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Imitate His Humility

Imitate His Humility

IMITATE HIS HUMILITY! (2) Philippians 2:1-11

Martin Luther said: “A Christian is a perfectly free lord of all, subject to none. A Christian is a perfectly dutiful of all and subject to all.” How can one be free and be a servant at the same time? That is the essence of Christianity.

Christ was the Kings of Kings and the Lord of Lords yet, he subjected Himself to all, including death on the cross: Phil. 2:1—11.

In Matthew 16:23-27, Jesus made a profound ...

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Imitations of Christ

Imitations of Christ

IMITATE HIS DEPENDENCE ON HIS FATHER (1) John 10:30

What did Jesus mean when He made this claim? He was claiming one in person or individuality. He was claiming a united bond with the Father. In His prayer in John 17:1, He addressed His Father. In John 17:11, He made the same claim. In John 17:21-23, he made the same claim that He knew someone He could call “Father.” 1 John 5:7 confirms this unity.

There was a strong tie between God ...

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Indwelling of the Holy Spirit

Indwelling of the Holy Spirit

CONDITIONS FOR INDWELLING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT!

John 14:21-23; 1 Cor. 6:16-20.

God has challenged us to be Holy because He is Holy: 1 Peter 1:15-16. One can be Holy only when the Holy Spirit is in him: John 15:5.

What does it take to be endowed with the Spirit of God? There are seven conditions revealed in the NT for the reception of the Holy Spirit:

Repentance (Acts 2:27-38). Repentance is first because without it, no other conditions would matter. Repentance is a ...

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