignity of our regenerated nature,
and lived up to it.
What is a Christian? If you compare him with a king, he adds priestly sanctity to royal dignity.
The king's royalty often lieth only in his crown,
but with a Christian it is infused into his inmost nature.
He is as much above his fellows through his new birth, as a man is above the beast that perisheth.
Surely he ought to carry himself, in all his dealings, as one who is not of the multitude,
but chosen out of the world, distinguished by sovereign grace,
written among "the peculiar people" and who therefore cannot grovel in the dust as others,
nor live after the manner of the world's citizens.
Let the dignity of your nature, and the brightness of your prospects, O believers in Christ,
constrain you to cleave unto holiness, and to avoid the very appearance of evil.
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The purpose of these pages is to share the precious word of God,
without acquiring any monetary reward.
God gave me the salvation for free,
so I share the gospel of his word the same way according to the Holy Word.
Matthew 10:7-8 The Voice (VOICE)
As you go, preach this message:
“The kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
Heal the sick, raise the dead,
and cleanse those who have leprosy.
Drive out demons from the possessed.
You received these gifts freely,
so you should give them to others freely.
God gave me the salvation for free,
so I share the gospel of his word the same way according to the Holy Word.
Matthew 10:7-8 The Voice (VOICE)
As you go, preach this message:
“The kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
Heal the sick, raise the dead,
and cleanse those who have leprosy.
Drive out demons from the possessed.
You received these gifts freely,
so you should give them to others freely.
"NO ADVERTISEMENTS OR COMMERCIAL ADS,
FOR YOU TO ENJOY READING GOD'S WORD."
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Blessings to all of you, rejoice in the sublime and infallible word of God.
PLEASE SHARE YOUR BLESSINGS WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
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If you are NOT a believer in Jesus Christ,
you can be accepted into his kingdom.
I invite you to let him make of you, what He always wanted.
PRAYER
Marvelous God Almighty, I come to you in the precious name of Jesus, who died for me to make me free of sin, I want Jesus to enter into my heart and make me free, I confess that He is the son of God.
I ask to change my heart and to give me the wisdom to understand your Holy Word, full of promises of eternal value, not only to live on this earth but to be expectant of my life in heaven.
In the precious name of Jesus I ask.
AMEN
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“The true minister of Christ knows, that the true value of a sermon must lie,
not in its fashion and manner,
but in the truth which it contains. ~
C. H. Spurgeon ~
PRAYER
Father, I ask You to bless my friends, relatives and those that I care deeply for, who is reading this right now?
Show them a new revelation of Your love and power.
Holy Spirit, I ask You to minister to their spirit at this very moment.
Where there is a pain, give them Your peace and mercy.
Where there is self-doubt, release a renewed confidence through
Your grace.
Where there is a need, I ask you to fulfill their needs.
Bless their homes, families, finances, their goings, and their comings.
Amen.
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