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| JUSTIFICATION/SANCTIFICATION |
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 Justification (Just as if I never sinned) is seen as the key element of Christianity.
Interestingly, most of the references to justification are directed towards Gentiles. For example, it is found in the Old Testament, as prophesied by Isaiah.....
Isaiah 53:11
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 As we have seen previously, this concept of a 'mind decision' appeals greatly to our Greek-trained, ascendancy of thought, patterns. However, justification is to be only the first step in our 'walk with Jesus'.
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| Eastern (Hebrew) |
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 Sanctification (Put simply, living a holy and righteous life) is regarded as the most important. In the Jewish culture, actions speak louder than words. Hence, living a godly life is their focus.
1 Thessalonians 4:3-5
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and we are called to the same walk, as seen in the example of Paul, Silas and Timothy.....
1 Thessalonians 2:10
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 Again, recognizing the holiness and righteousness of Jesus in the final days.....
Revelation 15:2-4
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 For the Lord is returning for a sanctified, holy and righteous church.....
Revelation 19:6-8
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| SOME SPIRITUAL IMPLICATIONS FOR TODAY |
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 1. Discipleship, following 'conversion', is essential in order to bring a believer into the fullness of faith Jesus requires of us all.
2. Conversion of those of an Eastern persuasion (Jews and Muslims) is dependent upon our actions rather than our words.
3. Jesus is to return for a pure white, sanctified, holy and righteous bride. We can become that church, or else, God will wait for another generation. The choice is yours, the choice is mine. What will our choice be?
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| <i>NEXT WEEK:</i> THINKING GREEK OR HEBREW continues..... |
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 ..... as we look at LOGIC v FAITH
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| A NOTE FROM DAVID |
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 In the West, we are happy to make a decision for Christ, but living the life is a different matter. Discipleship is a vital ingredient sadly lacking in the church today.
IMAGES AND ART: Jerusalem
Jerusalem's City of David
and Area G
Also known as Jebus, the Eastern Hill
City of David
The city of Jerusalem was originally built around the Gihon Spring, on the southeastern hill to the south (left) of the Temple Mount, which is today crowned with the gold-domed Dome of the Rock. Jerusalem has been continuously inhabited since at least 3000 B.C., but it was only in the time of Solomon that the city limits expanded beyond the southeastern spur, known today as the "City of David."
Kidron Valley
The City of David was very narrow; about 80-100m wide. The east side has a steep slope of about 60 degrees. Though smaller, steeper and more difficult for construction than the Western Hill, the City of David was chosen because of its water source, the Gihon Spring. The Kidron Valley borders the city on its east side.
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So until next week.......
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOU BLESS GOD!
His servant and yours
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A DAVID'S DOODLING
1315. A disciple -walks the walk-, not just -talks the talk-.
David Tait
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Check
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More David's Doodlings: www.wwj.org.nz/dd.php
Waxing Lyrical: http://www.wwj.org.nz/waxing.php
If Only I'd Thought of it: http://www.wwj.org.nz/thought.php
Laughing at Ourselves: http://www.wwj.org.nz/laugh.php
A look at some of lifes curious questions: http://www.wwj.org.nz/why.php
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We are justified through faith in Jesus..... 
Sanctification is to go hand in hand with justification..... 
Jesus was holy and righteous.....