28So when I have completed this task and have put my seal on this contribution of theirs, I will visit you on my way to Spain. 29And I know that when I come to you I will come with the full blessing of Christ.£
30Now I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love that the Spirit produces, to join me in my struggle, earnestly praying to God for me 31that I may be rescued from the unbelievers in Judea, that my ministry to Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints, 32and that by the will of God I may come to you with joy and together with you be refreshed.
Doxology
33Now may the God of peace be with all of you! Amen.
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524 If you accept the authority of Jesus in your life, then you accept the authority of his words.
Colin Urquhart (1940– )
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3641 A man can accept what Christ has done without knowing how it works; indeed, he certainly won’t know how it works until he’s accepted it.
C. S. Lewis (1898–1963)
ADOPTION brings salvation
Adoption Is Used To Bring Salvation To Humanity
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Adoption…Chosen By Father God Almighty Unto Eternal Life Through His Eternal Son Jesus Christ
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adoption, privilege, relationship, benefit, classification
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Adoption, New Birth, Everlasting Life, Born Again……Indwelt By The LORD’S Holy Spirit
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adoption: Christ our Redeemer and God our Father forevermore
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Ephesians 1: 5-12
5Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, 6To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
7In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace ; 8Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;
9Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
10That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:
11In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: 12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.
AGREEMENT of obedience
Agreement Of Obedience In Garden Of Eden Preceded Agreement Of Grace At Calvary
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agreement, agree, accord, covenant
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For The Church Throughout All Ages The Old Works Agreement Of Law Is fulfilled Within The New Agreement Of Grace Alone
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The agreement of grace alone brings eternal salvation from the lord’s wrath against sin forevermore
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Covenants are agreements made between God Almighty and man that are conditional or unconditional.
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The prophets looked forward to this new covenant that would fulfill the old sacrificial agreement (Jeremiah 31:31-34), and John the Baptist called Jesus “the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29)
Title: The Handbook of Bible Application
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2 Timothy 3:10-14
10. But you know from watching me that I am not that kind of person. You know what I believe and the way I live and what I want. You know my faith in Christ and how I have suffered. You know my love for you, and my patience.
11. You know how many troubles I have had as a result of my preaching the Good News. You know about all that was done to me while I was visiting in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra, but the Lord delivered me.
12. Yes, and those who decide to please Christ Jesus by living godly lives will suffer at the hands of those who hate him. 13. In fact, evil men and false teachers will become worse and worse, deceiving many, they themselves having been deceived by Satan.
14. But you must keep on believing the things you have been taught. You know they are true, for you know that you can trust those of us who have taught you.
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Paul admonishes the elect believers, his Christian audience, that to keep away from those that have a form of godliness, but deny the power of the Lord Jesus Christ God incarnate redemptive saving, sanctifying work at Calvary.
This great work empowers us to live righteous, holy free from the bondage of sin living from Earth to Heaven.
Paul uses the godliness and correct living initiated and promoted by the New Testament New Covenant Gospel as the standard for Christian Holy living.
Paul lets everyone know that His teachings are in accordance with that Holy all powerful New Testament agreement.
With the New Covenant Gospel established by Jesus Christ God incarnate, both ends of the agreement are kept by Jesus Christ God incarnate. Through this New Covenant the conditions for the salvation of his elect believers are met once and forevermore.
Paul’s way of life is absolutely Christ like, his purpose is to preach the Gospel, and live a holy respectful life under the glorious sovereign care of the Lord.
Paul’s faith is the new covenant faith established by Jesus Christ God incarnate, our Lord Savior Redeemer at Calvary.
Paul’s patience, love and endurance, is a product of the indwelling Holy Spirit Almighty’s continual influence upon, and within his sanctified life.
The Holy Spirit was sent from Jesus Christ God incarnate by whom the agreement of works are kept, for the salvation of elect believers through grace alone by faith plus nothing.
Paul’s way of life is absolutely Christ like, his purpose is to preach the Gospel, and live a holy respectful life under the glorious sovereign care of the Lord.
Paul’s faith is the new covenant faith established by Jesus Christ God incarnate, our Lord, Savior, Redeemer at Calvary.
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2 Timothy 3:16-17
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
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The Old Testament presented the agreement of perfect obedience before God Almighty under the Law,
while