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Category Archives: sanctification
I ALMOST FLUNKED THE TEST
The question came to me this morning regarding sanctification. It had been stated that Pentecostal Holiness people believed a Christian could not sin. As far as I know, my people (PH) never said a Christian could not sin; they taught … Continue reading
BE HOLY, AS I AM HOLY, GOD SAYS
Yes, the picture above is my choice for the topic of holiness. Ah, but they are not old enough, they are not dressed right, they do not kneel in prayer, they…..We have so many preconceived ideas of holiness. Some doctrines … Continue reading
CLEANSING BLOOD
What a thought! No amount of vileness touching the blood can taint it! Instead the vile becomes clean by the blood! Praise God! Praise God! I cut my finger a few days ago. I held it under the faucet and … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Jesus only way, sanctification, Uncategorized
Tagged forgiveness of sin, Jesus' blood, sanctification
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THE NEW BELIEVER
SO YOU ARE A NEW BELIEVER, WHAT NOW? You have invited Jesus in so he lives in you. Revelation 3 :20 “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian character, Christianity, sanctification, Uncategorized
Tagged Christian character, Christianity, sanctification, sin
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SEE/HEAR NO EVIL
A way-back-when story. It was about 1953 or 54, the church was raising money for something. Sammy and I had no money but we had just bought a new TV. It was worth about forty dollars. We decided to give … Continue reading
Posted in holiness, sanctification, Uncategorized
Tagged culture, holiness, movies, Psalms 101:3, sanctification, television
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CONFIDENT WOMAN
Self-assured and true, Tasteful, stylish, and graceful. She keeps herself chaste. *************** Advice to my granddaughters: turn away from evil, live holy, and demand respect. Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge using words “chaste” and “taste”. https://ronovanwrites.com/2020/02/24/weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-chaste-taste/ Image: Pixabay
Posted in haiku, holiness, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge, sanctification, Uncategorized, women
Tagged confidence, haiku, holiness, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge
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OH, BE CAREFUL, LITTLE HANDS…..
Consider with me the precious promise from Jesus: “I am with you always.” How often we encourage ourselves with those words! And I’m afraid we also find excuse for compromising with those words. Does it make us less sensitive to … Continue reading
Posted in holiness, Jesus, knowledge of God, sanctification, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, holiness, inspiration, sanctification, sin, spiritual
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BE HOLY – BE CLEAN
In Leviticus the law is being given. It is important to God that his people obey his law. So God moves to a new revelation of Himself, the Holy One, the God who wants holy people and the God who … Continue reading
Posted in holiness, Jehovah-M'Kaddish, sanctification, Uncategorized
Tagged holiness, Jehovah-M'Kaddish, repentance, sanctification
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SANCTIFICATION wrap up
Allow me to visualize the sanctification experience as somewhat like this – a greatly simplified scenario. When John Doe is born again, the redeemer, Jehovah-jireh, atones for John’s sins. Although John might sin after his rebirth, God views John through … Continue reading
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Tagged holiness, sanctification, spiritual maturity
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THE SINNING CHRISTIAN
SINNING CHRISTIAN – NOT A PRETTY PICTURE, IS IT? Readers, I received comments on my “guilt” subject yesterday. Worth your time to go see. guilt Can a born again Christian sin? Of course. In the same sense that Adam and … Continue reading
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Tagged holiness, sanctification, sin nature
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