ldquoBlessedExhortingrdquoHebrews1320-21

December152019INTRO Whenrsquosthelasttimeyoucountedyourblessings

Oslash HaveyoueverconsideredwhatblessingsareOslash DoyoudefineblessingsbiblicallyOslash WhatdoestheBibleteachusaboutblessingsOslash HOWdoestheBibleteachaboutGodrsquosblessings

AnswerTodayhellipabitofbiblicalblessingsampbenedictions

CONTEXTOslash BRIDGE

o ldquoHoldOnrdquoo ldquoBeHolyrdquoo ldquoHoldOnrdquoo ldquoLoversampLiarsrdquoo ldquoHoldOnrdquo

Oslash Bible sect Hebrewssect Leviticussect Hebrewssect 2ndJohnsect Hebrews

Oslash Booko Macro o Micro

Hebrews1320-21NowmaytheGodofpeacewhobroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesustheGreatShepherdofthesheepby

thebloodoftheeternalcovenantequipyouwitheverythinggood(so)thatyoumaydoHiswillworkingin

usthatwhichispleasinginHissightthroughJesusChristtowhombegloryforeverandeverAmen

BIGIDEA Blessedexhortingbirthsampbuildsblessedassurance-JDPPREVIEW

A BlessedPEOPLEB BlessedPOWERC BlessedPRAYER

TS TodaywersquoregoingtotakealookatthebiblicalABCrsquosofBE-ingblessedhellip

I BlessedPEOPLE(AdoptedndashBeatitudesndashChrist-followers)

TSLetmeintroduceyoutoRayampAnthonyhellip

VIDEOBlessedExhorting1(36sec)(FortunatetohaveChristianbackground-IbelieveinJesus-

Irsquomsaveddadlost)

a ADOPTEDi Hebrews

1 ExaltingampExhorting2 5structuralWarnings

a DonrsquotDRIFTb DonrsquotDISCONNECTc DonrsquotDILLY-DALLYd DonrsquotDISOBEYe DonrsquotDENYampDEFY

3 HoldonampBEtheChurchhellipnomatterwhat

ii Romans815-ForyouhavenotreceivedaspiritofslaveryleadingtofearagainbutyouhavereceivedaspiritofadoptionassonsbywhichwecryoutAbbaFather

iii 1John31-2a-SeehowgreatalovetheFatherhasbestowedonusthatwewouldbecalledchildrenofGodandsuchweareForthisreasontheworlddoesnotknowusbecauseitdidnotknowHimBelovednowwearechildrenofGodhellip

VIDEOBlessedExhorting2(47sec)(Stoppedquestioninghellipthenallmythoughtsbegantoevolveamp

branchouthellip)

b BE-AtitudesMatthew53-12(ldquoCONTRASTrdquo)

3ldquoBlessedarethepoorinspiritfortheirsisthekingdomofheaven4ldquoBlessedarethosewhomournfortheyshallbecomforted5ldquoBlessedarethemeekfortheyshallinherittheearth 6ldquoBlessed are those who hunger amp thirst forrighteousnessfortheyshallbesatisfied7ldquoBlessedarethemerciful for they shall receive mercy 8ldquoBlessed are thepure in heart for they shall see God 9ldquoBlessed are thepeacemakersfortheyshallbecalledsonsofGod10ldquoBlessedarethosewhoarepersecutedforrighteousnessrsquosakefortheirs isthekingdomofheaven11ldquoBlessedareYOUwhenothersrevileyouandpersecuteyouandutterallkindsofevilagainstyoufalselyonmyaccount12Rejoiceandbeglad for your reward is great in heaven for so theypersecutedtheprophetswhowerebeforeyou

VIDEOBlessedExhorting3(57sec)(IdefinitelybelieveinJesushellipIhaveamoralcompasshellipldquoby

thosetermsguiltyrdquo)

c CHRIST-FOLLOWERSi Justified

1 John6442 Matthew419

ii Sanctified

1 John1717ff

II BlessedPOWER(AwesomendashBattle-readyBelieversndashCompleteampComprehensive)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting4(46sec)(Irsquodbeprettyguiltyhellipbutinmyopinionhellipsinningisnotmerit

fordamnationhellip)

a AWESOMEndashi Acts18ii 2Corinthians517-21iii Titus215(cfMatthew2818-20)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting5(57sec)(wemeasurewithmanrsquoswayshellipnofearofGodhellipfearagrave

repenthellipMIRACLE)

b BATTLE-ready-BELIEVERSndashi Ephesians28-10

VIDEOBlessedExhorting6(49sec)

(Miracle=GodchangesourhearthellipallarewickedevilhearthellipJudgementdayhellip)

ii John832amp36iii Ephesians610ff

c COMPLETEampCOMPREHENSIVEndashi Philippians413ii 2Peter13

VIDEOBlessedExhorting7(62sec)

(JudgementcominghellipldquoJesusdidtheultimateactrdquondashItisfinishedJustampJustifier)

iii John2021

III BlessedPRAYER(ActivationndashBenedictionndashConcentrationCelebration)

a ACTIVATION

i John1412-14

ldquoTrulytruly(AmenampAmen)I(Jesus)saytoyouWHOEVERbelievesinMeWILLalsodotheWORKSthatIdoand

GREATERWORKSthanthesewillheDObecauseIamgoingtotheFatherWhateveryouaskinMynamethisIwilldosothattheFathermaybeglorifiedintheSonIfyouaskMe

ANYTHINGinMynameIWILLdoit

ii John17ndashJesusrsquoprayerFORusampldquonextusrdquoiii 1Thessalonians517ndashweprayceaselessly

b BENEDICTIONi Definitionndashaprayerofblessingii IllustrationsndashallthroughoutScripturehellipiii HebrewsApplication

Now

Oslash PreciseOslash Personal

may

Oslash PleaseOslash PleadOslash Pray

theGodofpeace

Oslash Peace-ProviderOslash Peace-ProtectorOslash Peace-Personified

whobroughtagainfromthedead

Oslash PowerndashoverdeathampdarknessourLordJesus

Oslash Personal(our)SaviorOslash PassionateGod(Lord)Oslash PersonofChrist(Jesus)

thegreatShepherdofsheepOslash Perfect(great)Oslash Purchaser(ownervshireling)Oslash Provider(23rdPsalm)Oslash Protector(23rdPsalm)Oslash Particularhellip(sheepvsgoatsampwolves)

ofsheep

Oslash PeopleofGod

bytheblood

Oslash PropitiationPrice-paid(blood-bought)

oftheeternalcovenant

Oslash ProgressiveOslash PromiseOslash Partnership

equipyou

Oslash PrepPrepareOslash Perfect(verb)Oslash Personal(you)

witheverythinggood

Oslash Pervasive(alleverything)Oslash Peterndashsee2ndPeter13

(so)thatOslash PointOslash PoignantOslash Purpose

youmaydoHiswill

Oslash Personal(you)Oslash Produce

o Fruito Faith

workinginus

Oslash ParakleetOslash PurifyingOslash PersonPeople(us)

thatwhichispleasinginHissight

Oslash ParticularOslash PleasingOslash Performance

thruJesusChrist

Oslash PersonalpropitiationOslash Price-payingPrinceofPeaceOslash Perfecterofourfaith

towhombeglory

Oslash Praise

foreverampeverOslash Permanent

VIDEOBlessedExhorting8(105sec)

(LegalatonementhellipYoumustrepentampbelievehellipthisiswhatyoursquoremissing)

Oslash Acts1730ndashldquoGodcommandsallmeneverywheretorepenthelliprdquo

Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

Amen

Oslash Passion

VIDEOBlessedExhorting9(54sec)(sharingbecauseIloveyouhellipldquojustgnarlyspeculationsrdquondash

ldquothinkampthanksrdquo)

c CONCENTRATIONampCELEBRATIONi ConcentrationONChrist

Romans68-18

8NowifwehavediedwithChristwebelievethatwewillalsolivewithhim9WeknowthatChristbeingraisedfromthedeadwillneverdieagaindeathnolongerhasdominionoverhim10Forthedeathhediedhediedtosinonceforallbut the life he lives he lives to God11So you also mustconsider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in ChristJesus12Letnotsinthereforereigninyourmortalbodytomake

youobeyitspassions13Donotpresentyourmemberstosinas instruments forunrighteousnessbutpresentyourselvestoGodasthosewhohavebeenbroughtfromdeathtolifeandyour members (body parts) to God as instruments forrighteousness14For sin will have no dominion over yousinceyouarenotunderlawbutundergraceSlavestoRighteousness15WhatthenArewetosinbecausewearenotunderlaw

butundergraceBynomeans16Doyounotknowthatifyoupresent yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves you areslavesoftheonewhomyouobeyeitherofsinwhichleadstodeathorofobediencewhichleadstorighteousness17ButthanksbetoGodthatyouwhowereonceslavesofsinhavebecomeobedientfromthehearttothestandardofteachingtowhich youwere committed18and havingbeen set freefromsin(you)havebecomeslavesofrighteousness

ii CelebrationINChrist

TSNowwatchRayblessAmberwiththistruthinlovehellipVIDEOBlessedENCOUNTER10(657)

(PurposeoflifeLifersquoshardhellipManrsquosbasicallygoodhellipIrsquomgoodampgoingtoheaven)mMmampURGENCY

Godanswersprayerhellip=meetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquoldquoFatherIprayforAmberhellipthatthisdayshewillunderstandthedepthsofYourloveforherhellipandthatYouhavedestroyedhergreatestenemydeathitselfhellipbysufferinganddyingonthecrossandthenrisingfromthedeadhellipIpraythatYouwillhealthebrokenheartedhellipministertoherinawonderfulamp

miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmenCLOSEREVIEW

Blessedexhortingbirthsampbuildsblessedassurance-JDPREMEMBER

0urCelebrationisalwaysamponlyINChrist

Hebrews1320-21 NowmaytheGodofpeacewhobroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesustheGreatShepherdofthesheepbythebloodoftheeternalcovenantequipyouwitheverythinggood(so)

thatyoumaydoHiswillworkinginusthatwhichispleasinginHissightthroughJesusChristtowhombegloryforever

andeverAmen

LetrsquosPray

STUDYNotesNASB

NowtheGodofpeacewhobroughtupfromthedeadthegreatShepherdofthesheepthroughthebloodoftheeternalcovenantevenJesusourLordequipyouineverygoodthingtodoHiswillworkinginusthatwhichispleasinginHissightthroughJesusChristtowhombethegloryforeverandever

Amen

ESV NowmaytheGodofpeacewhobroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesusthegreatshepherdofthesheepbythebloodoftheeternalcovenantequipyouwitheverythinggoodthatyoumaydohiswillworkinginusthatwhichispleasinginhis

sightthroughJesusChristtowhombegloryforeverandeverAmen

v20NowtheGodofpeaceetc

To rendermutual what he desired them to do heends his Epistle with prayer and he asks of God toconfirmortofitortoperfectthemineverygoodworkforsuchisthemeaningofkatartisai

WehenceconcludethatwearebynomeansfittodogooduntilwearemadeorformedforthepurposebyGodandthatweshallnotcontinuelongindoinggoodunlesshestrengthensusforperseveranceishispeculiargift

(cf1John219ndashJDP)

NoristhereadoubtbutthatasnocommongiftsoftheSpirithadalreadyasitseemsappearedinthemthefirstimpressionwithwhichtheybeganisnotwhatisprayedfor but the polishing which they were to be madeperfect

Thatbroughtagainfromthedeadetc

ThisclausewasaddedforthesakeofconfirmationforheintimatesthatGodisthenonlyprayedtoarightbyustoleadusontoperfectionwhenweacknowledgehispowerintheresurrectionofChristandacknowledgeChrist

himselfasourpastorHeinshortwouldhaveustolooktoChristinorderthatwemayrightlytrustinGodforhelpforChristwasraisedfromdeathforthisendthatwemightbereneweduntoeternallifebythesamepowerofGodandheisthegreatpastorofallinorderthatwemayprotectthesheepcommittedtohimbytheFather

ThroughthebloodetcIhaverendereditInthebloodforas v in is often taken in the sense ofwith so I prefer toregardithereForitseemstomethattheApostlemeansthatChrist so arose from the dead that his death was not yetabolishedbutthatitretainsitsefficacyforeverasthoughhehadsaidGodraiseduphisownsonbutinsuchawaythatthebloodhe shedonce forall inhisdeath isefficaciousafterhisresurrection for the ratification of the everlasting covenantand brings forth fruit the same as though it were flowingalways[292]

v21Todohiswilletc

He now gives a definition of good works by layingdownGodswillastheruleforhethusintimatesthatno works are to be deemed good but such as areagreeable to the will of God as Paul also teaches usinRomans122andinmanyotherplaces

Letusthenrememberthatitistheperfectionofagoodandholylifewhenweliveinobediencetohiswill

Theclausewhichnextfollowsisexplanatoryworking(ordoing)inyouwhatiswellpleasinginhissight

HehadspokenofthatwillwhichismadeknownintheLawhenowshowsthatinvainisobtrudedonGodwhathehasnotcommandedforhevaluesthedecrees of his own will far more than all theinventionsoftheworld

Through Jesus Christ etc This may be explained in twoways -- Working through Jesus Christ or Well-pleasingthroughJesusChristBothsensesaresuitableForweknowthat the spirit of regeneration and also all graces arebestowedonusthroughChristandthenitiscertainthatas nothing can proceed from us absolutely perfectnothing can be acceptable to Godwithout that pardonwhichweobtainthroughChristThusitcomesthatourworks performed by the odor of Christs grace emit asweetfragranceinGodspresencewhileotherwisetheywould have a fetid smell I am disposed to include bothmeanings

TowhombegloryetcThisIrefertoChristAndashehereascribes toChristwhatpeculiarly belongs toGod alone hethusbearsacleartestimonytohisdivinitybutstillifanyonepreferstoexplainthisoftheFatherIdonotobjectthoughIembracetheothersenseasbeingthemostobvious

- JohnCalvin

AnalysisOfTheChapter

The closing chapterHebrews 13of this Epistle is made upalmostentirelyofexhortationstotheperformanceofvariouspractical duties The exhortations relate to the followingpoints brotherly loveHebrews 131 hospitalityHebrews132sympathywiththoseinbondsHebrews133fidelityinthemarriagerelationHebrews134contentmentHebrews135-6 submission to those in authorityHebrews 137-8stability in the doctrines of religionHebrews 139-15benevolenceHebrews 1316 obedience to those entrustedwithofficeHebrews1317andspecialprayer forhimwhowrotethisEpistleHebrews1318-19TheEpistlethencloseswithabeautifulandimpressivebenedictionHebrews1320-21withanentreatythattheywouldreceivewithfavorwhathad been writtenHebrews 1322 with the gratefulannouncement thatTimothy inwhomtheydoubtless feltagreatinterestwassetatlibertyHebrews1323andwithasalutationtoallthesaintsHebrews1324-25

Hebrews1320NowtheGodofpeace-GodwhoistheAuthororthesourceofpeacenotes1Thessalonians523ThewordpeaceintheNewTestamentisusedtodenoteeverykindofblessingorhappinessItisopposedtoallthatwoulddisturbortroublethemindandmayreferthereforetoreconciliationwithGodtoaquietconsciencetotheevidenceofpardonedsintohealthandprosperityandtothehopeofheavenseethenotesonJohn1427

That brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus -Acts232note1Corinthians1515noteItisonlybythefactoftheresurrectionoftheLordJesusthatwehavepeaceforit is only by him that we have the prospect of anadmissionintoheaven

That great Shepherd of the sheep - notesJohn 101John1014TheideahereisthatitisthroughthetendercareofthatgreatShepherdthattruehappinessisbestowedonthepeopleofGod

Through the blood of the everlasting covenant -The bloodshed to ratify theeverlasting covenant thatGodmakeswithhispeoplenotesHebrews914-23

Thisphrase in theoriginal isnotconnectedas it is inourtranslationwithhisbeingraisedfromthedeadnorshoulditbesorendered forwhatcanbethesenseofraisingChristfromthedeadbythebloodofthecovenant

In the Greek it is the God of peace who broughtagainfromthedeadtheshepherdofthesheepgreatby the blood of the everlasting covenant our LordJesusetc

ThemeaningisthathewasmadeorconstitutedthegreatShepherdofthesheep-thegreatLordandrulerofhispeoplebythatbloodThatwhichmakeshimsoeminentlydistinguishedthatbywhichhe

wasmadesuperiortoallotherswhoeverruledoverthepeopleofGodwasthefactthatheofferedthebloodbywhichtheeternalcovenantwasratified

Itiscalledeverlastingoreternalbecause

(1)itwasformedinthecouncilsofeternityorhasbeenaneternalplaninthedivinemindand

(2)becauseitistocontinueforeverThroughsuchacovenantGodcanbestowpermanentandsolidpeaceonhispeoplefor it lays the foundation of the assurance of eternalhappiness

Hebrews1321Makeyouperfect-Theapostleheredoesnotaffirmthattheywerethenperfectorthattheywouldbeinthislife

Thewordusedhere-καταρτιζωkatartizō-meanstomakefullyreadytoputinfullordertomakecomplete

ThemeaninghereisthatPaulprayedthatGodwouldfullyendowthemwithwhatevergracewasnecessarytodohiswillandtokeephiscommandmentsseethewordexplainedinthenotesonHebrews113

ItisanappropriateprayertobeofferedatalltimesandbyallwholovethechurchthatGodwouldmakeallhispeopleperfectlyqualifiedto

doallhiswill

Workinginyou-MarginDoing

TheideahereisthattheonlyhopethattheywoulddothewillofGodwasthathewouldbyhisownagencycausethemtodowhatwaswell-pleasinginhissightcomparenotesonPhilippians212

ThroughJesusChrist-TheideaishellipthatGoddoesnotdirectlyand by his own immediate agency convert and sanctify theheart but it is through the gospel of Christ and all goodinfluencesonthesoulmustbeexpectedthroughtheSaviour

Towhombegloryforeverandever-ThatistoChristforsotheconnectionevidentlydemandsItisnotuncommonfortheapostlePaultointroducedoxologiesinthiswayinthemidstofaletterseethenotesRomans95Itwascommonamong

theJewsasitisnowinthewritingsandconversationoftheMuslimswhenthenameofGodwasmentionedtoaccompanyitwithanexpressionofpraise

- Barnes

Hebrews1320NowtheGodofpeacethatbroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesusthatgreatshepherdofthesheepthroughtheblood

oftheeverlastingcovenantNowtheGodofpeace-WehaveoftenseenthatpeaceamongtheHebrewssignifiesprosperityofeverykindTheGodofpeaceisthesameastheGodofallblessednesswhohasathisdisposalalltemporalandeternalgoodwholovesmankindandhasprovidedthemacompletesalvation

BroughtagainfromthedeadourLordndash

AsourLordssacrificialdeathisconsideredasanatonementofferedtotheDivinejusticeGodsacceptanceofitasanatonementissignifiedbyhisraisingthehumannatureofChristfromthedeadandhencethisraisingofChristiswiththeutmostproprietyattributedtoGodtheFatherasthisproveshisacceptanceofthesacrificial

offering

ThatgreatShepherdofthesheepndash

ThisisatitleofourblessedLordgiventohimbytheprophets

Oslash soIsaiah 4011 He shall feed his flock like ashepherdHeshallgatherthelambswithhisarmsandcarrytheminhisbosomandshallgentlyleadthosewhicharewithyoungand

Oslash Ezekiel3423IwillsetuponeshepherdoverthemandheshallfeedthemevenmyservantDavid(iethebelovedvizJesus)andheshallfeedthemandbetheirshepherdand

Oslash Zechariah 137 Awake O sword against myshepherd-smitetheshepherdandtheflockshallbescattered

Oslash He appropriates it to himselfJohn 1011 bycalling himself the good Shepherd who laysdownhislifeforthesheep

Through the blood of the everlasting covenant - SomeunderstandthisinthefollowingwaythatGodbroughtbackour Lord from the dead on account of his having shed hisbloodtoprocuretheeverlastingcovenantOthers thattheLordJesusbecamethegreatShepherdandSaviorofthesheepbysheddinghisblood toprocureandratify theeverlastingcovenantThesensehoweverwillappearmuchplainerifweconnectthiswiththefollowingverseNowtheGodof peace who brought again from the dead our LordJesus that great Shepherd of the sheep make youthroughthebloodoftheeverlastingcovenantperfectineverygoodworktodohiswill

TheChristiansystemistermedtheeverlastingcovenanttodistinguishitfromthetemporarycovenantmadewiththeIsraelitesatMountSinaiandtoshowthatitisthelast

dispensationofgracetotheworldandshallenduretotheendoftime

Hebrews1321Makeyouperfectineverygoodworktodohiswillworkinginyouthatwhichiswell-pleasinginhissightthroughJesus

ChristtowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenMakeyouperfect-Καταρτισιαυt μαςPutyoucompletelyinjointSeethenoteon2Corinthians139wherethemeaningoftheoriginalwordislargelyconsidered

Fromthefollowingtermsweseewhattheapostlemeantbytheperfectionforwhichheprays

TheyweretodothewillofGodineverygoodworkfromGodworkinginthemthatwhichiswell

pleasinginhissight

1 This necessarily implies a complete change in thewholesoulthatGodmaybewellpleasedwithwhatsoeverheseesinitandthissupposesitsbeingcleansedfromallsinforGodssightcannotbepleasedwithanythingthatisunholy

2 This complete inward purity is to produce an outwardconformity to Godswill so theywere to bemade perfect ineverygoodwork

3Theperfectionwithinandtheperfectionwithoutweretobe produced by the blood of the everlasting covenant foralthoughGodisloveyetitisnotconsistentwithhisjusticeorholiness tocommunicateanygood tomankindbut throughhisSonandthroughhimashavingdiedfortheoffensesofthehumanrace

Towhom be glory for ever - As God does all in by andthroughChrist Jesus tohimbe thehonorof his ownworkascribedthroughtimeandeternityAmen

- ClarkesTextAnalysis

GotoParallelGreekStrongs Greek English Morphology

3588[e] ὉHO

[May]the Art-NMS

1161[e] δὲde

now Conj

2316[e] ΘεὸςTheos

God N-NMS

3588[e] τῆςtēs

- Art-GFS

1515[e] εἰρήνηςeirēnēs

ofpeace N-GFS

3588[e] ὁho

- Art-NMS

321[e] ἀναγαγὼνanagagōn

havingbrought

V-APA-NMS

1537[e] ἐκek

outfrom Prep

3498[e] νεκρῶνnekrōn

[the]dead Adj-GMP

3588[e] τὸνton

the Art-AMS

4166[e] ποιμέναpoimena

Shepherd N-AMS

3588[e] τῶνtōn

ofthe Art-GNP

4263[e] προβάτωνprobatōn

sheep N-GNP

3588[e] τὸνton

- Art-AMS

3173[e] μέγανmegan

great Adj-AMS

1722[e] ἐνen

by Prep

129[e] αἵματιhaimati

[the]blood N-DNS

1242[e] διαθήκηςdiathēkēs

of[the]covenant

N-GFS

166[e] αἰωνίουaiōniou

eternal Adj-GFS

3588[e] τὸνton

the Art-AMS

2962[e] ΚύριονKyrion

Lord N-AMS

1473[e] ἡμῶνhēmōn

ofus PPro-G1P

2424[e] ἸησοῦνIēsoun

Jesus N-AMS

TextAnalysis

GotoParallelGreekStrongs Greek English Morphology

2675[e] καταρτίσαιkatartisai

equip V-AOA-3S

4771[e] ὑμᾶςhymas

you PPro-A2P

1722[e] ἐνen

in Prep

3956[e] παντὶpanti

everything Adj-DNS

18[e] ἀγαθῷagathō

good Adj-DNS

1519[e] εἰςeis

inorder Prep

3588[e] τὸto

- Art-ANS

4160[e] ποιῆσαιpoiēsai

todo V-ANA

3588[e] τὸto

the Art-ANS

2307[e] θέλημαthelēma

will N-ANS

846[e] αὐτοῦautou

ofHim PPro-GM3S

4160[e] ποιῶνpoiōn

working V-PPA-NMS

1722[e] ἐνen

in Prep

1473[e] ἡμῖνhēmin

us PPro-D1P

3588[e] τὸto

thatwhich[is]

Art-ANS

2101[e] εὐάρεστονeuareston

wellpleasing Adj-ANS

1799[e] ἐνώπιονenōpion

before Prep

846[e] αὐτοῦautou

Him PPro-GM3S

1223[e] διὰdia

through Prep

2424[e] ἸησοῦIēsou

Jesus N-GMS

5547[e] ΧριστοῦChristou

Christ N-GMS

3739[e] ᾧhō

towhom[be] RelPro-DMS

3588[e] ἡhē

the Art-NFS

1391[e] δόξαdoxa

glory N-NFS

1519[e] εἰςeis

to Prep

3588[e] τοὺςtous

the Art-AMP

165[e] αἰῶναςaiōnas

ages N-AMP

3588[e] τῶνtōn

ofthe Art-GMP

165[e] αἰώνωνmiddotaiōnōn

ages N-GMP

281[e] ἀμήνamēn

Amen Heb

TreasuryofScriptureKnowledge

theGodRomans1533NowtheGodofpeacebewithyouallAmenRomans1620AndtheGodofpeaceshallbruiseSatanunderyourfeetshortlyhellip1Corinthians1433ForGodisnottheauthorofconfusionbutofpeaceasinallchurcheshellip2Corinthians1311FinallybrothersfarewellBeperfectbeofgoodcomfortbeofhellipPhilippians49Thosethingswhichyouhavebothlearnedandreceivedandheardhellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip

2Thessalonians316NowtheLordofpeacehimselfgiveyoupeacealwaysbyallmeanshellip

broughtActs22432WhomGodhasraiseduphavingloosedthepainsofdeathbecausehellipActs315AndkilledthePrinceoflifewhomGodhasraisedfromthedeadhellipActs410BeitknowntoyouallandtoallthepeopleofIsraelthatbyhellipActs530TheGodofourfathersraisedupJesuswhomyouslewandhangedonatreeActs104041HimGodraisedupthethirddayandshowedhimopenlyhellipActs1330ButGodraisedhimfromthedeadActs1731BecausehehasappointedadayinthewhichhewilljudgetheworldhellipRomans14AnddeclaredtobetheSonofGodwithpoweraccordingtothespirithellipRomans42425ButforusalsotowhomitshallbeimputedifwebelieveonhimhellipRomans811ButiftheSpiritofhimthatraisedupJesusfromthedeaddwellinyouhellip1Corinthians614AndGodhasbothraiseduptheLordandwillalsoraiseupusbyhisownpower1Corinthians1515YesandwearefoundfalsewitnessesofGodbecausewehavetestifiedhellip2Corinthians414KnowingthathewhichraiseduptheLordJesusshallraiseupushellipGalatians11Paulanapostle(notofmenneitherbymanbutbyJesusChristhellip

Ephesians120WhichheworkedinChristwhenheraisedhimfromthedeadandhellipColossians212Buriedwithhiminbaptismwhereinalsoyouarerisenwithhimhellip1Thessalonians110AndtowaitforhisSonfromheavenwhomheraisedfromthedeadhellip1Peter121WhobyhimdobelieveinGodthatraisedhimupfromthedeadandhellip

thatgreatPsalm231TheLORDismyshepherdIshallnotwantPsalm801GiveearOShepherdofIsraelyouthatleadJosephlikeaflockhellipIsaiah4011HeshallfeedhisflocklikeashepherdheshallgatherthelambshellipIsaiah6311ThenherememberedthedaysofoldMosesandhispeoplesayinghellipEzekiel3423AndIwillsetuponeshepherdoverthemandheshallfeedthemhellipEzekiel3724AndDavidmyservantshallbekingoverthemandtheyallshallhellipJohn101114Iamthegoodshepherdthegoodshepherdgiveshislifeforthesheephellip1Peter225ForyouwereassheepgoingastraybutarenowreturnedtotheShepherdhellip1Peter54AndwhenthechiefShepherdshallappearyoushallreceiveacrownhellip

thebloodSeeonchHebrews920SayingThisisthebloodofthetestamentwhichGodhasenjoinedtoyou

Hebrews1022LetusdrawnearwithatrueheartinfullassuranceoffaithhavinghellipExodus248AndMosestookthebloodandsprinkleditonthepeopleandsaidhellipZechariah911AsforyoualsobythebloodofyourcovenantIhavesentforthhellipMatthew2628ForthisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichisshedformanyhellipMark1424AndhesaidtothemThisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichhellipLuke2220LikewisealsothecupaftersuppersayingThiscupisthenewtestamenthellip

everlasting2Samuel235AlthoughmyhousebenotsowithGodyethehasmadewithmeanhellip1Chronicles1617AndhasconfirmedthesametoJacobforalawandtoIsraelforhellipIsaiah553InclineyourearandcometomehearandyoursoulshalllivehellipIsaiah618ForItheLORDlovejudgmentIhaterobberyforburntofferinghellipJeremiah3240AndIwillmakeaneverlastingcovenantwiththemthatIwillnothellipEzekiel3726MoreoverIwillmakeacovenantofpeacewiththemitshallbeanhellip

covenantortestamentSeeonchHebrews91617Forwhereatestamentistheremustalsoofnecessitybethedeathhellip

TreasuryofScriptureKnowledge

MakeHebrews1223TothegeneralassemblyandchurchofthefirstbornwhicharewrittenhellipDeuteronomy324HeistheRockhisworkisperfectforallhiswaysarejudgmenthellipPsalm1388TheLORDwillperfectthatwhichconcernsmeyourmercyOLORDhellipJohn1723IinthemandyouinmethattheymaybemadeperfectinoneandhellipEphesians316-19ThathewouldgrantyouaccordingtotherichesofhisglorytohellipColossians19-12ForthiscausewealsosincethedaywehearditdonotceasehellipColossians412EpaphraswhoisoneofyouaservantofChristsalutesyoualwayshellip1Thessalonians313Totheendhemayestablishyourheartsblamelessinholinessbeforehellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Peter510ButtheGodofallgracewhohascalledustohiseternalgloryhellip

every2Corinthians98AndGodisabletomakeallgraceaboundtowardyouthatyoualwayshellip

Ephesians210ForwearehisworkmanshipcreatedinChristJesustogoodworkshellipPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Timothy510Wellreportedofforgoodworksifshehavebroughtupchildrenhellip

todoHebrews1036ForyouhaveneedofpatiencethatafteryouhavedonethewillhellipMatthew721NoteveryonethatsaidtomeLordLordshallenterintothekingdomhellipMatthew1250ForwhoevershalldothewillofmyFatherwhichisinheaventhehellipMatthew2131WhetherofthemtwodidthewillofhisfatherTheysaytohimhellipJohn717IfanymanwilldohiswillheshallknowofthedoctrinewhetherhellipRomans122Andbenotconformedtothisworldbutbeyoutransformedbythehellip1Thessalonians43ForthisisthewillofGodevenyoursanctificationthatyoushouldhellip1Peter42Thathenolongershouldlivetherestofhistimeinthefleshtohellip1John217Andtheworldpassesawayandthelustthereofbuthethatdoeshellip

workingordoing

Philippians213ForitisGodwhichworksinyoubothtowillandtodoofhisgoodpleasure

wellpleasingHebrews1316ButtodogoodandtocommunicateforgetnotforwithsuchsacrificeshellipRomans121IbeseechyouthereforebrothersbythemerciesofGodthatyouhellipRomans141718ForthekingdomofGodisnotmeatanddrinkbutrighteousnesshellipPhilippians418ButIhaveallandaboundIamfullhavingreceivedofEpaphroditushellipColossians320Childrenobeyyourparentsinallthingsforthisiswellpleasinghellip1John322Andwhateverweaskwereceiveofhimbecausewekeephiscommandmentshellip

throughJohn162324AndinthatdayyoushallaskmenothingTrulytrulyIsaytohellipEphesians218ForthroughhimwebothhaveaccessbyoneSpirittotheFatherPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellipPhilippians413IcandoallthingsthroughChristwhichstrengthensmeColossians317AndwhateveryoudoinwordordeeddoallinthenameoftheLordhellip1Peter25Youalsoaslivelystonesarebuiltupaspiritualhouseanholyhellip

towhomPsalm721819BlessedbetheLORDGodtheGodofIsraelwhoonlydoeswondrousthingshellipRomans1627ToGodonlywisebeglorythroughJesusChristforeverAmenGalatians15TowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenPhilippians211AndthateverytongueshouldconfessthatJesusChristisLordtohellip1Timothy117NowtotheKingeternalimmortalinvisibletheonlywiseGodhellip1Timothy616Whoonlyhasimmortalitydwellinginthelightwhichnomancanhellip2Timothy418AndtheLordshalldelivermefromeveryevilworkandwillpreservehellip1Peter511TohimbegloryanddominionforeverandeverAmen2Peter318ButgrowingraceandintheknowledgeofourLordandSaviorJesushellipJude125TotheonlywiseGodourSaviorbegloryandmajestydominionandhellipRevelation46AndbeforethethronetherewasaseaofglassliketocrystalandhellipRevelation5913AndtheysunganewsongsayingYouareworthytotakethebookhellip

AmenSeeonMatthew613AndleadusnotintotemptationbutdeliverusfromevilForyourhellipMatthew2820TeachingthemtoobserveallthingswhateverIhavecommandedyouhellip

BENEDICTIONFromtheearliesttimestherecordsbeartestimonythatpronouncingthebenedictionorgivingtheblessingwasacommonpracticeInthetempleservicethisdutywasassignedtotheAaronitesandwasmadeanimpressivepartoftheservice

Oslash TheformofthebenedictionusedisgiveninNumbers622-27

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Oslash AllAaronitesofproperagewereentitledtoperformthisserviceexceptthosewhobypreviousconductoronaccountofphysicaldefectweredisqualified

o Onewhohadkilledanotherwhetherintentionallyorotherwiseor

o whohadviolatedthemarriagevows

o hadgivenhimselfexcessivelytowinedrinkingorotherexcessesor

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o Ifonewasblindevenofoneeyeoro hadadefectinhishandsorspeechoro wasahunchbackhewasalsoexcluded

Oslash Suchpersonsleaderswerenotonlyprohibitedfrompronouncingtheblessingbutwasrequiredtowithdrawbeforethispartoftheservicewasperformed

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Oslash Thenwithupliftedhandswhilethepeoplestoodheutteredthewordsofblessing

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Oslash WehavesuchinstancesinGenesis926-27Genesis2727-30

Oslash ThispracticeprevailedalsoonmanyotheroccasionsnotonlyinIsraelbutamongtheheathenaswell

WemayreadilyseethereforethatfromtheverybeginningoftheChristianchurchtheuseofthebenedictionwascommon

Inthecourseoftimeanextensiveliturgydevelopedonthissubjectanditmaybesaidthattherearenowthreedistinctideasinthechurchastothebenediction

Oslash Thatsectionofthechurchwhichregardstheministerasclothedwithsacerdotalpowersholdsthattheblessingspronouncedareactuallyconferredintheactoftheutteranceofthewordsbecauseofthepowersconferreduponhimwhenhewassetasideforthesacredoffice

Oslash OntheotherhanditisheldthatitismerelyaprayerthatGodmaybestowcertainblessingsonthepeople

Oslash FromthispositionothersdissentandteachthatitisthedeclarationofthespecialprivilegesandrelationsinwhichthosestandwhohaveenteredintocovenantfellowshipwithChristthattheblessingsnowdeclaredaretheirsbyfightofthatrelationandareconferreduponthembytheHolySpirito TheGreekandRomanCatholicchurchestakethefirstportionandthereforewefindamongthemmuchofdetailandminutiaeastothemannerinwhichitshouldbepronounced

sect IntheGreekchurchthepriestraiseshishandwiththethumbtouchingthethirdfingersignifyingtheprocessionoftheHolyGhostfromtheFatheraloneoraccordingtootherstoformthesacrednameIHS

sect IntheRomanchurchtheformisthethumbfirstandsecondfingersaretobeopentosymbolizetheTrinityInthischurchtoothebenedictionispronouncedinamultitudeofcasesandineachcasethethingsoblessedbythepriestismadesacredbull Crossesbull churchvesselsbull housesbull paschaleggsbull churchyardsarethusblessedbull EveryparishhasacollectionoftheseformsofblessinginwhatisknownastheBenedictionaleo Theauthorityforthisisbasedonsomedocumentsclaimingtoreachbacktoearlychurchhistory

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sect GracemercyandpeacemaythenbesaidtobesentfromtheFatherandtheSonthroughtheHolyGhosttobethepossessionofallwhohavecomeintothekingdom

sect ThethirdpersonoftheTrinitybeingthusintheactofapplyingtheblessingisnotmentioned

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Oslash Themostcommonformusedtodayisthatin2Cor1314OccasionallysomechangesareintroducedbyministersbutitwouldseembesttoadherestrictlytotheScripturalforms

-InternationalStandardBibleEncyclopedia

mdashJacobWKapp

LiteralBIBLICALBenedictionsDivinelyappointedDeut108Deut215Num623-26ByGodUponcreatureshehadmadeGen122UponmanGen128UponNoahGen91Gen92INSTANCESOFByMelchizedekuponAbrahamGen1419Gen1420Heb77ByBethuelshouseholduponRebekahGen2460ByIsaacUponJacobGen2723-29Gen2737Gen281-4UponEsauGen2739

Gen2740ByJacobUponPharaohGen477-10UponJosephssonsGen48UponhisownsonsGen49ByMosesuponthetribesofIsraelDeut33ByAaronLev922Lev923ByhalfthetribeswhostoodonMountGerizimDeut1129Deut1130Deut2711-13Jos833ByJoshuaUponCalebJos1413UpontheReubenitesandGaditesandthehalftribeofManassehJos226Jos227ByNaomiuponRuthandOrpahRuth18Ruth19BythepeopleuponRuthRuth411

Ruth412ByEliuponElkanah1Sa220ByDavidUponthepeople2Sa618UponBarzillai2Sa1939ByAraunahuponDavid2Sa2423BySolomonuponthepeople1Ki8141Ki855-582Ch63BySimeonuponJesusLuke234ByJesusuponhisfollowersLuke2450LEVITICALFORMSOFNum623-26APOSTOLICFORMSOF1Co132Co12Gal13Eph12Php12Col121Th112Th122Ti12

Phm13Rom17Rom155Rom156Rom1513Rom1533Rom1620Rom16241Co16232Co1314Gal616Gal618Eph623Eph624Php4231Th5282Th3162Th3181Ti121Ti6212Ti422Tit315Phm125Heb1320Heb1321Heb13251Pe121Pe5101Pe5111Pe514

2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

butonlyasGodempowersustodosoTheendresultisaconsistentmatureChristianlifethatfaithfullyreflectsthenatureofourholyGodJohnmakesitclearthatwewillneverbetotallyfreefromsininthislife(1John18-10)ThankfullytheworkGodhasbeguninusHewillfinish(Philippians16)RecommendedResourcePleasingGodDiscoveringtheMeaningandImportanceofSanctificationbyRCSproul

VIDEOBlessedExhorting1(36sec)(FortunatetohaveChristianbackground-IbelieveinJesus-

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VIDEOBlessedExhorting3(57sec)

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fordamnationhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting5(57sec)(wemeasurewithmanrsquoswayshellipnofearofGodhellipfearagrave

repenthellipMIRACLE)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting6(49sec)(Miracle=Godchangesourhearthellipallarewickedevilhearthellip

Judgementdayhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting7(62sec)

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Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

VIDEOBlessedExhorting9(54sec)(sharingbecauseIloveyouhellipldquojustgnarlyspeculationsrdquondash

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VIDEOBlessedENCOUNTER10(657)

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ampgoingtoheaven)JesussaidtherersquosnonegoodbutGodhellip

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miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmen

Hebrews1320-21NowmaytheGodofpeacewhobroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesustheGreatShepherdofthesheepby

thebloodoftheeternalcovenantequipyouwitheverythinggood(so)thatyoumaydoHiswillworkingin

usthatwhichispleasinginHissightthroughJesusChristtowhombegloryforeverandeverAmen

BIGIDEA Blessedexhortingbirthsampbuildsblessedassurance-JDPPREVIEW

A BlessedPEOPLEB BlessedPOWERC BlessedPRAYER

TS TodaywersquoregoingtotakealookatthebiblicalABCrsquosofBE-ingblessedhellip

I BlessedPEOPLE(AdoptedndashBeatitudesndashChrist-followers)

TSLetmeintroduceyoutoRayampAnthonyhellip

VIDEOBlessedExhorting1(36sec)(FortunatetohaveChristianbackground-IbelieveinJesus-

Irsquomsaveddadlost)

a ADOPTEDi Hebrews

1 ExaltingampExhorting2 5structuralWarnings

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3 HoldonampBEtheChurchhellipnomatterwhat

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VIDEOBlessedExhorting2(47sec)(Stoppedquestioninghellipthenallmythoughtsbegantoevolveamp

branchouthellip)

b BE-AtitudesMatthew53-12(ldquoCONTRASTrdquo)

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VIDEOBlessedExhorting3(57sec)(IdefinitelybelieveinJesushellipIhaveamoralcompasshellipldquoby

thosetermsguiltyrdquo)

c CHRIST-FOLLOWERSi Justified

1 John6442 Matthew419

ii Sanctified

1 John1717ff

II BlessedPOWER(AwesomendashBattle-readyBelieversndashCompleteampComprehensive)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting4(46sec)(Irsquodbeprettyguiltyhellipbutinmyopinionhellipsinningisnotmerit

fordamnationhellip)

a AWESOMEndashi Acts18ii 2Corinthians517-21iii Titus215(cfMatthew2818-20)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting5(57sec)(wemeasurewithmanrsquoswayshellipnofearofGodhellipfearagrave

repenthellipMIRACLE)

b BATTLE-ready-BELIEVERSndashi Ephesians28-10

VIDEOBlessedExhorting6(49sec)

(Miracle=GodchangesourhearthellipallarewickedevilhearthellipJudgementdayhellip)

ii John832amp36iii Ephesians610ff

c COMPLETEampCOMPREHENSIVEndashi Philippians413ii 2Peter13

VIDEOBlessedExhorting7(62sec)

(JudgementcominghellipldquoJesusdidtheultimateactrdquondashItisfinishedJustampJustifier)

iii John2021

III BlessedPRAYER(ActivationndashBenedictionndashConcentrationCelebration)

a ACTIVATION

i John1412-14

ldquoTrulytruly(AmenampAmen)I(Jesus)saytoyouWHOEVERbelievesinMeWILLalsodotheWORKSthatIdoand

GREATERWORKSthanthesewillheDObecauseIamgoingtotheFatherWhateveryouaskinMynamethisIwilldosothattheFathermaybeglorifiedintheSonIfyouaskMe

ANYTHINGinMynameIWILLdoit

ii John17ndashJesusrsquoprayerFORusampldquonextusrdquoiii 1Thessalonians517ndashweprayceaselessly

b BENEDICTIONi Definitionndashaprayerofblessingii IllustrationsndashallthroughoutScripturehellipiii HebrewsApplication

Now

Oslash PreciseOslash Personal

may

Oslash PleaseOslash PleadOslash Pray

theGodofpeace

Oslash Peace-ProviderOslash Peace-ProtectorOslash Peace-Personified

whobroughtagainfromthedead

Oslash PowerndashoverdeathampdarknessourLordJesus

Oslash Personal(our)SaviorOslash PassionateGod(Lord)Oslash PersonofChrist(Jesus)

thegreatShepherdofsheepOslash Perfect(great)Oslash Purchaser(ownervshireling)Oslash Provider(23rdPsalm)Oslash Protector(23rdPsalm)Oslash Particularhellip(sheepvsgoatsampwolves)

ofsheep

Oslash PeopleofGod

bytheblood

Oslash PropitiationPrice-paid(blood-bought)

oftheeternalcovenant

Oslash ProgressiveOslash PromiseOslash Partnership

equipyou

Oslash PrepPrepareOslash Perfect(verb)Oslash Personal(you)

witheverythinggood

Oslash Pervasive(alleverything)Oslash Peterndashsee2ndPeter13

(so)thatOslash PointOslash PoignantOslash Purpose

youmaydoHiswill

Oslash Personal(you)Oslash Produce

o Fruito Faith

workinginus

Oslash ParakleetOslash PurifyingOslash PersonPeople(us)

thatwhichispleasinginHissight

Oslash ParticularOslash PleasingOslash Performance

thruJesusChrist

Oslash PersonalpropitiationOslash Price-payingPrinceofPeaceOslash Perfecterofourfaith

towhombeglory

Oslash Praise

foreverampeverOslash Permanent

VIDEOBlessedExhorting8(105sec)

(LegalatonementhellipYoumustrepentampbelievehellipthisiswhatyoursquoremissing)

Oslash Acts1730ndashldquoGodcommandsallmeneverywheretorepenthelliprdquo

Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

Amen

Oslash Passion

VIDEOBlessedExhorting9(54sec)(sharingbecauseIloveyouhellipldquojustgnarlyspeculationsrdquondash

ldquothinkampthanksrdquo)

c CONCENTRATIONampCELEBRATIONi ConcentrationONChrist

Romans68-18

8NowifwehavediedwithChristwebelievethatwewillalsolivewithhim9WeknowthatChristbeingraisedfromthedeadwillneverdieagaindeathnolongerhasdominionoverhim10Forthedeathhediedhediedtosinonceforallbut the life he lives he lives to God11So you also mustconsider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in ChristJesus12Letnotsinthereforereigninyourmortalbodytomake

youobeyitspassions13Donotpresentyourmemberstosinas instruments forunrighteousnessbutpresentyourselvestoGodasthosewhohavebeenbroughtfromdeathtolifeandyour members (body parts) to God as instruments forrighteousness14For sin will have no dominion over yousinceyouarenotunderlawbutundergraceSlavestoRighteousness15WhatthenArewetosinbecausewearenotunderlaw

butundergraceBynomeans16Doyounotknowthatifyoupresent yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves you areslavesoftheonewhomyouobeyeitherofsinwhichleadstodeathorofobediencewhichleadstorighteousness17ButthanksbetoGodthatyouwhowereonceslavesofsinhavebecomeobedientfromthehearttothestandardofteachingtowhich youwere committed18and havingbeen set freefromsin(you)havebecomeslavesofrighteousness

ii CelebrationINChrist

TSNowwatchRayblessAmberwiththistruthinlovehellipVIDEOBlessedENCOUNTER10(657)

(PurposeoflifeLifersquoshardhellipManrsquosbasicallygoodhellipIrsquomgoodampgoingtoheaven)mMmampURGENCY

Godanswersprayerhellip=meetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquoldquoFatherIprayforAmberhellipthatthisdayshewillunderstandthedepthsofYourloveforherhellipandthatYouhavedestroyedhergreatestenemydeathitselfhellipbysufferinganddyingonthecrossandthenrisingfromthedeadhellipIpraythatYouwillhealthebrokenheartedhellipministertoherinawonderfulamp

miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmenCLOSEREVIEW

Blessedexhortingbirthsampbuildsblessedassurance-JDPREMEMBER

0urCelebrationisalwaysamponlyINChrist

Hebrews1320-21 NowmaytheGodofpeacewhobroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesustheGreatShepherdofthesheepbythebloodoftheeternalcovenantequipyouwitheverythinggood(so)

thatyoumaydoHiswillworkinginusthatwhichispleasinginHissightthroughJesusChristtowhombegloryforever

andeverAmen

LetrsquosPray

STUDYNotesNASB

NowtheGodofpeacewhobroughtupfromthedeadthegreatShepherdofthesheepthroughthebloodoftheeternalcovenantevenJesusourLordequipyouineverygoodthingtodoHiswillworkinginusthatwhichispleasinginHissightthroughJesusChristtowhombethegloryforeverandever

Amen

ESV NowmaytheGodofpeacewhobroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesusthegreatshepherdofthesheepbythebloodoftheeternalcovenantequipyouwitheverythinggoodthatyoumaydohiswillworkinginusthatwhichispleasinginhis

sightthroughJesusChristtowhombegloryforeverandeverAmen

v20NowtheGodofpeaceetc

To rendermutual what he desired them to do heends his Epistle with prayer and he asks of God toconfirmortofitortoperfectthemineverygoodworkforsuchisthemeaningofkatartisai

WehenceconcludethatwearebynomeansfittodogooduntilwearemadeorformedforthepurposebyGodandthatweshallnotcontinuelongindoinggoodunlesshestrengthensusforperseveranceishispeculiargift

(cf1John219ndashJDP)

NoristhereadoubtbutthatasnocommongiftsoftheSpirithadalreadyasitseemsappearedinthemthefirstimpressionwithwhichtheybeganisnotwhatisprayedfor but the polishing which they were to be madeperfect

Thatbroughtagainfromthedeadetc

ThisclausewasaddedforthesakeofconfirmationforheintimatesthatGodisthenonlyprayedtoarightbyustoleadusontoperfectionwhenweacknowledgehispowerintheresurrectionofChristandacknowledgeChrist

himselfasourpastorHeinshortwouldhaveustolooktoChristinorderthatwemayrightlytrustinGodforhelpforChristwasraisedfromdeathforthisendthatwemightbereneweduntoeternallifebythesamepowerofGodandheisthegreatpastorofallinorderthatwemayprotectthesheepcommittedtohimbytheFather

ThroughthebloodetcIhaverendereditInthebloodforas v in is often taken in the sense ofwith so I prefer toregardithereForitseemstomethattheApostlemeansthatChrist so arose from the dead that his death was not yetabolishedbutthatitretainsitsefficacyforeverasthoughhehadsaidGodraiseduphisownsonbutinsuchawaythatthebloodhe shedonce forall inhisdeath isefficaciousafterhisresurrection for the ratification of the everlasting covenantand brings forth fruit the same as though it were flowingalways[292]

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He now gives a definition of good works by layingdownGodswillastheruleforhethusintimatesthatno works are to be deemed good but such as areagreeable to the will of God as Paul also teaches usinRomans122andinmanyotherplaces

Letusthenrememberthatitistheperfectionofagoodandholylifewhenweliveinobediencetohiswill

Theclausewhichnextfollowsisexplanatoryworking(ordoing)inyouwhatiswellpleasinginhissight

HehadspokenofthatwillwhichismadeknownintheLawhenowshowsthatinvainisobtrudedonGodwhathehasnotcommandedforhevaluesthedecrees of his own will far more than all theinventionsoftheworld

Through Jesus Christ etc This may be explained in twoways -- Working through Jesus Christ or Well-pleasingthroughJesusChristBothsensesaresuitableForweknowthat the spirit of regeneration and also all graces arebestowedonusthroughChristandthenitiscertainthatas nothing can proceed from us absolutely perfectnothing can be acceptable to Godwithout that pardonwhichweobtainthroughChristThusitcomesthatourworks performed by the odor of Christs grace emit asweetfragranceinGodspresencewhileotherwisetheywould have a fetid smell I am disposed to include bothmeanings

TowhombegloryetcThisIrefertoChristAndashehereascribes toChristwhatpeculiarly belongs toGod alone hethusbearsacleartestimonytohisdivinitybutstillifanyonepreferstoexplainthisoftheFatherIdonotobjectthoughIembracetheothersenseasbeingthemostobvious

- JohnCalvin

AnalysisOfTheChapter

The closing chapterHebrews 13of this Epistle is made upalmostentirelyofexhortationstotheperformanceofvariouspractical duties The exhortations relate to the followingpoints brotherly loveHebrews 131 hospitalityHebrews132sympathywiththoseinbondsHebrews133fidelityinthemarriagerelationHebrews134contentmentHebrews135-6 submission to those in authorityHebrews 137-8stability in the doctrines of religionHebrews 139-15benevolenceHebrews 1316 obedience to those entrustedwithofficeHebrews1317andspecialprayer forhimwhowrotethisEpistleHebrews1318-19TheEpistlethencloseswithabeautifulandimpressivebenedictionHebrews1320-21withanentreatythattheywouldreceivewithfavorwhathad been writtenHebrews 1322 with the gratefulannouncement thatTimothy inwhomtheydoubtless feltagreatinterestwassetatlibertyHebrews1323andwithasalutationtoallthesaintsHebrews1324-25

Hebrews1320NowtheGodofpeace-GodwhoistheAuthororthesourceofpeacenotes1Thessalonians523ThewordpeaceintheNewTestamentisusedtodenoteeverykindofblessingorhappinessItisopposedtoallthatwoulddisturbortroublethemindandmayreferthereforetoreconciliationwithGodtoaquietconsciencetotheevidenceofpardonedsintohealthandprosperityandtothehopeofheavenseethenotesonJohn1427

That brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus -Acts232note1Corinthians1515noteItisonlybythefactoftheresurrectionoftheLordJesusthatwehavepeaceforit is only by him that we have the prospect of anadmissionintoheaven

That great Shepherd of the sheep - notesJohn 101John1014TheideahereisthatitisthroughthetendercareofthatgreatShepherdthattruehappinessisbestowedonthepeopleofGod

Through the blood of the everlasting covenant -The bloodshed to ratify theeverlasting covenant thatGodmakeswithhispeoplenotesHebrews914-23

Thisphrase in theoriginal isnotconnectedas it is inourtranslationwithhisbeingraisedfromthedeadnorshoulditbesorendered forwhatcanbethesenseofraisingChristfromthedeadbythebloodofthecovenant

In the Greek it is the God of peace who broughtagainfromthedeadtheshepherdofthesheepgreatby the blood of the everlasting covenant our LordJesusetc

ThemeaningisthathewasmadeorconstitutedthegreatShepherdofthesheep-thegreatLordandrulerofhispeoplebythatbloodThatwhichmakeshimsoeminentlydistinguishedthatbywhichhe

wasmadesuperiortoallotherswhoeverruledoverthepeopleofGodwasthefactthatheofferedthebloodbywhichtheeternalcovenantwasratified

Itiscalledeverlastingoreternalbecause

(1)itwasformedinthecouncilsofeternityorhasbeenaneternalplaninthedivinemindand

(2)becauseitistocontinueforeverThroughsuchacovenantGodcanbestowpermanentandsolidpeaceonhispeoplefor it lays the foundation of the assurance of eternalhappiness

Hebrews1321Makeyouperfect-Theapostleheredoesnotaffirmthattheywerethenperfectorthattheywouldbeinthislife

Thewordusedhere-καταρτιζωkatartizō-meanstomakefullyreadytoputinfullordertomakecomplete

ThemeaninghereisthatPaulprayedthatGodwouldfullyendowthemwithwhatevergracewasnecessarytodohiswillandtokeephiscommandmentsseethewordexplainedinthenotesonHebrews113

ItisanappropriateprayertobeofferedatalltimesandbyallwholovethechurchthatGodwouldmakeallhispeopleperfectlyqualifiedto

doallhiswill

Workinginyou-MarginDoing

TheideahereisthattheonlyhopethattheywoulddothewillofGodwasthathewouldbyhisownagencycausethemtodowhatwaswell-pleasinginhissightcomparenotesonPhilippians212

ThroughJesusChrist-TheideaishellipthatGoddoesnotdirectlyand by his own immediate agency convert and sanctify theheart but it is through the gospel of Christ and all goodinfluencesonthesoulmustbeexpectedthroughtheSaviour

Towhombegloryforeverandever-ThatistoChristforsotheconnectionevidentlydemandsItisnotuncommonfortheapostlePaultointroducedoxologiesinthiswayinthemidstofaletterseethenotesRomans95Itwascommonamong

theJewsasitisnowinthewritingsandconversationoftheMuslimswhenthenameofGodwasmentionedtoaccompanyitwithanexpressionofpraise

- Barnes

Hebrews1320NowtheGodofpeacethatbroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesusthatgreatshepherdofthesheepthroughtheblood

oftheeverlastingcovenantNowtheGodofpeace-WehaveoftenseenthatpeaceamongtheHebrewssignifiesprosperityofeverykindTheGodofpeaceisthesameastheGodofallblessednesswhohasathisdisposalalltemporalandeternalgoodwholovesmankindandhasprovidedthemacompletesalvation

BroughtagainfromthedeadourLordndash

AsourLordssacrificialdeathisconsideredasanatonementofferedtotheDivinejusticeGodsacceptanceofitasanatonementissignifiedbyhisraisingthehumannatureofChristfromthedeadandhencethisraisingofChristiswiththeutmostproprietyattributedtoGodtheFatherasthisproveshisacceptanceofthesacrificial

offering

ThatgreatShepherdofthesheepndash

ThisisatitleofourblessedLordgiventohimbytheprophets

Oslash soIsaiah 4011 He shall feed his flock like ashepherdHeshallgatherthelambswithhisarmsandcarrytheminhisbosomandshallgentlyleadthosewhicharewithyoungand

Oslash Ezekiel3423IwillsetuponeshepherdoverthemandheshallfeedthemevenmyservantDavid(iethebelovedvizJesus)andheshallfeedthemandbetheirshepherdand

Oslash Zechariah 137 Awake O sword against myshepherd-smitetheshepherdandtheflockshallbescattered

Oslash He appropriates it to himselfJohn 1011 bycalling himself the good Shepherd who laysdownhislifeforthesheep

Through the blood of the everlasting covenant - SomeunderstandthisinthefollowingwaythatGodbroughtbackour Lord from the dead on account of his having shed hisbloodtoprocuretheeverlastingcovenantOthers thattheLordJesusbecamethegreatShepherdandSaviorofthesheepbysheddinghisblood toprocureandratify theeverlastingcovenantThesensehoweverwillappearmuchplainerifweconnectthiswiththefollowingverseNowtheGodof peace who brought again from the dead our LordJesus that great Shepherd of the sheep make youthroughthebloodoftheeverlastingcovenantperfectineverygoodworktodohiswill

TheChristiansystemistermedtheeverlastingcovenanttodistinguishitfromthetemporarycovenantmadewiththeIsraelitesatMountSinaiandtoshowthatitisthelast

dispensationofgracetotheworldandshallenduretotheendoftime

Hebrews1321Makeyouperfectineverygoodworktodohiswillworkinginyouthatwhichiswell-pleasinginhissightthroughJesus

ChristtowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenMakeyouperfect-Καταρτισιαυt μαςPutyoucompletelyinjointSeethenoteon2Corinthians139wherethemeaningoftheoriginalwordislargelyconsidered

Fromthefollowingtermsweseewhattheapostlemeantbytheperfectionforwhichheprays

TheyweretodothewillofGodineverygoodworkfromGodworkinginthemthatwhichiswell

pleasinginhissight

1 This necessarily implies a complete change in thewholesoulthatGodmaybewellpleasedwithwhatsoeverheseesinitandthissupposesitsbeingcleansedfromallsinforGodssightcannotbepleasedwithanythingthatisunholy

2 This complete inward purity is to produce an outwardconformity to Godswill so theywere to bemade perfect ineverygoodwork

3Theperfectionwithinandtheperfectionwithoutweretobe produced by the blood of the everlasting covenant foralthoughGodisloveyetitisnotconsistentwithhisjusticeorholiness tocommunicateanygood tomankindbut throughhisSonandthroughhimashavingdiedfortheoffensesofthehumanrace

Towhom be glory for ever - As God does all in by andthroughChrist Jesus tohimbe thehonorof his ownworkascribedthroughtimeandeternityAmen

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3588[e] ὉHO

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theGodRomans1533NowtheGodofpeacebewithyouallAmenRomans1620AndtheGodofpeaceshallbruiseSatanunderyourfeetshortlyhellip1Corinthians1433ForGodisnottheauthorofconfusionbutofpeaceasinallchurcheshellip2Corinthians1311FinallybrothersfarewellBeperfectbeofgoodcomfortbeofhellipPhilippians49Thosethingswhichyouhavebothlearnedandreceivedandheardhellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip

2Thessalonians316NowtheLordofpeacehimselfgiveyoupeacealwaysbyallmeanshellip

broughtActs22432WhomGodhasraiseduphavingloosedthepainsofdeathbecausehellipActs315AndkilledthePrinceoflifewhomGodhasraisedfromthedeadhellipActs410BeitknowntoyouallandtoallthepeopleofIsraelthatbyhellipActs530TheGodofourfathersraisedupJesuswhomyouslewandhangedonatreeActs104041HimGodraisedupthethirddayandshowedhimopenlyhellipActs1330ButGodraisedhimfromthedeadActs1731BecausehehasappointedadayinthewhichhewilljudgetheworldhellipRomans14AnddeclaredtobetheSonofGodwithpoweraccordingtothespirithellipRomans42425ButforusalsotowhomitshallbeimputedifwebelieveonhimhellipRomans811ButiftheSpiritofhimthatraisedupJesusfromthedeaddwellinyouhellip1Corinthians614AndGodhasbothraiseduptheLordandwillalsoraiseupusbyhisownpower1Corinthians1515YesandwearefoundfalsewitnessesofGodbecausewehavetestifiedhellip2Corinthians414KnowingthathewhichraiseduptheLordJesusshallraiseupushellipGalatians11Paulanapostle(notofmenneitherbymanbutbyJesusChristhellip

Ephesians120WhichheworkedinChristwhenheraisedhimfromthedeadandhellipColossians212Buriedwithhiminbaptismwhereinalsoyouarerisenwithhimhellip1Thessalonians110AndtowaitforhisSonfromheavenwhomheraisedfromthedeadhellip1Peter121WhobyhimdobelieveinGodthatraisedhimupfromthedeadandhellip

thatgreatPsalm231TheLORDismyshepherdIshallnotwantPsalm801GiveearOShepherdofIsraelyouthatleadJosephlikeaflockhellipIsaiah4011HeshallfeedhisflocklikeashepherdheshallgatherthelambshellipIsaiah6311ThenherememberedthedaysofoldMosesandhispeoplesayinghellipEzekiel3423AndIwillsetuponeshepherdoverthemandheshallfeedthemhellipEzekiel3724AndDavidmyservantshallbekingoverthemandtheyallshallhellipJohn101114Iamthegoodshepherdthegoodshepherdgiveshislifeforthesheephellip1Peter225ForyouwereassheepgoingastraybutarenowreturnedtotheShepherdhellip1Peter54AndwhenthechiefShepherdshallappearyoushallreceiveacrownhellip

thebloodSeeonchHebrews920SayingThisisthebloodofthetestamentwhichGodhasenjoinedtoyou

Hebrews1022LetusdrawnearwithatrueheartinfullassuranceoffaithhavinghellipExodus248AndMosestookthebloodandsprinkleditonthepeopleandsaidhellipZechariah911AsforyoualsobythebloodofyourcovenantIhavesentforthhellipMatthew2628ForthisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichisshedformanyhellipMark1424AndhesaidtothemThisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichhellipLuke2220LikewisealsothecupaftersuppersayingThiscupisthenewtestamenthellip

everlasting2Samuel235AlthoughmyhousebenotsowithGodyethehasmadewithmeanhellip1Chronicles1617AndhasconfirmedthesametoJacobforalawandtoIsraelforhellipIsaiah553InclineyourearandcometomehearandyoursoulshalllivehellipIsaiah618ForItheLORDlovejudgmentIhaterobberyforburntofferinghellipJeremiah3240AndIwillmakeaneverlastingcovenantwiththemthatIwillnothellipEzekiel3726MoreoverIwillmakeacovenantofpeacewiththemitshallbeanhellip

covenantortestamentSeeonchHebrews91617Forwhereatestamentistheremustalsoofnecessitybethedeathhellip

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MakeHebrews1223TothegeneralassemblyandchurchofthefirstbornwhicharewrittenhellipDeuteronomy324HeistheRockhisworkisperfectforallhiswaysarejudgmenthellipPsalm1388TheLORDwillperfectthatwhichconcernsmeyourmercyOLORDhellipJohn1723IinthemandyouinmethattheymaybemadeperfectinoneandhellipEphesians316-19ThathewouldgrantyouaccordingtotherichesofhisglorytohellipColossians19-12ForthiscausewealsosincethedaywehearditdonotceasehellipColossians412EpaphraswhoisoneofyouaservantofChristsalutesyoualwayshellip1Thessalonians313Totheendhemayestablishyourheartsblamelessinholinessbeforehellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Peter510ButtheGodofallgracewhohascalledustohiseternalgloryhellip

every2Corinthians98AndGodisabletomakeallgraceaboundtowardyouthatyoualwayshellip

Ephesians210ForwearehisworkmanshipcreatedinChristJesustogoodworkshellipPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Timothy510Wellreportedofforgoodworksifshehavebroughtupchildrenhellip

todoHebrews1036ForyouhaveneedofpatiencethatafteryouhavedonethewillhellipMatthew721NoteveryonethatsaidtomeLordLordshallenterintothekingdomhellipMatthew1250ForwhoevershalldothewillofmyFatherwhichisinheaventhehellipMatthew2131WhetherofthemtwodidthewillofhisfatherTheysaytohimhellipJohn717IfanymanwilldohiswillheshallknowofthedoctrinewhetherhellipRomans122Andbenotconformedtothisworldbutbeyoutransformedbythehellip1Thessalonians43ForthisisthewillofGodevenyoursanctificationthatyoushouldhellip1Peter42Thathenolongershouldlivetherestofhistimeinthefleshtohellip1John217Andtheworldpassesawayandthelustthereofbuthethatdoeshellip

workingordoing

Philippians213ForitisGodwhichworksinyoubothtowillandtodoofhisgoodpleasure

wellpleasingHebrews1316ButtodogoodandtocommunicateforgetnotforwithsuchsacrificeshellipRomans121IbeseechyouthereforebrothersbythemerciesofGodthatyouhellipRomans141718ForthekingdomofGodisnotmeatanddrinkbutrighteousnesshellipPhilippians418ButIhaveallandaboundIamfullhavingreceivedofEpaphroditushellipColossians320Childrenobeyyourparentsinallthingsforthisiswellpleasinghellip1John322Andwhateverweaskwereceiveofhimbecausewekeephiscommandmentshellip

throughJohn162324AndinthatdayyoushallaskmenothingTrulytrulyIsaytohellipEphesians218ForthroughhimwebothhaveaccessbyoneSpirittotheFatherPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellipPhilippians413IcandoallthingsthroughChristwhichstrengthensmeColossians317AndwhateveryoudoinwordordeeddoallinthenameoftheLordhellip1Peter25Youalsoaslivelystonesarebuiltupaspiritualhouseanholyhellip

towhomPsalm721819BlessedbetheLORDGodtheGodofIsraelwhoonlydoeswondrousthingshellipRomans1627ToGodonlywisebeglorythroughJesusChristforeverAmenGalatians15TowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenPhilippians211AndthateverytongueshouldconfessthatJesusChristisLordtohellip1Timothy117NowtotheKingeternalimmortalinvisibletheonlywiseGodhellip1Timothy616Whoonlyhasimmortalitydwellinginthelightwhichnomancanhellip2Timothy418AndtheLordshalldelivermefromeveryevilworkandwillpreservehellip1Peter511TohimbegloryanddominionforeverandeverAmen2Peter318ButgrowingraceandintheknowledgeofourLordandSaviorJesushellipJude125TotheonlywiseGodourSaviorbegloryandmajestydominionandhellipRevelation46AndbeforethethronetherewasaseaofglassliketocrystalandhellipRevelation5913AndtheysunganewsongsayingYouareworthytotakethebookhellip

AmenSeeonMatthew613AndleadusnotintotemptationbutdeliverusfromevilForyourhellipMatthew2820TeachingthemtoobserveallthingswhateverIhavecommandedyouhellip

BENEDICTIONFromtheearliesttimestherecordsbeartestimonythatpronouncingthebenedictionorgivingtheblessingwasacommonpracticeInthetempleservicethisdutywasassignedtotheAaronitesandwasmadeanimpressivepartoftheservice

Oslash TheformofthebenedictionusedisgiveninNumbers622-27

Oslash ReferencestothispracticemaybefoundinLeviticus922Deut1082Chron3027

Oslash Afteratimeminutedirectionsweregivenconcerningitandcarefulpreparationwasmadeforthispartoftheservice

Oslash AllAaronitesofproperagewereentitledtoperformthisserviceexceptthosewhobypreviousconductoronaccountofphysicaldefectweredisqualified

o Onewhohadkilledanotherwhetherintentionallyorotherwiseor

o whohadviolatedthemarriagevows

o hadgivenhimselfexcessivelytowinedrinkingorotherexcessesor

o indeedhadbeenguiltyofunrighteousconductorlife

o Ifonewasblindevenofoneeyeoro hadadefectinhishandsorspeechoro wasahunchbackhewasalsoexcluded

Oslash Suchpersonsleaderswerenotonlyprohibitedfrompronouncingtheblessingbutwasrequiredtowithdrawbeforethispartoftheservicewasperformed

Oslash Beforethepriestcouldengageinthisservicehewasrequiredtowashhishands

Oslash Thenwithupliftedhandswhilethepeoplestoodheutteredthewordsofblessing

ThemainideawasthatthusthenameofYahwehwasputonthepeopleLateritcametoberegardedashavingsomespecialblessinginandofitselfaresultagainstwhichthemorespiritualofthepriestsprotestedItwascommonnotonlytopronouncethebenedictioninthepublicworshipbutalsointhefamily

Oslash WehavesuchinstancesinGenesis926-27Genesis2727-30

Oslash ThispracticeprevailedalsoonmanyotheroccasionsnotonlyinIsraelbutamongtheheathenaswell

WemayreadilyseethereforethatfromtheverybeginningoftheChristianchurchtheuseofthebenedictionwascommon

Inthecourseoftimeanextensiveliturgydevelopedonthissubjectanditmaybesaidthattherearenowthreedistinctideasinthechurchastothebenediction

Oslash Thatsectionofthechurchwhichregardstheministerasclothedwithsacerdotalpowersholdsthattheblessingspronouncedareactuallyconferredintheactoftheutteranceofthewordsbecauseofthepowersconferreduponhimwhenhewassetasideforthesacredoffice

Oslash OntheotherhanditisheldthatitismerelyaprayerthatGodmaybestowcertainblessingsonthepeople

Oslash FromthispositionothersdissentandteachthatitisthedeclarationofthespecialprivilegesandrelationsinwhichthosestandwhohaveenteredintocovenantfellowshipwithChristthattheblessingsnowdeclaredaretheirsbyfightofthatrelationandareconferreduponthembytheHolySpirito TheGreekandRomanCatholicchurchestakethefirstportionandthereforewefindamongthemmuchofdetailandminutiaeastothemannerinwhichitshouldbepronounced

sect IntheGreekchurchthepriestraiseshishandwiththethumbtouchingthethirdfingersignifyingtheprocessionoftheHolyGhostfromtheFatheraloneoraccordingtootherstoformthesacrednameIHS

sect IntheRomanchurchtheformisthethumbfirstandsecondfingersaretobeopentosymbolizetheTrinityInthischurchtoothebenedictionispronouncedinamultitudeofcasesandineachcasethethingsoblessedbythepriestismadesacredbull Crossesbull churchvesselsbull housesbull paschaleggsbull churchyardsarethusblessedbull EveryparishhasacollectionoftheseformsofblessinginwhatisknownastheBenedictionaleo Theauthorityforthisisbasedonsomedocumentsclaimingtoreachbacktoearlychurchhistory

o butastheybelongtotheforgeddecretalclassthepositionoftheRomanchurchonthissubjectisuntenable

Apostolicbenedictionsaswefindthemintheepistlespresentconsiderablevariety

Oslash OneofthestrikingfeaturesisthatinanumberofcasesthereistheomissionoftheHolyGhosto ThebestexplanationseemstobethattheFatherandtheSoneffecttheredemptionoftheworldandtheHolyGhostappliestheblessingsowroughtout

sect GracemercyandpeacemaythenbesaidtobesentfromtheFatherandtheSonthroughtheHolyGhosttobethepossessionofallwhohavecomeintothekingdom

sect ThethirdpersonoftheTrinitybeingthusintheactofapplyingtheblessingisnotmentioned

sect ThefactthatinothercasesFatherSonandHolyGhostarementionedprovesthatthewritersknewthecharacterandofficeoftheHolyGhost

Oslash Themostcommonformusedtodayisthatin2Cor1314OccasionallysomechangesareintroducedbyministersbutitwouldseembesttoadherestrictlytotheScripturalforms

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LiteralBIBLICALBenedictionsDivinelyappointedDeut108Deut215Num623-26ByGodUponcreatureshehadmadeGen122UponmanGen128UponNoahGen91Gen92INSTANCESOFByMelchizedekuponAbrahamGen1419Gen1420Heb77ByBethuelshouseholduponRebekahGen2460ByIsaacUponJacobGen2723-29Gen2737Gen281-4UponEsauGen2739

Gen2740ByJacobUponPharaohGen477-10UponJosephssonsGen48UponhisownsonsGen49ByMosesuponthetribesofIsraelDeut33ByAaronLev922Lev923ByhalfthetribeswhostoodonMountGerizimDeut1129Deut1130Deut2711-13Jos833ByJoshuaUponCalebJos1413UpontheReubenitesandGaditesandthehalftribeofManassehJos226Jos227ByNaomiuponRuthandOrpahRuth18Ruth19BythepeopleuponRuthRuth411

Ruth412ByEliuponElkanah1Sa220ByDavidUponthepeople2Sa618UponBarzillai2Sa1939ByAraunahuponDavid2Sa2423BySolomonuponthepeople1Ki8141Ki855-582Ch63BySimeonuponJesusLuke234ByJesusuponhisfollowersLuke2450LEVITICALFORMSOFNum623-26APOSTOLICFORMSOF1Co132Co12Gal13Eph12Php12Col121Th112Th122Ti12

Phm13Rom17Rom155Rom156Rom1513Rom1533Rom1620Rom16241Co16232Co1314Gal616Gal618Eph623Eph624Php4231Th5282Th3162Th3181Ti121Ti6212Ti422Tit315Phm125Heb1320Heb1321Heb13251Pe121Pe5101Pe5111Pe514

2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

butonlyasGodempowersustodosoTheendresultisaconsistentmatureChristianlifethatfaithfullyreflectsthenatureofourholyGodJohnmakesitclearthatwewillneverbetotallyfreefromsininthislife(1John18-10)ThankfullytheworkGodhasbeguninusHewillfinish(Philippians16)RecommendedResourcePleasingGodDiscoveringtheMeaningandImportanceofSanctificationbyRCSproul

VIDEOBlessedExhorting1(36sec)(FortunatetohaveChristianbackground-IbelieveinJesus-

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VIDEOBlessedExhorting2(47sec)(Stoppedquestioninghellipthenallmythoughtsbegantoevolveamp

branchouthellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting3(57sec)

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VIDEOBlessedExhorting4(46sec)(Irsquodbeprettyguiltyhellipbutinmyopinionhellipsinningisnotmerit

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VIDEOBlessedExhorting5(57sec)(wemeasurewithmanrsquoswayshellipnofearofGodhellipfearagrave

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VIDEOBlessedExhorting6(49sec)(Miracle=Godchangesourhearthellipallarewickedevilhearthellip

Judgementdayhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting7(62sec)

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VIDEOBlessedExhorting8(105sec)(LegalatonementhellipYoumustrepentampbelievehellipthisiswhat

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Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

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VIDEOBlessedExhorting9(54sec)(sharingbecauseIloveyouhellipldquojustgnarlyspeculationsrdquondash

ldquothinkampthanksrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedENCOUNTER10(657)

RayampAmber(PurposeoflifeLifersquoshardhellipManrsquosbasicallygoodhellipIrsquomgood

ampgoingtoheaven)JesussaidtherersquosnonegoodbutGodhellip

IthinkGodwillseethatIrsquomabasicallygoodpersonamptakemetoheavenhellip

DoyouunderstandthelegalaspectofChristrsquosdeathampresurrectionNO

mMmWhenareyougoingtodiehellipsotherersquosarealsenseof

URGENCYGodrsquosgracemercyamploveareondisplayhellip

GodanswersprayerhellipSeeherewiththemeetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquo

ldquoFatherIprayforAmberhellipthatthisdayshewillunderstandthedepthsofYourloveforherhellipandthatYouhavedestroyedhergreatestenemydeathitselfhellipbysufferinganddyingonthecrossandthenrisingfromthedeadhellipIpraythatYouwillhealthebrokenheartedhellipministertoherinawonderfulamp

miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmen

a ADOPTEDi Hebrews

1 ExaltingampExhorting2 5structuralWarnings

a DonrsquotDRIFTb DonrsquotDISCONNECTc DonrsquotDILLY-DALLYd DonrsquotDISOBEYe DonrsquotDENYampDEFY

3 HoldonampBEtheChurchhellipnomatterwhat

ii Romans815-ForyouhavenotreceivedaspiritofslaveryleadingtofearagainbutyouhavereceivedaspiritofadoptionassonsbywhichwecryoutAbbaFather

iii 1John31-2a-SeehowgreatalovetheFatherhasbestowedonusthatwewouldbecalledchildrenofGodandsuchweareForthisreasontheworlddoesnotknowusbecauseitdidnotknowHimBelovednowwearechildrenofGodhellip

VIDEOBlessedExhorting2(47sec)(Stoppedquestioninghellipthenallmythoughtsbegantoevolveamp

branchouthellip)

b BE-AtitudesMatthew53-12(ldquoCONTRASTrdquo)

3ldquoBlessedarethepoorinspiritfortheirsisthekingdomofheaven4ldquoBlessedarethosewhomournfortheyshallbecomforted5ldquoBlessedarethemeekfortheyshallinherittheearth 6ldquoBlessed are those who hunger amp thirst forrighteousnessfortheyshallbesatisfied7ldquoBlessedarethemerciful for they shall receive mercy 8ldquoBlessed are thepure in heart for they shall see God 9ldquoBlessed are thepeacemakersfortheyshallbecalledsonsofGod10ldquoBlessedarethosewhoarepersecutedforrighteousnessrsquosakefortheirs isthekingdomofheaven11ldquoBlessedareYOUwhenothersrevileyouandpersecuteyouandutterallkindsofevilagainstyoufalselyonmyaccount12Rejoiceandbeglad for your reward is great in heaven for so theypersecutedtheprophetswhowerebeforeyou

VIDEOBlessedExhorting3(57sec)(IdefinitelybelieveinJesushellipIhaveamoralcompasshellipldquoby

thosetermsguiltyrdquo)

c CHRIST-FOLLOWERSi Justified

1 John6442 Matthew419

ii Sanctified

1 John1717ff

II BlessedPOWER(AwesomendashBattle-readyBelieversndashCompleteampComprehensive)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting4(46sec)(Irsquodbeprettyguiltyhellipbutinmyopinionhellipsinningisnotmerit

fordamnationhellip)

a AWESOMEndashi Acts18ii 2Corinthians517-21iii Titus215(cfMatthew2818-20)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting5(57sec)(wemeasurewithmanrsquoswayshellipnofearofGodhellipfearagrave

repenthellipMIRACLE)

b BATTLE-ready-BELIEVERSndashi Ephesians28-10

VIDEOBlessedExhorting6(49sec)

(Miracle=GodchangesourhearthellipallarewickedevilhearthellipJudgementdayhellip)

ii John832amp36iii Ephesians610ff

c COMPLETEampCOMPREHENSIVEndashi Philippians413ii 2Peter13

VIDEOBlessedExhorting7(62sec)

(JudgementcominghellipldquoJesusdidtheultimateactrdquondashItisfinishedJustampJustifier)

iii John2021

III BlessedPRAYER(ActivationndashBenedictionndashConcentrationCelebration)

a ACTIVATION

i John1412-14

ldquoTrulytruly(AmenampAmen)I(Jesus)saytoyouWHOEVERbelievesinMeWILLalsodotheWORKSthatIdoand

GREATERWORKSthanthesewillheDObecauseIamgoingtotheFatherWhateveryouaskinMynamethisIwilldosothattheFathermaybeglorifiedintheSonIfyouaskMe

ANYTHINGinMynameIWILLdoit

ii John17ndashJesusrsquoprayerFORusampldquonextusrdquoiii 1Thessalonians517ndashweprayceaselessly

b BENEDICTIONi Definitionndashaprayerofblessingii IllustrationsndashallthroughoutScripturehellipiii HebrewsApplication

Now

Oslash PreciseOslash Personal

may

Oslash PleaseOslash PleadOslash Pray

theGodofpeace

Oslash Peace-ProviderOslash Peace-ProtectorOslash Peace-Personified

whobroughtagainfromthedead

Oslash PowerndashoverdeathampdarknessourLordJesus

Oslash Personal(our)SaviorOslash PassionateGod(Lord)Oslash PersonofChrist(Jesus)

thegreatShepherdofsheepOslash Perfect(great)Oslash Purchaser(ownervshireling)Oslash Provider(23rdPsalm)Oslash Protector(23rdPsalm)Oslash Particularhellip(sheepvsgoatsampwolves)

ofsheep

Oslash PeopleofGod

bytheblood

Oslash PropitiationPrice-paid(blood-bought)

oftheeternalcovenant

Oslash ProgressiveOslash PromiseOslash Partnership

equipyou

Oslash PrepPrepareOslash Perfect(verb)Oslash Personal(you)

witheverythinggood

Oslash Pervasive(alleverything)Oslash Peterndashsee2ndPeter13

(so)thatOslash PointOslash PoignantOslash Purpose

youmaydoHiswill

Oslash Personal(you)Oslash Produce

o Fruito Faith

workinginus

Oslash ParakleetOslash PurifyingOslash PersonPeople(us)

thatwhichispleasinginHissight

Oslash ParticularOslash PleasingOslash Performance

thruJesusChrist

Oslash PersonalpropitiationOslash Price-payingPrinceofPeaceOslash Perfecterofourfaith

towhombeglory

Oslash Praise

foreverampeverOslash Permanent

VIDEOBlessedExhorting8(105sec)

(LegalatonementhellipYoumustrepentampbelievehellipthisiswhatyoursquoremissing)

Oslash Acts1730ndashldquoGodcommandsallmeneverywheretorepenthelliprdquo

Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

Amen

Oslash Passion

VIDEOBlessedExhorting9(54sec)(sharingbecauseIloveyouhellipldquojustgnarlyspeculationsrdquondash

ldquothinkampthanksrdquo)

c CONCENTRATIONampCELEBRATIONi ConcentrationONChrist

Romans68-18

8NowifwehavediedwithChristwebelievethatwewillalsolivewithhim9WeknowthatChristbeingraisedfromthedeadwillneverdieagaindeathnolongerhasdominionoverhim10Forthedeathhediedhediedtosinonceforallbut the life he lives he lives to God11So you also mustconsider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in ChristJesus12Letnotsinthereforereigninyourmortalbodytomake

youobeyitspassions13Donotpresentyourmemberstosinas instruments forunrighteousnessbutpresentyourselvestoGodasthosewhohavebeenbroughtfromdeathtolifeandyour members (body parts) to God as instruments forrighteousness14For sin will have no dominion over yousinceyouarenotunderlawbutundergraceSlavestoRighteousness15WhatthenArewetosinbecausewearenotunderlaw

butundergraceBynomeans16Doyounotknowthatifyoupresent yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves you areslavesoftheonewhomyouobeyeitherofsinwhichleadstodeathorofobediencewhichleadstorighteousness17ButthanksbetoGodthatyouwhowereonceslavesofsinhavebecomeobedientfromthehearttothestandardofteachingtowhich youwere committed18and havingbeen set freefromsin(you)havebecomeslavesofrighteousness

ii CelebrationINChrist

TSNowwatchRayblessAmberwiththistruthinlovehellipVIDEOBlessedENCOUNTER10(657)

(PurposeoflifeLifersquoshardhellipManrsquosbasicallygoodhellipIrsquomgoodampgoingtoheaven)mMmampURGENCY

Godanswersprayerhellip=meetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquoldquoFatherIprayforAmberhellipthatthisdayshewillunderstandthedepthsofYourloveforherhellipandthatYouhavedestroyedhergreatestenemydeathitselfhellipbysufferinganddyingonthecrossandthenrisingfromthedeadhellipIpraythatYouwillhealthebrokenheartedhellipministertoherinawonderfulamp

miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmenCLOSEREVIEW

Blessedexhortingbirthsampbuildsblessedassurance-JDPREMEMBER

0urCelebrationisalwaysamponlyINChrist

Hebrews1320-21 NowmaytheGodofpeacewhobroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesustheGreatShepherdofthesheepbythebloodoftheeternalcovenantequipyouwitheverythinggood(so)

thatyoumaydoHiswillworkinginusthatwhichispleasinginHissightthroughJesusChristtowhombegloryforever

andeverAmen

LetrsquosPray

STUDYNotesNASB

NowtheGodofpeacewhobroughtupfromthedeadthegreatShepherdofthesheepthroughthebloodoftheeternalcovenantevenJesusourLordequipyouineverygoodthingtodoHiswillworkinginusthatwhichispleasinginHissightthroughJesusChristtowhombethegloryforeverandever

Amen

ESV NowmaytheGodofpeacewhobroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesusthegreatshepherdofthesheepbythebloodoftheeternalcovenantequipyouwitheverythinggoodthatyoumaydohiswillworkinginusthatwhichispleasinginhis

sightthroughJesusChristtowhombegloryforeverandeverAmen

v20NowtheGodofpeaceetc

To rendermutual what he desired them to do heends his Epistle with prayer and he asks of God toconfirmortofitortoperfectthemineverygoodworkforsuchisthemeaningofkatartisai

WehenceconcludethatwearebynomeansfittodogooduntilwearemadeorformedforthepurposebyGodandthatweshallnotcontinuelongindoinggoodunlesshestrengthensusforperseveranceishispeculiargift

(cf1John219ndashJDP)

NoristhereadoubtbutthatasnocommongiftsoftheSpirithadalreadyasitseemsappearedinthemthefirstimpressionwithwhichtheybeganisnotwhatisprayedfor but the polishing which they were to be madeperfect

Thatbroughtagainfromthedeadetc

ThisclausewasaddedforthesakeofconfirmationforheintimatesthatGodisthenonlyprayedtoarightbyustoleadusontoperfectionwhenweacknowledgehispowerintheresurrectionofChristandacknowledgeChrist

himselfasourpastorHeinshortwouldhaveustolooktoChristinorderthatwemayrightlytrustinGodforhelpforChristwasraisedfromdeathforthisendthatwemightbereneweduntoeternallifebythesamepowerofGodandheisthegreatpastorofallinorderthatwemayprotectthesheepcommittedtohimbytheFather

ThroughthebloodetcIhaverendereditInthebloodforas v in is often taken in the sense ofwith so I prefer toregardithereForitseemstomethattheApostlemeansthatChrist so arose from the dead that his death was not yetabolishedbutthatitretainsitsefficacyforeverasthoughhehadsaidGodraiseduphisownsonbutinsuchawaythatthebloodhe shedonce forall inhisdeath isefficaciousafterhisresurrection for the ratification of the everlasting covenantand brings forth fruit the same as though it were flowingalways[292]

v21Todohiswilletc

He now gives a definition of good works by layingdownGodswillastheruleforhethusintimatesthatno works are to be deemed good but such as areagreeable to the will of God as Paul also teaches usinRomans122andinmanyotherplaces

Letusthenrememberthatitistheperfectionofagoodandholylifewhenweliveinobediencetohiswill

Theclausewhichnextfollowsisexplanatoryworking(ordoing)inyouwhatiswellpleasinginhissight

HehadspokenofthatwillwhichismadeknownintheLawhenowshowsthatinvainisobtrudedonGodwhathehasnotcommandedforhevaluesthedecrees of his own will far more than all theinventionsoftheworld

Through Jesus Christ etc This may be explained in twoways -- Working through Jesus Christ or Well-pleasingthroughJesusChristBothsensesaresuitableForweknowthat the spirit of regeneration and also all graces arebestowedonusthroughChristandthenitiscertainthatas nothing can proceed from us absolutely perfectnothing can be acceptable to Godwithout that pardonwhichweobtainthroughChristThusitcomesthatourworks performed by the odor of Christs grace emit asweetfragranceinGodspresencewhileotherwisetheywould have a fetid smell I am disposed to include bothmeanings

TowhombegloryetcThisIrefertoChristAndashehereascribes toChristwhatpeculiarly belongs toGod alone hethusbearsacleartestimonytohisdivinitybutstillifanyonepreferstoexplainthisoftheFatherIdonotobjectthoughIembracetheothersenseasbeingthemostobvious

- JohnCalvin

AnalysisOfTheChapter

The closing chapterHebrews 13of this Epistle is made upalmostentirelyofexhortationstotheperformanceofvariouspractical duties The exhortations relate to the followingpoints brotherly loveHebrews 131 hospitalityHebrews132sympathywiththoseinbondsHebrews133fidelityinthemarriagerelationHebrews134contentmentHebrews135-6 submission to those in authorityHebrews 137-8stability in the doctrines of religionHebrews 139-15benevolenceHebrews 1316 obedience to those entrustedwithofficeHebrews1317andspecialprayer forhimwhowrotethisEpistleHebrews1318-19TheEpistlethencloseswithabeautifulandimpressivebenedictionHebrews1320-21withanentreatythattheywouldreceivewithfavorwhathad been writtenHebrews 1322 with the gratefulannouncement thatTimothy inwhomtheydoubtless feltagreatinterestwassetatlibertyHebrews1323andwithasalutationtoallthesaintsHebrews1324-25

Hebrews1320NowtheGodofpeace-GodwhoistheAuthororthesourceofpeacenotes1Thessalonians523ThewordpeaceintheNewTestamentisusedtodenoteeverykindofblessingorhappinessItisopposedtoallthatwoulddisturbortroublethemindandmayreferthereforetoreconciliationwithGodtoaquietconsciencetotheevidenceofpardonedsintohealthandprosperityandtothehopeofheavenseethenotesonJohn1427

That brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus -Acts232note1Corinthians1515noteItisonlybythefactoftheresurrectionoftheLordJesusthatwehavepeaceforit is only by him that we have the prospect of anadmissionintoheaven

That great Shepherd of the sheep - notesJohn 101John1014TheideahereisthatitisthroughthetendercareofthatgreatShepherdthattruehappinessisbestowedonthepeopleofGod

Through the blood of the everlasting covenant -The bloodshed to ratify theeverlasting covenant thatGodmakeswithhispeoplenotesHebrews914-23

Thisphrase in theoriginal isnotconnectedas it is inourtranslationwithhisbeingraisedfromthedeadnorshoulditbesorendered forwhatcanbethesenseofraisingChristfromthedeadbythebloodofthecovenant

In the Greek it is the God of peace who broughtagainfromthedeadtheshepherdofthesheepgreatby the blood of the everlasting covenant our LordJesusetc

ThemeaningisthathewasmadeorconstitutedthegreatShepherdofthesheep-thegreatLordandrulerofhispeoplebythatbloodThatwhichmakeshimsoeminentlydistinguishedthatbywhichhe

wasmadesuperiortoallotherswhoeverruledoverthepeopleofGodwasthefactthatheofferedthebloodbywhichtheeternalcovenantwasratified

Itiscalledeverlastingoreternalbecause

(1)itwasformedinthecouncilsofeternityorhasbeenaneternalplaninthedivinemindand

(2)becauseitistocontinueforeverThroughsuchacovenantGodcanbestowpermanentandsolidpeaceonhispeoplefor it lays the foundation of the assurance of eternalhappiness

Hebrews1321Makeyouperfect-Theapostleheredoesnotaffirmthattheywerethenperfectorthattheywouldbeinthislife

Thewordusedhere-καταρτιζωkatartizō-meanstomakefullyreadytoputinfullordertomakecomplete

ThemeaninghereisthatPaulprayedthatGodwouldfullyendowthemwithwhatevergracewasnecessarytodohiswillandtokeephiscommandmentsseethewordexplainedinthenotesonHebrews113

ItisanappropriateprayertobeofferedatalltimesandbyallwholovethechurchthatGodwouldmakeallhispeopleperfectlyqualifiedto

doallhiswill

Workinginyou-MarginDoing

TheideahereisthattheonlyhopethattheywoulddothewillofGodwasthathewouldbyhisownagencycausethemtodowhatwaswell-pleasinginhissightcomparenotesonPhilippians212

ThroughJesusChrist-TheideaishellipthatGoddoesnotdirectlyand by his own immediate agency convert and sanctify theheart but it is through the gospel of Christ and all goodinfluencesonthesoulmustbeexpectedthroughtheSaviour

Towhombegloryforeverandever-ThatistoChristforsotheconnectionevidentlydemandsItisnotuncommonfortheapostlePaultointroducedoxologiesinthiswayinthemidstofaletterseethenotesRomans95Itwascommonamong

theJewsasitisnowinthewritingsandconversationoftheMuslimswhenthenameofGodwasmentionedtoaccompanyitwithanexpressionofpraise

- Barnes

Hebrews1320NowtheGodofpeacethatbroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesusthatgreatshepherdofthesheepthroughtheblood

oftheeverlastingcovenantNowtheGodofpeace-WehaveoftenseenthatpeaceamongtheHebrewssignifiesprosperityofeverykindTheGodofpeaceisthesameastheGodofallblessednesswhohasathisdisposalalltemporalandeternalgoodwholovesmankindandhasprovidedthemacompletesalvation

BroughtagainfromthedeadourLordndash

AsourLordssacrificialdeathisconsideredasanatonementofferedtotheDivinejusticeGodsacceptanceofitasanatonementissignifiedbyhisraisingthehumannatureofChristfromthedeadandhencethisraisingofChristiswiththeutmostproprietyattributedtoGodtheFatherasthisproveshisacceptanceofthesacrificial

offering

ThatgreatShepherdofthesheepndash

ThisisatitleofourblessedLordgiventohimbytheprophets

Oslash soIsaiah 4011 He shall feed his flock like ashepherdHeshallgatherthelambswithhisarmsandcarrytheminhisbosomandshallgentlyleadthosewhicharewithyoungand

Oslash Ezekiel3423IwillsetuponeshepherdoverthemandheshallfeedthemevenmyservantDavid(iethebelovedvizJesus)andheshallfeedthemandbetheirshepherdand

Oslash Zechariah 137 Awake O sword against myshepherd-smitetheshepherdandtheflockshallbescattered

Oslash He appropriates it to himselfJohn 1011 bycalling himself the good Shepherd who laysdownhislifeforthesheep

Through the blood of the everlasting covenant - SomeunderstandthisinthefollowingwaythatGodbroughtbackour Lord from the dead on account of his having shed hisbloodtoprocuretheeverlastingcovenantOthers thattheLordJesusbecamethegreatShepherdandSaviorofthesheepbysheddinghisblood toprocureandratify theeverlastingcovenantThesensehoweverwillappearmuchplainerifweconnectthiswiththefollowingverseNowtheGodof peace who brought again from the dead our LordJesus that great Shepherd of the sheep make youthroughthebloodoftheeverlastingcovenantperfectineverygoodworktodohiswill

TheChristiansystemistermedtheeverlastingcovenanttodistinguishitfromthetemporarycovenantmadewiththeIsraelitesatMountSinaiandtoshowthatitisthelast

dispensationofgracetotheworldandshallenduretotheendoftime

Hebrews1321Makeyouperfectineverygoodworktodohiswillworkinginyouthatwhichiswell-pleasinginhissightthroughJesus

ChristtowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenMakeyouperfect-Καταρτισιαυt μαςPutyoucompletelyinjointSeethenoteon2Corinthians139wherethemeaningoftheoriginalwordislargelyconsidered

Fromthefollowingtermsweseewhattheapostlemeantbytheperfectionforwhichheprays

TheyweretodothewillofGodineverygoodworkfromGodworkinginthemthatwhichiswell

pleasinginhissight

1 This necessarily implies a complete change in thewholesoulthatGodmaybewellpleasedwithwhatsoeverheseesinitandthissupposesitsbeingcleansedfromallsinforGodssightcannotbepleasedwithanythingthatisunholy

2 This complete inward purity is to produce an outwardconformity to Godswill so theywere to bemade perfect ineverygoodwork

3Theperfectionwithinandtheperfectionwithoutweretobe produced by the blood of the everlasting covenant foralthoughGodisloveyetitisnotconsistentwithhisjusticeorholiness tocommunicateanygood tomankindbut throughhisSonandthroughhimashavingdiedfortheoffensesofthehumanrace

Towhom be glory for ever - As God does all in by andthroughChrist Jesus tohimbe thehonorof his ownworkascribedthroughtimeandeternityAmen

- ClarkesTextAnalysis

GotoParallelGreekStrongs Greek English Morphology

3588[e] ὉHO

[May]the Art-NMS

1161[e] δὲde

now Conj

2316[e] ΘεὸςTheos

God N-NMS

3588[e] τῆςtēs

- Art-GFS

1515[e] εἰρήνηςeirēnēs

ofpeace N-GFS

3588[e] ὁho

- Art-NMS

321[e] ἀναγαγὼνanagagōn

havingbrought

V-APA-NMS

1537[e] ἐκek

outfrom Prep

3498[e] νεκρῶνnekrōn

[the]dead Adj-GMP

3588[e] τὸνton

the Art-AMS

4166[e] ποιμέναpoimena

Shepherd N-AMS

3588[e] τῶνtōn

ofthe Art-GNP

4263[e] προβάτωνprobatōn

sheep N-GNP

3588[e] τὸνton

- Art-AMS

3173[e] μέγανmegan

great Adj-AMS

1722[e] ἐνen

by Prep

129[e] αἵματιhaimati

[the]blood N-DNS

1242[e] διαθήκηςdiathēkēs

of[the]covenant

N-GFS

166[e] αἰωνίουaiōniou

eternal Adj-GFS

3588[e] τὸνton

the Art-AMS

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theGodRomans1533NowtheGodofpeacebewithyouallAmenRomans1620AndtheGodofpeaceshallbruiseSatanunderyourfeetshortlyhellip1Corinthians1433ForGodisnottheauthorofconfusionbutofpeaceasinallchurcheshellip2Corinthians1311FinallybrothersfarewellBeperfectbeofgoodcomfortbeofhellipPhilippians49Thosethingswhichyouhavebothlearnedandreceivedandheardhellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip

2Thessalonians316NowtheLordofpeacehimselfgiveyoupeacealwaysbyallmeanshellip

broughtActs22432WhomGodhasraiseduphavingloosedthepainsofdeathbecausehellipActs315AndkilledthePrinceoflifewhomGodhasraisedfromthedeadhellipActs410BeitknowntoyouallandtoallthepeopleofIsraelthatbyhellipActs530TheGodofourfathersraisedupJesuswhomyouslewandhangedonatreeActs104041HimGodraisedupthethirddayandshowedhimopenlyhellipActs1330ButGodraisedhimfromthedeadActs1731BecausehehasappointedadayinthewhichhewilljudgetheworldhellipRomans14AnddeclaredtobetheSonofGodwithpoweraccordingtothespirithellipRomans42425ButforusalsotowhomitshallbeimputedifwebelieveonhimhellipRomans811ButiftheSpiritofhimthatraisedupJesusfromthedeaddwellinyouhellip1Corinthians614AndGodhasbothraiseduptheLordandwillalsoraiseupusbyhisownpower1Corinthians1515YesandwearefoundfalsewitnessesofGodbecausewehavetestifiedhellip2Corinthians414KnowingthathewhichraiseduptheLordJesusshallraiseupushellipGalatians11Paulanapostle(notofmenneitherbymanbutbyJesusChristhellip

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thatgreatPsalm231TheLORDismyshepherdIshallnotwantPsalm801GiveearOShepherdofIsraelyouthatleadJosephlikeaflockhellipIsaiah4011HeshallfeedhisflocklikeashepherdheshallgatherthelambshellipIsaiah6311ThenherememberedthedaysofoldMosesandhispeoplesayinghellipEzekiel3423AndIwillsetuponeshepherdoverthemandheshallfeedthemhellipEzekiel3724AndDavidmyservantshallbekingoverthemandtheyallshallhellipJohn101114Iamthegoodshepherdthegoodshepherdgiveshislifeforthesheephellip1Peter225ForyouwereassheepgoingastraybutarenowreturnedtotheShepherdhellip1Peter54AndwhenthechiefShepherdshallappearyoushallreceiveacrownhellip

thebloodSeeonchHebrews920SayingThisisthebloodofthetestamentwhichGodhasenjoinedtoyou

Hebrews1022LetusdrawnearwithatrueheartinfullassuranceoffaithhavinghellipExodus248AndMosestookthebloodandsprinkleditonthepeopleandsaidhellipZechariah911AsforyoualsobythebloodofyourcovenantIhavesentforthhellipMatthew2628ForthisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichisshedformanyhellipMark1424AndhesaidtothemThisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichhellipLuke2220LikewisealsothecupaftersuppersayingThiscupisthenewtestamenthellip

everlasting2Samuel235AlthoughmyhousebenotsowithGodyethehasmadewithmeanhellip1Chronicles1617AndhasconfirmedthesametoJacobforalawandtoIsraelforhellipIsaiah553InclineyourearandcometomehearandyoursoulshalllivehellipIsaiah618ForItheLORDlovejudgmentIhaterobberyforburntofferinghellipJeremiah3240AndIwillmakeaneverlastingcovenantwiththemthatIwillnothellipEzekiel3726MoreoverIwillmakeacovenantofpeacewiththemitshallbeanhellip

covenantortestamentSeeonchHebrews91617Forwhereatestamentistheremustalsoofnecessitybethedeathhellip

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MakeHebrews1223TothegeneralassemblyandchurchofthefirstbornwhicharewrittenhellipDeuteronomy324HeistheRockhisworkisperfectforallhiswaysarejudgmenthellipPsalm1388TheLORDwillperfectthatwhichconcernsmeyourmercyOLORDhellipJohn1723IinthemandyouinmethattheymaybemadeperfectinoneandhellipEphesians316-19ThathewouldgrantyouaccordingtotherichesofhisglorytohellipColossians19-12ForthiscausewealsosincethedaywehearditdonotceasehellipColossians412EpaphraswhoisoneofyouaservantofChristsalutesyoualwayshellip1Thessalonians313Totheendhemayestablishyourheartsblamelessinholinessbeforehellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Peter510ButtheGodofallgracewhohascalledustohiseternalgloryhellip

every2Corinthians98AndGodisabletomakeallgraceaboundtowardyouthatyoualwayshellip

Ephesians210ForwearehisworkmanshipcreatedinChristJesustogoodworkshellipPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Timothy510Wellreportedofforgoodworksifshehavebroughtupchildrenhellip

todoHebrews1036ForyouhaveneedofpatiencethatafteryouhavedonethewillhellipMatthew721NoteveryonethatsaidtomeLordLordshallenterintothekingdomhellipMatthew1250ForwhoevershalldothewillofmyFatherwhichisinheaventhehellipMatthew2131WhetherofthemtwodidthewillofhisfatherTheysaytohimhellipJohn717IfanymanwilldohiswillheshallknowofthedoctrinewhetherhellipRomans122Andbenotconformedtothisworldbutbeyoutransformedbythehellip1Thessalonians43ForthisisthewillofGodevenyoursanctificationthatyoushouldhellip1Peter42Thathenolongershouldlivetherestofhistimeinthefleshtohellip1John217Andtheworldpassesawayandthelustthereofbuthethatdoeshellip

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throughJohn162324AndinthatdayyoushallaskmenothingTrulytrulyIsaytohellipEphesians218ForthroughhimwebothhaveaccessbyoneSpirittotheFatherPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellipPhilippians413IcandoallthingsthroughChristwhichstrengthensmeColossians317AndwhateveryoudoinwordordeeddoallinthenameoftheLordhellip1Peter25Youalsoaslivelystonesarebuiltupaspiritualhouseanholyhellip

towhomPsalm721819BlessedbetheLORDGodtheGodofIsraelwhoonlydoeswondrousthingshellipRomans1627ToGodonlywisebeglorythroughJesusChristforeverAmenGalatians15TowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenPhilippians211AndthateverytongueshouldconfessthatJesusChristisLordtohellip1Timothy117NowtotheKingeternalimmortalinvisibletheonlywiseGodhellip1Timothy616Whoonlyhasimmortalitydwellinginthelightwhichnomancanhellip2Timothy418AndtheLordshalldelivermefromeveryevilworkandwillpreservehellip1Peter511TohimbegloryanddominionforeverandeverAmen2Peter318ButgrowingraceandintheknowledgeofourLordandSaviorJesushellipJude125TotheonlywiseGodourSaviorbegloryandmajestydominionandhellipRevelation46AndbeforethethronetherewasaseaofglassliketocrystalandhellipRevelation5913AndtheysunganewsongsayingYouareworthytotakethebookhellip

AmenSeeonMatthew613AndleadusnotintotemptationbutdeliverusfromevilForyourhellipMatthew2820TeachingthemtoobserveallthingswhateverIhavecommandedyouhellip

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sect IntheGreekchurchthepriestraiseshishandwiththethumbtouchingthethirdfingersignifyingtheprocessionoftheHolyGhostfromtheFatheraloneoraccordingtootherstoformthesacrednameIHS

sect IntheRomanchurchtheformisthethumbfirstandsecondfingersaretobeopentosymbolizetheTrinityInthischurchtoothebenedictionispronouncedinamultitudeofcasesandineachcasethethingsoblessedbythepriestismadesacredbull Crossesbull churchvesselsbull housesbull paschaleggsbull churchyardsarethusblessedbull EveryparishhasacollectionoftheseformsofblessinginwhatisknownastheBenedictionaleo Theauthorityforthisisbasedonsomedocumentsclaimingtoreachbacktoearlychurchhistory

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Oslash OneofthestrikingfeaturesisthatinanumberofcasesthereistheomissionoftheHolyGhosto ThebestexplanationseemstobethattheFatherandtheSoneffecttheredemptionoftheworldandtheHolyGhostappliestheblessingsowroughtout

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2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

butonlyasGodempowersustodosoTheendresultisaconsistentmatureChristianlifethatfaithfullyreflectsthenatureofourholyGodJohnmakesitclearthatwewillneverbetotallyfreefromsininthislife(1John18-10)ThankfullytheworkGodhasbeguninusHewillfinish(Philippians16)RecommendedResourcePleasingGodDiscoveringtheMeaningandImportanceofSanctificationbyRCSproul

VIDEOBlessedExhorting1(36sec)(FortunatetohaveChristianbackground-IbelieveinJesus-

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VIDEOBlessedExhorting3(57sec)

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fordamnationhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting5(57sec)(wemeasurewithmanrsquoswayshellipnofearofGodhellipfearagrave

repenthellipMIRACLE)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting6(49sec)(Miracle=Godchangesourhearthellipallarewickedevilhearthellip

Judgementdayhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting7(62sec)

(JudgementcominghellipldquoJesusdidtheultimateactrdquondashItisfinishedJustampJustifier)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting8(105sec)(LegalatonementhellipYoumustrepentampbelievehellipthisiswhat

yoursquoremissing)Oslash Acts1730ndashldquoGodcommandsallmeneverywheretorepenthelliprdquo

Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

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VIDEOBlessedExhorting9(54sec)(sharingbecauseIloveyouhellipldquojustgnarlyspeculationsrdquondash

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InJesusnameweprayAmen

3ldquoBlessedarethepoorinspiritfortheirsisthekingdomofheaven4ldquoBlessedarethosewhomournfortheyshallbecomforted5ldquoBlessedarethemeekfortheyshallinherittheearth 6ldquoBlessed are those who hunger amp thirst forrighteousnessfortheyshallbesatisfied7ldquoBlessedarethemerciful for they shall receive mercy 8ldquoBlessed are thepure in heart for they shall see God 9ldquoBlessed are thepeacemakersfortheyshallbecalledsonsofGod10ldquoBlessedarethosewhoarepersecutedforrighteousnessrsquosakefortheirs isthekingdomofheaven11ldquoBlessedareYOUwhenothersrevileyouandpersecuteyouandutterallkindsofevilagainstyoufalselyonmyaccount12Rejoiceandbeglad for your reward is great in heaven for so theypersecutedtheprophetswhowerebeforeyou

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1 John6442 Matthew419

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VIDEOBlessedExhorting5(57sec)(wemeasurewithmanrsquoswayshellipnofearofGodhellipfearagrave

repenthellipMIRACLE)

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VIDEOBlessedExhorting7(62sec)

(JudgementcominghellipldquoJesusdidtheultimateactrdquondashItisfinishedJustampJustifier)

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III BlessedPRAYER(ActivationndashBenedictionndashConcentrationCelebration)

a ACTIVATION

i John1412-14

ldquoTrulytruly(AmenampAmen)I(Jesus)saytoyouWHOEVERbelievesinMeWILLalsodotheWORKSthatIdoand

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ii John17ndashJesusrsquoprayerFORusampldquonextusrdquoiii 1Thessalonians517ndashweprayceaselessly

b BENEDICTIONi Definitionndashaprayerofblessingii IllustrationsndashallthroughoutScripturehellipiii HebrewsApplication

Now

Oslash PreciseOslash Personal

may

Oslash PleaseOslash PleadOslash Pray

theGodofpeace

Oslash Peace-ProviderOslash Peace-ProtectorOslash Peace-Personified

whobroughtagainfromthedead

Oslash PowerndashoverdeathampdarknessourLordJesus

Oslash Personal(our)SaviorOslash PassionateGod(Lord)Oslash PersonofChrist(Jesus)

thegreatShepherdofsheepOslash Perfect(great)Oslash Purchaser(ownervshireling)Oslash Provider(23rdPsalm)Oslash Protector(23rdPsalm)Oslash Particularhellip(sheepvsgoatsampwolves)

ofsheep

Oslash PeopleofGod

bytheblood

Oslash PropitiationPrice-paid(blood-bought)

oftheeternalcovenant

Oslash ProgressiveOslash PromiseOslash Partnership

equipyou

Oslash PrepPrepareOslash Perfect(verb)Oslash Personal(you)

witheverythinggood

Oslash Pervasive(alleverything)Oslash Peterndashsee2ndPeter13

(so)thatOslash PointOslash PoignantOslash Purpose

youmaydoHiswill

Oslash Personal(you)Oslash Produce

o Fruito Faith

workinginus

Oslash ParakleetOslash PurifyingOslash PersonPeople(us)

thatwhichispleasinginHissight

Oslash ParticularOslash PleasingOslash Performance

thruJesusChrist

Oslash PersonalpropitiationOslash Price-payingPrinceofPeaceOslash Perfecterofourfaith

towhombeglory

Oslash Praise

foreverampeverOslash Permanent

VIDEOBlessedExhorting8(105sec)

(LegalatonementhellipYoumustrepentampbelievehellipthisiswhatyoursquoremissing)

Oslash Acts1730ndashldquoGodcommandsallmeneverywheretorepenthelliprdquo

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Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

Amen

Oslash Passion

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c CONCENTRATIONampCELEBRATIONi ConcentrationONChrist

Romans68-18

8NowifwehavediedwithChristwebelievethatwewillalsolivewithhim9WeknowthatChristbeingraisedfromthedeadwillneverdieagaindeathnolongerhasdominionoverhim10Forthedeathhediedhediedtosinonceforallbut the life he lives he lives to God11So you also mustconsider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in ChristJesus12Letnotsinthereforereigninyourmortalbodytomake

youobeyitspassions13Donotpresentyourmemberstosinas instruments forunrighteousnessbutpresentyourselvestoGodasthosewhohavebeenbroughtfromdeathtolifeandyour members (body parts) to God as instruments forrighteousness14For sin will have no dominion over yousinceyouarenotunderlawbutundergraceSlavestoRighteousness15WhatthenArewetosinbecausewearenotunderlaw

butundergraceBynomeans16Doyounotknowthatifyoupresent yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves you areslavesoftheonewhomyouobeyeitherofsinwhichleadstodeathorofobediencewhichleadstorighteousness17ButthanksbetoGodthatyouwhowereonceslavesofsinhavebecomeobedientfromthehearttothestandardofteachingtowhich youwere committed18and havingbeen set freefromsin(you)havebecomeslavesofrighteousness

ii CelebrationINChrist

TSNowwatchRayblessAmberwiththistruthinlovehellipVIDEOBlessedENCOUNTER10(657)

(PurposeoflifeLifersquoshardhellipManrsquosbasicallygoodhellipIrsquomgoodampgoingtoheaven)mMmampURGENCY

Godanswersprayerhellip=meetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquoldquoFatherIprayforAmberhellipthatthisdayshewillunderstandthedepthsofYourloveforherhellipandthatYouhavedestroyedhergreatestenemydeathitselfhellipbysufferinganddyingonthecrossandthenrisingfromthedeadhellipIpraythatYouwillhealthebrokenheartedhellipministertoherinawonderfulamp

miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmenCLOSEREVIEW

Blessedexhortingbirthsampbuildsblessedassurance-JDPREMEMBER

0urCelebrationisalwaysamponlyINChrist

Hebrews1320-21 NowmaytheGodofpeacewhobroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesustheGreatShepherdofthesheepbythebloodoftheeternalcovenantequipyouwitheverythinggood(so)

thatyoumaydoHiswillworkinginusthatwhichispleasinginHissightthroughJesusChristtowhombegloryforever

andeverAmen

LetrsquosPray

STUDYNotesNASB

NowtheGodofpeacewhobroughtupfromthedeadthegreatShepherdofthesheepthroughthebloodoftheeternalcovenantevenJesusourLordequipyouineverygoodthingtodoHiswillworkinginusthatwhichispleasinginHissightthroughJesusChristtowhombethegloryforeverandever

Amen

ESV NowmaytheGodofpeacewhobroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesusthegreatshepherdofthesheepbythebloodoftheeternalcovenantequipyouwitheverythinggoodthatyoumaydohiswillworkinginusthatwhichispleasinginhis

sightthroughJesusChristtowhombegloryforeverandeverAmen

v20NowtheGodofpeaceetc

To rendermutual what he desired them to do heends his Epistle with prayer and he asks of God toconfirmortofitortoperfectthemineverygoodworkforsuchisthemeaningofkatartisai

WehenceconcludethatwearebynomeansfittodogooduntilwearemadeorformedforthepurposebyGodandthatweshallnotcontinuelongindoinggoodunlesshestrengthensusforperseveranceishispeculiargift

(cf1John219ndashJDP)

NoristhereadoubtbutthatasnocommongiftsoftheSpirithadalreadyasitseemsappearedinthemthefirstimpressionwithwhichtheybeganisnotwhatisprayedfor but the polishing which they were to be madeperfect

Thatbroughtagainfromthedeadetc

ThisclausewasaddedforthesakeofconfirmationforheintimatesthatGodisthenonlyprayedtoarightbyustoleadusontoperfectionwhenweacknowledgehispowerintheresurrectionofChristandacknowledgeChrist

himselfasourpastorHeinshortwouldhaveustolooktoChristinorderthatwemayrightlytrustinGodforhelpforChristwasraisedfromdeathforthisendthatwemightbereneweduntoeternallifebythesamepowerofGodandheisthegreatpastorofallinorderthatwemayprotectthesheepcommittedtohimbytheFather

ThroughthebloodetcIhaverendereditInthebloodforas v in is often taken in the sense ofwith so I prefer toregardithereForitseemstomethattheApostlemeansthatChrist so arose from the dead that his death was not yetabolishedbutthatitretainsitsefficacyforeverasthoughhehadsaidGodraiseduphisownsonbutinsuchawaythatthebloodhe shedonce forall inhisdeath isefficaciousafterhisresurrection for the ratification of the everlasting covenantand brings forth fruit the same as though it were flowingalways[292]

v21Todohiswilletc

He now gives a definition of good works by layingdownGodswillastheruleforhethusintimatesthatno works are to be deemed good but such as areagreeable to the will of God as Paul also teaches usinRomans122andinmanyotherplaces

Letusthenrememberthatitistheperfectionofagoodandholylifewhenweliveinobediencetohiswill

Theclausewhichnextfollowsisexplanatoryworking(ordoing)inyouwhatiswellpleasinginhissight

HehadspokenofthatwillwhichismadeknownintheLawhenowshowsthatinvainisobtrudedonGodwhathehasnotcommandedforhevaluesthedecrees of his own will far more than all theinventionsoftheworld

Through Jesus Christ etc This may be explained in twoways -- Working through Jesus Christ or Well-pleasingthroughJesusChristBothsensesaresuitableForweknowthat the spirit of regeneration and also all graces arebestowedonusthroughChristandthenitiscertainthatas nothing can proceed from us absolutely perfectnothing can be acceptable to Godwithout that pardonwhichweobtainthroughChristThusitcomesthatourworks performed by the odor of Christs grace emit asweetfragranceinGodspresencewhileotherwisetheywould have a fetid smell I am disposed to include bothmeanings

TowhombegloryetcThisIrefertoChristAndashehereascribes toChristwhatpeculiarly belongs toGod alone hethusbearsacleartestimonytohisdivinitybutstillifanyonepreferstoexplainthisoftheFatherIdonotobjectthoughIembracetheothersenseasbeingthemostobvious

- JohnCalvin

AnalysisOfTheChapter

The closing chapterHebrews 13of this Epistle is made upalmostentirelyofexhortationstotheperformanceofvariouspractical duties The exhortations relate to the followingpoints brotherly loveHebrews 131 hospitalityHebrews132sympathywiththoseinbondsHebrews133fidelityinthemarriagerelationHebrews134contentmentHebrews135-6 submission to those in authorityHebrews 137-8stability in the doctrines of religionHebrews 139-15benevolenceHebrews 1316 obedience to those entrustedwithofficeHebrews1317andspecialprayer forhimwhowrotethisEpistleHebrews1318-19TheEpistlethencloseswithabeautifulandimpressivebenedictionHebrews1320-21withanentreatythattheywouldreceivewithfavorwhathad been writtenHebrews 1322 with the gratefulannouncement thatTimothy inwhomtheydoubtless feltagreatinterestwassetatlibertyHebrews1323andwithasalutationtoallthesaintsHebrews1324-25

Hebrews1320NowtheGodofpeace-GodwhoistheAuthororthesourceofpeacenotes1Thessalonians523ThewordpeaceintheNewTestamentisusedtodenoteeverykindofblessingorhappinessItisopposedtoallthatwoulddisturbortroublethemindandmayreferthereforetoreconciliationwithGodtoaquietconsciencetotheevidenceofpardonedsintohealthandprosperityandtothehopeofheavenseethenotesonJohn1427

That brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus -Acts232note1Corinthians1515noteItisonlybythefactoftheresurrectionoftheLordJesusthatwehavepeaceforit is only by him that we have the prospect of anadmissionintoheaven

That great Shepherd of the sheep - notesJohn 101John1014TheideahereisthatitisthroughthetendercareofthatgreatShepherdthattruehappinessisbestowedonthepeopleofGod

Through the blood of the everlasting covenant -The bloodshed to ratify theeverlasting covenant thatGodmakeswithhispeoplenotesHebrews914-23

Thisphrase in theoriginal isnotconnectedas it is inourtranslationwithhisbeingraisedfromthedeadnorshoulditbesorendered forwhatcanbethesenseofraisingChristfromthedeadbythebloodofthecovenant

In the Greek it is the God of peace who broughtagainfromthedeadtheshepherdofthesheepgreatby the blood of the everlasting covenant our LordJesusetc

ThemeaningisthathewasmadeorconstitutedthegreatShepherdofthesheep-thegreatLordandrulerofhispeoplebythatbloodThatwhichmakeshimsoeminentlydistinguishedthatbywhichhe

wasmadesuperiortoallotherswhoeverruledoverthepeopleofGodwasthefactthatheofferedthebloodbywhichtheeternalcovenantwasratified

Itiscalledeverlastingoreternalbecause

(1)itwasformedinthecouncilsofeternityorhasbeenaneternalplaninthedivinemindand

(2)becauseitistocontinueforeverThroughsuchacovenantGodcanbestowpermanentandsolidpeaceonhispeoplefor it lays the foundation of the assurance of eternalhappiness

Hebrews1321Makeyouperfect-Theapostleheredoesnotaffirmthattheywerethenperfectorthattheywouldbeinthislife

Thewordusedhere-καταρτιζωkatartizō-meanstomakefullyreadytoputinfullordertomakecomplete

ThemeaninghereisthatPaulprayedthatGodwouldfullyendowthemwithwhatevergracewasnecessarytodohiswillandtokeephiscommandmentsseethewordexplainedinthenotesonHebrews113

ItisanappropriateprayertobeofferedatalltimesandbyallwholovethechurchthatGodwouldmakeallhispeopleperfectlyqualifiedto

doallhiswill

Workinginyou-MarginDoing

TheideahereisthattheonlyhopethattheywoulddothewillofGodwasthathewouldbyhisownagencycausethemtodowhatwaswell-pleasinginhissightcomparenotesonPhilippians212

ThroughJesusChrist-TheideaishellipthatGoddoesnotdirectlyand by his own immediate agency convert and sanctify theheart but it is through the gospel of Christ and all goodinfluencesonthesoulmustbeexpectedthroughtheSaviour

Towhombegloryforeverandever-ThatistoChristforsotheconnectionevidentlydemandsItisnotuncommonfortheapostlePaultointroducedoxologiesinthiswayinthemidstofaletterseethenotesRomans95Itwascommonamong

theJewsasitisnowinthewritingsandconversationoftheMuslimswhenthenameofGodwasmentionedtoaccompanyitwithanexpressionofpraise

- Barnes

Hebrews1320NowtheGodofpeacethatbroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesusthatgreatshepherdofthesheepthroughtheblood

oftheeverlastingcovenantNowtheGodofpeace-WehaveoftenseenthatpeaceamongtheHebrewssignifiesprosperityofeverykindTheGodofpeaceisthesameastheGodofallblessednesswhohasathisdisposalalltemporalandeternalgoodwholovesmankindandhasprovidedthemacompletesalvation

BroughtagainfromthedeadourLordndash

AsourLordssacrificialdeathisconsideredasanatonementofferedtotheDivinejusticeGodsacceptanceofitasanatonementissignifiedbyhisraisingthehumannatureofChristfromthedeadandhencethisraisingofChristiswiththeutmostproprietyattributedtoGodtheFatherasthisproveshisacceptanceofthesacrificial

offering

ThatgreatShepherdofthesheepndash

ThisisatitleofourblessedLordgiventohimbytheprophets

Oslash soIsaiah 4011 He shall feed his flock like ashepherdHeshallgatherthelambswithhisarmsandcarrytheminhisbosomandshallgentlyleadthosewhicharewithyoungand

Oslash Ezekiel3423IwillsetuponeshepherdoverthemandheshallfeedthemevenmyservantDavid(iethebelovedvizJesus)andheshallfeedthemandbetheirshepherdand

Oslash Zechariah 137 Awake O sword against myshepherd-smitetheshepherdandtheflockshallbescattered

Oslash He appropriates it to himselfJohn 1011 bycalling himself the good Shepherd who laysdownhislifeforthesheep

Through the blood of the everlasting covenant - SomeunderstandthisinthefollowingwaythatGodbroughtbackour Lord from the dead on account of his having shed hisbloodtoprocuretheeverlastingcovenantOthers thattheLordJesusbecamethegreatShepherdandSaviorofthesheepbysheddinghisblood toprocureandratify theeverlastingcovenantThesensehoweverwillappearmuchplainerifweconnectthiswiththefollowingverseNowtheGodof peace who brought again from the dead our LordJesus that great Shepherd of the sheep make youthroughthebloodoftheeverlastingcovenantperfectineverygoodworktodohiswill

TheChristiansystemistermedtheeverlastingcovenanttodistinguishitfromthetemporarycovenantmadewiththeIsraelitesatMountSinaiandtoshowthatitisthelast

dispensationofgracetotheworldandshallenduretotheendoftime

Hebrews1321Makeyouperfectineverygoodworktodohiswillworkinginyouthatwhichiswell-pleasinginhissightthroughJesus

ChristtowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenMakeyouperfect-Καταρτισιαυt μαςPutyoucompletelyinjointSeethenoteon2Corinthians139wherethemeaningoftheoriginalwordislargelyconsidered

Fromthefollowingtermsweseewhattheapostlemeantbytheperfectionforwhichheprays

TheyweretodothewillofGodineverygoodworkfromGodworkinginthemthatwhichiswell

pleasinginhissight

1 This necessarily implies a complete change in thewholesoulthatGodmaybewellpleasedwithwhatsoeverheseesinitandthissupposesitsbeingcleansedfromallsinforGodssightcannotbepleasedwithanythingthatisunholy

2 This complete inward purity is to produce an outwardconformity to Godswill so theywere to bemade perfect ineverygoodwork

3Theperfectionwithinandtheperfectionwithoutweretobe produced by the blood of the everlasting covenant foralthoughGodisloveyetitisnotconsistentwithhisjusticeorholiness tocommunicateanygood tomankindbut throughhisSonandthroughhimashavingdiedfortheoffensesofthehumanrace

Towhom be glory for ever - As God does all in by andthroughChrist Jesus tohimbe thehonorof his ownworkascribedthroughtimeandeternityAmen

- ClarkesTextAnalysis

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theGodRomans1533NowtheGodofpeacebewithyouallAmenRomans1620AndtheGodofpeaceshallbruiseSatanunderyourfeetshortlyhellip1Corinthians1433ForGodisnottheauthorofconfusionbutofpeaceasinallchurcheshellip2Corinthians1311FinallybrothersfarewellBeperfectbeofgoodcomfortbeofhellipPhilippians49Thosethingswhichyouhavebothlearnedandreceivedandheardhellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip

2Thessalonians316NowtheLordofpeacehimselfgiveyoupeacealwaysbyallmeanshellip

broughtActs22432WhomGodhasraiseduphavingloosedthepainsofdeathbecausehellipActs315AndkilledthePrinceoflifewhomGodhasraisedfromthedeadhellipActs410BeitknowntoyouallandtoallthepeopleofIsraelthatbyhellipActs530TheGodofourfathersraisedupJesuswhomyouslewandhangedonatreeActs104041HimGodraisedupthethirddayandshowedhimopenlyhellipActs1330ButGodraisedhimfromthedeadActs1731BecausehehasappointedadayinthewhichhewilljudgetheworldhellipRomans14AnddeclaredtobetheSonofGodwithpoweraccordingtothespirithellipRomans42425ButforusalsotowhomitshallbeimputedifwebelieveonhimhellipRomans811ButiftheSpiritofhimthatraisedupJesusfromthedeaddwellinyouhellip1Corinthians614AndGodhasbothraiseduptheLordandwillalsoraiseupusbyhisownpower1Corinthians1515YesandwearefoundfalsewitnessesofGodbecausewehavetestifiedhellip2Corinthians414KnowingthathewhichraiseduptheLordJesusshallraiseupushellipGalatians11Paulanapostle(notofmenneitherbymanbutbyJesusChristhellip

Ephesians120WhichheworkedinChristwhenheraisedhimfromthedeadandhellipColossians212Buriedwithhiminbaptismwhereinalsoyouarerisenwithhimhellip1Thessalonians110AndtowaitforhisSonfromheavenwhomheraisedfromthedeadhellip1Peter121WhobyhimdobelieveinGodthatraisedhimupfromthedeadandhellip

thatgreatPsalm231TheLORDismyshepherdIshallnotwantPsalm801GiveearOShepherdofIsraelyouthatleadJosephlikeaflockhellipIsaiah4011HeshallfeedhisflocklikeashepherdheshallgatherthelambshellipIsaiah6311ThenherememberedthedaysofoldMosesandhispeoplesayinghellipEzekiel3423AndIwillsetuponeshepherdoverthemandheshallfeedthemhellipEzekiel3724AndDavidmyservantshallbekingoverthemandtheyallshallhellipJohn101114Iamthegoodshepherdthegoodshepherdgiveshislifeforthesheephellip1Peter225ForyouwereassheepgoingastraybutarenowreturnedtotheShepherdhellip1Peter54AndwhenthechiefShepherdshallappearyoushallreceiveacrownhellip

thebloodSeeonchHebrews920SayingThisisthebloodofthetestamentwhichGodhasenjoinedtoyou

Hebrews1022LetusdrawnearwithatrueheartinfullassuranceoffaithhavinghellipExodus248AndMosestookthebloodandsprinkleditonthepeopleandsaidhellipZechariah911AsforyoualsobythebloodofyourcovenantIhavesentforthhellipMatthew2628ForthisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichisshedformanyhellipMark1424AndhesaidtothemThisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichhellipLuke2220LikewisealsothecupaftersuppersayingThiscupisthenewtestamenthellip

everlasting2Samuel235AlthoughmyhousebenotsowithGodyethehasmadewithmeanhellip1Chronicles1617AndhasconfirmedthesametoJacobforalawandtoIsraelforhellipIsaiah553InclineyourearandcometomehearandyoursoulshalllivehellipIsaiah618ForItheLORDlovejudgmentIhaterobberyforburntofferinghellipJeremiah3240AndIwillmakeaneverlastingcovenantwiththemthatIwillnothellipEzekiel3726MoreoverIwillmakeacovenantofpeacewiththemitshallbeanhellip

covenantortestamentSeeonchHebrews91617Forwhereatestamentistheremustalsoofnecessitybethedeathhellip

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MakeHebrews1223TothegeneralassemblyandchurchofthefirstbornwhicharewrittenhellipDeuteronomy324HeistheRockhisworkisperfectforallhiswaysarejudgmenthellipPsalm1388TheLORDwillperfectthatwhichconcernsmeyourmercyOLORDhellipJohn1723IinthemandyouinmethattheymaybemadeperfectinoneandhellipEphesians316-19ThathewouldgrantyouaccordingtotherichesofhisglorytohellipColossians19-12ForthiscausewealsosincethedaywehearditdonotceasehellipColossians412EpaphraswhoisoneofyouaservantofChristsalutesyoualwayshellip1Thessalonians313Totheendhemayestablishyourheartsblamelessinholinessbeforehellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Peter510ButtheGodofallgracewhohascalledustohiseternalgloryhellip

every2Corinthians98AndGodisabletomakeallgraceaboundtowardyouthatyoualwayshellip

Ephesians210ForwearehisworkmanshipcreatedinChristJesustogoodworkshellipPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Timothy510Wellreportedofforgoodworksifshehavebroughtupchildrenhellip

todoHebrews1036ForyouhaveneedofpatiencethatafteryouhavedonethewillhellipMatthew721NoteveryonethatsaidtomeLordLordshallenterintothekingdomhellipMatthew1250ForwhoevershalldothewillofmyFatherwhichisinheaventhehellipMatthew2131WhetherofthemtwodidthewillofhisfatherTheysaytohimhellipJohn717IfanymanwilldohiswillheshallknowofthedoctrinewhetherhellipRomans122Andbenotconformedtothisworldbutbeyoutransformedbythehellip1Thessalonians43ForthisisthewillofGodevenyoursanctificationthatyoushouldhellip1Peter42Thathenolongershouldlivetherestofhistimeinthefleshtohellip1John217Andtheworldpassesawayandthelustthereofbuthethatdoeshellip

workingordoing

Philippians213ForitisGodwhichworksinyoubothtowillandtodoofhisgoodpleasure

wellpleasingHebrews1316ButtodogoodandtocommunicateforgetnotforwithsuchsacrificeshellipRomans121IbeseechyouthereforebrothersbythemerciesofGodthatyouhellipRomans141718ForthekingdomofGodisnotmeatanddrinkbutrighteousnesshellipPhilippians418ButIhaveallandaboundIamfullhavingreceivedofEpaphroditushellipColossians320Childrenobeyyourparentsinallthingsforthisiswellpleasinghellip1John322Andwhateverweaskwereceiveofhimbecausewekeephiscommandmentshellip

throughJohn162324AndinthatdayyoushallaskmenothingTrulytrulyIsaytohellipEphesians218ForthroughhimwebothhaveaccessbyoneSpirittotheFatherPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellipPhilippians413IcandoallthingsthroughChristwhichstrengthensmeColossians317AndwhateveryoudoinwordordeeddoallinthenameoftheLordhellip1Peter25Youalsoaslivelystonesarebuiltupaspiritualhouseanholyhellip

towhomPsalm721819BlessedbetheLORDGodtheGodofIsraelwhoonlydoeswondrousthingshellipRomans1627ToGodonlywisebeglorythroughJesusChristforeverAmenGalatians15TowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenPhilippians211AndthateverytongueshouldconfessthatJesusChristisLordtohellip1Timothy117NowtotheKingeternalimmortalinvisibletheonlywiseGodhellip1Timothy616Whoonlyhasimmortalitydwellinginthelightwhichnomancanhellip2Timothy418AndtheLordshalldelivermefromeveryevilworkandwillpreservehellip1Peter511TohimbegloryanddominionforeverandeverAmen2Peter318ButgrowingraceandintheknowledgeofourLordandSaviorJesushellipJude125TotheonlywiseGodourSaviorbegloryandmajestydominionandhellipRevelation46AndbeforethethronetherewasaseaofglassliketocrystalandhellipRevelation5913AndtheysunganewsongsayingYouareworthytotakethebookhellip

AmenSeeonMatthew613AndleadusnotintotemptationbutdeliverusfromevilForyourhellipMatthew2820TeachingthemtoobserveallthingswhateverIhavecommandedyouhellip

BENEDICTIONFromtheearliesttimestherecordsbeartestimonythatpronouncingthebenedictionorgivingtheblessingwasacommonpracticeInthetempleservicethisdutywasassignedtotheAaronitesandwasmadeanimpressivepartoftheservice

Oslash TheformofthebenedictionusedisgiveninNumbers622-27

Oslash ReferencestothispracticemaybefoundinLeviticus922Deut1082Chron3027

Oslash Afteratimeminutedirectionsweregivenconcerningitandcarefulpreparationwasmadeforthispartoftheservice

Oslash AllAaronitesofproperagewereentitledtoperformthisserviceexceptthosewhobypreviousconductoronaccountofphysicaldefectweredisqualified

o Onewhohadkilledanotherwhetherintentionallyorotherwiseor

o whohadviolatedthemarriagevows

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o Ifonewasblindevenofoneeyeoro hadadefectinhishandsorspeechoro wasahunchbackhewasalsoexcluded

Oslash Suchpersonsleaderswerenotonlyprohibitedfrompronouncingtheblessingbutwasrequiredtowithdrawbeforethispartoftheservicewasperformed

Oslash Beforethepriestcouldengageinthisservicehewasrequiredtowashhishands

Oslash Thenwithupliftedhandswhilethepeoplestoodheutteredthewordsofblessing

ThemainideawasthatthusthenameofYahwehwasputonthepeopleLateritcametoberegardedashavingsomespecialblessinginandofitselfaresultagainstwhichthemorespiritualofthepriestsprotestedItwascommonnotonlytopronouncethebenedictioninthepublicworshipbutalsointhefamily

Oslash WehavesuchinstancesinGenesis926-27Genesis2727-30

Oslash ThispracticeprevailedalsoonmanyotheroccasionsnotonlyinIsraelbutamongtheheathenaswell

WemayreadilyseethereforethatfromtheverybeginningoftheChristianchurchtheuseofthebenedictionwascommon

Inthecourseoftimeanextensiveliturgydevelopedonthissubjectanditmaybesaidthattherearenowthreedistinctideasinthechurchastothebenediction

Oslash Thatsectionofthechurchwhichregardstheministerasclothedwithsacerdotalpowersholdsthattheblessingspronouncedareactuallyconferredintheactoftheutteranceofthewordsbecauseofthepowersconferreduponhimwhenhewassetasideforthesacredoffice

Oslash OntheotherhanditisheldthatitismerelyaprayerthatGodmaybestowcertainblessingsonthepeople

Oslash FromthispositionothersdissentandteachthatitisthedeclarationofthespecialprivilegesandrelationsinwhichthosestandwhohaveenteredintocovenantfellowshipwithChristthattheblessingsnowdeclaredaretheirsbyfightofthatrelationandareconferreduponthembytheHolySpirito TheGreekandRomanCatholicchurchestakethefirstportionandthereforewefindamongthemmuchofdetailandminutiaeastothemannerinwhichitshouldbepronounced

sect IntheGreekchurchthepriestraiseshishandwiththethumbtouchingthethirdfingersignifyingtheprocessionoftheHolyGhostfromtheFatheraloneoraccordingtootherstoformthesacrednameIHS

sect IntheRomanchurchtheformisthethumbfirstandsecondfingersaretobeopentosymbolizetheTrinityInthischurchtoothebenedictionispronouncedinamultitudeofcasesandineachcasethethingsoblessedbythepriestismadesacredbull Crossesbull churchvesselsbull housesbull paschaleggsbull churchyardsarethusblessedbull EveryparishhasacollectionoftheseformsofblessinginwhatisknownastheBenedictionaleo Theauthorityforthisisbasedonsomedocumentsclaimingtoreachbacktoearlychurchhistory

o butastheybelongtotheforgeddecretalclassthepositionoftheRomanchurchonthissubjectisuntenable

Apostolicbenedictionsaswefindthemintheepistlespresentconsiderablevariety

Oslash OneofthestrikingfeaturesisthatinanumberofcasesthereistheomissionoftheHolyGhosto ThebestexplanationseemstobethattheFatherandtheSoneffecttheredemptionoftheworldandtheHolyGhostappliestheblessingsowroughtout

sect GracemercyandpeacemaythenbesaidtobesentfromtheFatherandtheSonthroughtheHolyGhosttobethepossessionofallwhohavecomeintothekingdom

sect ThethirdpersonoftheTrinitybeingthusintheactofapplyingtheblessingisnotmentioned

sect ThefactthatinothercasesFatherSonandHolyGhostarementionedprovesthatthewritersknewthecharacterandofficeoftheHolyGhost

Oslash Themostcommonformusedtodayisthatin2Cor1314OccasionallysomechangesareintroducedbyministersbutitwouldseembesttoadherestrictlytotheScripturalforms

-InternationalStandardBibleEncyclopedia

mdashJacobWKapp

LiteralBIBLICALBenedictionsDivinelyappointedDeut108Deut215Num623-26ByGodUponcreatureshehadmadeGen122UponmanGen128UponNoahGen91Gen92INSTANCESOFByMelchizedekuponAbrahamGen1419Gen1420Heb77ByBethuelshouseholduponRebekahGen2460ByIsaacUponJacobGen2723-29Gen2737Gen281-4UponEsauGen2739

Gen2740ByJacobUponPharaohGen477-10UponJosephssonsGen48UponhisownsonsGen49ByMosesuponthetribesofIsraelDeut33ByAaronLev922Lev923ByhalfthetribeswhostoodonMountGerizimDeut1129Deut1130Deut2711-13Jos833ByJoshuaUponCalebJos1413UpontheReubenitesandGaditesandthehalftribeofManassehJos226Jos227ByNaomiuponRuthandOrpahRuth18Ruth19BythepeopleuponRuthRuth411

Ruth412ByEliuponElkanah1Sa220ByDavidUponthepeople2Sa618UponBarzillai2Sa1939ByAraunahuponDavid2Sa2423BySolomonuponthepeople1Ki8141Ki855-582Ch63BySimeonuponJesusLuke234ByJesusuponhisfollowersLuke2450LEVITICALFORMSOFNum623-26APOSTOLICFORMSOF1Co132Co12Gal13Eph12Php12Col121Th112Th122Ti12

Phm13Rom17Rom155Rom156Rom1513Rom1533Rom1620Rom16241Co16232Co1314Gal616Gal618Eph623Eph624Php4231Th5282Th3162Th3181Ti121Ti6212Ti422Tit315Phm125Heb1320Heb1321Heb13251Pe121Pe5101Pe5111Pe514

2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

butonlyasGodempowersustodosoTheendresultisaconsistentmatureChristianlifethatfaithfullyreflectsthenatureofourholyGodJohnmakesitclearthatwewillneverbetotallyfreefromsininthislife(1John18-10)ThankfullytheworkGodhasbeguninusHewillfinish(Philippians16)RecommendedResourcePleasingGodDiscoveringtheMeaningandImportanceofSanctificationbyRCSproul

VIDEOBlessedExhorting1(36sec)(FortunatetohaveChristianbackground-IbelieveinJesus-

Irsquomsaveddadlost)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting2(47sec)(Stoppedquestioninghellipthenallmythoughtsbegantoevolveamp

branchouthellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting3(57sec)

(IdefinitelybelieveinJesushellipIhaveamoralcompasshellipldquobythosetermsguiltyrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting4(46sec)(Irsquodbeprettyguiltyhellipbutinmyopinionhellipsinningisnotmerit

fordamnationhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting5(57sec)(wemeasurewithmanrsquoswayshellipnofearofGodhellipfearagrave

repenthellipMIRACLE)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting6(49sec)(Miracle=Godchangesourhearthellipallarewickedevilhearthellip

Judgementdayhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting7(62sec)

(JudgementcominghellipldquoJesusdidtheultimateactrdquondashItisfinishedJustampJustifier)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting8(105sec)(LegalatonementhellipYoumustrepentampbelievehellipthisiswhat

yoursquoremissing)Oslash Acts1730ndashldquoGodcommandsallmeneverywheretorepenthelliprdquo

Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

VIDEOBlessedExhorting9(54sec)(sharingbecauseIloveyouhellipldquojustgnarlyspeculationsrdquondash

ldquothinkampthanksrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedENCOUNTER10(657)

RayampAmber(PurposeoflifeLifersquoshardhellipManrsquosbasicallygoodhellipIrsquomgood

ampgoingtoheaven)JesussaidtherersquosnonegoodbutGodhellip

IthinkGodwillseethatIrsquomabasicallygoodpersonamptakemetoheavenhellip

DoyouunderstandthelegalaspectofChristrsquosdeathampresurrectionNO

mMmWhenareyougoingtodiehellipsotherersquosarealsenseof

URGENCYGodrsquosgracemercyamploveareondisplayhellip

GodanswersprayerhellipSeeherewiththemeetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquo

ldquoFatherIprayforAmberhellipthatthisdayshewillunderstandthedepthsofYourloveforherhellipandthatYouhavedestroyedhergreatestenemydeathitselfhellipbysufferinganddyingonthecrossandthenrisingfromthedeadhellipIpraythatYouwillhealthebrokenheartedhellipministertoherinawonderfulamp

miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmen

II BlessedPOWER(AwesomendashBattle-readyBelieversndashCompleteampComprehensive)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting4(46sec)(Irsquodbeprettyguiltyhellipbutinmyopinionhellipsinningisnotmerit

fordamnationhellip)

a AWESOMEndashi Acts18ii 2Corinthians517-21iii Titus215(cfMatthew2818-20)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting5(57sec)(wemeasurewithmanrsquoswayshellipnofearofGodhellipfearagrave

repenthellipMIRACLE)

b BATTLE-ready-BELIEVERSndashi Ephesians28-10

VIDEOBlessedExhorting6(49sec)

(Miracle=GodchangesourhearthellipallarewickedevilhearthellipJudgementdayhellip)

ii John832amp36iii Ephesians610ff

c COMPLETEampCOMPREHENSIVEndashi Philippians413ii 2Peter13

VIDEOBlessedExhorting7(62sec)

(JudgementcominghellipldquoJesusdidtheultimateactrdquondashItisfinishedJustampJustifier)

iii John2021

III BlessedPRAYER(ActivationndashBenedictionndashConcentrationCelebration)

a ACTIVATION

i John1412-14

ldquoTrulytruly(AmenampAmen)I(Jesus)saytoyouWHOEVERbelievesinMeWILLalsodotheWORKSthatIdoand

GREATERWORKSthanthesewillheDObecauseIamgoingtotheFatherWhateveryouaskinMynamethisIwilldosothattheFathermaybeglorifiedintheSonIfyouaskMe

ANYTHINGinMynameIWILLdoit

ii John17ndashJesusrsquoprayerFORusampldquonextusrdquoiii 1Thessalonians517ndashweprayceaselessly

b BENEDICTIONi Definitionndashaprayerofblessingii IllustrationsndashallthroughoutScripturehellipiii HebrewsApplication

Now

Oslash PreciseOslash Personal

may

Oslash PleaseOslash PleadOslash Pray

theGodofpeace

Oslash Peace-ProviderOslash Peace-ProtectorOslash Peace-Personified

whobroughtagainfromthedead

Oslash PowerndashoverdeathampdarknessourLordJesus

Oslash Personal(our)SaviorOslash PassionateGod(Lord)Oslash PersonofChrist(Jesus)

thegreatShepherdofsheepOslash Perfect(great)Oslash Purchaser(ownervshireling)Oslash Provider(23rdPsalm)Oslash Protector(23rdPsalm)Oslash Particularhellip(sheepvsgoatsampwolves)

ofsheep

Oslash PeopleofGod

bytheblood

Oslash PropitiationPrice-paid(blood-bought)

oftheeternalcovenant

Oslash ProgressiveOslash PromiseOslash Partnership

equipyou

Oslash PrepPrepareOslash Perfect(verb)Oslash Personal(you)

witheverythinggood

Oslash Pervasive(alleverything)Oslash Peterndashsee2ndPeter13

(so)thatOslash PointOslash PoignantOslash Purpose

youmaydoHiswill

Oslash Personal(you)Oslash Produce

o Fruito Faith

workinginus

Oslash ParakleetOslash PurifyingOslash PersonPeople(us)

thatwhichispleasinginHissight

Oslash ParticularOslash PleasingOslash Performance

thruJesusChrist

Oslash PersonalpropitiationOslash Price-payingPrinceofPeaceOslash Perfecterofourfaith

towhombeglory

Oslash Praise

foreverampeverOslash Permanent

VIDEOBlessedExhorting8(105sec)

(LegalatonementhellipYoumustrepentampbelievehellipthisiswhatyoursquoremissing)

Oslash Acts1730ndashldquoGodcommandsallmeneverywheretorepenthelliprdquo

Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

Amen

Oslash Passion

VIDEOBlessedExhorting9(54sec)(sharingbecauseIloveyouhellipldquojustgnarlyspeculationsrdquondash

ldquothinkampthanksrdquo)

c CONCENTRATIONampCELEBRATIONi ConcentrationONChrist

Romans68-18

8NowifwehavediedwithChristwebelievethatwewillalsolivewithhim9WeknowthatChristbeingraisedfromthedeadwillneverdieagaindeathnolongerhasdominionoverhim10Forthedeathhediedhediedtosinonceforallbut the life he lives he lives to God11So you also mustconsider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in ChristJesus12Letnotsinthereforereigninyourmortalbodytomake

youobeyitspassions13Donotpresentyourmemberstosinas instruments forunrighteousnessbutpresentyourselvestoGodasthosewhohavebeenbroughtfromdeathtolifeandyour members (body parts) to God as instruments forrighteousness14For sin will have no dominion over yousinceyouarenotunderlawbutundergraceSlavestoRighteousness15WhatthenArewetosinbecausewearenotunderlaw

butundergraceBynomeans16Doyounotknowthatifyoupresent yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves you areslavesoftheonewhomyouobeyeitherofsinwhichleadstodeathorofobediencewhichleadstorighteousness17ButthanksbetoGodthatyouwhowereonceslavesofsinhavebecomeobedientfromthehearttothestandardofteachingtowhich youwere committed18and havingbeen set freefromsin(you)havebecomeslavesofrighteousness

ii CelebrationINChrist

TSNowwatchRayblessAmberwiththistruthinlovehellipVIDEOBlessedENCOUNTER10(657)

(PurposeoflifeLifersquoshardhellipManrsquosbasicallygoodhellipIrsquomgoodampgoingtoheaven)mMmampURGENCY

Godanswersprayerhellip=meetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquoldquoFatherIprayforAmberhellipthatthisdayshewillunderstandthedepthsofYourloveforherhellipandthatYouhavedestroyedhergreatestenemydeathitselfhellipbysufferinganddyingonthecrossandthenrisingfromthedeadhellipIpraythatYouwillhealthebrokenheartedhellipministertoherinawonderfulamp

miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmenCLOSEREVIEW

Blessedexhortingbirthsampbuildsblessedassurance-JDPREMEMBER

0urCelebrationisalwaysamponlyINChrist

Hebrews1320-21 NowmaytheGodofpeacewhobroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesustheGreatShepherdofthesheepbythebloodoftheeternalcovenantequipyouwitheverythinggood(so)

thatyoumaydoHiswillworkinginusthatwhichispleasinginHissightthroughJesusChristtowhombegloryforever

andeverAmen

LetrsquosPray

STUDYNotesNASB

NowtheGodofpeacewhobroughtupfromthedeadthegreatShepherdofthesheepthroughthebloodoftheeternalcovenantevenJesusourLordequipyouineverygoodthingtodoHiswillworkinginusthatwhichispleasinginHissightthroughJesusChristtowhombethegloryforeverandever

Amen

ESV NowmaytheGodofpeacewhobroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesusthegreatshepherdofthesheepbythebloodoftheeternalcovenantequipyouwitheverythinggoodthatyoumaydohiswillworkinginusthatwhichispleasinginhis

sightthroughJesusChristtowhombegloryforeverandeverAmen

v20NowtheGodofpeaceetc

To rendermutual what he desired them to do heends his Epistle with prayer and he asks of God toconfirmortofitortoperfectthemineverygoodworkforsuchisthemeaningofkatartisai

WehenceconcludethatwearebynomeansfittodogooduntilwearemadeorformedforthepurposebyGodandthatweshallnotcontinuelongindoinggoodunlesshestrengthensusforperseveranceishispeculiargift

(cf1John219ndashJDP)

NoristhereadoubtbutthatasnocommongiftsoftheSpirithadalreadyasitseemsappearedinthemthefirstimpressionwithwhichtheybeganisnotwhatisprayedfor but the polishing which they were to be madeperfect

Thatbroughtagainfromthedeadetc

ThisclausewasaddedforthesakeofconfirmationforheintimatesthatGodisthenonlyprayedtoarightbyustoleadusontoperfectionwhenweacknowledgehispowerintheresurrectionofChristandacknowledgeChrist

himselfasourpastorHeinshortwouldhaveustolooktoChristinorderthatwemayrightlytrustinGodforhelpforChristwasraisedfromdeathforthisendthatwemightbereneweduntoeternallifebythesamepowerofGodandheisthegreatpastorofallinorderthatwemayprotectthesheepcommittedtohimbytheFather

ThroughthebloodetcIhaverendereditInthebloodforas v in is often taken in the sense ofwith so I prefer toregardithereForitseemstomethattheApostlemeansthatChrist so arose from the dead that his death was not yetabolishedbutthatitretainsitsefficacyforeverasthoughhehadsaidGodraiseduphisownsonbutinsuchawaythatthebloodhe shedonce forall inhisdeath isefficaciousafterhisresurrection for the ratification of the everlasting covenantand brings forth fruit the same as though it were flowingalways[292]

v21Todohiswilletc

He now gives a definition of good works by layingdownGodswillastheruleforhethusintimatesthatno works are to be deemed good but such as areagreeable to the will of God as Paul also teaches usinRomans122andinmanyotherplaces

Letusthenrememberthatitistheperfectionofagoodandholylifewhenweliveinobediencetohiswill

Theclausewhichnextfollowsisexplanatoryworking(ordoing)inyouwhatiswellpleasinginhissight

HehadspokenofthatwillwhichismadeknownintheLawhenowshowsthatinvainisobtrudedonGodwhathehasnotcommandedforhevaluesthedecrees of his own will far more than all theinventionsoftheworld

Through Jesus Christ etc This may be explained in twoways -- Working through Jesus Christ or Well-pleasingthroughJesusChristBothsensesaresuitableForweknowthat the spirit of regeneration and also all graces arebestowedonusthroughChristandthenitiscertainthatas nothing can proceed from us absolutely perfectnothing can be acceptable to Godwithout that pardonwhichweobtainthroughChristThusitcomesthatourworks performed by the odor of Christs grace emit asweetfragranceinGodspresencewhileotherwisetheywould have a fetid smell I am disposed to include bothmeanings

TowhombegloryetcThisIrefertoChristAndashehereascribes toChristwhatpeculiarly belongs toGod alone hethusbearsacleartestimonytohisdivinitybutstillifanyonepreferstoexplainthisoftheFatherIdonotobjectthoughIembracetheothersenseasbeingthemostobvious

- JohnCalvin

AnalysisOfTheChapter

The closing chapterHebrews 13of this Epistle is made upalmostentirelyofexhortationstotheperformanceofvariouspractical duties The exhortations relate to the followingpoints brotherly loveHebrews 131 hospitalityHebrews132sympathywiththoseinbondsHebrews133fidelityinthemarriagerelationHebrews134contentmentHebrews135-6 submission to those in authorityHebrews 137-8stability in the doctrines of religionHebrews 139-15benevolenceHebrews 1316 obedience to those entrustedwithofficeHebrews1317andspecialprayer forhimwhowrotethisEpistleHebrews1318-19TheEpistlethencloseswithabeautifulandimpressivebenedictionHebrews1320-21withanentreatythattheywouldreceivewithfavorwhathad been writtenHebrews 1322 with the gratefulannouncement thatTimothy inwhomtheydoubtless feltagreatinterestwassetatlibertyHebrews1323andwithasalutationtoallthesaintsHebrews1324-25

Hebrews1320NowtheGodofpeace-GodwhoistheAuthororthesourceofpeacenotes1Thessalonians523ThewordpeaceintheNewTestamentisusedtodenoteeverykindofblessingorhappinessItisopposedtoallthatwoulddisturbortroublethemindandmayreferthereforetoreconciliationwithGodtoaquietconsciencetotheevidenceofpardonedsintohealthandprosperityandtothehopeofheavenseethenotesonJohn1427

That brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus -Acts232note1Corinthians1515noteItisonlybythefactoftheresurrectionoftheLordJesusthatwehavepeaceforit is only by him that we have the prospect of anadmissionintoheaven

That great Shepherd of the sheep - notesJohn 101John1014TheideahereisthatitisthroughthetendercareofthatgreatShepherdthattruehappinessisbestowedonthepeopleofGod

Through the blood of the everlasting covenant -The bloodshed to ratify theeverlasting covenant thatGodmakeswithhispeoplenotesHebrews914-23

Thisphrase in theoriginal isnotconnectedas it is inourtranslationwithhisbeingraisedfromthedeadnorshoulditbesorendered forwhatcanbethesenseofraisingChristfromthedeadbythebloodofthecovenant

In the Greek it is the God of peace who broughtagainfromthedeadtheshepherdofthesheepgreatby the blood of the everlasting covenant our LordJesusetc

ThemeaningisthathewasmadeorconstitutedthegreatShepherdofthesheep-thegreatLordandrulerofhispeoplebythatbloodThatwhichmakeshimsoeminentlydistinguishedthatbywhichhe

wasmadesuperiortoallotherswhoeverruledoverthepeopleofGodwasthefactthatheofferedthebloodbywhichtheeternalcovenantwasratified

Itiscalledeverlastingoreternalbecause

(1)itwasformedinthecouncilsofeternityorhasbeenaneternalplaninthedivinemindand

(2)becauseitistocontinueforeverThroughsuchacovenantGodcanbestowpermanentandsolidpeaceonhispeoplefor it lays the foundation of the assurance of eternalhappiness

Hebrews1321Makeyouperfect-Theapostleheredoesnotaffirmthattheywerethenperfectorthattheywouldbeinthislife

Thewordusedhere-καταρτιζωkatartizō-meanstomakefullyreadytoputinfullordertomakecomplete

ThemeaninghereisthatPaulprayedthatGodwouldfullyendowthemwithwhatevergracewasnecessarytodohiswillandtokeephiscommandmentsseethewordexplainedinthenotesonHebrews113

ItisanappropriateprayertobeofferedatalltimesandbyallwholovethechurchthatGodwouldmakeallhispeopleperfectlyqualifiedto

doallhiswill

Workinginyou-MarginDoing

TheideahereisthattheonlyhopethattheywoulddothewillofGodwasthathewouldbyhisownagencycausethemtodowhatwaswell-pleasinginhissightcomparenotesonPhilippians212

ThroughJesusChrist-TheideaishellipthatGoddoesnotdirectlyand by his own immediate agency convert and sanctify theheart but it is through the gospel of Christ and all goodinfluencesonthesoulmustbeexpectedthroughtheSaviour

Towhombegloryforeverandever-ThatistoChristforsotheconnectionevidentlydemandsItisnotuncommonfortheapostlePaultointroducedoxologiesinthiswayinthemidstofaletterseethenotesRomans95Itwascommonamong

theJewsasitisnowinthewritingsandconversationoftheMuslimswhenthenameofGodwasmentionedtoaccompanyitwithanexpressionofpraise

- Barnes

Hebrews1320NowtheGodofpeacethatbroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesusthatgreatshepherdofthesheepthroughtheblood

oftheeverlastingcovenantNowtheGodofpeace-WehaveoftenseenthatpeaceamongtheHebrewssignifiesprosperityofeverykindTheGodofpeaceisthesameastheGodofallblessednesswhohasathisdisposalalltemporalandeternalgoodwholovesmankindandhasprovidedthemacompletesalvation

BroughtagainfromthedeadourLordndash

AsourLordssacrificialdeathisconsideredasanatonementofferedtotheDivinejusticeGodsacceptanceofitasanatonementissignifiedbyhisraisingthehumannatureofChristfromthedeadandhencethisraisingofChristiswiththeutmostproprietyattributedtoGodtheFatherasthisproveshisacceptanceofthesacrificial

offering

ThatgreatShepherdofthesheepndash

ThisisatitleofourblessedLordgiventohimbytheprophets

Oslash soIsaiah 4011 He shall feed his flock like ashepherdHeshallgatherthelambswithhisarmsandcarrytheminhisbosomandshallgentlyleadthosewhicharewithyoungand

Oslash Ezekiel3423IwillsetuponeshepherdoverthemandheshallfeedthemevenmyservantDavid(iethebelovedvizJesus)andheshallfeedthemandbetheirshepherdand

Oslash Zechariah 137 Awake O sword against myshepherd-smitetheshepherdandtheflockshallbescattered

Oslash He appropriates it to himselfJohn 1011 bycalling himself the good Shepherd who laysdownhislifeforthesheep

Through the blood of the everlasting covenant - SomeunderstandthisinthefollowingwaythatGodbroughtbackour Lord from the dead on account of his having shed hisbloodtoprocuretheeverlastingcovenantOthers thattheLordJesusbecamethegreatShepherdandSaviorofthesheepbysheddinghisblood toprocureandratify theeverlastingcovenantThesensehoweverwillappearmuchplainerifweconnectthiswiththefollowingverseNowtheGodof peace who brought again from the dead our LordJesus that great Shepherd of the sheep make youthroughthebloodoftheeverlastingcovenantperfectineverygoodworktodohiswill

TheChristiansystemistermedtheeverlastingcovenanttodistinguishitfromthetemporarycovenantmadewiththeIsraelitesatMountSinaiandtoshowthatitisthelast

dispensationofgracetotheworldandshallenduretotheendoftime

Hebrews1321Makeyouperfectineverygoodworktodohiswillworkinginyouthatwhichiswell-pleasinginhissightthroughJesus

ChristtowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenMakeyouperfect-Καταρτισιαυt μαςPutyoucompletelyinjointSeethenoteon2Corinthians139wherethemeaningoftheoriginalwordislargelyconsidered

Fromthefollowingtermsweseewhattheapostlemeantbytheperfectionforwhichheprays

TheyweretodothewillofGodineverygoodworkfromGodworkinginthemthatwhichiswell

pleasinginhissight

1 This necessarily implies a complete change in thewholesoulthatGodmaybewellpleasedwithwhatsoeverheseesinitandthissupposesitsbeingcleansedfromallsinforGodssightcannotbepleasedwithanythingthatisunholy

2 This complete inward purity is to produce an outwardconformity to Godswill so theywere to bemade perfect ineverygoodwork

3Theperfectionwithinandtheperfectionwithoutweretobe produced by the blood of the everlasting covenant foralthoughGodisloveyetitisnotconsistentwithhisjusticeorholiness tocommunicateanygood tomankindbut throughhisSonandthroughhimashavingdiedfortheoffensesofthehumanrace

Towhom be glory for ever - As God does all in by andthroughChrist Jesus tohimbe thehonorof his ownworkascribedthroughtimeandeternityAmen

- ClarkesTextAnalysis

GotoParallelGreekStrongs Greek English Morphology

3588[e] ὉHO

[May]the Art-NMS

1161[e] δὲde

now Conj

2316[e] ΘεὸςTheos

God N-NMS

3588[e] τῆςtēs

- Art-GFS

1515[e] εἰρήνηςeirēnēs

ofpeace N-GFS

3588[e] ὁho

- Art-NMS

321[e] ἀναγαγὼνanagagōn

havingbrought

V-APA-NMS

1537[e] ἐκek

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3498[e] νεκρῶνnekrōn

[the]dead Adj-GMP

3588[e] τὸνton

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4166[e] ποιμέναpoimena

Shepherd N-AMS

3588[e] τῶνtōn

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4263[e] προβάτωνprobatōn

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3588[e] τὸνton

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1722[e] ἐνen

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129[e] αἵματιhaimati

[the]blood N-DNS

1242[e] διαθήκηςdiathēkēs

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N-GFS

166[e] αἰωνίουaiōniou

eternal Adj-GFS

3588[e] τὸνton

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2962[e] ΚύριονKyrion

Lord N-AMS

1473[e] ἡμῶνhēmōn

ofus PPro-G1P

2424[e] ἸησοῦνIēsoun

Jesus N-AMS

TextAnalysis

GotoParallelGreekStrongs Greek English Morphology

2675[e] καταρτίσαιkatartisai

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4771[e] ὑμᾶςhymas

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1722[e] ἐνen

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3956[e] παντὶpanti

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18[e] ἀγαθῷagathō

good Adj-DNS

1519[e] εἰςeis

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3588[e] τὸto

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4160[e] ποιῆσαιpoiēsai

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3588[e] τὸto

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2307[e] θέλημαthelēma

will N-ANS

846[e] αὐτοῦautou

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4160[e] ποιῶνpoiōn

working V-PPA-NMS

1722[e] ἐνen

in Prep

1473[e] ἡμῖνhēmin

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3588[e] τὸto

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2101[e] εὐάρεστονeuareston

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1799[e] ἐνώπιονenōpion

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846[e] αὐτοῦautou

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1223[e] διὰdia

through Prep

2424[e] ἸησοῦIēsou

Jesus N-GMS

5547[e] ΧριστοῦChristou

Christ N-GMS

3739[e] ᾧhō

towhom[be] RelPro-DMS

3588[e] ἡhē

the Art-NFS

1391[e] δόξαdoxa

glory N-NFS

1519[e] εἰςeis

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3588[e] τοὺςtous

the Art-AMP

165[e] αἰῶναςaiōnas

ages N-AMP

3588[e] τῶνtōn

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165[e] αἰώνωνmiddotaiōnōn

ages N-GMP

281[e] ἀμήνamēn

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TreasuryofScriptureKnowledge

theGodRomans1533NowtheGodofpeacebewithyouallAmenRomans1620AndtheGodofpeaceshallbruiseSatanunderyourfeetshortlyhellip1Corinthians1433ForGodisnottheauthorofconfusionbutofpeaceasinallchurcheshellip2Corinthians1311FinallybrothersfarewellBeperfectbeofgoodcomfortbeofhellipPhilippians49Thosethingswhichyouhavebothlearnedandreceivedandheardhellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip

2Thessalonians316NowtheLordofpeacehimselfgiveyoupeacealwaysbyallmeanshellip

broughtActs22432WhomGodhasraiseduphavingloosedthepainsofdeathbecausehellipActs315AndkilledthePrinceoflifewhomGodhasraisedfromthedeadhellipActs410BeitknowntoyouallandtoallthepeopleofIsraelthatbyhellipActs530TheGodofourfathersraisedupJesuswhomyouslewandhangedonatreeActs104041HimGodraisedupthethirddayandshowedhimopenlyhellipActs1330ButGodraisedhimfromthedeadActs1731BecausehehasappointedadayinthewhichhewilljudgetheworldhellipRomans14AnddeclaredtobetheSonofGodwithpoweraccordingtothespirithellipRomans42425ButforusalsotowhomitshallbeimputedifwebelieveonhimhellipRomans811ButiftheSpiritofhimthatraisedupJesusfromthedeaddwellinyouhellip1Corinthians614AndGodhasbothraiseduptheLordandwillalsoraiseupusbyhisownpower1Corinthians1515YesandwearefoundfalsewitnessesofGodbecausewehavetestifiedhellip2Corinthians414KnowingthathewhichraiseduptheLordJesusshallraiseupushellipGalatians11Paulanapostle(notofmenneitherbymanbutbyJesusChristhellip

Ephesians120WhichheworkedinChristwhenheraisedhimfromthedeadandhellipColossians212Buriedwithhiminbaptismwhereinalsoyouarerisenwithhimhellip1Thessalonians110AndtowaitforhisSonfromheavenwhomheraisedfromthedeadhellip1Peter121WhobyhimdobelieveinGodthatraisedhimupfromthedeadandhellip

thatgreatPsalm231TheLORDismyshepherdIshallnotwantPsalm801GiveearOShepherdofIsraelyouthatleadJosephlikeaflockhellipIsaiah4011HeshallfeedhisflocklikeashepherdheshallgatherthelambshellipIsaiah6311ThenherememberedthedaysofoldMosesandhispeoplesayinghellipEzekiel3423AndIwillsetuponeshepherdoverthemandheshallfeedthemhellipEzekiel3724AndDavidmyservantshallbekingoverthemandtheyallshallhellipJohn101114Iamthegoodshepherdthegoodshepherdgiveshislifeforthesheephellip1Peter225ForyouwereassheepgoingastraybutarenowreturnedtotheShepherdhellip1Peter54AndwhenthechiefShepherdshallappearyoushallreceiveacrownhellip

thebloodSeeonchHebrews920SayingThisisthebloodofthetestamentwhichGodhasenjoinedtoyou

Hebrews1022LetusdrawnearwithatrueheartinfullassuranceoffaithhavinghellipExodus248AndMosestookthebloodandsprinkleditonthepeopleandsaidhellipZechariah911AsforyoualsobythebloodofyourcovenantIhavesentforthhellipMatthew2628ForthisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichisshedformanyhellipMark1424AndhesaidtothemThisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichhellipLuke2220LikewisealsothecupaftersuppersayingThiscupisthenewtestamenthellip

everlasting2Samuel235AlthoughmyhousebenotsowithGodyethehasmadewithmeanhellip1Chronicles1617AndhasconfirmedthesametoJacobforalawandtoIsraelforhellipIsaiah553InclineyourearandcometomehearandyoursoulshalllivehellipIsaiah618ForItheLORDlovejudgmentIhaterobberyforburntofferinghellipJeremiah3240AndIwillmakeaneverlastingcovenantwiththemthatIwillnothellipEzekiel3726MoreoverIwillmakeacovenantofpeacewiththemitshallbeanhellip

covenantortestamentSeeonchHebrews91617Forwhereatestamentistheremustalsoofnecessitybethedeathhellip

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MakeHebrews1223TothegeneralassemblyandchurchofthefirstbornwhicharewrittenhellipDeuteronomy324HeistheRockhisworkisperfectforallhiswaysarejudgmenthellipPsalm1388TheLORDwillperfectthatwhichconcernsmeyourmercyOLORDhellipJohn1723IinthemandyouinmethattheymaybemadeperfectinoneandhellipEphesians316-19ThathewouldgrantyouaccordingtotherichesofhisglorytohellipColossians19-12ForthiscausewealsosincethedaywehearditdonotceasehellipColossians412EpaphraswhoisoneofyouaservantofChristsalutesyoualwayshellip1Thessalonians313Totheendhemayestablishyourheartsblamelessinholinessbeforehellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Peter510ButtheGodofallgracewhohascalledustohiseternalgloryhellip

every2Corinthians98AndGodisabletomakeallgraceaboundtowardyouthatyoualwayshellip

Ephesians210ForwearehisworkmanshipcreatedinChristJesustogoodworkshellipPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Timothy510Wellreportedofforgoodworksifshehavebroughtupchildrenhellip

todoHebrews1036ForyouhaveneedofpatiencethatafteryouhavedonethewillhellipMatthew721NoteveryonethatsaidtomeLordLordshallenterintothekingdomhellipMatthew1250ForwhoevershalldothewillofmyFatherwhichisinheaventhehellipMatthew2131WhetherofthemtwodidthewillofhisfatherTheysaytohimhellipJohn717IfanymanwilldohiswillheshallknowofthedoctrinewhetherhellipRomans122Andbenotconformedtothisworldbutbeyoutransformedbythehellip1Thessalonians43ForthisisthewillofGodevenyoursanctificationthatyoushouldhellip1Peter42Thathenolongershouldlivetherestofhistimeinthefleshtohellip1John217Andtheworldpassesawayandthelustthereofbuthethatdoeshellip

workingordoing

Philippians213ForitisGodwhichworksinyoubothtowillandtodoofhisgoodpleasure

wellpleasingHebrews1316ButtodogoodandtocommunicateforgetnotforwithsuchsacrificeshellipRomans121IbeseechyouthereforebrothersbythemerciesofGodthatyouhellipRomans141718ForthekingdomofGodisnotmeatanddrinkbutrighteousnesshellipPhilippians418ButIhaveallandaboundIamfullhavingreceivedofEpaphroditushellipColossians320Childrenobeyyourparentsinallthingsforthisiswellpleasinghellip1John322Andwhateverweaskwereceiveofhimbecausewekeephiscommandmentshellip

throughJohn162324AndinthatdayyoushallaskmenothingTrulytrulyIsaytohellipEphesians218ForthroughhimwebothhaveaccessbyoneSpirittotheFatherPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellipPhilippians413IcandoallthingsthroughChristwhichstrengthensmeColossians317AndwhateveryoudoinwordordeeddoallinthenameoftheLordhellip1Peter25Youalsoaslivelystonesarebuiltupaspiritualhouseanholyhellip

towhomPsalm721819BlessedbetheLORDGodtheGodofIsraelwhoonlydoeswondrousthingshellipRomans1627ToGodonlywisebeglorythroughJesusChristforeverAmenGalatians15TowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenPhilippians211AndthateverytongueshouldconfessthatJesusChristisLordtohellip1Timothy117NowtotheKingeternalimmortalinvisibletheonlywiseGodhellip1Timothy616Whoonlyhasimmortalitydwellinginthelightwhichnomancanhellip2Timothy418AndtheLordshalldelivermefromeveryevilworkandwillpreservehellip1Peter511TohimbegloryanddominionforeverandeverAmen2Peter318ButgrowingraceandintheknowledgeofourLordandSaviorJesushellipJude125TotheonlywiseGodourSaviorbegloryandmajestydominionandhellipRevelation46AndbeforethethronetherewasaseaofglassliketocrystalandhellipRevelation5913AndtheysunganewsongsayingYouareworthytotakethebookhellip

AmenSeeonMatthew613AndleadusnotintotemptationbutdeliverusfromevilForyourhellipMatthew2820TeachingthemtoobserveallthingswhateverIhavecommandedyouhellip

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sect IntheGreekchurchthepriestraiseshishandwiththethumbtouchingthethirdfingersignifyingtheprocessionoftheHolyGhostfromtheFatheraloneoraccordingtootherstoformthesacrednameIHS

sect IntheRomanchurchtheformisthethumbfirstandsecondfingersaretobeopentosymbolizetheTrinityInthischurchtoothebenedictionispronouncedinamultitudeofcasesandineachcasethethingsoblessedbythepriestismadesacredbull Crossesbull churchvesselsbull housesbull paschaleggsbull churchyardsarethusblessedbull EveryparishhasacollectionoftheseformsofblessinginwhatisknownastheBenedictionaleo Theauthorityforthisisbasedonsomedocumentsclaimingtoreachbacktoearlychurchhistory

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Gen2740ByJacobUponPharaohGen477-10UponJosephssonsGen48UponhisownsonsGen49ByMosesuponthetribesofIsraelDeut33ByAaronLev922Lev923ByhalfthetribeswhostoodonMountGerizimDeut1129Deut1130Deut2711-13Jos833ByJoshuaUponCalebJos1413UpontheReubenitesandGaditesandthehalftribeofManassehJos226Jos227ByNaomiuponRuthandOrpahRuth18Ruth19BythepeopleuponRuthRuth411

Ruth412ByEliuponElkanah1Sa220ByDavidUponthepeople2Sa618UponBarzillai2Sa1939ByAraunahuponDavid2Sa2423BySolomonuponthepeople1Ki8141Ki855-582Ch63BySimeonuponJesusLuke234ByJesusuponhisfollowersLuke2450LEVITICALFORMSOFNum623-26APOSTOLICFORMSOF1Co132Co12Gal13Eph12Php12Col121Th112Th122Ti12

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2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

butonlyasGodempowersustodosoTheendresultisaconsistentmatureChristianlifethatfaithfullyreflectsthenatureofourholyGodJohnmakesitclearthatwewillneverbetotallyfreefromsininthislife(1John18-10)ThankfullytheworkGodhasbeguninusHewillfinish(Philippians16)RecommendedResourcePleasingGodDiscoveringtheMeaningandImportanceofSanctificationbyRCSproul

VIDEOBlessedExhorting1(36sec)(FortunatetohaveChristianbackground-IbelieveinJesus-

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branchouthellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting3(57sec)

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fordamnationhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting5(57sec)(wemeasurewithmanrsquoswayshellipnofearofGodhellipfearagrave

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VIDEOBlessedExhorting6(49sec)(Miracle=Godchangesourhearthellipallarewickedevilhearthellip

Judgementdayhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting7(62sec)

(JudgementcominghellipldquoJesusdidtheultimateactrdquondashItisfinishedJustampJustifier)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting8(105sec)(LegalatonementhellipYoumustrepentampbelievehellipthisiswhat

yoursquoremissing)Oslash Acts1730ndashldquoGodcommandsallmeneverywheretorepenthelliprdquo

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VIDEOBlessedExhorting9(54sec)(sharingbecauseIloveyouhellipldquojustgnarlyspeculationsrdquondash

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III BlessedPRAYER(ActivationndashBenedictionndashConcentrationCelebration)

a ACTIVATION

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b BENEDICTIONi Definitionndashaprayerofblessingii IllustrationsndashallthroughoutScripturehellipiii HebrewsApplication

Now

Oslash PreciseOslash Personal

may

Oslash PleaseOslash PleadOslash Pray

theGodofpeace

Oslash Peace-ProviderOslash Peace-ProtectorOslash Peace-Personified

whobroughtagainfromthedead

Oslash PowerndashoverdeathampdarknessourLordJesus

Oslash Personal(our)SaviorOslash PassionateGod(Lord)Oslash PersonofChrist(Jesus)

thegreatShepherdofsheepOslash Perfect(great)Oslash Purchaser(ownervshireling)Oslash Provider(23rdPsalm)Oslash Protector(23rdPsalm)Oslash Particularhellip(sheepvsgoatsampwolves)

ofsheep

Oslash PeopleofGod

bytheblood

Oslash PropitiationPrice-paid(blood-bought)

oftheeternalcovenant

Oslash ProgressiveOslash PromiseOslash Partnership

equipyou

Oslash PrepPrepareOslash Perfect(verb)Oslash Personal(you)

witheverythinggood

Oslash Pervasive(alleverything)Oslash Peterndashsee2ndPeter13

(so)thatOslash PointOslash PoignantOslash Purpose

youmaydoHiswill

Oslash Personal(you)Oslash Produce

o Fruito Faith

workinginus

Oslash ParakleetOslash PurifyingOslash PersonPeople(us)

thatwhichispleasinginHissight

Oslash ParticularOslash PleasingOslash Performance

thruJesusChrist

Oslash PersonalpropitiationOslash Price-payingPrinceofPeaceOslash Perfecterofourfaith

towhombeglory

Oslash Praise

foreverampeverOslash Permanent

VIDEOBlessedExhorting8(105sec)

(LegalatonementhellipYoumustrepentampbelievehellipthisiswhatyoursquoremissing)

Oslash Acts1730ndashldquoGodcommandsallmeneverywheretorepenthelliprdquo

Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

Amen

Oslash Passion

VIDEOBlessedExhorting9(54sec)(sharingbecauseIloveyouhellipldquojustgnarlyspeculationsrdquondash

ldquothinkampthanksrdquo)

c CONCENTRATIONampCELEBRATIONi ConcentrationONChrist

Romans68-18

8NowifwehavediedwithChristwebelievethatwewillalsolivewithhim9WeknowthatChristbeingraisedfromthedeadwillneverdieagaindeathnolongerhasdominionoverhim10Forthedeathhediedhediedtosinonceforallbut the life he lives he lives to God11So you also mustconsider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in ChristJesus12Letnotsinthereforereigninyourmortalbodytomake

youobeyitspassions13Donotpresentyourmemberstosinas instruments forunrighteousnessbutpresentyourselvestoGodasthosewhohavebeenbroughtfromdeathtolifeandyour members (body parts) to God as instruments forrighteousness14For sin will have no dominion over yousinceyouarenotunderlawbutundergraceSlavestoRighteousness15WhatthenArewetosinbecausewearenotunderlaw

butundergraceBynomeans16Doyounotknowthatifyoupresent yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves you areslavesoftheonewhomyouobeyeitherofsinwhichleadstodeathorofobediencewhichleadstorighteousness17ButthanksbetoGodthatyouwhowereonceslavesofsinhavebecomeobedientfromthehearttothestandardofteachingtowhich youwere committed18and havingbeen set freefromsin(you)havebecomeslavesofrighteousness

ii CelebrationINChrist

TSNowwatchRayblessAmberwiththistruthinlovehellipVIDEOBlessedENCOUNTER10(657)

(PurposeoflifeLifersquoshardhellipManrsquosbasicallygoodhellipIrsquomgoodampgoingtoheaven)mMmampURGENCY

Godanswersprayerhellip=meetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquoldquoFatherIprayforAmberhellipthatthisdayshewillunderstandthedepthsofYourloveforherhellipandthatYouhavedestroyedhergreatestenemydeathitselfhellipbysufferinganddyingonthecrossandthenrisingfromthedeadhellipIpraythatYouwillhealthebrokenheartedhellipministertoherinawonderfulamp

miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmenCLOSEREVIEW

Blessedexhortingbirthsampbuildsblessedassurance-JDPREMEMBER

0urCelebrationisalwaysamponlyINChrist

Hebrews1320-21 NowmaytheGodofpeacewhobroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesustheGreatShepherdofthesheepbythebloodoftheeternalcovenantequipyouwitheverythinggood(so)

thatyoumaydoHiswillworkinginusthatwhichispleasinginHissightthroughJesusChristtowhombegloryforever

andeverAmen

LetrsquosPray

STUDYNotesNASB

NowtheGodofpeacewhobroughtupfromthedeadthegreatShepherdofthesheepthroughthebloodoftheeternalcovenantevenJesusourLordequipyouineverygoodthingtodoHiswillworkinginusthatwhichispleasinginHissightthroughJesusChristtowhombethegloryforeverandever

Amen

ESV NowmaytheGodofpeacewhobroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesusthegreatshepherdofthesheepbythebloodoftheeternalcovenantequipyouwitheverythinggoodthatyoumaydohiswillworkinginusthatwhichispleasinginhis

sightthroughJesusChristtowhombegloryforeverandeverAmen

v20NowtheGodofpeaceetc

To rendermutual what he desired them to do heends his Epistle with prayer and he asks of God toconfirmortofitortoperfectthemineverygoodworkforsuchisthemeaningofkatartisai

WehenceconcludethatwearebynomeansfittodogooduntilwearemadeorformedforthepurposebyGodandthatweshallnotcontinuelongindoinggoodunlesshestrengthensusforperseveranceishispeculiargift

(cf1John219ndashJDP)

NoristhereadoubtbutthatasnocommongiftsoftheSpirithadalreadyasitseemsappearedinthemthefirstimpressionwithwhichtheybeganisnotwhatisprayedfor but the polishing which they were to be madeperfect

Thatbroughtagainfromthedeadetc

ThisclausewasaddedforthesakeofconfirmationforheintimatesthatGodisthenonlyprayedtoarightbyustoleadusontoperfectionwhenweacknowledgehispowerintheresurrectionofChristandacknowledgeChrist

himselfasourpastorHeinshortwouldhaveustolooktoChristinorderthatwemayrightlytrustinGodforhelpforChristwasraisedfromdeathforthisendthatwemightbereneweduntoeternallifebythesamepowerofGodandheisthegreatpastorofallinorderthatwemayprotectthesheepcommittedtohimbytheFather

ThroughthebloodetcIhaverendereditInthebloodforas v in is often taken in the sense ofwith so I prefer toregardithereForitseemstomethattheApostlemeansthatChrist so arose from the dead that his death was not yetabolishedbutthatitretainsitsefficacyforeverasthoughhehadsaidGodraiseduphisownsonbutinsuchawaythatthebloodhe shedonce forall inhisdeath isefficaciousafterhisresurrection for the ratification of the everlasting covenantand brings forth fruit the same as though it were flowingalways[292]

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He now gives a definition of good works by layingdownGodswillastheruleforhethusintimatesthatno works are to be deemed good but such as areagreeable to the will of God as Paul also teaches usinRomans122andinmanyotherplaces

Letusthenrememberthatitistheperfectionofagoodandholylifewhenweliveinobediencetohiswill

Theclausewhichnextfollowsisexplanatoryworking(ordoing)inyouwhatiswellpleasinginhissight

HehadspokenofthatwillwhichismadeknownintheLawhenowshowsthatinvainisobtrudedonGodwhathehasnotcommandedforhevaluesthedecrees of his own will far more than all theinventionsoftheworld

Through Jesus Christ etc This may be explained in twoways -- Working through Jesus Christ or Well-pleasingthroughJesusChristBothsensesaresuitableForweknowthat the spirit of regeneration and also all graces arebestowedonusthroughChristandthenitiscertainthatas nothing can proceed from us absolutely perfectnothing can be acceptable to Godwithout that pardonwhichweobtainthroughChristThusitcomesthatourworks performed by the odor of Christs grace emit asweetfragranceinGodspresencewhileotherwisetheywould have a fetid smell I am disposed to include bothmeanings

TowhombegloryetcThisIrefertoChristAndashehereascribes toChristwhatpeculiarly belongs toGod alone hethusbearsacleartestimonytohisdivinitybutstillifanyonepreferstoexplainthisoftheFatherIdonotobjectthoughIembracetheothersenseasbeingthemostobvious

- JohnCalvin

AnalysisOfTheChapter

The closing chapterHebrews 13of this Epistle is made upalmostentirelyofexhortationstotheperformanceofvariouspractical duties The exhortations relate to the followingpoints brotherly loveHebrews 131 hospitalityHebrews132sympathywiththoseinbondsHebrews133fidelityinthemarriagerelationHebrews134contentmentHebrews135-6 submission to those in authorityHebrews 137-8stability in the doctrines of religionHebrews 139-15benevolenceHebrews 1316 obedience to those entrustedwithofficeHebrews1317andspecialprayer forhimwhowrotethisEpistleHebrews1318-19TheEpistlethencloseswithabeautifulandimpressivebenedictionHebrews1320-21withanentreatythattheywouldreceivewithfavorwhathad been writtenHebrews 1322 with the gratefulannouncement thatTimothy inwhomtheydoubtless feltagreatinterestwassetatlibertyHebrews1323andwithasalutationtoallthesaintsHebrews1324-25

Hebrews1320NowtheGodofpeace-GodwhoistheAuthororthesourceofpeacenotes1Thessalonians523ThewordpeaceintheNewTestamentisusedtodenoteeverykindofblessingorhappinessItisopposedtoallthatwoulddisturbortroublethemindandmayreferthereforetoreconciliationwithGodtoaquietconsciencetotheevidenceofpardonedsintohealthandprosperityandtothehopeofheavenseethenotesonJohn1427

That brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus -Acts232note1Corinthians1515noteItisonlybythefactoftheresurrectionoftheLordJesusthatwehavepeaceforit is only by him that we have the prospect of anadmissionintoheaven

That great Shepherd of the sheep - notesJohn 101John1014TheideahereisthatitisthroughthetendercareofthatgreatShepherdthattruehappinessisbestowedonthepeopleofGod

Through the blood of the everlasting covenant -The bloodshed to ratify theeverlasting covenant thatGodmakeswithhispeoplenotesHebrews914-23

Thisphrase in theoriginal isnotconnectedas it is inourtranslationwithhisbeingraisedfromthedeadnorshoulditbesorendered forwhatcanbethesenseofraisingChristfromthedeadbythebloodofthecovenant

In the Greek it is the God of peace who broughtagainfromthedeadtheshepherdofthesheepgreatby the blood of the everlasting covenant our LordJesusetc

ThemeaningisthathewasmadeorconstitutedthegreatShepherdofthesheep-thegreatLordandrulerofhispeoplebythatbloodThatwhichmakeshimsoeminentlydistinguishedthatbywhichhe

wasmadesuperiortoallotherswhoeverruledoverthepeopleofGodwasthefactthatheofferedthebloodbywhichtheeternalcovenantwasratified

Itiscalledeverlastingoreternalbecause

(1)itwasformedinthecouncilsofeternityorhasbeenaneternalplaninthedivinemindand

(2)becauseitistocontinueforeverThroughsuchacovenantGodcanbestowpermanentandsolidpeaceonhispeoplefor it lays the foundation of the assurance of eternalhappiness

Hebrews1321Makeyouperfect-Theapostleheredoesnotaffirmthattheywerethenperfectorthattheywouldbeinthislife

Thewordusedhere-καταρτιζωkatartizō-meanstomakefullyreadytoputinfullordertomakecomplete

ThemeaninghereisthatPaulprayedthatGodwouldfullyendowthemwithwhatevergracewasnecessarytodohiswillandtokeephiscommandmentsseethewordexplainedinthenotesonHebrews113

ItisanappropriateprayertobeofferedatalltimesandbyallwholovethechurchthatGodwouldmakeallhispeopleperfectlyqualifiedto

doallhiswill

Workinginyou-MarginDoing

TheideahereisthattheonlyhopethattheywoulddothewillofGodwasthathewouldbyhisownagencycausethemtodowhatwaswell-pleasinginhissightcomparenotesonPhilippians212

ThroughJesusChrist-TheideaishellipthatGoddoesnotdirectlyand by his own immediate agency convert and sanctify theheart but it is through the gospel of Christ and all goodinfluencesonthesoulmustbeexpectedthroughtheSaviour

Towhombegloryforeverandever-ThatistoChristforsotheconnectionevidentlydemandsItisnotuncommonfortheapostlePaultointroducedoxologiesinthiswayinthemidstofaletterseethenotesRomans95Itwascommonamong

theJewsasitisnowinthewritingsandconversationoftheMuslimswhenthenameofGodwasmentionedtoaccompanyitwithanexpressionofpraise

- Barnes

Hebrews1320NowtheGodofpeacethatbroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesusthatgreatshepherdofthesheepthroughtheblood

oftheeverlastingcovenantNowtheGodofpeace-WehaveoftenseenthatpeaceamongtheHebrewssignifiesprosperityofeverykindTheGodofpeaceisthesameastheGodofallblessednesswhohasathisdisposalalltemporalandeternalgoodwholovesmankindandhasprovidedthemacompletesalvation

BroughtagainfromthedeadourLordndash

AsourLordssacrificialdeathisconsideredasanatonementofferedtotheDivinejusticeGodsacceptanceofitasanatonementissignifiedbyhisraisingthehumannatureofChristfromthedeadandhencethisraisingofChristiswiththeutmostproprietyattributedtoGodtheFatherasthisproveshisacceptanceofthesacrificial

offering

ThatgreatShepherdofthesheepndash

ThisisatitleofourblessedLordgiventohimbytheprophets

Oslash soIsaiah 4011 He shall feed his flock like ashepherdHeshallgatherthelambswithhisarmsandcarrytheminhisbosomandshallgentlyleadthosewhicharewithyoungand

Oslash Ezekiel3423IwillsetuponeshepherdoverthemandheshallfeedthemevenmyservantDavid(iethebelovedvizJesus)andheshallfeedthemandbetheirshepherdand

Oslash Zechariah 137 Awake O sword against myshepherd-smitetheshepherdandtheflockshallbescattered

Oslash He appropriates it to himselfJohn 1011 bycalling himself the good Shepherd who laysdownhislifeforthesheep

Through the blood of the everlasting covenant - SomeunderstandthisinthefollowingwaythatGodbroughtbackour Lord from the dead on account of his having shed hisbloodtoprocuretheeverlastingcovenantOthers thattheLordJesusbecamethegreatShepherdandSaviorofthesheepbysheddinghisblood toprocureandratify theeverlastingcovenantThesensehoweverwillappearmuchplainerifweconnectthiswiththefollowingverseNowtheGodof peace who brought again from the dead our LordJesus that great Shepherd of the sheep make youthroughthebloodoftheeverlastingcovenantperfectineverygoodworktodohiswill

TheChristiansystemistermedtheeverlastingcovenanttodistinguishitfromthetemporarycovenantmadewiththeIsraelitesatMountSinaiandtoshowthatitisthelast

dispensationofgracetotheworldandshallenduretotheendoftime

Hebrews1321Makeyouperfectineverygoodworktodohiswillworkinginyouthatwhichiswell-pleasinginhissightthroughJesus

ChristtowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenMakeyouperfect-Καταρτισιαυt μαςPutyoucompletelyinjointSeethenoteon2Corinthians139wherethemeaningoftheoriginalwordislargelyconsidered

Fromthefollowingtermsweseewhattheapostlemeantbytheperfectionforwhichheprays

TheyweretodothewillofGodineverygoodworkfromGodworkinginthemthatwhichiswell

pleasinginhissight

1 This necessarily implies a complete change in thewholesoulthatGodmaybewellpleasedwithwhatsoeverheseesinitandthissupposesitsbeingcleansedfromallsinforGodssightcannotbepleasedwithanythingthatisunholy

2 This complete inward purity is to produce an outwardconformity to Godswill so theywere to bemade perfect ineverygoodwork

3Theperfectionwithinandtheperfectionwithoutweretobe produced by the blood of the everlasting covenant foralthoughGodisloveyetitisnotconsistentwithhisjusticeorholiness tocommunicateanygood tomankindbut throughhisSonandthroughhimashavingdiedfortheoffensesofthehumanrace

Towhom be glory for ever - As God does all in by andthroughChrist Jesus tohimbe thehonorof his ownworkascribedthroughtimeandeternityAmen

- ClarkesTextAnalysis

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theGodRomans1533NowtheGodofpeacebewithyouallAmenRomans1620AndtheGodofpeaceshallbruiseSatanunderyourfeetshortlyhellip1Corinthians1433ForGodisnottheauthorofconfusionbutofpeaceasinallchurcheshellip2Corinthians1311FinallybrothersfarewellBeperfectbeofgoodcomfortbeofhellipPhilippians49Thosethingswhichyouhavebothlearnedandreceivedandheardhellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip

2Thessalonians316NowtheLordofpeacehimselfgiveyoupeacealwaysbyallmeanshellip

broughtActs22432WhomGodhasraiseduphavingloosedthepainsofdeathbecausehellipActs315AndkilledthePrinceoflifewhomGodhasraisedfromthedeadhellipActs410BeitknowntoyouallandtoallthepeopleofIsraelthatbyhellipActs530TheGodofourfathersraisedupJesuswhomyouslewandhangedonatreeActs104041HimGodraisedupthethirddayandshowedhimopenlyhellipActs1330ButGodraisedhimfromthedeadActs1731BecausehehasappointedadayinthewhichhewilljudgetheworldhellipRomans14AnddeclaredtobetheSonofGodwithpoweraccordingtothespirithellipRomans42425ButforusalsotowhomitshallbeimputedifwebelieveonhimhellipRomans811ButiftheSpiritofhimthatraisedupJesusfromthedeaddwellinyouhellip1Corinthians614AndGodhasbothraiseduptheLordandwillalsoraiseupusbyhisownpower1Corinthians1515YesandwearefoundfalsewitnessesofGodbecausewehavetestifiedhellip2Corinthians414KnowingthathewhichraiseduptheLordJesusshallraiseupushellipGalatians11Paulanapostle(notofmenneitherbymanbutbyJesusChristhellip

Ephesians120WhichheworkedinChristwhenheraisedhimfromthedeadandhellipColossians212Buriedwithhiminbaptismwhereinalsoyouarerisenwithhimhellip1Thessalonians110AndtowaitforhisSonfromheavenwhomheraisedfromthedeadhellip1Peter121WhobyhimdobelieveinGodthatraisedhimupfromthedeadandhellip

thatgreatPsalm231TheLORDismyshepherdIshallnotwantPsalm801GiveearOShepherdofIsraelyouthatleadJosephlikeaflockhellipIsaiah4011HeshallfeedhisflocklikeashepherdheshallgatherthelambshellipIsaiah6311ThenherememberedthedaysofoldMosesandhispeoplesayinghellipEzekiel3423AndIwillsetuponeshepherdoverthemandheshallfeedthemhellipEzekiel3724AndDavidmyservantshallbekingoverthemandtheyallshallhellipJohn101114Iamthegoodshepherdthegoodshepherdgiveshislifeforthesheephellip1Peter225ForyouwereassheepgoingastraybutarenowreturnedtotheShepherdhellip1Peter54AndwhenthechiefShepherdshallappearyoushallreceiveacrownhellip

thebloodSeeonchHebrews920SayingThisisthebloodofthetestamentwhichGodhasenjoinedtoyou

Hebrews1022LetusdrawnearwithatrueheartinfullassuranceoffaithhavinghellipExodus248AndMosestookthebloodandsprinkleditonthepeopleandsaidhellipZechariah911AsforyoualsobythebloodofyourcovenantIhavesentforthhellipMatthew2628ForthisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichisshedformanyhellipMark1424AndhesaidtothemThisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichhellipLuke2220LikewisealsothecupaftersuppersayingThiscupisthenewtestamenthellip

everlasting2Samuel235AlthoughmyhousebenotsowithGodyethehasmadewithmeanhellip1Chronicles1617AndhasconfirmedthesametoJacobforalawandtoIsraelforhellipIsaiah553InclineyourearandcometomehearandyoursoulshalllivehellipIsaiah618ForItheLORDlovejudgmentIhaterobberyforburntofferinghellipJeremiah3240AndIwillmakeaneverlastingcovenantwiththemthatIwillnothellipEzekiel3726MoreoverIwillmakeacovenantofpeacewiththemitshallbeanhellip

covenantortestamentSeeonchHebrews91617Forwhereatestamentistheremustalsoofnecessitybethedeathhellip

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MakeHebrews1223TothegeneralassemblyandchurchofthefirstbornwhicharewrittenhellipDeuteronomy324HeistheRockhisworkisperfectforallhiswaysarejudgmenthellipPsalm1388TheLORDwillperfectthatwhichconcernsmeyourmercyOLORDhellipJohn1723IinthemandyouinmethattheymaybemadeperfectinoneandhellipEphesians316-19ThathewouldgrantyouaccordingtotherichesofhisglorytohellipColossians19-12ForthiscausewealsosincethedaywehearditdonotceasehellipColossians412EpaphraswhoisoneofyouaservantofChristsalutesyoualwayshellip1Thessalonians313Totheendhemayestablishyourheartsblamelessinholinessbeforehellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Peter510ButtheGodofallgracewhohascalledustohiseternalgloryhellip

every2Corinthians98AndGodisabletomakeallgraceaboundtowardyouthatyoualwayshellip

Ephesians210ForwearehisworkmanshipcreatedinChristJesustogoodworkshellipPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Timothy510Wellreportedofforgoodworksifshehavebroughtupchildrenhellip

todoHebrews1036ForyouhaveneedofpatiencethatafteryouhavedonethewillhellipMatthew721NoteveryonethatsaidtomeLordLordshallenterintothekingdomhellipMatthew1250ForwhoevershalldothewillofmyFatherwhichisinheaventhehellipMatthew2131WhetherofthemtwodidthewillofhisfatherTheysaytohimhellipJohn717IfanymanwilldohiswillheshallknowofthedoctrinewhetherhellipRomans122Andbenotconformedtothisworldbutbeyoutransformedbythehellip1Thessalonians43ForthisisthewillofGodevenyoursanctificationthatyoushouldhellip1Peter42Thathenolongershouldlivetherestofhistimeinthefleshtohellip1John217Andtheworldpassesawayandthelustthereofbuthethatdoeshellip

workingordoing

Philippians213ForitisGodwhichworksinyoubothtowillandtodoofhisgoodpleasure

wellpleasingHebrews1316ButtodogoodandtocommunicateforgetnotforwithsuchsacrificeshellipRomans121IbeseechyouthereforebrothersbythemerciesofGodthatyouhellipRomans141718ForthekingdomofGodisnotmeatanddrinkbutrighteousnesshellipPhilippians418ButIhaveallandaboundIamfullhavingreceivedofEpaphroditushellipColossians320Childrenobeyyourparentsinallthingsforthisiswellpleasinghellip1John322Andwhateverweaskwereceiveofhimbecausewekeephiscommandmentshellip

throughJohn162324AndinthatdayyoushallaskmenothingTrulytrulyIsaytohellipEphesians218ForthroughhimwebothhaveaccessbyoneSpirittotheFatherPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellipPhilippians413IcandoallthingsthroughChristwhichstrengthensmeColossians317AndwhateveryoudoinwordordeeddoallinthenameoftheLordhellip1Peter25Youalsoaslivelystonesarebuiltupaspiritualhouseanholyhellip

towhomPsalm721819BlessedbetheLORDGodtheGodofIsraelwhoonlydoeswondrousthingshellipRomans1627ToGodonlywisebeglorythroughJesusChristforeverAmenGalatians15TowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenPhilippians211AndthateverytongueshouldconfessthatJesusChristisLordtohellip1Timothy117NowtotheKingeternalimmortalinvisibletheonlywiseGodhellip1Timothy616Whoonlyhasimmortalitydwellinginthelightwhichnomancanhellip2Timothy418AndtheLordshalldelivermefromeveryevilworkandwillpreservehellip1Peter511TohimbegloryanddominionforeverandeverAmen2Peter318ButgrowingraceandintheknowledgeofourLordandSaviorJesushellipJude125TotheonlywiseGodourSaviorbegloryandmajestydominionandhellipRevelation46AndbeforethethronetherewasaseaofglassliketocrystalandhellipRevelation5913AndtheysunganewsongsayingYouareworthytotakethebookhellip

AmenSeeonMatthew613AndleadusnotintotemptationbutdeliverusfromevilForyourhellipMatthew2820TeachingthemtoobserveallthingswhateverIhavecommandedyouhellip

BENEDICTIONFromtheearliesttimestherecordsbeartestimonythatpronouncingthebenedictionorgivingtheblessingwasacommonpracticeInthetempleservicethisdutywasassignedtotheAaronitesandwasmadeanimpressivepartoftheservice

Oslash TheformofthebenedictionusedisgiveninNumbers622-27

Oslash ReferencestothispracticemaybefoundinLeviticus922Deut1082Chron3027

Oslash Afteratimeminutedirectionsweregivenconcerningitandcarefulpreparationwasmadeforthispartoftheservice

Oslash AllAaronitesofproperagewereentitledtoperformthisserviceexceptthosewhobypreviousconductoronaccountofphysicaldefectweredisqualified

o Onewhohadkilledanotherwhetherintentionallyorotherwiseor

o whohadviolatedthemarriagevows

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o Ifonewasblindevenofoneeyeoro hadadefectinhishandsorspeechoro wasahunchbackhewasalsoexcluded

Oslash Suchpersonsleaderswerenotonlyprohibitedfrompronouncingtheblessingbutwasrequiredtowithdrawbeforethispartoftheservicewasperformed

Oslash Beforethepriestcouldengageinthisservicehewasrequiredtowashhishands

Oslash Thenwithupliftedhandswhilethepeoplestoodheutteredthewordsofblessing

ThemainideawasthatthusthenameofYahwehwasputonthepeopleLateritcametoberegardedashavingsomespecialblessinginandofitselfaresultagainstwhichthemorespiritualofthepriestsprotestedItwascommonnotonlytopronouncethebenedictioninthepublicworshipbutalsointhefamily

Oslash WehavesuchinstancesinGenesis926-27Genesis2727-30

Oslash ThispracticeprevailedalsoonmanyotheroccasionsnotonlyinIsraelbutamongtheheathenaswell

WemayreadilyseethereforethatfromtheverybeginningoftheChristianchurchtheuseofthebenedictionwascommon

Inthecourseoftimeanextensiveliturgydevelopedonthissubjectanditmaybesaidthattherearenowthreedistinctideasinthechurchastothebenediction

Oslash Thatsectionofthechurchwhichregardstheministerasclothedwithsacerdotalpowersholdsthattheblessingspronouncedareactuallyconferredintheactoftheutteranceofthewordsbecauseofthepowersconferreduponhimwhenhewassetasideforthesacredoffice

Oslash OntheotherhanditisheldthatitismerelyaprayerthatGodmaybestowcertainblessingsonthepeople

Oslash FromthispositionothersdissentandteachthatitisthedeclarationofthespecialprivilegesandrelationsinwhichthosestandwhohaveenteredintocovenantfellowshipwithChristthattheblessingsnowdeclaredaretheirsbyfightofthatrelationandareconferreduponthembytheHolySpirito TheGreekandRomanCatholicchurchestakethefirstportionandthereforewefindamongthemmuchofdetailandminutiaeastothemannerinwhichitshouldbepronounced

sect IntheGreekchurchthepriestraiseshishandwiththethumbtouchingthethirdfingersignifyingtheprocessionoftheHolyGhostfromtheFatheraloneoraccordingtootherstoformthesacrednameIHS

sect IntheRomanchurchtheformisthethumbfirstandsecondfingersaretobeopentosymbolizetheTrinityInthischurchtoothebenedictionispronouncedinamultitudeofcasesandineachcasethethingsoblessedbythepriestismadesacredbull Crossesbull churchvesselsbull housesbull paschaleggsbull churchyardsarethusblessedbull EveryparishhasacollectionoftheseformsofblessinginwhatisknownastheBenedictionaleo Theauthorityforthisisbasedonsomedocumentsclaimingtoreachbacktoearlychurchhistory

o butastheybelongtotheforgeddecretalclassthepositionoftheRomanchurchonthissubjectisuntenable

Apostolicbenedictionsaswefindthemintheepistlespresentconsiderablevariety

Oslash OneofthestrikingfeaturesisthatinanumberofcasesthereistheomissionoftheHolyGhosto ThebestexplanationseemstobethattheFatherandtheSoneffecttheredemptionoftheworldandtheHolyGhostappliestheblessingsowroughtout

sect GracemercyandpeacemaythenbesaidtobesentfromtheFatherandtheSonthroughtheHolyGhosttobethepossessionofallwhohavecomeintothekingdom

sect ThethirdpersonoftheTrinitybeingthusintheactofapplyingtheblessingisnotmentioned

sect ThefactthatinothercasesFatherSonandHolyGhostarementionedprovesthatthewritersknewthecharacterandofficeoftheHolyGhost

Oslash Themostcommonformusedtodayisthatin2Cor1314OccasionallysomechangesareintroducedbyministersbutitwouldseembesttoadherestrictlytotheScripturalforms

-InternationalStandardBibleEncyclopedia

mdashJacobWKapp

LiteralBIBLICALBenedictionsDivinelyappointedDeut108Deut215Num623-26ByGodUponcreatureshehadmadeGen122UponmanGen128UponNoahGen91Gen92INSTANCESOFByMelchizedekuponAbrahamGen1419Gen1420Heb77ByBethuelshouseholduponRebekahGen2460ByIsaacUponJacobGen2723-29Gen2737Gen281-4UponEsauGen2739

Gen2740ByJacobUponPharaohGen477-10UponJosephssonsGen48UponhisownsonsGen49ByMosesuponthetribesofIsraelDeut33ByAaronLev922Lev923ByhalfthetribeswhostoodonMountGerizimDeut1129Deut1130Deut2711-13Jos833ByJoshuaUponCalebJos1413UpontheReubenitesandGaditesandthehalftribeofManassehJos226Jos227ByNaomiuponRuthandOrpahRuth18Ruth19BythepeopleuponRuthRuth411

Ruth412ByEliuponElkanah1Sa220ByDavidUponthepeople2Sa618UponBarzillai2Sa1939ByAraunahuponDavid2Sa2423BySolomonuponthepeople1Ki8141Ki855-582Ch63BySimeonuponJesusLuke234ByJesusuponhisfollowersLuke2450LEVITICALFORMSOFNum623-26APOSTOLICFORMSOF1Co132Co12Gal13Eph12Php12Col121Th112Th122Ti12

Phm13Rom17Rom155Rom156Rom1513Rom1533Rom1620Rom16241Co16232Co1314Gal616Gal618Eph623Eph624Php4231Th5282Th3162Th3181Ti121Ti6212Ti422Tit315Phm125Heb1320Heb1321Heb13251Pe121Pe5101Pe5111Pe514

2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

butonlyasGodempowersustodosoTheendresultisaconsistentmatureChristianlifethatfaithfullyreflectsthenatureofourholyGodJohnmakesitclearthatwewillneverbetotallyfreefromsininthislife(1John18-10)ThankfullytheworkGodhasbeguninusHewillfinish(Philippians16)RecommendedResourcePleasingGodDiscoveringtheMeaningandImportanceofSanctificationbyRCSproul

VIDEOBlessedExhorting1(36sec)(FortunatetohaveChristianbackground-IbelieveinJesus-

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VIDEOBlessedExhorting2(47sec)(Stoppedquestioninghellipthenallmythoughtsbegantoevolveamp

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VIDEOBlessedExhorting3(57sec)

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VIDEOBlessedExhorting4(46sec)(Irsquodbeprettyguiltyhellipbutinmyopinionhellipsinningisnotmerit

fordamnationhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting5(57sec)(wemeasurewithmanrsquoswayshellipnofearofGodhellipfearagrave

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VIDEOBlessedExhorting6(49sec)(Miracle=Godchangesourhearthellipallarewickedevilhearthellip

Judgementdayhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting7(62sec)

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VIDEOBlessedExhorting8(105sec)(LegalatonementhellipYoumustrepentampbelievehellipthisiswhat

yoursquoremissing)Oslash Acts1730ndashldquoGodcommandsallmeneverywheretorepenthelliprdquo

Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

VIDEOBlessedExhorting9(54sec)(sharingbecauseIloveyouhellipldquojustgnarlyspeculationsrdquondash

ldquothinkampthanksrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedENCOUNTER10(657)

RayampAmber(PurposeoflifeLifersquoshardhellipManrsquosbasicallygoodhellipIrsquomgood

ampgoingtoheaven)JesussaidtherersquosnonegoodbutGodhellip

IthinkGodwillseethatIrsquomabasicallygoodpersonamptakemetoheavenhellip

DoyouunderstandthelegalaspectofChristrsquosdeathampresurrectionNO

mMmWhenareyougoingtodiehellipsotherersquosarealsenseof

URGENCYGodrsquosgracemercyamploveareondisplayhellip

GodanswersprayerhellipSeeherewiththemeetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquo

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InJesusnameweprayAmen

b BENEDICTIONi Definitionndashaprayerofblessingii IllustrationsndashallthroughoutScripturehellipiii HebrewsApplication

Now

Oslash PreciseOslash Personal

may

Oslash PleaseOslash PleadOslash Pray

theGodofpeace

Oslash Peace-ProviderOslash Peace-ProtectorOslash Peace-Personified

whobroughtagainfromthedead

Oslash PowerndashoverdeathampdarknessourLordJesus

Oslash Personal(our)SaviorOslash PassionateGod(Lord)Oslash PersonofChrist(Jesus)

thegreatShepherdofsheepOslash Perfect(great)Oslash Purchaser(ownervshireling)Oslash Provider(23rdPsalm)Oslash Protector(23rdPsalm)Oslash Particularhellip(sheepvsgoatsampwolves)

ofsheep

Oslash PeopleofGod

bytheblood

Oslash PropitiationPrice-paid(blood-bought)

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Oslash ProgressiveOslash PromiseOslash Partnership

equipyou

Oslash PrepPrepareOslash Perfect(verb)Oslash Personal(you)

witheverythinggood

Oslash Pervasive(alleverything)Oslash Peterndashsee2ndPeter13

(so)thatOslash PointOslash PoignantOslash Purpose

youmaydoHiswill

Oslash Personal(you)Oslash Produce

o Fruito Faith

workinginus

Oslash ParakleetOslash PurifyingOslash PersonPeople(us)

thatwhichispleasinginHissight

Oslash ParticularOslash PleasingOslash Performance

thruJesusChrist

Oslash PersonalpropitiationOslash Price-payingPrinceofPeaceOslash Perfecterofourfaith

towhombeglory

Oslash Praise

foreverampeverOslash Permanent

VIDEOBlessedExhorting8(105sec)

(LegalatonementhellipYoumustrepentampbelievehellipthisiswhatyoursquoremissing)

Oslash Acts1730ndashldquoGodcommandsallmeneverywheretorepenthelliprdquo

Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

Amen

Oslash Passion

VIDEOBlessedExhorting9(54sec)(sharingbecauseIloveyouhellipldquojustgnarlyspeculationsrdquondash

ldquothinkampthanksrdquo)

c CONCENTRATIONampCELEBRATIONi ConcentrationONChrist

Romans68-18

8NowifwehavediedwithChristwebelievethatwewillalsolivewithhim9WeknowthatChristbeingraisedfromthedeadwillneverdieagaindeathnolongerhasdominionoverhim10Forthedeathhediedhediedtosinonceforallbut the life he lives he lives to God11So you also mustconsider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in ChristJesus12Letnotsinthereforereigninyourmortalbodytomake

youobeyitspassions13Donotpresentyourmemberstosinas instruments forunrighteousnessbutpresentyourselvestoGodasthosewhohavebeenbroughtfromdeathtolifeandyour members (body parts) to God as instruments forrighteousness14For sin will have no dominion over yousinceyouarenotunderlawbutundergraceSlavestoRighteousness15WhatthenArewetosinbecausewearenotunderlaw

butundergraceBynomeans16Doyounotknowthatifyoupresent yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves you areslavesoftheonewhomyouobeyeitherofsinwhichleadstodeathorofobediencewhichleadstorighteousness17ButthanksbetoGodthatyouwhowereonceslavesofsinhavebecomeobedientfromthehearttothestandardofteachingtowhich youwere committed18and havingbeen set freefromsin(you)havebecomeslavesofrighteousness

ii CelebrationINChrist

TSNowwatchRayblessAmberwiththistruthinlovehellipVIDEOBlessedENCOUNTER10(657)

(PurposeoflifeLifersquoshardhellipManrsquosbasicallygoodhellipIrsquomgoodampgoingtoheaven)mMmampURGENCY

Godanswersprayerhellip=meetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquoldquoFatherIprayforAmberhellipthatthisdayshewillunderstandthedepthsofYourloveforherhellipandthatYouhavedestroyedhergreatestenemydeathitselfhellipbysufferinganddyingonthecrossandthenrisingfromthedeadhellipIpraythatYouwillhealthebrokenheartedhellipministertoherinawonderfulamp

miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmenCLOSEREVIEW

Blessedexhortingbirthsampbuildsblessedassurance-JDPREMEMBER

0urCelebrationisalwaysamponlyINChrist

Hebrews1320-21 NowmaytheGodofpeacewhobroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesustheGreatShepherdofthesheepbythebloodoftheeternalcovenantequipyouwitheverythinggood(so)

thatyoumaydoHiswillworkinginusthatwhichispleasinginHissightthroughJesusChristtowhombegloryforever

andeverAmen

LetrsquosPray

STUDYNotesNASB

NowtheGodofpeacewhobroughtupfromthedeadthegreatShepherdofthesheepthroughthebloodoftheeternalcovenantevenJesusourLordequipyouineverygoodthingtodoHiswillworkinginusthatwhichispleasinginHissightthroughJesusChristtowhombethegloryforeverandever

Amen

ESV NowmaytheGodofpeacewhobroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesusthegreatshepherdofthesheepbythebloodoftheeternalcovenantequipyouwitheverythinggoodthatyoumaydohiswillworkinginusthatwhichispleasinginhis

sightthroughJesusChristtowhombegloryforeverandeverAmen

v20NowtheGodofpeaceetc

To rendermutual what he desired them to do heends his Epistle with prayer and he asks of God toconfirmortofitortoperfectthemineverygoodworkforsuchisthemeaningofkatartisai

WehenceconcludethatwearebynomeansfittodogooduntilwearemadeorformedforthepurposebyGodandthatweshallnotcontinuelongindoinggoodunlesshestrengthensusforperseveranceishispeculiargift

(cf1John219ndashJDP)

NoristhereadoubtbutthatasnocommongiftsoftheSpirithadalreadyasitseemsappearedinthemthefirstimpressionwithwhichtheybeganisnotwhatisprayedfor but the polishing which they were to be madeperfect

Thatbroughtagainfromthedeadetc

ThisclausewasaddedforthesakeofconfirmationforheintimatesthatGodisthenonlyprayedtoarightbyustoleadusontoperfectionwhenweacknowledgehispowerintheresurrectionofChristandacknowledgeChrist

himselfasourpastorHeinshortwouldhaveustolooktoChristinorderthatwemayrightlytrustinGodforhelpforChristwasraisedfromdeathforthisendthatwemightbereneweduntoeternallifebythesamepowerofGodandheisthegreatpastorofallinorderthatwemayprotectthesheepcommittedtohimbytheFather

ThroughthebloodetcIhaverendereditInthebloodforas v in is often taken in the sense ofwith so I prefer toregardithereForitseemstomethattheApostlemeansthatChrist so arose from the dead that his death was not yetabolishedbutthatitretainsitsefficacyforeverasthoughhehadsaidGodraiseduphisownsonbutinsuchawaythatthebloodhe shedonce forall inhisdeath isefficaciousafterhisresurrection for the ratification of the everlasting covenantand brings forth fruit the same as though it were flowingalways[292]

v21Todohiswilletc

He now gives a definition of good works by layingdownGodswillastheruleforhethusintimatesthatno works are to be deemed good but such as areagreeable to the will of God as Paul also teaches usinRomans122andinmanyotherplaces

Letusthenrememberthatitistheperfectionofagoodandholylifewhenweliveinobediencetohiswill

Theclausewhichnextfollowsisexplanatoryworking(ordoing)inyouwhatiswellpleasinginhissight

HehadspokenofthatwillwhichismadeknownintheLawhenowshowsthatinvainisobtrudedonGodwhathehasnotcommandedforhevaluesthedecrees of his own will far more than all theinventionsoftheworld

Through Jesus Christ etc This may be explained in twoways -- Working through Jesus Christ or Well-pleasingthroughJesusChristBothsensesaresuitableForweknowthat the spirit of regeneration and also all graces arebestowedonusthroughChristandthenitiscertainthatas nothing can proceed from us absolutely perfectnothing can be acceptable to Godwithout that pardonwhichweobtainthroughChristThusitcomesthatourworks performed by the odor of Christs grace emit asweetfragranceinGodspresencewhileotherwisetheywould have a fetid smell I am disposed to include bothmeanings

TowhombegloryetcThisIrefertoChristAndashehereascribes toChristwhatpeculiarly belongs toGod alone hethusbearsacleartestimonytohisdivinitybutstillifanyonepreferstoexplainthisoftheFatherIdonotobjectthoughIembracetheothersenseasbeingthemostobvious

- JohnCalvin

AnalysisOfTheChapter

The closing chapterHebrews 13of this Epistle is made upalmostentirelyofexhortationstotheperformanceofvariouspractical duties The exhortations relate to the followingpoints brotherly loveHebrews 131 hospitalityHebrews132sympathywiththoseinbondsHebrews133fidelityinthemarriagerelationHebrews134contentmentHebrews135-6 submission to those in authorityHebrews 137-8stability in the doctrines of religionHebrews 139-15benevolenceHebrews 1316 obedience to those entrustedwithofficeHebrews1317andspecialprayer forhimwhowrotethisEpistleHebrews1318-19TheEpistlethencloseswithabeautifulandimpressivebenedictionHebrews1320-21withanentreatythattheywouldreceivewithfavorwhathad been writtenHebrews 1322 with the gratefulannouncement thatTimothy inwhomtheydoubtless feltagreatinterestwassetatlibertyHebrews1323andwithasalutationtoallthesaintsHebrews1324-25

Hebrews1320NowtheGodofpeace-GodwhoistheAuthororthesourceofpeacenotes1Thessalonians523ThewordpeaceintheNewTestamentisusedtodenoteeverykindofblessingorhappinessItisopposedtoallthatwoulddisturbortroublethemindandmayreferthereforetoreconciliationwithGodtoaquietconsciencetotheevidenceofpardonedsintohealthandprosperityandtothehopeofheavenseethenotesonJohn1427

That brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus -Acts232note1Corinthians1515noteItisonlybythefactoftheresurrectionoftheLordJesusthatwehavepeaceforit is only by him that we have the prospect of anadmissionintoheaven

That great Shepherd of the sheep - notesJohn 101John1014TheideahereisthatitisthroughthetendercareofthatgreatShepherdthattruehappinessisbestowedonthepeopleofGod

Through the blood of the everlasting covenant -The bloodshed to ratify theeverlasting covenant thatGodmakeswithhispeoplenotesHebrews914-23

Thisphrase in theoriginal isnotconnectedas it is inourtranslationwithhisbeingraisedfromthedeadnorshoulditbesorendered forwhatcanbethesenseofraisingChristfromthedeadbythebloodofthecovenant

In the Greek it is the God of peace who broughtagainfromthedeadtheshepherdofthesheepgreatby the blood of the everlasting covenant our LordJesusetc

ThemeaningisthathewasmadeorconstitutedthegreatShepherdofthesheep-thegreatLordandrulerofhispeoplebythatbloodThatwhichmakeshimsoeminentlydistinguishedthatbywhichhe

wasmadesuperiortoallotherswhoeverruledoverthepeopleofGodwasthefactthatheofferedthebloodbywhichtheeternalcovenantwasratified

Itiscalledeverlastingoreternalbecause

(1)itwasformedinthecouncilsofeternityorhasbeenaneternalplaninthedivinemindand

(2)becauseitistocontinueforeverThroughsuchacovenantGodcanbestowpermanentandsolidpeaceonhispeoplefor it lays the foundation of the assurance of eternalhappiness

Hebrews1321Makeyouperfect-Theapostleheredoesnotaffirmthattheywerethenperfectorthattheywouldbeinthislife

Thewordusedhere-καταρτιζωkatartizō-meanstomakefullyreadytoputinfullordertomakecomplete

ThemeaninghereisthatPaulprayedthatGodwouldfullyendowthemwithwhatevergracewasnecessarytodohiswillandtokeephiscommandmentsseethewordexplainedinthenotesonHebrews113

ItisanappropriateprayertobeofferedatalltimesandbyallwholovethechurchthatGodwouldmakeallhispeopleperfectlyqualifiedto

doallhiswill

Workinginyou-MarginDoing

TheideahereisthattheonlyhopethattheywoulddothewillofGodwasthathewouldbyhisownagencycausethemtodowhatwaswell-pleasinginhissightcomparenotesonPhilippians212

ThroughJesusChrist-TheideaishellipthatGoddoesnotdirectlyand by his own immediate agency convert and sanctify theheart but it is through the gospel of Christ and all goodinfluencesonthesoulmustbeexpectedthroughtheSaviour

Towhombegloryforeverandever-ThatistoChristforsotheconnectionevidentlydemandsItisnotuncommonfortheapostlePaultointroducedoxologiesinthiswayinthemidstofaletterseethenotesRomans95Itwascommonamong

theJewsasitisnowinthewritingsandconversationoftheMuslimswhenthenameofGodwasmentionedtoaccompanyitwithanexpressionofpraise

- Barnes

Hebrews1320NowtheGodofpeacethatbroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesusthatgreatshepherdofthesheepthroughtheblood

oftheeverlastingcovenantNowtheGodofpeace-WehaveoftenseenthatpeaceamongtheHebrewssignifiesprosperityofeverykindTheGodofpeaceisthesameastheGodofallblessednesswhohasathisdisposalalltemporalandeternalgoodwholovesmankindandhasprovidedthemacompletesalvation

BroughtagainfromthedeadourLordndash

AsourLordssacrificialdeathisconsideredasanatonementofferedtotheDivinejusticeGodsacceptanceofitasanatonementissignifiedbyhisraisingthehumannatureofChristfromthedeadandhencethisraisingofChristiswiththeutmostproprietyattributedtoGodtheFatherasthisproveshisacceptanceofthesacrificial

offering

ThatgreatShepherdofthesheepndash

ThisisatitleofourblessedLordgiventohimbytheprophets

Oslash soIsaiah 4011 He shall feed his flock like ashepherdHeshallgatherthelambswithhisarmsandcarrytheminhisbosomandshallgentlyleadthosewhicharewithyoungand

Oslash Ezekiel3423IwillsetuponeshepherdoverthemandheshallfeedthemevenmyservantDavid(iethebelovedvizJesus)andheshallfeedthemandbetheirshepherdand

Oslash Zechariah 137 Awake O sword against myshepherd-smitetheshepherdandtheflockshallbescattered

Oslash He appropriates it to himselfJohn 1011 bycalling himself the good Shepherd who laysdownhislifeforthesheep

Through the blood of the everlasting covenant - SomeunderstandthisinthefollowingwaythatGodbroughtbackour Lord from the dead on account of his having shed hisbloodtoprocuretheeverlastingcovenantOthers thattheLordJesusbecamethegreatShepherdandSaviorofthesheepbysheddinghisblood toprocureandratify theeverlastingcovenantThesensehoweverwillappearmuchplainerifweconnectthiswiththefollowingverseNowtheGodof peace who brought again from the dead our LordJesus that great Shepherd of the sheep make youthroughthebloodoftheeverlastingcovenantperfectineverygoodworktodohiswill

TheChristiansystemistermedtheeverlastingcovenanttodistinguishitfromthetemporarycovenantmadewiththeIsraelitesatMountSinaiandtoshowthatitisthelast

dispensationofgracetotheworldandshallenduretotheendoftime

Hebrews1321Makeyouperfectineverygoodworktodohiswillworkinginyouthatwhichiswell-pleasinginhissightthroughJesus

ChristtowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenMakeyouperfect-Καταρτισιαυt μαςPutyoucompletelyinjointSeethenoteon2Corinthians139wherethemeaningoftheoriginalwordislargelyconsidered

Fromthefollowingtermsweseewhattheapostlemeantbytheperfectionforwhichheprays

TheyweretodothewillofGodineverygoodworkfromGodworkinginthemthatwhichiswell

pleasinginhissight

1 This necessarily implies a complete change in thewholesoulthatGodmaybewellpleasedwithwhatsoeverheseesinitandthissupposesitsbeingcleansedfromallsinforGodssightcannotbepleasedwithanythingthatisunholy

2 This complete inward purity is to produce an outwardconformity to Godswill so theywere to bemade perfect ineverygoodwork

3Theperfectionwithinandtheperfectionwithoutweretobe produced by the blood of the everlasting covenant foralthoughGodisloveyetitisnotconsistentwithhisjusticeorholiness tocommunicateanygood tomankindbut throughhisSonandthroughhimashavingdiedfortheoffensesofthehumanrace

Towhom be glory for ever - As God does all in by andthroughChrist Jesus tohimbe thehonorof his ownworkascribedthroughtimeandeternityAmen

- ClarkesTextAnalysis

GotoParallelGreekStrongs Greek English Morphology

3588[e] ὉHO

[May]the Art-NMS

1161[e] δὲde

now Conj

2316[e] ΘεὸςTheos

God N-NMS

3588[e] τῆςtēs

- Art-GFS

1515[e] εἰρήνηςeirēnēs

ofpeace N-GFS

3588[e] ὁho

- Art-NMS

321[e] ἀναγαγὼνanagagōn

havingbrought

V-APA-NMS

1537[e] ἐκek

outfrom Prep

3498[e] νεκρῶνnekrōn

[the]dead Adj-GMP

3588[e] τὸνton

the Art-AMS

4166[e] ποιμέναpoimena

Shepherd N-AMS

3588[e] τῶνtōn

ofthe Art-GNP

4263[e] προβάτωνprobatōn

sheep N-GNP

3588[e] τὸνton

- Art-AMS

3173[e] μέγανmegan

great Adj-AMS

1722[e] ἐνen

by Prep

129[e] αἵματιhaimati

[the]blood N-DNS

1242[e] διαθήκηςdiathēkēs

of[the]covenant

N-GFS

166[e] αἰωνίουaiōniou

eternal Adj-GFS

3588[e] τὸνton

the Art-AMS

2962[e] ΚύριονKyrion

Lord N-AMS

1473[e] ἡμῶνhēmōn

ofus PPro-G1P

2424[e] ἸησοῦνIēsoun

Jesus N-AMS

TextAnalysis

GotoParallelGreekStrongs Greek English Morphology

2675[e] καταρτίσαιkatartisai

equip V-AOA-3S

4771[e] ὑμᾶςhymas

you PPro-A2P

1722[e] ἐνen

in Prep

3956[e] παντὶpanti

everything Adj-DNS

18[e] ἀγαθῷagathō

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846[e] αὐτοῦautou

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3588[e] τὸto

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846[e] αὐτοῦautou

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1223[e] διὰdia

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2424[e] ἸησοῦIēsou

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5547[e] ΧριστοῦChristou

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1519[e] εἰςeis

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165[e] αἰῶναςaiōnas

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3588[e] τῶνtōn

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theGodRomans1533NowtheGodofpeacebewithyouallAmenRomans1620AndtheGodofpeaceshallbruiseSatanunderyourfeetshortlyhellip1Corinthians1433ForGodisnottheauthorofconfusionbutofpeaceasinallchurcheshellip2Corinthians1311FinallybrothersfarewellBeperfectbeofgoodcomfortbeofhellipPhilippians49Thosethingswhichyouhavebothlearnedandreceivedandheardhellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip

2Thessalonians316NowtheLordofpeacehimselfgiveyoupeacealwaysbyallmeanshellip

broughtActs22432WhomGodhasraiseduphavingloosedthepainsofdeathbecausehellipActs315AndkilledthePrinceoflifewhomGodhasraisedfromthedeadhellipActs410BeitknowntoyouallandtoallthepeopleofIsraelthatbyhellipActs530TheGodofourfathersraisedupJesuswhomyouslewandhangedonatreeActs104041HimGodraisedupthethirddayandshowedhimopenlyhellipActs1330ButGodraisedhimfromthedeadActs1731BecausehehasappointedadayinthewhichhewilljudgetheworldhellipRomans14AnddeclaredtobetheSonofGodwithpoweraccordingtothespirithellipRomans42425ButforusalsotowhomitshallbeimputedifwebelieveonhimhellipRomans811ButiftheSpiritofhimthatraisedupJesusfromthedeaddwellinyouhellip1Corinthians614AndGodhasbothraiseduptheLordandwillalsoraiseupusbyhisownpower1Corinthians1515YesandwearefoundfalsewitnessesofGodbecausewehavetestifiedhellip2Corinthians414KnowingthathewhichraiseduptheLordJesusshallraiseupushellipGalatians11Paulanapostle(notofmenneitherbymanbutbyJesusChristhellip

Ephesians120WhichheworkedinChristwhenheraisedhimfromthedeadandhellipColossians212Buriedwithhiminbaptismwhereinalsoyouarerisenwithhimhellip1Thessalonians110AndtowaitforhisSonfromheavenwhomheraisedfromthedeadhellip1Peter121WhobyhimdobelieveinGodthatraisedhimupfromthedeadandhellip

thatgreatPsalm231TheLORDismyshepherdIshallnotwantPsalm801GiveearOShepherdofIsraelyouthatleadJosephlikeaflockhellipIsaiah4011HeshallfeedhisflocklikeashepherdheshallgatherthelambshellipIsaiah6311ThenherememberedthedaysofoldMosesandhispeoplesayinghellipEzekiel3423AndIwillsetuponeshepherdoverthemandheshallfeedthemhellipEzekiel3724AndDavidmyservantshallbekingoverthemandtheyallshallhellipJohn101114Iamthegoodshepherdthegoodshepherdgiveshislifeforthesheephellip1Peter225ForyouwereassheepgoingastraybutarenowreturnedtotheShepherdhellip1Peter54AndwhenthechiefShepherdshallappearyoushallreceiveacrownhellip

thebloodSeeonchHebrews920SayingThisisthebloodofthetestamentwhichGodhasenjoinedtoyou

Hebrews1022LetusdrawnearwithatrueheartinfullassuranceoffaithhavinghellipExodus248AndMosestookthebloodandsprinkleditonthepeopleandsaidhellipZechariah911AsforyoualsobythebloodofyourcovenantIhavesentforthhellipMatthew2628ForthisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichisshedformanyhellipMark1424AndhesaidtothemThisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichhellipLuke2220LikewisealsothecupaftersuppersayingThiscupisthenewtestamenthellip

everlasting2Samuel235AlthoughmyhousebenotsowithGodyethehasmadewithmeanhellip1Chronicles1617AndhasconfirmedthesametoJacobforalawandtoIsraelforhellipIsaiah553InclineyourearandcometomehearandyoursoulshalllivehellipIsaiah618ForItheLORDlovejudgmentIhaterobberyforburntofferinghellipJeremiah3240AndIwillmakeaneverlastingcovenantwiththemthatIwillnothellipEzekiel3726MoreoverIwillmakeacovenantofpeacewiththemitshallbeanhellip

covenantortestamentSeeonchHebrews91617Forwhereatestamentistheremustalsoofnecessitybethedeathhellip

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MakeHebrews1223TothegeneralassemblyandchurchofthefirstbornwhicharewrittenhellipDeuteronomy324HeistheRockhisworkisperfectforallhiswaysarejudgmenthellipPsalm1388TheLORDwillperfectthatwhichconcernsmeyourmercyOLORDhellipJohn1723IinthemandyouinmethattheymaybemadeperfectinoneandhellipEphesians316-19ThathewouldgrantyouaccordingtotherichesofhisglorytohellipColossians19-12ForthiscausewealsosincethedaywehearditdonotceasehellipColossians412EpaphraswhoisoneofyouaservantofChristsalutesyoualwayshellip1Thessalonians313Totheendhemayestablishyourheartsblamelessinholinessbeforehellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Peter510ButtheGodofallgracewhohascalledustohiseternalgloryhellip

every2Corinthians98AndGodisabletomakeallgraceaboundtowardyouthatyoualwayshellip

Ephesians210ForwearehisworkmanshipcreatedinChristJesustogoodworkshellipPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Timothy510Wellreportedofforgoodworksifshehavebroughtupchildrenhellip

todoHebrews1036ForyouhaveneedofpatiencethatafteryouhavedonethewillhellipMatthew721NoteveryonethatsaidtomeLordLordshallenterintothekingdomhellipMatthew1250ForwhoevershalldothewillofmyFatherwhichisinheaventhehellipMatthew2131WhetherofthemtwodidthewillofhisfatherTheysaytohimhellipJohn717IfanymanwilldohiswillheshallknowofthedoctrinewhetherhellipRomans122Andbenotconformedtothisworldbutbeyoutransformedbythehellip1Thessalonians43ForthisisthewillofGodevenyoursanctificationthatyoushouldhellip1Peter42Thathenolongershouldlivetherestofhistimeinthefleshtohellip1John217Andtheworldpassesawayandthelustthereofbuthethatdoeshellip

workingordoing

Philippians213ForitisGodwhichworksinyoubothtowillandtodoofhisgoodpleasure

wellpleasingHebrews1316ButtodogoodandtocommunicateforgetnotforwithsuchsacrificeshellipRomans121IbeseechyouthereforebrothersbythemerciesofGodthatyouhellipRomans141718ForthekingdomofGodisnotmeatanddrinkbutrighteousnesshellipPhilippians418ButIhaveallandaboundIamfullhavingreceivedofEpaphroditushellipColossians320Childrenobeyyourparentsinallthingsforthisiswellpleasinghellip1John322Andwhateverweaskwereceiveofhimbecausewekeephiscommandmentshellip

throughJohn162324AndinthatdayyoushallaskmenothingTrulytrulyIsaytohellipEphesians218ForthroughhimwebothhaveaccessbyoneSpirittotheFatherPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellipPhilippians413IcandoallthingsthroughChristwhichstrengthensmeColossians317AndwhateveryoudoinwordordeeddoallinthenameoftheLordhellip1Peter25Youalsoaslivelystonesarebuiltupaspiritualhouseanholyhellip

towhomPsalm721819BlessedbetheLORDGodtheGodofIsraelwhoonlydoeswondrousthingshellipRomans1627ToGodonlywisebeglorythroughJesusChristforeverAmenGalatians15TowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenPhilippians211AndthateverytongueshouldconfessthatJesusChristisLordtohellip1Timothy117NowtotheKingeternalimmortalinvisibletheonlywiseGodhellip1Timothy616Whoonlyhasimmortalitydwellinginthelightwhichnomancanhellip2Timothy418AndtheLordshalldelivermefromeveryevilworkandwillpreservehellip1Peter511TohimbegloryanddominionforeverandeverAmen2Peter318ButgrowingraceandintheknowledgeofourLordandSaviorJesushellipJude125TotheonlywiseGodourSaviorbegloryandmajestydominionandhellipRevelation46AndbeforethethronetherewasaseaofglassliketocrystalandhellipRevelation5913AndtheysunganewsongsayingYouareworthytotakethebookhellip

AmenSeeonMatthew613AndleadusnotintotemptationbutdeliverusfromevilForyourhellipMatthew2820TeachingthemtoobserveallthingswhateverIhavecommandedyouhellip

BENEDICTIONFromtheearliesttimestherecordsbeartestimonythatpronouncingthebenedictionorgivingtheblessingwasacommonpracticeInthetempleservicethisdutywasassignedtotheAaronitesandwasmadeanimpressivepartoftheservice

Oslash TheformofthebenedictionusedisgiveninNumbers622-27

Oslash ReferencestothispracticemaybefoundinLeviticus922Deut1082Chron3027

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Oslash Beforethepriestcouldengageinthisservicehewasrequiredtowashhishands

Oslash Thenwithupliftedhandswhilethepeoplestoodheutteredthewordsofblessing

ThemainideawasthatthusthenameofYahwehwasputonthepeopleLateritcametoberegardedashavingsomespecialblessinginandofitselfaresultagainstwhichthemorespiritualofthepriestsprotestedItwascommonnotonlytopronouncethebenedictioninthepublicworshipbutalsointhefamily

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Oslash ThispracticeprevailedalsoonmanyotheroccasionsnotonlyinIsraelbutamongtheheathenaswell

WemayreadilyseethereforethatfromtheverybeginningoftheChristianchurchtheuseofthebenedictionwascommon

Inthecourseoftimeanextensiveliturgydevelopedonthissubjectanditmaybesaidthattherearenowthreedistinctideasinthechurchastothebenediction

Oslash Thatsectionofthechurchwhichregardstheministerasclothedwithsacerdotalpowersholdsthattheblessingspronouncedareactuallyconferredintheactoftheutteranceofthewordsbecauseofthepowersconferreduponhimwhenhewassetasideforthesacredoffice

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Oslash FromthispositionothersdissentandteachthatitisthedeclarationofthespecialprivilegesandrelationsinwhichthosestandwhohaveenteredintocovenantfellowshipwithChristthattheblessingsnowdeclaredaretheirsbyfightofthatrelationandareconferreduponthembytheHolySpirito TheGreekandRomanCatholicchurchestakethefirstportionandthereforewefindamongthemmuchofdetailandminutiaeastothemannerinwhichitshouldbepronounced

sect IntheGreekchurchthepriestraiseshishandwiththethumbtouchingthethirdfingersignifyingtheprocessionoftheHolyGhostfromtheFatheraloneoraccordingtootherstoformthesacrednameIHS

sect IntheRomanchurchtheformisthethumbfirstandsecondfingersaretobeopentosymbolizetheTrinityInthischurchtoothebenedictionispronouncedinamultitudeofcasesandineachcasethethingsoblessedbythepriestismadesacredbull Crossesbull churchvesselsbull housesbull paschaleggsbull churchyardsarethusblessedbull EveryparishhasacollectionoftheseformsofblessinginwhatisknownastheBenedictionaleo Theauthorityforthisisbasedonsomedocumentsclaimingtoreachbacktoearlychurchhistory

o butastheybelongtotheforgeddecretalclassthepositionoftheRomanchurchonthissubjectisuntenable

Apostolicbenedictionsaswefindthemintheepistlespresentconsiderablevariety

Oslash OneofthestrikingfeaturesisthatinanumberofcasesthereistheomissionoftheHolyGhosto ThebestexplanationseemstobethattheFatherandtheSoneffecttheredemptionoftheworldandtheHolyGhostappliestheblessingsowroughtout

sect GracemercyandpeacemaythenbesaidtobesentfromtheFatherandtheSonthroughtheHolyGhosttobethepossessionofallwhohavecomeintothekingdom

sect ThethirdpersonoftheTrinitybeingthusintheactofapplyingtheblessingisnotmentioned

sect ThefactthatinothercasesFatherSonandHolyGhostarementionedprovesthatthewritersknewthecharacterandofficeoftheHolyGhost

Oslash Themostcommonformusedtodayisthatin2Cor1314OccasionallysomechangesareintroducedbyministersbutitwouldseembesttoadherestrictlytotheScripturalforms

-InternationalStandardBibleEncyclopedia

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Gen2740ByJacobUponPharaohGen477-10UponJosephssonsGen48UponhisownsonsGen49ByMosesuponthetribesofIsraelDeut33ByAaronLev922Lev923ByhalfthetribeswhostoodonMountGerizimDeut1129Deut1130Deut2711-13Jos833ByJoshuaUponCalebJos1413UpontheReubenitesandGaditesandthehalftribeofManassehJos226Jos227ByNaomiuponRuthandOrpahRuth18Ruth19BythepeopleuponRuthRuth411

Ruth412ByEliuponElkanah1Sa220ByDavidUponthepeople2Sa618UponBarzillai2Sa1939ByAraunahuponDavid2Sa2423BySolomonuponthepeople1Ki8141Ki855-582Ch63BySimeonuponJesusLuke234ByJesusuponhisfollowersLuke2450LEVITICALFORMSOFNum623-26APOSTOLICFORMSOF1Co132Co12Gal13Eph12Php12Col121Th112Th122Ti12

Phm13Rom17Rom155Rom156Rom1513Rom1533Rom1620Rom16241Co16232Co1314Gal616Gal618Eph623Eph624Php4231Th5282Th3162Th3181Ti121Ti6212Ti422Tit315Phm125Heb1320Heb1321Heb13251Pe121Pe5101Pe5111Pe514

2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

butonlyasGodempowersustodosoTheendresultisaconsistentmatureChristianlifethatfaithfullyreflectsthenatureofourholyGodJohnmakesitclearthatwewillneverbetotallyfreefromsininthislife(1John18-10)ThankfullytheworkGodhasbeguninusHewillfinish(Philippians16)RecommendedResourcePleasingGodDiscoveringtheMeaningandImportanceofSanctificationbyRCSproul

VIDEOBlessedExhorting1(36sec)(FortunatetohaveChristianbackground-IbelieveinJesus-

Irsquomsaveddadlost)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting2(47sec)(Stoppedquestioninghellipthenallmythoughtsbegantoevolveamp

branchouthellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting3(57sec)

(IdefinitelybelieveinJesushellipIhaveamoralcompasshellipldquobythosetermsguiltyrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting4(46sec)(Irsquodbeprettyguiltyhellipbutinmyopinionhellipsinningisnotmerit

fordamnationhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting5(57sec)(wemeasurewithmanrsquoswayshellipnofearofGodhellipfearagrave

repenthellipMIRACLE)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting6(49sec)(Miracle=Godchangesourhearthellipallarewickedevilhearthellip

Judgementdayhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting7(62sec)

(JudgementcominghellipldquoJesusdidtheultimateactrdquondashItisfinishedJustampJustifier)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting8(105sec)(LegalatonementhellipYoumustrepentampbelievehellipthisiswhat

yoursquoremissing)Oslash Acts1730ndashldquoGodcommandsallmeneverywheretorepenthelliprdquo

Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

VIDEOBlessedExhorting9(54sec)(sharingbecauseIloveyouhellipldquojustgnarlyspeculationsrdquondash

ldquothinkampthanksrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedENCOUNTER10(657)

RayampAmber(PurposeoflifeLifersquoshardhellipManrsquosbasicallygoodhellipIrsquomgood

ampgoingtoheaven)JesussaidtherersquosnonegoodbutGodhellip

IthinkGodwillseethatIrsquomabasicallygoodpersonamptakemetoheavenhellip

DoyouunderstandthelegalaspectofChristrsquosdeathampresurrectionNO

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URGENCYGodrsquosgracemercyamploveareondisplayhellip

GodanswersprayerhellipSeeherewiththemeetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquo

ldquoFatherIprayforAmberhellipthatthisdayshewillunderstandthedepthsofYourloveforherhellipandthatYouhavedestroyedhergreatestenemydeathitselfhellipbysufferinganddyingonthecrossandthenrisingfromthedeadhellipIpraythatYouwillhealthebrokenheartedhellipministertoherinawonderfulamp

miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmen

thegreatShepherdofsheepOslash Perfect(great)Oslash Purchaser(ownervshireling)Oslash Provider(23rdPsalm)Oslash Protector(23rdPsalm)Oslash Particularhellip(sheepvsgoatsampwolves)

ofsheep

Oslash PeopleofGod

bytheblood

Oslash PropitiationPrice-paid(blood-bought)

oftheeternalcovenant

Oslash ProgressiveOslash PromiseOslash Partnership

equipyou

Oslash PrepPrepareOslash Perfect(verb)Oslash Personal(you)

witheverythinggood

Oslash Pervasive(alleverything)Oslash Peterndashsee2ndPeter13

(so)thatOslash PointOslash PoignantOslash Purpose

youmaydoHiswill

Oslash Personal(you)Oslash Produce

o Fruito Faith

workinginus

Oslash ParakleetOslash PurifyingOslash PersonPeople(us)

thatwhichispleasinginHissight

Oslash ParticularOslash PleasingOslash Performance

thruJesusChrist

Oslash PersonalpropitiationOslash Price-payingPrinceofPeaceOslash Perfecterofourfaith

towhombeglory

Oslash Praise

foreverampeverOslash Permanent

VIDEOBlessedExhorting8(105sec)

(LegalatonementhellipYoumustrepentampbelievehellipthisiswhatyoursquoremissing)

Oslash Acts1730ndashldquoGodcommandsallmeneverywheretorepenthelliprdquo

Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

Amen

Oslash Passion

VIDEOBlessedExhorting9(54sec)(sharingbecauseIloveyouhellipldquojustgnarlyspeculationsrdquondash

ldquothinkampthanksrdquo)

c CONCENTRATIONampCELEBRATIONi ConcentrationONChrist

Romans68-18

8NowifwehavediedwithChristwebelievethatwewillalsolivewithhim9WeknowthatChristbeingraisedfromthedeadwillneverdieagaindeathnolongerhasdominionoverhim10Forthedeathhediedhediedtosinonceforallbut the life he lives he lives to God11So you also mustconsider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in ChristJesus12Letnotsinthereforereigninyourmortalbodytomake

youobeyitspassions13Donotpresentyourmemberstosinas instruments forunrighteousnessbutpresentyourselvestoGodasthosewhohavebeenbroughtfromdeathtolifeandyour members (body parts) to God as instruments forrighteousness14For sin will have no dominion over yousinceyouarenotunderlawbutundergraceSlavestoRighteousness15WhatthenArewetosinbecausewearenotunderlaw

butundergraceBynomeans16Doyounotknowthatifyoupresent yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves you areslavesoftheonewhomyouobeyeitherofsinwhichleadstodeathorofobediencewhichleadstorighteousness17ButthanksbetoGodthatyouwhowereonceslavesofsinhavebecomeobedientfromthehearttothestandardofteachingtowhich youwere committed18and havingbeen set freefromsin(you)havebecomeslavesofrighteousness

ii CelebrationINChrist

TSNowwatchRayblessAmberwiththistruthinlovehellipVIDEOBlessedENCOUNTER10(657)

(PurposeoflifeLifersquoshardhellipManrsquosbasicallygoodhellipIrsquomgoodampgoingtoheaven)mMmampURGENCY

Godanswersprayerhellip=meetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquoldquoFatherIprayforAmberhellipthatthisdayshewillunderstandthedepthsofYourloveforherhellipandthatYouhavedestroyedhergreatestenemydeathitselfhellipbysufferinganddyingonthecrossandthenrisingfromthedeadhellipIpraythatYouwillhealthebrokenheartedhellipministertoherinawonderfulamp

miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmenCLOSEREVIEW

Blessedexhortingbirthsampbuildsblessedassurance-JDPREMEMBER

0urCelebrationisalwaysamponlyINChrist

Hebrews1320-21 NowmaytheGodofpeacewhobroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesustheGreatShepherdofthesheepbythebloodoftheeternalcovenantequipyouwitheverythinggood(so)

thatyoumaydoHiswillworkinginusthatwhichispleasinginHissightthroughJesusChristtowhombegloryforever

andeverAmen

LetrsquosPray

STUDYNotesNASB

NowtheGodofpeacewhobroughtupfromthedeadthegreatShepherdofthesheepthroughthebloodoftheeternalcovenantevenJesusourLordequipyouineverygoodthingtodoHiswillworkinginusthatwhichispleasinginHissightthroughJesusChristtowhombethegloryforeverandever

Amen

ESV NowmaytheGodofpeacewhobroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesusthegreatshepherdofthesheepbythebloodoftheeternalcovenantequipyouwitheverythinggoodthatyoumaydohiswillworkinginusthatwhichispleasinginhis

sightthroughJesusChristtowhombegloryforeverandeverAmen

v20NowtheGodofpeaceetc

To rendermutual what he desired them to do heends his Epistle with prayer and he asks of God toconfirmortofitortoperfectthemineverygoodworkforsuchisthemeaningofkatartisai

WehenceconcludethatwearebynomeansfittodogooduntilwearemadeorformedforthepurposebyGodandthatweshallnotcontinuelongindoinggoodunlesshestrengthensusforperseveranceishispeculiargift

(cf1John219ndashJDP)

NoristhereadoubtbutthatasnocommongiftsoftheSpirithadalreadyasitseemsappearedinthemthefirstimpressionwithwhichtheybeganisnotwhatisprayedfor but the polishing which they were to be madeperfect

Thatbroughtagainfromthedeadetc

ThisclausewasaddedforthesakeofconfirmationforheintimatesthatGodisthenonlyprayedtoarightbyustoleadusontoperfectionwhenweacknowledgehispowerintheresurrectionofChristandacknowledgeChrist

himselfasourpastorHeinshortwouldhaveustolooktoChristinorderthatwemayrightlytrustinGodforhelpforChristwasraisedfromdeathforthisendthatwemightbereneweduntoeternallifebythesamepowerofGodandheisthegreatpastorofallinorderthatwemayprotectthesheepcommittedtohimbytheFather

ThroughthebloodetcIhaverendereditInthebloodforas v in is often taken in the sense ofwith so I prefer toregardithereForitseemstomethattheApostlemeansthatChrist so arose from the dead that his death was not yetabolishedbutthatitretainsitsefficacyforeverasthoughhehadsaidGodraiseduphisownsonbutinsuchawaythatthebloodhe shedonce forall inhisdeath isefficaciousafterhisresurrection for the ratification of the everlasting covenantand brings forth fruit the same as though it were flowingalways[292]

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He now gives a definition of good works by layingdownGodswillastheruleforhethusintimatesthatno works are to be deemed good but such as areagreeable to the will of God as Paul also teaches usinRomans122andinmanyotherplaces

Letusthenrememberthatitistheperfectionofagoodandholylifewhenweliveinobediencetohiswill

Theclausewhichnextfollowsisexplanatoryworking(ordoing)inyouwhatiswellpleasinginhissight

HehadspokenofthatwillwhichismadeknownintheLawhenowshowsthatinvainisobtrudedonGodwhathehasnotcommandedforhevaluesthedecrees of his own will far more than all theinventionsoftheworld

Through Jesus Christ etc This may be explained in twoways -- Working through Jesus Christ or Well-pleasingthroughJesusChristBothsensesaresuitableForweknowthat the spirit of regeneration and also all graces arebestowedonusthroughChristandthenitiscertainthatas nothing can proceed from us absolutely perfectnothing can be acceptable to Godwithout that pardonwhichweobtainthroughChristThusitcomesthatourworks performed by the odor of Christs grace emit asweetfragranceinGodspresencewhileotherwisetheywould have a fetid smell I am disposed to include bothmeanings

TowhombegloryetcThisIrefertoChristAndashehereascribes toChristwhatpeculiarly belongs toGod alone hethusbearsacleartestimonytohisdivinitybutstillifanyonepreferstoexplainthisoftheFatherIdonotobjectthoughIembracetheothersenseasbeingthemostobvious

- JohnCalvin

AnalysisOfTheChapter

The closing chapterHebrews 13of this Epistle is made upalmostentirelyofexhortationstotheperformanceofvariouspractical duties The exhortations relate to the followingpoints brotherly loveHebrews 131 hospitalityHebrews132sympathywiththoseinbondsHebrews133fidelityinthemarriagerelationHebrews134contentmentHebrews135-6 submission to those in authorityHebrews 137-8stability in the doctrines of religionHebrews 139-15benevolenceHebrews 1316 obedience to those entrustedwithofficeHebrews1317andspecialprayer forhimwhowrotethisEpistleHebrews1318-19TheEpistlethencloseswithabeautifulandimpressivebenedictionHebrews1320-21withanentreatythattheywouldreceivewithfavorwhathad been writtenHebrews 1322 with the gratefulannouncement thatTimothy inwhomtheydoubtless feltagreatinterestwassetatlibertyHebrews1323andwithasalutationtoallthesaintsHebrews1324-25

Hebrews1320NowtheGodofpeace-GodwhoistheAuthororthesourceofpeacenotes1Thessalonians523ThewordpeaceintheNewTestamentisusedtodenoteeverykindofblessingorhappinessItisopposedtoallthatwoulddisturbortroublethemindandmayreferthereforetoreconciliationwithGodtoaquietconsciencetotheevidenceofpardonedsintohealthandprosperityandtothehopeofheavenseethenotesonJohn1427

That brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus -Acts232note1Corinthians1515noteItisonlybythefactoftheresurrectionoftheLordJesusthatwehavepeaceforit is only by him that we have the prospect of anadmissionintoheaven

That great Shepherd of the sheep - notesJohn 101John1014TheideahereisthatitisthroughthetendercareofthatgreatShepherdthattruehappinessisbestowedonthepeopleofGod

Through the blood of the everlasting covenant -The bloodshed to ratify theeverlasting covenant thatGodmakeswithhispeoplenotesHebrews914-23

Thisphrase in theoriginal isnotconnectedas it is inourtranslationwithhisbeingraisedfromthedeadnorshoulditbesorendered forwhatcanbethesenseofraisingChristfromthedeadbythebloodofthecovenant

In the Greek it is the God of peace who broughtagainfromthedeadtheshepherdofthesheepgreatby the blood of the everlasting covenant our LordJesusetc

ThemeaningisthathewasmadeorconstitutedthegreatShepherdofthesheep-thegreatLordandrulerofhispeoplebythatbloodThatwhichmakeshimsoeminentlydistinguishedthatbywhichhe

wasmadesuperiortoallotherswhoeverruledoverthepeopleofGodwasthefactthatheofferedthebloodbywhichtheeternalcovenantwasratified

Itiscalledeverlastingoreternalbecause

(1)itwasformedinthecouncilsofeternityorhasbeenaneternalplaninthedivinemindand

(2)becauseitistocontinueforeverThroughsuchacovenantGodcanbestowpermanentandsolidpeaceonhispeoplefor it lays the foundation of the assurance of eternalhappiness

Hebrews1321Makeyouperfect-Theapostleheredoesnotaffirmthattheywerethenperfectorthattheywouldbeinthislife

Thewordusedhere-καταρτιζωkatartizō-meanstomakefullyreadytoputinfullordertomakecomplete

ThemeaninghereisthatPaulprayedthatGodwouldfullyendowthemwithwhatevergracewasnecessarytodohiswillandtokeephiscommandmentsseethewordexplainedinthenotesonHebrews113

ItisanappropriateprayertobeofferedatalltimesandbyallwholovethechurchthatGodwouldmakeallhispeopleperfectlyqualifiedto

doallhiswill

Workinginyou-MarginDoing

TheideahereisthattheonlyhopethattheywoulddothewillofGodwasthathewouldbyhisownagencycausethemtodowhatwaswell-pleasinginhissightcomparenotesonPhilippians212

ThroughJesusChrist-TheideaishellipthatGoddoesnotdirectlyand by his own immediate agency convert and sanctify theheart but it is through the gospel of Christ and all goodinfluencesonthesoulmustbeexpectedthroughtheSaviour

Towhombegloryforeverandever-ThatistoChristforsotheconnectionevidentlydemandsItisnotuncommonfortheapostlePaultointroducedoxologiesinthiswayinthemidstofaletterseethenotesRomans95Itwascommonamong

theJewsasitisnowinthewritingsandconversationoftheMuslimswhenthenameofGodwasmentionedtoaccompanyitwithanexpressionofpraise

- Barnes

Hebrews1320NowtheGodofpeacethatbroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesusthatgreatshepherdofthesheepthroughtheblood

oftheeverlastingcovenantNowtheGodofpeace-WehaveoftenseenthatpeaceamongtheHebrewssignifiesprosperityofeverykindTheGodofpeaceisthesameastheGodofallblessednesswhohasathisdisposalalltemporalandeternalgoodwholovesmankindandhasprovidedthemacompletesalvation

BroughtagainfromthedeadourLordndash

AsourLordssacrificialdeathisconsideredasanatonementofferedtotheDivinejusticeGodsacceptanceofitasanatonementissignifiedbyhisraisingthehumannatureofChristfromthedeadandhencethisraisingofChristiswiththeutmostproprietyattributedtoGodtheFatherasthisproveshisacceptanceofthesacrificial

offering

ThatgreatShepherdofthesheepndash

ThisisatitleofourblessedLordgiventohimbytheprophets

Oslash soIsaiah 4011 He shall feed his flock like ashepherdHeshallgatherthelambswithhisarmsandcarrytheminhisbosomandshallgentlyleadthosewhicharewithyoungand

Oslash Ezekiel3423IwillsetuponeshepherdoverthemandheshallfeedthemevenmyservantDavid(iethebelovedvizJesus)andheshallfeedthemandbetheirshepherdand

Oslash Zechariah 137 Awake O sword against myshepherd-smitetheshepherdandtheflockshallbescattered

Oslash He appropriates it to himselfJohn 1011 bycalling himself the good Shepherd who laysdownhislifeforthesheep

Through the blood of the everlasting covenant - SomeunderstandthisinthefollowingwaythatGodbroughtbackour Lord from the dead on account of his having shed hisbloodtoprocuretheeverlastingcovenantOthers thattheLordJesusbecamethegreatShepherdandSaviorofthesheepbysheddinghisblood toprocureandratify theeverlastingcovenantThesensehoweverwillappearmuchplainerifweconnectthiswiththefollowingverseNowtheGodof peace who brought again from the dead our LordJesus that great Shepherd of the sheep make youthroughthebloodoftheeverlastingcovenantperfectineverygoodworktodohiswill

TheChristiansystemistermedtheeverlastingcovenanttodistinguishitfromthetemporarycovenantmadewiththeIsraelitesatMountSinaiandtoshowthatitisthelast

dispensationofgracetotheworldandshallenduretotheendoftime

Hebrews1321Makeyouperfectineverygoodworktodohiswillworkinginyouthatwhichiswell-pleasinginhissightthroughJesus

ChristtowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenMakeyouperfect-Καταρτισιαυt μαςPutyoucompletelyinjointSeethenoteon2Corinthians139wherethemeaningoftheoriginalwordislargelyconsidered

Fromthefollowingtermsweseewhattheapostlemeantbytheperfectionforwhichheprays

TheyweretodothewillofGodineverygoodworkfromGodworkinginthemthatwhichiswell

pleasinginhissight

1 This necessarily implies a complete change in thewholesoulthatGodmaybewellpleasedwithwhatsoeverheseesinitandthissupposesitsbeingcleansedfromallsinforGodssightcannotbepleasedwithanythingthatisunholy

2 This complete inward purity is to produce an outwardconformity to Godswill so theywere to bemade perfect ineverygoodwork

3Theperfectionwithinandtheperfectionwithoutweretobe produced by the blood of the everlasting covenant foralthoughGodisloveyetitisnotconsistentwithhisjusticeorholiness tocommunicateanygood tomankindbut throughhisSonandthroughhimashavingdiedfortheoffensesofthehumanrace

Towhom be glory for ever - As God does all in by andthroughChrist Jesus tohimbe thehonorof his ownworkascribedthroughtimeandeternityAmen

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GotoParallelGreekStrongs Greek English Morphology

3588[e] ὉHO

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1515[e] εἰρήνηςeirēnēs

ofpeace N-GFS

3588[e] ὁho

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V-APA-NMS

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sheep N-GNP

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by Prep

129[e] αἵματιhaimati

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166[e] αἰωνίουaiōniou

eternal Adj-GFS

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theGodRomans1533NowtheGodofpeacebewithyouallAmenRomans1620AndtheGodofpeaceshallbruiseSatanunderyourfeetshortlyhellip1Corinthians1433ForGodisnottheauthorofconfusionbutofpeaceasinallchurcheshellip2Corinthians1311FinallybrothersfarewellBeperfectbeofgoodcomfortbeofhellipPhilippians49Thosethingswhichyouhavebothlearnedandreceivedandheardhellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip

2Thessalonians316NowtheLordofpeacehimselfgiveyoupeacealwaysbyallmeanshellip

broughtActs22432WhomGodhasraiseduphavingloosedthepainsofdeathbecausehellipActs315AndkilledthePrinceoflifewhomGodhasraisedfromthedeadhellipActs410BeitknowntoyouallandtoallthepeopleofIsraelthatbyhellipActs530TheGodofourfathersraisedupJesuswhomyouslewandhangedonatreeActs104041HimGodraisedupthethirddayandshowedhimopenlyhellipActs1330ButGodraisedhimfromthedeadActs1731BecausehehasappointedadayinthewhichhewilljudgetheworldhellipRomans14AnddeclaredtobetheSonofGodwithpoweraccordingtothespirithellipRomans42425ButforusalsotowhomitshallbeimputedifwebelieveonhimhellipRomans811ButiftheSpiritofhimthatraisedupJesusfromthedeaddwellinyouhellip1Corinthians614AndGodhasbothraiseduptheLordandwillalsoraiseupusbyhisownpower1Corinthians1515YesandwearefoundfalsewitnessesofGodbecausewehavetestifiedhellip2Corinthians414KnowingthathewhichraiseduptheLordJesusshallraiseupushellipGalatians11Paulanapostle(notofmenneitherbymanbutbyJesusChristhellip

Ephesians120WhichheworkedinChristwhenheraisedhimfromthedeadandhellipColossians212Buriedwithhiminbaptismwhereinalsoyouarerisenwithhimhellip1Thessalonians110AndtowaitforhisSonfromheavenwhomheraisedfromthedeadhellip1Peter121WhobyhimdobelieveinGodthatraisedhimupfromthedeadandhellip

thatgreatPsalm231TheLORDismyshepherdIshallnotwantPsalm801GiveearOShepherdofIsraelyouthatleadJosephlikeaflockhellipIsaiah4011HeshallfeedhisflocklikeashepherdheshallgatherthelambshellipIsaiah6311ThenherememberedthedaysofoldMosesandhispeoplesayinghellipEzekiel3423AndIwillsetuponeshepherdoverthemandheshallfeedthemhellipEzekiel3724AndDavidmyservantshallbekingoverthemandtheyallshallhellipJohn101114Iamthegoodshepherdthegoodshepherdgiveshislifeforthesheephellip1Peter225ForyouwereassheepgoingastraybutarenowreturnedtotheShepherdhellip1Peter54AndwhenthechiefShepherdshallappearyoushallreceiveacrownhellip

thebloodSeeonchHebrews920SayingThisisthebloodofthetestamentwhichGodhasenjoinedtoyou

Hebrews1022LetusdrawnearwithatrueheartinfullassuranceoffaithhavinghellipExodus248AndMosestookthebloodandsprinkleditonthepeopleandsaidhellipZechariah911AsforyoualsobythebloodofyourcovenantIhavesentforthhellipMatthew2628ForthisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichisshedformanyhellipMark1424AndhesaidtothemThisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichhellipLuke2220LikewisealsothecupaftersuppersayingThiscupisthenewtestamenthellip

everlasting2Samuel235AlthoughmyhousebenotsowithGodyethehasmadewithmeanhellip1Chronicles1617AndhasconfirmedthesametoJacobforalawandtoIsraelforhellipIsaiah553InclineyourearandcometomehearandyoursoulshalllivehellipIsaiah618ForItheLORDlovejudgmentIhaterobberyforburntofferinghellipJeremiah3240AndIwillmakeaneverlastingcovenantwiththemthatIwillnothellipEzekiel3726MoreoverIwillmakeacovenantofpeacewiththemitshallbeanhellip

covenantortestamentSeeonchHebrews91617Forwhereatestamentistheremustalsoofnecessitybethedeathhellip

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MakeHebrews1223TothegeneralassemblyandchurchofthefirstbornwhicharewrittenhellipDeuteronomy324HeistheRockhisworkisperfectforallhiswaysarejudgmenthellipPsalm1388TheLORDwillperfectthatwhichconcernsmeyourmercyOLORDhellipJohn1723IinthemandyouinmethattheymaybemadeperfectinoneandhellipEphesians316-19ThathewouldgrantyouaccordingtotherichesofhisglorytohellipColossians19-12ForthiscausewealsosincethedaywehearditdonotceasehellipColossians412EpaphraswhoisoneofyouaservantofChristsalutesyoualwayshellip1Thessalonians313Totheendhemayestablishyourheartsblamelessinholinessbeforehellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Peter510ButtheGodofallgracewhohascalledustohiseternalgloryhellip

every2Corinthians98AndGodisabletomakeallgraceaboundtowardyouthatyoualwayshellip

Ephesians210ForwearehisworkmanshipcreatedinChristJesustogoodworkshellipPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Timothy510Wellreportedofforgoodworksifshehavebroughtupchildrenhellip

todoHebrews1036ForyouhaveneedofpatiencethatafteryouhavedonethewillhellipMatthew721NoteveryonethatsaidtomeLordLordshallenterintothekingdomhellipMatthew1250ForwhoevershalldothewillofmyFatherwhichisinheaventhehellipMatthew2131WhetherofthemtwodidthewillofhisfatherTheysaytohimhellipJohn717IfanymanwilldohiswillheshallknowofthedoctrinewhetherhellipRomans122Andbenotconformedtothisworldbutbeyoutransformedbythehellip1Thessalonians43ForthisisthewillofGodevenyoursanctificationthatyoushouldhellip1Peter42Thathenolongershouldlivetherestofhistimeinthefleshtohellip1John217Andtheworldpassesawayandthelustthereofbuthethatdoeshellip

workingordoing

Philippians213ForitisGodwhichworksinyoubothtowillandtodoofhisgoodpleasure

wellpleasingHebrews1316ButtodogoodandtocommunicateforgetnotforwithsuchsacrificeshellipRomans121IbeseechyouthereforebrothersbythemerciesofGodthatyouhellipRomans141718ForthekingdomofGodisnotmeatanddrinkbutrighteousnesshellipPhilippians418ButIhaveallandaboundIamfullhavingreceivedofEpaphroditushellipColossians320Childrenobeyyourparentsinallthingsforthisiswellpleasinghellip1John322Andwhateverweaskwereceiveofhimbecausewekeephiscommandmentshellip

throughJohn162324AndinthatdayyoushallaskmenothingTrulytrulyIsaytohellipEphesians218ForthroughhimwebothhaveaccessbyoneSpirittotheFatherPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellipPhilippians413IcandoallthingsthroughChristwhichstrengthensmeColossians317AndwhateveryoudoinwordordeeddoallinthenameoftheLordhellip1Peter25Youalsoaslivelystonesarebuiltupaspiritualhouseanholyhellip

towhomPsalm721819BlessedbetheLORDGodtheGodofIsraelwhoonlydoeswondrousthingshellipRomans1627ToGodonlywisebeglorythroughJesusChristforeverAmenGalatians15TowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenPhilippians211AndthateverytongueshouldconfessthatJesusChristisLordtohellip1Timothy117NowtotheKingeternalimmortalinvisibletheonlywiseGodhellip1Timothy616Whoonlyhasimmortalitydwellinginthelightwhichnomancanhellip2Timothy418AndtheLordshalldelivermefromeveryevilworkandwillpreservehellip1Peter511TohimbegloryanddominionforeverandeverAmen2Peter318ButgrowingraceandintheknowledgeofourLordandSaviorJesushellipJude125TotheonlywiseGodourSaviorbegloryandmajestydominionandhellipRevelation46AndbeforethethronetherewasaseaofglassliketocrystalandhellipRevelation5913AndtheysunganewsongsayingYouareworthytotakethebookhellip

AmenSeeonMatthew613AndleadusnotintotemptationbutdeliverusfromevilForyourhellipMatthew2820TeachingthemtoobserveallthingswhateverIhavecommandedyouhellip

BENEDICTIONFromtheearliesttimestherecordsbeartestimonythatpronouncingthebenedictionorgivingtheblessingwasacommonpracticeInthetempleservicethisdutywasassignedtotheAaronitesandwasmadeanimpressivepartoftheservice

Oslash TheformofthebenedictionusedisgiveninNumbers622-27

Oslash ReferencestothispracticemaybefoundinLeviticus922Deut1082Chron3027

Oslash Afteratimeminutedirectionsweregivenconcerningitandcarefulpreparationwasmadeforthispartoftheservice

Oslash AllAaronitesofproperagewereentitledtoperformthisserviceexceptthosewhobypreviousconductoronaccountofphysicaldefectweredisqualified

o Onewhohadkilledanotherwhetherintentionallyorotherwiseor

o whohadviolatedthemarriagevows

o hadgivenhimselfexcessivelytowinedrinkingorotherexcessesor

o indeedhadbeenguiltyofunrighteousconductorlife

o Ifonewasblindevenofoneeyeoro hadadefectinhishandsorspeechoro wasahunchbackhewasalsoexcluded

Oslash Suchpersonsleaderswerenotonlyprohibitedfrompronouncingtheblessingbutwasrequiredtowithdrawbeforethispartoftheservicewasperformed

Oslash Beforethepriestcouldengageinthisservicehewasrequiredtowashhishands

Oslash Thenwithupliftedhandswhilethepeoplestoodheutteredthewordsofblessing

ThemainideawasthatthusthenameofYahwehwasputonthepeopleLateritcametoberegardedashavingsomespecialblessinginandofitselfaresultagainstwhichthemorespiritualofthepriestsprotestedItwascommonnotonlytopronouncethebenedictioninthepublicworshipbutalsointhefamily

Oslash WehavesuchinstancesinGenesis926-27Genesis2727-30

Oslash ThispracticeprevailedalsoonmanyotheroccasionsnotonlyinIsraelbutamongtheheathenaswell

WemayreadilyseethereforethatfromtheverybeginningoftheChristianchurchtheuseofthebenedictionwascommon

Inthecourseoftimeanextensiveliturgydevelopedonthissubjectanditmaybesaidthattherearenowthreedistinctideasinthechurchastothebenediction

Oslash Thatsectionofthechurchwhichregardstheministerasclothedwithsacerdotalpowersholdsthattheblessingspronouncedareactuallyconferredintheactoftheutteranceofthewordsbecauseofthepowersconferreduponhimwhenhewassetasideforthesacredoffice

Oslash OntheotherhanditisheldthatitismerelyaprayerthatGodmaybestowcertainblessingsonthepeople

Oslash FromthispositionothersdissentandteachthatitisthedeclarationofthespecialprivilegesandrelationsinwhichthosestandwhohaveenteredintocovenantfellowshipwithChristthattheblessingsnowdeclaredaretheirsbyfightofthatrelationandareconferreduponthembytheHolySpirito TheGreekandRomanCatholicchurchestakethefirstportionandthereforewefindamongthemmuchofdetailandminutiaeastothemannerinwhichitshouldbepronounced

sect IntheGreekchurchthepriestraiseshishandwiththethumbtouchingthethirdfingersignifyingtheprocessionoftheHolyGhostfromtheFatheraloneoraccordingtootherstoformthesacrednameIHS

sect IntheRomanchurchtheformisthethumbfirstandsecondfingersaretobeopentosymbolizetheTrinityInthischurchtoothebenedictionispronouncedinamultitudeofcasesandineachcasethethingsoblessedbythepriestismadesacredbull Crossesbull churchvesselsbull housesbull paschaleggsbull churchyardsarethusblessedbull EveryparishhasacollectionoftheseformsofblessinginwhatisknownastheBenedictionaleo Theauthorityforthisisbasedonsomedocumentsclaimingtoreachbacktoearlychurchhistory

o butastheybelongtotheforgeddecretalclassthepositionoftheRomanchurchonthissubjectisuntenable

Apostolicbenedictionsaswefindthemintheepistlespresentconsiderablevariety

Oslash OneofthestrikingfeaturesisthatinanumberofcasesthereistheomissionoftheHolyGhosto ThebestexplanationseemstobethattheFatherandtheSoneffecttheredemptionoftheworldandtheHolyGhostappliestheblessingsowroughtout

sect GracemercyandpeacemaythenbesaidtobesentfromtheFatherandtheSonthroughtheHolyGhosttobethepossessionofallwhohavecomeintothekingdom

sect ThethirdpersonoftheTrinitybeingthusintheactofapplyingtheblessingisnotmentioned

sect ThefactthatinothercasesFatherSonandHolyGhostarementionedprovesthatthewritersknewthecharacterandofficeoftheHolyGhost

Oslash Themostcommonformusedtodayisthatin2Cor1314OccasionallysomechangesareintroducedbyministersbutitwouldseembesttoadherestrictlytotheScripturalforms

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LiteralBIBLICALBenedictionsDivinelyappointedDeut108Deut215Num623-26ByGodUponcreatureshehadmadeGen122UponmanGen128UponNoahGen91Gen92INSTANCESOFByMelchizedekuponAbrahamGen1419Gen1420Heb77ByBethuelshouseholduponRebekahGen2460ByIsaacUponJacobGen2723-29Gen2737Gen281-4UponEsauGen2739

Gen2740ByJacobUponPharaohGen477-10UponJosephssonsGen48UponhisownsonsGen49ByMosesuponthetribesofIsraelDeut33ByAaronLev922Lev923ByhalfthetribeswhostoodonMountGerizimDeut1129Deut1130Deut2711-13Jos833ByJoshuaUponCalebJos1413UpontheReubenitesandGaditesandthehalftribeofManassehJos226Jos227ByNaomiuponRuthandOrpahRuth18Ruth19BythepeopleuponRuthRuth411

Ruth412ByEliuponElkanah1Sa220ByDavidUponthepeople2Sa618UponBarzillai2Sa1939ByAraunahuponDavid2Sa2423BySolomonuponthepeople1Ki8141Ki855-582Ch63BySimeonuponJesusLuke234ByJesusuponhisfollowersLuke2450LEVITICALFORMSOFNum623-26APOSTOLICFORMSOF1Co132Co12Gal13Eph12Php12Col121Th112Th122Ti12

Phm13Rom17Rom155Rom156Rom1513Rom1533Rom1620Rom16241Co16232Co1314Gal616Gal618Eph623Eph624Php4231Th5282Th3162Th3181Ti121Ti6212Ti422Tit315Phm125Heb1320Heb1321Heb13251Pe121Pe5101Pe5111Pe514

2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

butonlyasGodempowersustodosoTheendresultisaconsistentmatureChristianlifethatfaithfullyreflectsthenatureofourholyGodJohnmakesitclearthatwewillneverbetotallyfreefromsininthislife(1John18-10)ThankfullytheworkGodhasbeguninusHewillfinish(Philippians16)RecommendedResourcePleasingGodDiscoveringtheMeaningandImportanceofSanctificationbyRCSproul

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InJesusnameweprayAmen

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Oslash Personal(you)Oslash Produce

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Oslash ParakleetOslash PurifyingOslash PersonPeople(us)

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Oslash ParticularOslash PleasingOslash Performance

thruJesusChrist

Oslash PersonalpropitiationOslash Price-payingPrinceofPeaceOslash Perfecterofourfaith

towhombeglory

Oslash Praise

foreverampeverOslash Permanent

VIDEOBlessedExhorting8(105sec)

(LegalatonementhellipYoumustrepentampbelievehellipthisiswhatyoursquoremissing)

Oslash Acts1730ndashldquoGodcommandsallmeneverywheretorepenthelliprdquo

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Romans68-18

8NowifwehavediedwithChristwebelievethatwewillalsolivewithhim9WeknowthatChristbeingraisedfromthedeadwillneverdieagaindeathnolongerhasdominionoverhim10Forthedeathhediedhediedtosinonceforallbut the life he lives he lives to God11So you also mustconsider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in ChristJesus12Letnotsinthereforereigninyourmortalbodytomake

youobeyitspassions13Donotpresentyourmemberstosinas instruments forunrighteousnessbutpresentyourselvestoGodasthosewhohavebeenbroughtfromdeathtolifeandyour members (body parts) to God as instruments forrighteousness14For sin will have no dominion over yousinceyouarenotunderlawbutundergraceSlavestoRighteousness15WhatthenArewetosinbecausewearenotunderlaw

butundergraceBynomeans16Doyounotknowthatifyoupresent yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves you areslavesoftheonewhomyouobeyeitherofsinwhichleadstodeathorofobediencewhichleadstorighteousness17ButthanksbetoGodthatyouwhowereonceslavesofsinhavebecomeobedientfromthehearttothestandardofteachingtowhich youwere committed18and havingbeen set freefromsin(you)havebecomeslavesofrighteousness

ii CelebrationINChrist

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(PurposeoflifeLifersquoshardhellipManrsquosbasicallygoodhellipIrsquomgoodampgoingtoheaven)mMmampURGENCY

Godanswersprayerhellip=meetingofthispersonofpeace

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InJesusnameweprayAmenCLOSEREVIEW

Blessedexhortingbirthsampbuildsblessedassurance-JDPREMEMBER

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Hebrews1320-21 NowmaytheGodofpeacewhobroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesustheGreatShepherdofthesheepbythebloodoftheeternalcovenantequipyouwitheverythinggood(so)

thatyoumaydoHiswillworkinginusthatwhichispleasinginHissightthroughJesusChristtowhombegloryforever

andeverAmen

LetrsquosPray

STUDYNotesNASB

NowtheGodofpeacewhobroughtupfromthedeadthegreatShepherdofthesheepthroughthebloodoftheeternalcovenantevenJesusourLordequipyouineverygoodthingtodoHiswillworkinginusthatwhichispleasinginHissightthroughJesusChristtowhombethegloryforeverandever

Amen

ESV NowmaytheGodofpeacewhobroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesusthegreatshepherdofthesheepbythebloodoftheeternalcovenantequipyouwitheverythinggoodthatyoumaydohiswillworkinginusthatwhichispleasinginhis

sightthroughJesusChristtowhombegloryforeverandeverAmen

v20NowtheGodofpeaceetc

To rendermutual what he desired them to do heends his Epistle with prayer and he asks of God toconfirmortofitortoperfectthemineverygoodworkforsuchisthemeaningofkatartisai

WehenceconcludethatwearebynomeansfittodogooduntilwearemadeorformedforthepurposebyGodandthatweshallnotcontinuelongindoinggoodunlesshestrengthensusforperseveranceishispeculiargift

(cf1John219ndashJDP)

NoristhereadoubtbutthatasnocommongiftsoftheSpirithadalreadyasitseemsappearedinthemthefirstimpressionwithwhichtheybeganisnotwhatisprayedfor but the polishing which they were to be madeperfect

Thatbroughtagainfromthedeadetc

ThisclausewasaddedforthesakeofconfirmationforheintimatesthatGodisthenonlyprayedtoarightbyustoleadusontoperfectionwhenweacknowledgehispowerintheresurrectionofChristandacknowledgeChrist

himselfasourpastorHeinshortwouldhaveustolooktoChristinorderthatwemayrightlytrustinGodforhelpforChristwasraisedfromdeathforthisendthatwemightbereneweduntoeternallifebythesamepowerofGodandheisthegreatpastorofallinorderthatwemayprotectthesheepcommittedtohimbytheFather

ThroughthebloodetcIhaverendereditInthebloodforas v in is often taken in the sense ofwith so I prefer toregardithereForitseemstomethattheApostlemeansthatChrist so arose from the dead that his death was not yetabolishedbutthatitretainsitsefficacyforeverasthoughhehadsaidGodraiseduphisownsonbutinsuchawaythatthebloodhe shedonce forall inhisdeath isefficaciousafterhisresurrection for the ratification of the everlasting covenantand brings forth fruit the same as though it were flowingalways[292]

v21Todohiswilletc

He now gives a definition of good works by layingdownGodswillastheruleforhethusintimatesthatno works are to be deemed good but such as areagreeable to the will of God as Paul also teaches usinRomans122andinmanyotherplaces

Letusthenrememberthatitistheperfectionofagoodandholylifewhenweliveinobediencetohiswill

Theclausewhichnextfollowsisexplanatoryworking(ordoing)inyouwhatiswellpleasinginhissight

HehadspokenofthatwillwhichismadeknownintheLawhenowshowsthatinvainisobtrudedonGodwhathehasnotcommandedforhevaluesthedecrees of his own will far more than all theinventionsoftheworld

Through Jesus Christ etc This may be explained in twoways -- Working through Jesus Christ or Well-pleasingthroughJesusChristBothsensesaresuitableForweknowthat the spirit of regeneration and also all graces arebestowedonusthroughChristandthenitiscertainthatas nothing can proceed from us absolutely perfectnothing can be acceptable to Godwithout that pardonwhichweobtainthroughChristThusitcomesthatourworks performed by the odor of Christs grace emit asweetfragranceinGodspresencewhileotherwisetheywould have a fetid smell I am disposed to include bothmeanings

TowhombegloryetcThisIrefertoChristAndashehereascribes toChristwhatpeculiarly belongs toGod alone hethusbearsacleartestimonytohisdivinitybutstillifanyonepreferstoexplainthisoftheFatherIdonotobjectthoughIembracetheothersenseasbeingthemostobvious

- JohnCalvin

AnalysisOfTheChapter

The closing chapterHebrews 13of this Epistle is made upalmostentirelyofexhortationstotheperformanceofvariouspractical duties The exhortations relate to the followingpoints brotherly loveHebrews 131 hospitalityHebrews132sympathywiththoseinbondsHebrews133fidelityinthemarriagerelationHebrews134contentmentHebrews135-6 submission to those in authorityHebrews 137-8stability in the doctrines of religionHebrews 139-15benevolenceHebrews 1316 obedience to those entrustedwithofficeHebrews1317andspecialprayer forhimwhowrotethisEpistleHebrews1318-19TheEpistlethencloseswithabeautifulandimpressivebenedictionHebrews1320-21withanentreatythattheywouldreceivewithfavorwhathad been writtenHebrews 1322 with the gratefulannouncement thatTimothy inwhomtheydoubtless feltagreatinterestwassetatlibertyHebrews1323andwithasalutationtoallthesaintsHebrews1324-25

Hebrews1320NowtheGodofpeace-GodwhoistheAuthororthesourceofpeacenotes1Thessalonians523ThewordpeaceintheNewTestamentisusedtodenoteeverykindofblessingorhappinessItisopposedtoallthatwoulddisturbortroublethemindandmayreferthereforetoreconciliationwithGodtoaquietconsciencetotheevidenceofpardonedsintohealthandprosperityandtothehopeofheavenseethenotesonJohn1427

That brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus -Acts232note1Corinthians1515noteItisonlybythefactoftheresurrectionoftheLordJesusthatwehavepeaceforit is only by him that we have the prospect of anadmissionintoheaven

That great Shepherd of the sheep - notesJohn 101John1014TheideahereisthatitisthroughthetendercareofthatgreatShepherdthattruehappinessisbestowedonthepeopleofGod

Through the blood of the everlasting covenant -The bloodshed to ratify theeverlasting covenant thatGodmakeswithhispeoplenotesHebrews914-23

Thisphrase in theoriginal isnotconnectedas it is inourtranslationwithhisbeingraisedfromthedeadnorshoulditbesorendered forwhatcanbethesenseofraisingChristfromthedeadbythebloodofthecovenant

In the Greek it is the God of peace who broughtagainfromthedeadtheshepherdofthesheepgreatby the blood of the everlasting covenant our LordJesusetc

ThemeaningisthathewasmadeorconstitutedthegreatShepherdofthesheep-thegreatLordandrulerofhispeoplebythatbloodThatwhichmakeshimsoeminentlydistinguishedthatbywhichhe

wasmadesuperiortoallotherswhoeverruledoverthepeopleofGodwasthefactthatheofferedthebloodbywhichtheeternalcovenantwasratified

Itiscalledeverlastingoreternalbecause

(1)itwasformedinthecouncilsofeternityorhasbeenaneternalplaninthedivinemindand

(2)becauseitistocontinueforeverThroughsuchacovenantGodcanbestowpermanentandsolidpeaceonhispeoplefor it lays the foundation of the assurance of eternalhappiness

Hebrews1321Makeyouperfect-Theapostleheredoesnotaffirmthattheywerethenperfectorthattheywouldbeinthislife

Thewordusedhere-καταρτιζωkatartizō-meanstomakefullyreadytoputinfullordertomakecomplete

ThemeaninghereisthatPaulprayedthatGodwouldfullyendowthemwithwhatevergracewasnecessarytodohiswillandtokeephiscommandmentsseethewordexplainedinthenotesonHebrews113

ItisanappropriateprayertobeofferedatalltimesandbyallwholovethechurchthatGodwouldmakeallhispeopleperfectlyqualifiedto

doallhiswill

Workinginyou-MarginDoing

TheideahereisthattheonlyhopethattheywoulddothewillofGodwasthathewouldbyhisownagencycausethemtodowhatwaswell-pleasinginhissightcomparenotesonPhilippians212

ThroughJesusChrist-TheideaishellipthatGoddoesnotdirectlyand by his own immediate agency convert and sanctify theheart but it is through the gospel of Christ and all goodinfluencesonthesoulmustbeexpectedthroughtheSaviour

Towhombegloryforeverandever-ThatistoChristforsotheconnectionevidentlydemandsItisnotuncommonfortheapostlePaultointroducedoxologiesinthiswayinthemidstofaletterseethenotesRomans95Itwascommonamong

theJewsasitisnowinthewritingsandconversationoftheMuslimswhenthenameofGodwasmentionedtoaccompanyitwithanexpressionofpraise

- Barnes

Hebrews1320NowtheGodofpeacethatbroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesusthatgreatshepherdofthesheepthroughtheblood

oftheeverlastingcovenantNowtheGodofpeace-WehaveoftenseenthatpeaceamongtheHebrewssignifiesprosperityofeverykindTheGodofpeaceisthesameastheGodofallblessednesswhohasathisdisposalalltemporalandeternalgoodwholovesmankindandhasprovidedthemacompletesalvation

BroughtagainfromthedeadourLordndash

AsourLordssacrificialdeathisconsideredasanatonementofferedtotheDivinejusticeGodsacceptanceofitasanatonementissignifiedbyhisraisingthehumannatureofChristfromthedeadandhencethisraisingofChristiswiththeutmostproprietyattributedtoGodtheFatherasthisproveshisacceptanceofthesacrificial

offering

ThatgreatShepherdofthesheepndash

ThisisatitleofourblessedLordgiventohimbytheprophets

Oslash soIsaiah 4011 He shall feed his flock like ashepherdHeshallgatherthelambswithhisarmsandcarrytheminhisbosomandshallgentlyleadthosewhicharewithyoungand

Oslash Ezekiel3423IwillsetuponeshepherdoverthemandheshallfeedthemevenmyservantDavid(iethebelovedvizJesus)andheshallfeedthemandbetheirshepherdand

Oslash Zechariah 137 Awake O sword against myshepherd-smitetheshepherdandtheflockshallbescattered

Oslash He appropriates it to himselfJohn 1011 bycalling himself the good Shepherd who laysdownhislifeforthesheep

Through the blood of the everlasting covenant - SomeunderstandthisinthefollowingwaythatGodbroughtbackour Lord from the dead on account of his having shed hisbloodtoprocuretheeverlastingcovenantOthers thattheLordJesusbecamethegreatShepherdandSaviorofthesheepbysheddinghisblood toprocureandratify theeverlastingcovenantThesensehoweverwillappearmuchplainerifweconnectthiswiththefollowingverseNowtheGodof peace who brought again from the dead our LordJesus that great Shepherd of the sheep make youthroughthebloodoftheeverlastingcovenantperfectineverygoodworktodohiswill

TheChristiansystemistermedtheeverlastingcovenanttodistinguishitfromthetemporarycovenantmadewiththeIsraelitesatMountSinaiandtoshowthatitisthelast

dispensationofgracetotheworldandshallenduretotheendoftime

Hebrews1321Makeyouperfectineverygoodworktodohiswillworkinginyouthatwhichiswell-pleasinginhissightthroughJesus

ChristtowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenMakeyouperfect-Καταρτισιαυt μαςPutyoucompletelyinjointSeethenoteon2Corinthians139wherethemeaningoftheoriginalwordislargelyconsidered

Fromthefollowingtermsweseewhattheapostlemeantbytheperfectionforwhichheprays

TheyweretodothewillofGodineverygoodworkfromGodworkinginthemthatwhichiswell

pleasinginhissight

1 This necessarily implies a complete change in thewholesoulthatGodmaybewellpleasedwithwhatsoeverheseesinitandthissupposesitsbeingcleansedfromallsinforGodssightcannotbepleasedwithanythingthatisunholy

2 This complete inward purity is to produce an outwardconformity to Godswill so theywere to bemade perfect ineverygoodwork

3Theperfectionwithinandtheperfectionwithoutweretobe produced by the blood of the everlasting covenant foralthoughGodisloveyetitisnotconsistentwithhisjusticeorholiness tocommunicateanygood tomankindbut throughhisSonandthroughhimashavingdiedfortheoffensesofthehumanrace

Towhom be glory for ever - As God does all in by andthroughChrist Jesus tohimbe thehonorof his ownworkascribedthroughtimeandeternityAmen

- ClarkesTextAnalysis

GotoParallelGreekStrongs Greek English Morphology

3588[e] ὉHO

[May]the Art-NMS

1161[e] δὲde

now Conj

2316[e] ΘεὸςTheos

God N-NMS

3588[e] τῆςtēs

- Art-GFS

1515[e] εἰρήνηςeirēnēs

ofpeace N-GFS

3588[e] ὁho

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321[e] ἀναγαγὼνanagagōn

havingbrought

V-APA-NMS

1537[e] ἐκek

outfrom Prep

3498[e] νεκρῶνnekrōn

[the]dead Adj-GMP

3588[e] τὸνton

the Art-AMS

4166[e] ποιμέναpoimena

Shepherd N-AMS

3588[e] τῶνtōn

ofthe Art-GNP

4263[e] προβάτωνprobatōn

sheep N-GNP

3588[e] τὸνton

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3173[e] μέγανmegan

great Adj-AMS

1722[e] ἐνen

by Prep

129[e] αἵματιhaimati

[the]blood N-DNS

1242[e] διαθήκηςdiathēkēs

of[the]covenant

N-GFS

166[e] αἰωνίουaiōniou

eternal Adj-GFS

3588[e] τὸνton

the Art-AMS

2962[e] ΚύριονKyrion

Lord N-AMS

1473[e] ἡμῶνhēmōn

ofus PPro-G1P

2424[e] ἸησοῦνIēsoun

Jesus N-AMS

TextAnalysis

GotoParallelGreekStrongs Greek English Morphology

2675[e] καταρτίσαιkatartisai

equip V-AOA-3S

4771[e] ὑμᾶςhymas

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1722[e] ἐνen

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3956[e] παντὶpanti

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18[e] ἀγαθῷagathō

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1519[e] εἰςeis

inorder Prep

3588[e] τὸto

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4160[e] ποιῆσαιpoiēsai

todo V-ANA

3588[e] τὸto

the Art-ANS

2307[e] θέλημαthelēma

will N-ANS

846[e] αὐτοῦautou

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4160[e] ποιῶνpoiōn

working V-PPA-NMS

1722[e] ἐνen

in Prep

1473[e] ἡμῖνhēmin

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3588[e] τὸto

thatwhich[is]

Art-ANS

2101[e] εὐάρεστονeuareston

wellpleasing Adj-ANS

1799[e] ἐνώπιονenōpion

before Prep

846[e] αὐτοῦautou

Him PPro-GM3S

1223[e] διὰdia

through Prep

2424[e] ἸησοῦIēsou

Jesus N-GMS

5547[e] ΧριστοῦChristou

Christ N-GMS

3739[e] ᾧhō

towhom[be] RelPro-DMS

3588[e] ἡhē

the Art-NFS

1391[e] δόξαdoxa

glory N-NFS

1519[e] εἰςeis

to Prep

3588[e] τοὺςtous

the Art-AMP

165[e] αἰῶναςaiōnas

ages N-AMP

3588[e] τῶνtōn

ofthe Art-GMP

165[e] αἰώνωνmiddotaiōnōn

ages N-GMP

281[e] ἀμήνamēn

Amen Heb

TreasuryofScriptureKnowledge

theGodRomans1533NowtheGodofpeacebewithyouallAmenRomans1620AndtheGodofpeaceshallbruiseSatanunderyourfeetshortlyhellip1Corinthians1433ForGodisnottheauthorofconfusionbutofpeaceasinallchurcheshellip2Corinthians1311FinallybrothersfarewellBeperfectbeofgoodcomfortbeofhellipPhilippians49Thosethingswhichyouhavebothlearnedandreceivedandheardhellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip

2Thessalonians316NowtheLordofpeacehimselfgiveyoupeacealwaysbyallmeanshellip

broughtActs22432WhomGodhasraiseduphavingloosedthepainsofdeathbecausehellipActs315AndkilledthePrinceoflifewhomGodhasraisedfromthedeadhellipActs410BeitknowntoyouallandtoallthepeopleofIsraelthatbyhellipActs530TheGodofourfathersraisedupJesuswhomyouslewandhangedonatreeActs104041HimGodraisedupthethirddayandshowedhimopenlyhellipActs1330ButGodraisedhimfromthedeadActs1731BecausehehasappointedadayinthewhichhewilljudgetheworldhellipRomans14AnddeclaredtobetheSonofGodwithpoweraccordingtothespirithellipRomans42425ButforusalsotowhomitshallbeimputedifwebelieveonhimhellipRomans811ButiftheSpiritofhimthatraisedupJesusfromthedeaddwellinyouhellip1Corinthians614AndGodhasbothraiseduptheLordandwillalsoraiseupusbyhisownpower1Corinthians1515YesandwearefoundfalsewitnessesofGodbecausewehavetestifiedhellip2Corinthians414KnowingthathewhichraiseduptheLordJesusshallraiseupushellipGalatians11Paulanapostle(notofmenneitherbymanbutbyJesusChristhellip

Ephesians120WhichheworkedinChristwhenheraisedhimfromthedeadandhellipColossians212Buriedwithhiminbaptismwhereinalsoyouarerisenwithhimhellip1Thessalonians110AndtowaitforhisSonfromheavenwhomheraisedfromthedeadhellip1Peter121WhobyhimdobelieveinGodthatraisedhimupfromthedeadandhellip

thatgreatPsalm231TheLORDismyshepherdIshallnotwantPsalm801GiveearOShepherdofIsraelyouthatleadJosephlikeaflockhellipIsaiah4011HeshallfeedhisflocklikeashepherdheshallgatherthelambshellipIsaiah6311ThenherememberedthedaysofoldMosesandhispeoplesayinghellipEzekiel3423AndIwillsetuponeshepherdoverthemandheshallfeedthemhellipEzekiel3724AndDavidmyservantshallbekingoverthemandtheyallshallhellipJohn101114Iamthegoodshepherdthegoodshepherdgiveshislifeforthesheephellip1Peter225ForyouwereassheepgoingastraybutarenowreturnedtotheShepherdhellip1Peter54AndwhenthechiefShepherdshallappearyoushallreceiveacrownhellip

thebloodSeeonchHebrews920SayingThisisthebloodofthetestamentwhichGodhasenjoinedtoyou

Hebrews1022LetusdrawnearwithatrueheartinfullassuranceoffaithhavinghellipExodus248AndMosestookthebloodandsprinkleditonthepeopleandsaidhellipZechariah911AsforyoualsobythebloodofyourcovenantIhavesentforthhellipMatthew2628ForthisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichisshedformanyhellipMark1424AndhesaidtothemThisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichhellipLuke2220LikewisealsothecupaftersuppersayingThiscupisthenewtestamenthellip

everlasting2Samuel235AlthoughmyhousebenotsowithGodyethehasmadewithmeanhellip1Chronicles1617AndhasconfirmedthesametoJacobforalawandtoIsraelforhellipIsaiah553InclineyourearandcometomehearandyoursoulshalllivehellipIsaiah618ForItheLORDlovejudgmentIhaterobberyforburntofferinghellipJeremiah3240AndIwillmakeaneverlastingcovenantwiththemthatIwillnothellipEzekiel3726MoreoverIwillmakeacovenantofpeacewiththemitshallbeanhellip

covenantortestamentSeeonchHebrews91617Forwhereatestamentistheremustalsoofnecessitybethedeathhellip

TreasuryofScriptureKnowledge

MakeHebrews1223TothegeneralassemblyandchurchofthefirstbornwhicharewrittenhellipDeuteronomy324HeistheRockhisworkisperfectforallhiswaysarejudgmenthellipPsalm1388TheLORDwillperfectthatwhichconcernsmeyourmercyOLORDhellipJohn1723IinthemandyouinmethattheymaybemadeperfectinoneandhellipEphesians316-19ThathewouldgrantyouaccordingtotherichesofhisglorytohellipColossians19-12ForthiscausewealsosincethedaywehearditdonotceasehellipColossians412EpaphraswhoisoneofyouaservantofChristsalutesyoualwayshellip1Thessalonians313Totheendhemayestablishyourheartsblamelessinholinessbeforehellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Peter510ButtheGodofallgracewhohascalledustohiseternalgloryhellip

every2Corinthians98AndGodisabletomakeallgraceaboundtowardyouthatyoualwayshellip

Ephesians210ForwearehisworkmanshipcreatedinChristJesustogoodworkshellipPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Timothy510Wellreportedofforgoodworksifshehavebroughtupchildrenhellip

todoHebrews1036ForyouhaveneedofpatiencethatafteryouhavedonethewillhellipMatthew721NoteveryonethatsaidtomeLordLordshallenterintothekingdomhellipMatthew1250ForwhoevershalldothewillofmyFatherwhichisinheaventhehellipMatthew2131WhetherofthemtwodidthewillofhisfatherTheysaytohimhellipJohn717IfanymanwilldohiswillheshallknowofthedoctrinewhetherhellipRomans122Andbenotconformedtothisworldbutbeyoutransformedbythehellip1Thessalonians43ForthisisthewillofGodevenyoursanctificationthatyoushouldhellip1Peter42Thathenolongershouldlivetherestofhistimeinthefleshtohellip1John217Andtheworldpassesawayandthelustthereofbuthethatdoeshellip

workingordoing

Philippians213ForitisGodwhichworksinyoubothtowillandtodoofhisgoodpleasure

wellpleasingHebrews1316ButtodogoodandtocommunicateforgetnotforwithsuchsacrificeshellipRomans121IbeseechyouthereforebrothersbythemerciesofGodthatyouhellipRomans141718ForthekingdomofGodisnotmeatanddrinkbutrighteousnesshellipPhilippians418ButIhaveallandaboundIamfullhavingreceivedofEpaphroditushellipColossians320Childrenobeyyourparentsinallthingsforthisiswellpleasinghellip1John322Andwhateverweaskwereceiveofhimbecausewekeephiscommandmentshellip

throughJohn162324AndinthatdayyoushallaskmenothingTrulytrulyIsaytohellipEphesians218ForthroughhimwebothhaveaccessbyoneSpirittotheFatherPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellipPhilippians413IcandoallthingsthroughChristwhichstrengthensmeColossians317AndwhateveryoudoinwordordeeddoallinthenameoftheLordhellip1Peter25Youalsoaslivelystonesarebuiltupaspiritualhouseanholyhellip

towhomPsalm721819BlessedbetheLORDGodtheGodofIsraelwhoonlydoeswondrousthingshellipRomans1627ToGodonlywisebeglorythroughJesusChristforeverAmenGalatians15TowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenPhilippians211AndthateverytongueshouldconfessthatJesusChristisLordtohellip1Timothy117NowtotheKingeternalimmortalinvisibletheonlywiseGodhellip1Timothy616Whoonlyhasimmortalitydwellinginthelightwhichnomancanhellip2Timothy418AndtheLordshalldelivermefromeveryevilworkandwillpreservehellip1Peter511TohimbegloryanddominionforeverandeverAmen2Peter318ButgrowingraceandintheknowledgeofourLordandSaviorJesushellipJude125TotheonlywiseGodourSaviorbegloryandmajestydominionandhellipRevelation46AndbeforethethronetherewasaseaofglassliketocrystalandhellipRevelation5913AndtheysunganewsongsayingYouareworthytotakethebookhellip

AmenSeeonMatthew613AndleadusnotintotemptationbutdeliverusfromevilForyourhellipMatthew2820TeachingthemtoobserveallthingswhateverIhavecommandedyouhellip

BENEDICTIONFromtheearliesttimestherecordsbeartestimonythatpronouncingthebenedictionorgivingtheblessingwasacommonpracticeInthetempleservicethisdutywasassignedtotheAaronitesandwasmadeanimpressivepartoftheservice

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Oslash AllAaronitesofproperagewereentitledtoperformthisserviceexceptthosewhobypreviousconductoronaccountofphysicaldefectweredisqualified

o Onewhohadkilledanotherwhetherintentionallyorotherwiseor

o whohadviolatedthemarriagevows

o hadgivenhimselfexcessivelytowinedrinkingorotherexcessesor

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o Ifonewasblindevenofoneeyeoro hadadefectinhishandsorspeechoro wasahunchbackhewasalsoexcluded

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ThemainideawasthatthusthenameofYahwehwasputonthepeopleLateritcametoberegardedashavingsomespecialblessinginandofitselfaresultagainstwhichthemorespiritualofthepriestsprotestedItwascommonnotonlytopronouncethebenedictioninthepublicworshipbutalsointhefamily

Oslash WehavesuchinstancesinGenesis926-27Genesis2727-30

Oslash ThispracticeprevailedalsoonmanyotheroccasionsnotonlyinIsraelbutamongtheheathenaswell

WemayreadilyseethereforethatfromtheverybeginningoftheChristianchurchtheuseofthebenedictionwascommon

Inthecourseoftimeanextensiveliturgydevelopedonthissubjectanditmaybesaidthattherearenowthreedistinctideasinthechurchastothebenediction

Oslash Thatsectionofthechurchwhichregardstheministerasclothedwithsacerdotalpowersholdsthattheblessingspronouncedareactuallyconferredintheactoftheutteranceofthewordsbecauseofthepowersconferreduponhimwhenhewassetasideforthesacredoffice

Oslash OntheotherhanditisheldthatitismerelyaprayerthatGodmaybestowcertainblessingsonthepeople

Oslash FromthispositionothersdissentandteachthatitisthedeclarationofthespecialprivilegesandrelationsinwhichthosestandwhohaveenteredintocovenantfellowshipwithChristthattheblessingsnowdeclaredaretheirsbyfightofthatrelationandareconferreduponthembytheHolySpirito TheGreekandRomanCatholicchurchestakethefirstportionandthereforewefindamongthemmuchofdetailandminutiaeastothemannerinwhichitshouldbepronounced

sect IntheGreekchurchthepriestraiseshishandwiththethumbtouchingthethirdfingersignifyingtheprocessionoftheHolyGhostfromtheFatheraloneoraccordingtootherstoformthesacrednameIHS

sect IntheRomanchurchtheformisthethumbfirstandsecondfingersaretobeopentosymbolizetheTrinityInthischurchtoothebenedictionispronouncedinamultitudeofcasesandineachcasethethingsoblessedbythepriestismadesacredbull Crossesbull churchvesselsbull housesbull paschaleggsbull churchyardsarethusblessedbull EveryparishhasacollectionoftheseformsofblessinginwhatisknownastheBenedictionaleo Theauthorityforthisisbasedonsomedocumentsclaimingtoreachbacktoearlychurchhistory

o butastheybelongtotheforgeddecretalclassthepositionoftheRomanchurchonthissubjectisuntenable

Apostolicbenedictionsaswefindthemintheepistlespresentconsiderablevariety

Oslash OneofthestrikingfeaturesisthatinanumberofcasesthereistheomissionoftheHolyGhosto ThebestexplanationseemstobethattheFatherandtheSoneffecttheredemptionoftheworldandtheHolyGhostappliestheblessingsowroughtout

sect GracemercyandpeacemaythenbesaidtobesentfromtheFatherandtheSonthroughtheHolyGhosttobethepossessionofallwhohavecomeintothekingdom

sect ThethirdpersonoftheTrinitybeingthusintheactofapplyingtheblessingisnotmentioned

sect ThefactthatinothercasesFatherSonandHolyGhostarementionedprovesthatthewritersknewthecharacterandofficeoftheHolyGhost

Oslash Themostcommonformusedtodayisthatin2Cor1314OccasionallysomechangesareintroducedbyministersbutitwouldseembesttoadherestrictlytotheScripturalforms

-InternationalStandardBibleEncyclopedia

mdashJacobWKapp

LiteralBIBLICALBenedictionsDivinelyappointedDeut108Deut215Num623-26ByGodUponcreatureshehadmadeGen122UponmanGen128UponNoahGen91Gen92INSTANCESOFByMelchizedekuponAbrahamGen1419Gen1420Heb77ByBethuelshouseholduponRebekahGen2460ByIsaacUponJacobGen2723-29Gen2737Gen281-4UponEsauGen2739

Gen2740ByJacobUponPharaohGen477-10UponJosephssonsGen48UponhisownsonsGen49ByMosesuponthetribesofIsraelDeut33ByAaronLev922Lev923ByhalfthetribeswhostoodonMountGerizimDeut1129Deut1130Deut2711-13Jos833ByJoshuaUponCalebJos1413UpontheReubenitesandGaditesandthehalftribeofManassehJos226Jos227ByNaomiuponRuthandOrpahRuth18Ruth19BythepeopleuponRuthRuth411

Ruth412ByEliuponElkanah1Sa220ByDavidUponthepeople2Sa618UponBarzillai2Sa1939ByAraunahuponDavid2Sa2423BySolomonuponthepeople1Ki8141Ki855-582Ch63BySimeonuponJesusLuke234ByJesusuponhisfollowersLuke2450LEVITICALFORMSOFNum623-26APOSTOLICFORMSOF1Co132Co12Gal13Eph12Php12Col121Th112Th122Ti12

Phm13Rom17Rom155Rom156Rom1513Rom1533Rom1620Rom16241Co16232Co1314Gal616Gal618Eph623Eph624Php4231Th5282Th3162Th3181Ti121Ti6212Ti422Tit315Phm125Heb1320Heb1321Heb13251Pe121Pe5101Pe5111Pe514

2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

butonlyasGodempowersustodosoTheendresultisaconsistentmatureChristianlifethatfaithfullyreflectsthenatureofourholyGodJohnmakesitclearthatwewillneverbetotallyfreefromsininthislife(1John18-10)ThankfullytheworkGodhasbeguninusHewillfinish(Philippians16)RecommendedResourcePleasingGodDiscoveringtheMeaningandImportanceofSanctificationbyRCSproul

VIDEOBlessedExhorting1(36sec)(FortunatetohaveChristianbackground-IbelieveinJesus-

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branchouthellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting3(57sec)

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fordamnationhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting5(57sec)(wemeasurewithmanrsquoswayshellipnofearofGodhellipfearagrave

repenthellipMIRACLE)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting6(49sec)(Miracle=Godchangesourhearthellipallarewickedevilhearthellip

Judgementdayhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting7(62sec)

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yoursquoremissing)Oslash Acts1730ndashldquoGodcommandsallmeneverywheretorepenthelliprdquo

Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

VIDEOBlessedExhorting9(54sec)(sharingbecauseIloveyouhellipldquojustgnarlyspeculationsrdquondash

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VIDEOBlessedENCOUNTER10(657)

RayampAmber(PurposeoflifeLifersquoshardhellipManrsquosbasicallygoodhellipIrsquomgood

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URGENCYGodrsquosgracemercyamploveareondisplayhellip

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miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmen

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Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

Amen

Oslash Passion

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c CONCENTRATIONampCELEBRATIONi ConcentrationONChrist

Romans68-18

8NowifwehavediedwithChristwebelievethatwewillalsolivewithhim9WeknowthatChristbeingraisedfromthedeadwillneverdieagaindeathnolongerhasdominionoverhim10Forthedeathhediedhediedtosinonceforallbut the life he lives he lives to God11So you also mustconsider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in ChristJesus12Letnotsinthereforereigninyourmortalbodytomake

youobeyitspassions13Donotpresentyourmemberstosinas instruments forunrighteousnessbutpresentyourselvestoGodasthosewhohavebeenbroughtfromdeathtolifeandyour members (body parts) to God as instruments forrighteousness14For sin will have no dominion over yousinceyouarenotunderlawbutundergraceSlavestoRighteousness15WhatthenArewetosinbecausewearenotunderlaw

butundergraceBynomeans16Doyounotknowthatifyoupresent yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves you areslavesoftheonewhomyouobeyeitherofsinwhichleadstodeathorofobediencewhichleadstorighteousness17ButthanksbetoGodthatyouwhowereonceslavesofsinhavebecomeobedientfromthehearttothestandardofteachingtowhich youwere committed18and havingbeen set freefromsin(you)havebecomeslavesofrighteousness

ii CelebrationINChrist

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(PurposeoflifeLifersquoshardhellipManrsquosbasicallygoodhellipIrsquomgoodampgoingtoheaven)mMmampURGENCY

Godanswersprayerhellip=meetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquoldquoFatherIprayforAmberhellipthatthisdayshewillunderstandthedepthsofYourloveforherhellipandthatYouhavedestroyedhergreatestenemydeathitselfhellipbysufferinganddyingonthecrossandthenrisingfromthedeadhellipIpraythatYouwillhealthebrokenheartedhellipministertoherinawonderfulamp

miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmenCLOSEREVIEW

Blessedexhortingbirthsampbuildsblessedassurance-JDPREMEMBER

0urCelebrationisalwaysamponlyINChrist

Hebrews1320-21 NowmaytheGodofpeacewhobroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesustheGreatShepherdofthesheepbythebloodoftheeternalcovenantequipyouwitheverythinggood(so)

thatyoumaydoHiswillworkinginusthatwhichispleasinginHissightthroughJesusChristtowhombegloryforever

andeverAmen

LetrsquosPray

STUDYNotesNASB

NowtheGodofpeacewhobroughtupfromthedeadthegreatShepherdofthesheepthroughthebloodoftheeternalcovenantevenJesusourLordequipyouineverygoodthingtodoHiswillworkinginusthatwhichispleasinginHissightthroughJesusChristtowhombethegloryforeverandever

Amen

ESV NowmaytheGodofpeacewhobroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesusthegreatshepherdofthesheepbythebloodoftheeternalcovenantequipyouwitheverythinggoodthatyoumaydohiswillworkinginusthatwhichispleasinginhis

sightthroughJesusChristtowhombegloryforeverandeverAmen

v20NowtheGodofpeaceetc

To rendermutual what he desired them to do heends his Epistle with prayer and he asks of God toconfirmortofitortoperfectthemineverygoodworkforsuchisthemeaningofkatartisai

WehenceconcludethatwearebynomeansfittodogooduntilwearemadeorformedforthepurposebyGodandthatweshallnotcontinuelongindoinggoodunlesshestrengthensusforperseveranceishispeculiargift

(cf1John219ndashJDP)

NoristhereadoubtbutthatasnocommongiftsoftheSpirithadalreadyasitseemsappearedinthemthefirstimpressionwithwhichtheybeganisnotwhatisprayedfor but the polishing which they were to be madeperfect

Thatbroughtagainfromthedeadetc

ThisclausewasaddedforthesakeofconfirmationforheintimatesthatGodisthenonlyprayedtoarightbyustoleadusontoperfectionwhenweacknowledgehispowerintheresurrectionofChristandacknowledgeChrist

himselfasourpastorHeinshortwouldhaveustolooktoChristinorderthatwemayrightlytrustinGodforhelpforChristwasraisedfromdeathforthisendthatwemightbereneweduntoeternallifebythesamepowerofGodandheisthegreatpastorofallinorderthatwemayprotectthesheepcommittedtohimbytheFather

ThroughthebloodetcIhaverendereditInthebloodforas v in is often taken in the sense ofwith so I prefer toregardithereForitseemstomethattheApostlemeansthatChrist so arose from the dead that his death was not yetabolishedbutthatitretainsitsefficacyforeverasthoughhehadsaidGodraiseduphisownsonbutinsuchawaythatthebloodhe shedonce forall inhisdeath isefficaciousafterhisresurrection for the ratification of the everlasting covenantand brings forth fruit the same as though it were flowingalways[292]

v21Todohiswilletc

He now gives a definition of good works by layingdownGodswillastheruleforhethusintimatesthatno works are to be deemed good but such as areagreeable to the will of God as Paul also teaches usinRomans122andinmanyotherplaces

Letusthenrememberthatitistheperfectionofagoodandholylifewhenweliveinobediencetohiswill

Theclausewhichnextfollowsisexplanatoryworking(ordoing)inyouwhatiswellpleasinginhissight

HehadspokenofthatwillwhichismadeknownintheLawhenowshowsthatinvainisobtrudedonGodwhathehasnotcommandedforhevaluesthedecrees of his own will far more than all theinventionsoftheworld

Through Jesus Christ etc This may be explained in twoways -- Working through Jesus Christ or Well-pleasingthroughJesusChristBothsensesaresuitableForweknowthat the spirit of regeneration and also all graces arebestowedonusthroughChristandthenitiscertainthatas nothing can proceed from us absolutely perfectnothing can be acceptable to Godwithout that pardonwhichweobtainthroughChristThusitcomesthatourworks performed by the odor of Christs grace emit asweetfragranceinGodspresencewhileotherwisetheywould have a fetid smell I am disposed to include bothmeanings

TowhombegloryetcThisIrefertoChristAndashehereascribes toChristwhatpeculiarly belongs toGod alone hethusbearsacleartestimonytohisdivinitybutstillifanyonepreferstoexplainthisoftheFatherIdonotobjectthoughIembracetheothersenseasbeingthemostobvious

- JohnCalvin

AnalysisOfTheChapter

The closing chapterHebrews 13of this Epistle is made upalmostentirelyofexhortationstotheperformanceofvariouspractical duties The exhortations relate to the followingpoints brotherly loveHebrews 131 hospitalityHebrews132sympathywiththoseinbondsHebrews133fidelityinthemarriagerelationHebrews134contentmentHebrews135-6 submission to those in authorityHebrews 137-8stability in the doctrines of religionHebrews 139-15benevolenceHebrews 1316 obedience to those entrustedwithofficeHebrews1317andspecialprayer forhimwhowrotethisEpistleHebrews1318-19TheEpistlethencloseswithabeautifulandimpressivebenedictionHebrews1320-21withanentreatythattheywouldreceivewithfavorwhathad been writtenHebrews 1322 with the gratefulannouncement thatTimothy inwhomtheydoubtless feltagreatinterestwassetatlibertyHebrews1323andwithasalutationtoallthesaintsHebrews1324-25

Hebrews1320NowtheGodofpeace-GodwhoistheAuthororthesourceofpeacenotes1Thessalonians523ThewordpeaceintheNewTestamentisusedtodenoteeverykindofblessingorhappinessItisopposedtoallthatwoulddisturbortroublethemindandmayreferthereforetoreconciliationwithGodtoaquietconsciencetotheevidenceofpardonedsintohealthandprosperityandtothehopeofheavenseethenotesonJohn1427

That brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus -Acts232note1Corinthians1515noteItisonlybythefactoftheresurrectionoftheLordJesusthatwehavepeaceforit is only by him that we have the prospect of anadmissionintoheaven

That great Shepherd of the sheep - notesJohn 101John1014TheideahereisthatitisthroughthetendercareofthatgreatShepherdthattruehappinessisbestowedonthepeopleofGod

Through the blood of the everlasting covenant -The bloodshed to ratify theeverlasting covenant thatGodmakeswithhispeoplenotesHebrews914-23

Thisphrase in theoriginal isnotconnectedas it is inourtranslationwithhisbeingraisedfromthedeadnorshoulditbesorendered forwhatcanbethesenseofraisingChristfromthedeadbythebloodofthecovenant

In the Greek it is the God of peace who broughtagainfromthedeadtheshepherdofthesheepgreatby the blood of the everlasting covenant our LordJesusetc

ThemeaningisthathewasmadeorconstitutedthegreatShepherdofthesheep-thegreatLordandrulerofhispeoplebythatbloodThatwhichmakeshimsoeminentlydistinguishedthatbywhichhe

wasmadesuperiortoallotherswhoeverruledoverthepeopleofGodwasthefactthatheofferedthebloodbywhichtheeternalcovenantwasratified

Itiscalledeverlastingoreternalbecause

(1)itwasformedinthecouncilsofeternityorhasbeenaneternalplaninthedivinemindand

(2)becauseitistocontinueforeverThroughsuchacovenantGodcanbestowpermanentandsolidpeaceonhispeoplefor it lays the foundation of the assurance of eternalhappiness

Hebrews1321Makeyouperfect-Theapostleheredoesnotaffirmthattheywerethenperfectorthattheywouldbeinthislife

Thewordusedhere-καταρτιζωkatartizō-meanstomakefullyreadytoputinfullordertomakecomplete

ThemeaninghereisthatPaulprayedthatGodwouldfullyendowthemwithwhatevergracewasnecessarytodohiswillandtokeephiscommandmentsseethewordexplainedinthenotesonHebrews113

ItisanappropriateprayertobeofferedatalltimesandbyallwholovethechurchthatGodwouldmakeallhispeopleperfectlyqualifiedto

doallhiswill

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TheideahereisthattheonlyhopethattheywoulddothewillofGodwasthathewouldbyhisownagencycausethemtodowhatwaswell-pleasinginhissightcomparenotesonPhilippians212

ThroughJesusChrist-TheideaishellipthatGoddoesnotdirectlyand by his own immediate agency convert and sanctify theheart but it is through the gospel of Christ and all goodinfluencesonthesoulmustbeexpectedthroughtheSaviour

Towhombegloryforeverandever-ThatistoChristforsotheconnectionevidentlydemandsItisnotuncommonfortheapostlePaultointroducedoxologiesinthiswayinthemidstofaletterseethenotesRomans95Itwascommonamong

theJewsasitisnowinthewritingsandconversationoftheMuslimswhenthenameofGodwasmentionedtoaccompanyitwithanexpressionofpraise

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Hebrews1320NowtheGodofpeacethatbroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesusthatgreatshepherdofthesheepthroughtheblood

oftheeverlastingcovenantNowtheGodofpeace-WehaveoftenseenthatpeaceamongtheHebrewssignifiesprosperityofeverykindTheGodofpeaceisthesameastheGodofallblessednesswhohasathisdisposalalltemporalandeternalgoodwholovesmankindandhasprovidedthemacompletesalvation

BroughtagainfromthedeadourLordndash

AsourLordssacrificialdeathisconsideredasanatonementofferedtotheDivinejusticeGodsacceptanceofitasanatonementissignifiedbyhisraisingthehumannatureofChristfromthedeadandhencethisraisingofChristiswiththeutmostproprietyattributedtoGodtheFatherasthisproveshisacceptanceofthesacrificial

offering

ThatgreatShepherdofthesheepndash

ThisisatitleofourblessedLordgiventohimbytheprophets

Oslash soIsaiah 4011 He shall feed his flock like ashepherdHeshallgatherthelambswithhisarmsandcarrytheminhisbosomandshallgentlyleadthosewhicharewithyoungand

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Oslash Zechariah 137 Awake O sword against myshepherd-smitetheshepherdandtheflockshallbescattered

Oslash He appropriates it to himselfJohn 1011 bycalling himself the good Shepherd who laysdownhislifeforthesheep

Through the blood of the everlasting covenant - SomeunderstandthisinthefollowingwaythatGodbroughtbackour Lord from the dead on account of his having shed hisbloodtoprocuretheeverlastingcovenantOthers thattheLordJesusbecamethegreatShepherdandSaviorofthesheepbysheddinghisblood toprocureandratify theeverlastingcovenantThesensehoweverwillappearmuchplainerifweconnectthiswiththefollowingverseNowtheGodof peace who brought again from the dead our LordJesus that great Shepherd of the sheep make youthroughthebloodoftheeverlastingcovenantperfectineverygoodworktodohiswill

TheChristiansystemistermedtheeverlastingcovenanttodistinguishitfromthetemporarycovenantmadewiththeIsraelitesatMountSinaiandtoshowthatitisthelast

dispensationofgracetotheworldandshallenduretotheendoftime

Hebrews1321Makeyouperfectineverygoodworktodohiswillworkinginyouthatwhichiswell-pleasinginhissightthroughJesus

ChristtowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenMakeyouperfect-Καταρτισιαυt μαςPutyoucompletelyinjointSeethenoteon2Corinthians139wherethemeaningoftheoriginalwordislargelyconsidered

Fromthefollowingtermsweseewhattheapostlemeantbytheperfectionforwhichheprays

TheyweretodothewillofGodineverygoodworkfromGodworkinginthemthatwhichiswell

pleasinginhissight

1 This necessarily implies a complete change in thewholesoulthatGodmaybewellpleasedwithwhatsoeverheseesinitandthissupposesitsbeingcleansedfromallsinforGodssightcannotbepleasedwithanythingthatisunholy

2 This complete inward purity is to produce an outwardconformity to Godswill so theywere to bemade perfect ineverygoodwork

3Theperfectionwithinandtheperfectionwithoutweretobe produced by the blood of the everlasting covenant foralthoughGodisloveyetitisnotconsistentwithhisjusticeorholiness tocommunicateanygood tomankindbut throughhisSonandthroughhimashavingdiedfortheoffensesofthehumanrace

Towhom be glory for ever - As God does all in by andthroughChrist Jesus tohimbe thehonorof his ownworkascribedthroughtimeandeternityAmen

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theGodRomans1533NowtheGodofpeacebewithyouallAmenRomans1620AndtheGodofpeaceshallbruiseSatanunderyourfeetshortlyhellip1Corinthians1433ForGodisnottheauthorofconfusionbutofpeaceasinallchurcheshellip2Corinthians1311FinallybrothersfarewellBeperfectbeofgoodcomfortbeofhellipPhilippians49Thosethingswhichyouhavebothlearnedandreceivedandheardhellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip

2Thessalonians316NowtheLordofpeacehimselfgiveyoupeacealwaysbyallmeanshellip

broughtActs22432WhomGodhasraiseduphavingloosedthepainsofdeathbecausehellipActs315AndkilledthePrinceoflifewhomGodhasraisedfromthedeadhellipActs410BeitknowntoyouallandtoallthepeopleofIsraelthatbyhellipActs530TheGodofourfathersraisedupJesuswhomyouslewandhangedonatreeActs104041HimGodraisedupthethirddayandshowedhimopenlyhellipActs1330ButGodraisedhimfromthedeadActs1731BecausehehasappointedadayinthewhichhewilljudgetheworldhellipRomans14AnddeclaredtobetheSonofGodwithpoweraccordingtothespirithellipRomans42425ButforusalsotowhomitshallbeimputedifwebelieveonhimhellipRomans811ButiftheSpiritofhimthatraisedupJesusfromthedeaddwellinyouhellip1Corinthians614AndGodhasbothraiseduptheLordandwillalsoraiseupusbyhisownpower1Corinthians1515YesandwearefoundfalsewitnessesofGodbecausewehavetestifiedhellip2Corinthians414KnowingthathewhichraiseduptheLordJesusshallraiseupushellipGalatians11Paulanapostle(notofmenneitherbymanbutbyJesusChristhellip

Ephesians120WhichheworkedinChristwhenheraisedhimfromthedeadandhellipColossians212Buriedwithhiminbaptismwhereinalsoyouarerisenwithhimhellip1Thessalonians110AndtowaitforhisSonfromheavenwhomheraisedfromthedeadhellip1Peter121WhobyhimdobelieveinGodthatraisedhimupfromthedeadandhellip

thatgreatPsalm231TheLORDismyshepherdIshallnotwantPsalm801GiveearOShepherdofIsraelyouthatleadJosephlikeaflockhellipIsaiah4011HeshallfeedhisflocklikeashepherdheshallgatherthelambshellipIsaiah6311ThenherememberedthedaysofoldMosesandhispeoplesayinghellipEzekiel3423AndIwillsetuponeshepherdoverthemandheshallfeedthemhellipEzekiel3724AndDavidmyservantshallbekingoverthemandtheyallshallhellipJohn101114Iamthegoodshepherdthegoodshepherdgiveshislifeforthesheephellip1Peter225ForyouwereassheepgoingastraybutarenowreturnedtotheShepherdhellip1Peter54AndwhenthechiefShepherdshallappearyoushallreceiveacrownhellip

thebloodSeeonchHebrews920SayingThisisthebloodofthetestamentwhichGodhasenjoinedtoyou

Hebrews1022LetusdrawnearwithatrueheartinfullassuranceoffaithhavinghellipExodus248AndMosestookthebloodandsprinkleditonthepeopleandsaidhellipZechariah911AsforyoualsobythebloodofyourcovenantIhavesentforthhellipMatthew2628ForthisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichisshedformanyhellipMark1424AndhesaidtothemThisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichhellipLuke2220LikewisealsothecupaftersuppersayingThiscupisthenewtestamenthellip

everlasting2Samuel235AlthoughmyhousebenotsowithGodyethehasmadewithmeanhellip1Chronicles1617AndhasconfirmedthesametoJacobforalawandtoIsraelforhellipIsaiah553InclineyourearandcometomehearandyoursoulshalllivehellipIsaiah618ForItheLORDlovejudgmentIhaterobberyforburntofferinghellipJeremiah3240AndIwillmakeaneverlastingcovenantwiththemthatIwillnothellipEzekiel3726MoreoverIwillmakeacovenantofpeacewiththemitshallbeanhellip

covenantortestamentSeeonchHebrews91617Forwhereatestamentistheremustalsoofnecessitybethedeathhellip

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MakeHebrews1223TothegeneralassemblyandchurchofthefirstbornwhicharewrittenhellipDeuteronomy324HeistheRockhisworkisperfectforallhiswaysarejudgmenthellipPsalm1388TheLORDwillperfectthatwhichconcernsmeyourmercyOLORDhellipJohn1723IinthemandyouinmethattheymaybemadeperfectinoneandhellipEphesians316-19ThathewouldgrantyouaccordingtotherichesofhisglorytohellipColossians19-12ForthiscausewealsosincethedaywehearditdonotceasehellipColossians412EpaphraswhoisoneofyouaservantofChristsalutesyoualwayshellip1Thessalonians313Totheendhemayestablishyourheartsblamelessinholinessbeforehellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Peter510ButtheGodofallgracewhohascalledustohiseternalgloryhellip

every2Corinthians98AndGodisabletomakeallgraceaboundtowardyouthatyoualwayshellip

Ephesians210ForwearehisworkmanshipcreatedinChristJesustogoodworkshellipPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Timothy510Wellreportedofforgoodworksifshehavebroughtupchildrenhellip

todoHebrews1036ForyouhaveneedofpatiencethatafteryouhavedonethewillhellipMatthew721NoteveryonethatsaidtomeLordLordshallenterintothekingdomhellipMatthew1250ForwhoevershalldothewillofmyFatherwhichisinheaventhehellipMatthew2131WhetherofthemtwodidthewillofhisfatherTheysaytohimhellipJohn717IfanymanwilldohiswillheshallknowofthedoctrinewhetherhellipRomans122Andbenotconformedtothisworldbutbeyoutransformedbythehellip1Thessalonians43ForthisisthewillofGodevenyoursanctificationthatyoushouldhellip1Peter42Thathenolongershouldlivetherestofhistimeinthefleshtohellip1John217Andtheworldpassesawayandthelustthereofbuthethatdoeshellip

workingordoing

Philippians213ForitisGodwhichworksinyoubothtowillandtodoofhisgoodpleasure

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throughJohn162324AndinthatdayyoushallaskmenothingTrulytrulyIsaytohellipEphesians218ForthroughhimwebothhaveaccessbyoneSpirittotheFatherPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellipPhilippians413IcandoallthingsthroughChristwhichstrengthensmeColossians317AndwhateveryoudoinwordordeeddoallinthenameoftheLordhellip1Peter25Youalsoaslivelystonesarebuiltupaspiritualhouseanholyhellip

towhomPsalm721819BlessedbetheLORDGodtheGodofIsraelwhoonlydoeswondrousthingshellipRomans1627ToGodonlywisebeglorythroughJesusChristforeverAmenGalatians15TowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenPhilippians211AndthateverytongueshouldconfessthatJesusChristisLordtohellip1Timothy117NowtotheKingeternalimmortalinvisibletheonlywiseGodhellip1Timothy616Whoonlyhasimmortalitydwellinginthelightwhichnomancanhellip2Timothy418AndtheLordshalldelivermefromeveryevilworkandwillpreservehellip1Peter511TohimbegloryanddominionforeverandeverAmen2Peter318ButgrowingraceandintheknowledgeofourLordandSaviorJesushellipJude125TotheonlywiseGodourSaviorbegloryandmajestydominionandhellipRevelation46AndbeforethethronetherewasaseaofglassliketocrystalandhellipRevelation5913AndtheysunganewsongsayingYouareworthytotakethebookhellip

AmenSeeonMatthew613AndleadusnotintotemptationbutdeliverusfromevilForyourhellipMatthew2820TeachingthemtoobserveallthingswhateverIhavecommandedyouhellip

BENEDICTIONFromtheearliesttimestherecordsbeartestimonythatpronouncingthebenedictionorgivingtheblessingwasacommonpracticeInthetempleservicethisdutywasassignedtotheAaronitesandwasmadeanimpressivepartoftheservice

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ThemainideawasthatthusthenameofYahwehwasputonthepeopleLateritcametoberegardedashavingsomespecialblessinginandofitselfaresultagainstwhichthemorespiritualofthepriestsprotestedItwascommonnotonlytopronouncethebenedictioninthepublicworshipbutalsointhefamily

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sect IntheGreekchurchthepriestraiseshishandwiththethumbtouchingthethirdfingersignifyingtheprocessionoftheHolyGhostfromtheFatheraloneoraccordingtootherstoformthesacrednameIHS

sect IntheRomanchurchtheformisthethumbfirstandsecondfingersaretobeopentosymbolizetheTrinityInthischurchtoothebenedictionispronouncedinamultitudeofcasesandineachcasethethingsoblessedbythepriestismadesacredbull Crossesbull churchvesselsbull housesbull paschaleggsbull churchyardsarethusblessedbull EveryparishhasacollectionoftheseformsofblessinginwhatisknownastheBenedictionaleo Theauthorityforthisisbasedonsomedocumentsclaimingtoreachbacktoearlychurchhistory

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Apostolicbenedictionsaswefindthemintheepistlespresentconsiderablevariety

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sect ThefactthatinothercasesFatherSonandHolyGhostarementionedprovesthatthewritersknewthecharacterandofficeoftheHolyGhost

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2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

butonlyasGodempowersustodosoTheendresultisaconsistentmatureChristianlifethatfaithfullyreflectsthenatureofourholyGodJohnmakesitclearthatwewillneverbetotallyfreefromsininthislife(1John18-10)ThankfullytheworkGodhasbeguninusHewillfinish(Philippians16)RecommendedResourcePleasingGodDiscoveringtheMeaningandImportanceofSanctificationbyRCSproul

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VIDEOBlessedExhorting3(57sec)

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Judgementdayhellip)

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Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

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VIDEOBlessedENCOUNTER10(657)

RayampAmber(PurposeoflifeLifersquoshardhellipManrsquosbasicallygoodhellipIrsquomgood

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DoyouunderstandthelegalaspectofChristrsquosdeathampresurrectionNO

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URGENCYGodrsquosgracemercyamploveareondisplayhellip

GodanswersprayerhellipSeeherewiththemeetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquo

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miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmen

8NowifwehavediedwithChristwebelievethatwewillalsolivewithhim9WeknowthatChristbeingraisedfromthedeadwillneverdieagaindeathnolongerhasdominionoverhim10Forthedeathhediedhediedtosinonceforallbut the life he lives he lives to God11So you also mustconsider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in ChristJesus12Letnotsinthereforereigninyourmortalbodytomake

youobeyitspassions13Donotpresentyourmemberstosinas instruments forunrighteousnessbutpresentyourselvestoGodasthosewhohavebeenbroughtfromdeathtolifeandyour members (body parts) to God as instruments forrighteousness14For sin will have no dominion over yousinceyouarenotunderlawbutundergraceSlavestoRighteousness15WhatthenArewetosinbecausewearenotunderlaw

butundergraceBynomeans16Doyounotknowthatifyoupresent yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves you areslavesoftheonewhomyouobeyeitherofsinwhichleadstodeathorofobediencewhichleadstorighteousness17ButthanksbetoGodthatyouwhowereonceslavesofsinhavebecomeobedientfromthehearttothestandardofteachingtowhich youwere committed18and havingbeen set freefromsin(you)havebecomeslavesofrighteousness

ii CelebrationINChrist

TSNowwatchRayblessAmberwiththistruthinlovehellipVIDEOBlessedENCOUNTER10(657)

(PurposeoflifeLifersquoshardhellipManrsquosbasicallygoodhellipIrsquomgoodampgoingtoheaven)mMmampURGENCY

Godanswersprayerhellip=meetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquoldquoFatherIprayforAmberhellipthatthisdayshewillunderstandthedepthsofYourloveforherhellipandthatYouhavedestroyedhergreatestenemydeathitselfhellipbysufferinganddyingonthecrossandthenrisingfromthedeadhellipIpraythatYouwillhealthebrokenheartedhellipministertoherinawonderfulamp

miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmenCLOSEREVIEW

Blessedexhortingbirthsampbuildsblessedassurance-JDPREMEMBER

0urCelebrationisalwaysamponlyINChrist

Hebrews1320-21 NowmaytheGodofpeacewhobroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesustheGreatShepherdofthesheepbythebloodoftheeternalcovenantequipyouwitheverythinggood(so)

thatyoumaydoHiswillworkinginusthatwhichispleasinginHissightthroughJesusChristtowhombegloryforever

andeverAmen

LetrsquosPray

STUDYNotesNASB

NowtheGodofpeacewhobroughtupfromthedeadthegreatShepherdofthesheepthroughthebloodoftheeternalcovenantevenJesusourLordequipyouineverygoodthingtodoHiswillworkinginusthatwhichispleasinginHissightthroughJesusChristtowhombethegloryforeverandever

Amen

ESV NowmaytheGodofpeacewhobroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesusthegreatshepherdofthesheepbythebloodoftheeternalcovenantequipyouwitheverythinggoodthatyoumaydohiswillworkinginusthatwhichispleasinginhis

sightthroughJesusChristtowhombegloryforeverandeverAmen

v20NowtheGodofpeaceetc

To rendermutual what he desired them to do heends his Epistle with prayer and he asks of God toconfirmortofitortoperfectthemineverygoodworkforsuchisthemeaningofkatartisai

WehenceconcludethatwearebynomeansfittodogooduntilwearemadeorformedforthepurposebyGodandthatweshallnotcontinuelongindoinggoodunlesshestrengthensusforperseveranceishispeculiargift

(cf1John219ndashJDP)

NoristhereadoubtbutthatasnocommongiftsoftheSpirithadalreadyasitseemsappearedinthemthefirstimpressionwithwhichtheybeganisnotwhatisprayedfor but the polishing which they were to be madeperfect

Thatbroughtagainfromthedeadetc

ThisclausewasaddedforthesakeofconfirmationforheintimatesthatGodisthenonlyprayedtoarightbyustoleadusontoperfectionwhenweacknowledgehispowerintheresurrectionofChristandacknowledgeChrist

himselfasourpastorHeinshortwouldhaveustolooktoChristinorderthatwemayrightlytrustinGodforhelpforChristwasraisedfromdeathforthisendthatwemightbereneweduntoeternallifebythesamepowerofGodandheisthegreatpastorofallinorderthatwemayprotectthesheepcommittedtohimbytheFather

ThroughthebloodetcIhaverendereditInthebloodforas v in is often taken in the sense ofwith so I prefer toregardithereForitseemstomethattheApostlemeansthatChrist so arose from the dead that his death was not yetabolishedbutthatitretainsitsefficacyforeverasthoughhehadsaidGodraiseduphisownsonbutinsuchawaythatthebloodhe shedonce forall inhisdeath isefficaciousafterhisresurrection for the ratification of the everlasting covenantand brings forth fruit the same as though it were flowingalways[292]

v21Todohiswilletc

He now gives a definition of good works by layingdownGodswillastheruleforhethusintimatesthatno works are to be deemed good but such as areagreeable to the will of God as Paul also teaches usinRomans122andinmanyotherplaces

Letusthenrememberthatitistheperfectionofagoodandholylifewhenweliveinobediencetohiswill

Theclausewhichnextfollowsisexplanatoryworking(ordoing)inyouwhatiswellpleasinginhissight

HehadspokenofthatwillwhichismadeknownintheLawhenowshowsthatinvainisobtrudedonGodwhathehasnotcommandedforhevaluesthedecrees of his own will far more than all theinventionsoftheworld

Through Jesus Christ etc This may be explained in twoways -- Working through Jesus Christ or Well-pleasingthroughJesusChristBothsensesaresuitableForweknowthat the spirit of regeneration and also all graces arebestowedonusthroughChristandthenitiscertainthatas nothing can proceed from us absolutely perfectnothing can be acceptable to Godwithout that pardonwhichweobtainthroughChristThusitcomesthatourworks performed by the odor of Christs grace emit asweetfragranceinGodspresencewhileotherwisetheywould have a fetid smell I am disposed to include bothmeanings

TowhombegloryetcThisIrefertoChristAndashehereascribes toChristwhatpeculiarly belongs toGod alone hethusbearsacleartestimonytohisdivinitybutstillifanyonepreferstoexplainthisoftheFatherIdonotobjectthoughIembracetheothersenseasbeingthemostobvious

- JohnCalvin

AnalysisOfTheChapter

The closing chapterHebrews 13of this Epistle is made upalmostentirelyofexhortationstotheperformanceofvariouspractical duties The exhortations relate to the followingpoints brotherly loveHebrews 131 hospitalityHebrews132sympathywiththoseinbondsHebrews133fidelityinthemarriagerelationHebrews134contentmentHebrews135-6 submission to those in authorityHebrews 137-8stability in the doctrines of religionHebrews 139-15benevolenceHebrews 1316 obedience to those entrustedwithofficeHebrews1317andspecialprayer forhimwhowrotethisEpistleHebrews1318-19TheEpistlethencloseswithabeautifulandimpressivebenedictionHebrews1320-21withanentreatythattheywouldreceivewithfavorwhathad been writtenHebrews 1322 with the gratefulannouncement thatTimothy inwhomtheydoubtless feltagreatinterestwassetatlibertyHebrews1323andwithasalutationtoallthesaintsHebrews1324-25

Hebrews1320NowtheGodofpeace-GodwhoistheAuthororthesourceofpeacenotes1Thessalonians523ThewordpeaceintheNewTestamentisusedtodenoteeverykindofblessingorhappinessItisopposedtoallthatwoulddisturbortroublethemindandmayreferthereforetoreconciliationwithGodtoaquietconsciencetotheevidenceofpardonedsintohealthandprosperityandtothehopeofheavenseethenotesonJohn1427

That brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus -Acts232note1Corinthians1515noteItisonlybythefactoftheresurrectionoftheLordJesusthatwehavepeaceforit is only by him that we have the prospect of anadmissionintoheaven

That great Shepherd of the sheep - notesJohn 101John1014TheideahereisthatitisthroughthetendercareofthatgreatShepherdthattruehappinessisbestowedonthepeopleofGod

Through the blood of the everlasting covenant -The bloodshed to ratify theeverlasting covenant thatGodmakeswithhispeoplenotesHebrews914-23

Thisphrase in theoriginal isnotconnectedas it is inourtranslationwithhisbeingraisedfromthedeadnorshoulditbesorendered forwhatcanbethesenseofraisingChristfromthedeadbythebloodofthecovenant

In the Greek it is the God of peace who broughtagainfromthedeadtheshepherdofthesheepgreatby the blood of the everlasting covenant our LordJesusetc

ThemeaningisthathewasmadeorconstitutedthegreatShepherdofthesheep-thegreatLordandrulerofhispeoplebythatbloodThatwhichmakeshimsoeminentlydistinguishedthatbywhichhe

wasmadesuperiortoallotherswhoeverruledoverthepeopleofGodwasthefactthatheofferedthebloodbywhichtheeternalcovenantwasratified

Itiscalledeverlastingoreternalbecause

(1)itwasformedinthecouncilsofeternityorhasbeenaneternalplaninthedivinemindand

(2)becauseitistocontinueforeverThroughsuchacovenantGodcanbestowpermanentandsolidpeaceonhispeoplefor it lays the foundation of the assurance of eternalhappiness

Hebrews1321Makeyouperfect-Theapostleheredoesnotaffirmthattheywerethenperfectorthattheywouldbeinthislife

Thewordusedhere-καταρτιζωkatartizō-meanstomakefullyreadytoputinfullordertomakecomplete

ThemeaninghereisthatPaulprayedthatGodwouldfullyendowthemwithwhatevergracewasnecessarytodohiswillandtokeephiscommandmentsseethewordexplainedinthenotesonHebrews113

ItisanappropriateprayertobeofferedatalltimesandbyallwholovethechurchthatGodwouldmakeallhispeopleperfectlyqualifiedto

doallhiswill

Workinginyou-MarginDoing

TheideahereisthattheonlyhopethattheywoulddothewillofGodwasthathewouldbyhisownagencycausethemtodowhatwaswell-pleasinginhissightcomparenotesonPhilippians212

ThroughJesusChrist-TheideaishellipthatGoddoesnotdirectlyand by his own immediate agency convert and sanctify theheart but it is through the gospel of Christ and all goodinfluencesonthesoulmustbeexpectedthroughtheSaviour

Towhombegloryforeverandever-ThatistoChristforsotheconnectionevidentlydemandsItisnotuncommonfortheapostlePaultointroducedoxologiesinthiswayinthemidstofaletterseethenotesRomans95Itwascommonamong

theJewsasitisnowinthewritingsandconversationoftheMuslimswhenthenameofGodwasmentionedtoaccompanyitwithanexpressionofpraise

- Barnes

Hebrews1320NowtheGodofpeacethatbroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesusthatgreatshepherdofthesheepthroughtheblood

oftheeverlastingcovenantNowtheGodofpeace-WehaveoftenseenthatpeaceamongtheHebrewssignifiesprosperityofeverykindTheGodofpeaceisthesameastheGodofallblessednesswhohasathisdisposalalltemporalandeternalgoodwholovesmankindandhasprovidedthemacompletesalvation

BroughtagainfromthedeadourLordndash

AsourLordssacrificialdeathisconsideredasanatonementofferedtotheDivinejusticeGodsacceptanceofitasanatonementissignifiedbyhisraisingthehumannatureofChristfromthedeadandhencethisraisingofChristiswiththeutmostproprietyattributedtoGodtheFatherasthisproveshisacceptanceofthesacrificial

offering

ThatgreatShepherdofthesheepndash

ThisisatitleofourblessedLordgiventohimbytheprophets

Oslash soIsaiah 4011 He shall feed his flock like ashepherdHeshallgatherthelambswithhisarmsandcarrytheminhisbosomandshallgentlyleadthosewhicharewithyoungand

Oslash Ezekiel3423IwillsetuponeshepherdoverthemandheshallfeedthemevenmyservantDavid(iethebelovedvizJesus)andheshallfeedthemandbetheirshepherdand

Oslash Zechariah 137 Awake O sword against myshepherd-smitetheshepherdandtheflockshallbescattered

Oslash He appropriates it to himselfJohn 1011 bycalling himself the good Shepherd who laysdownhislifeforthesheep

Through the blood of the everlasting covenant - SomeunderstandthisinthefollowingwaythatGodbroughtbackour Lord from the dead on account of his having shed hisbloodtoprocuretheeverlastingcovenantOthers thattheLordJesusbecamethegreatShepherdandSaviorofthesheepbysheddinghisblood toprocureandratify theeverlastingcovenantThesensehoweverwillappearmuchplainerifweconnectthiswiththefollowingverseNowtheGodof peace who brought again from the dead our LordJesus that great Shepherd of the sheep make youthroughthebloodoftheeverlastingcovenantperfectineverygoodworktodohiswill

TheChristiansystemistermedtheeverlastingcovenanttodistinguishitfromthetemporarycovenantmadewiththeIsraelitesatMountSinaiandtoshowthatitisthelast

dispensationofgracetotheworldandshallenduretotheendoftime

Hebrews1321Makeyouperfectineverygoodworktodohiswillworkinginyouthatwhichiswell-pleasinginhissightthroughJesus

ChristtowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenMakeyouperfect-Καταρτισιαυt μαςPutyoucompletelyinjointSeethenoteon2Corinthians139wherethemeaningoftheoriginalwordislargelyconsidered

Fromthefollowingtermsweseewhattheapostlemeantbytheperfectionforwhichheprays

TheyweretodothewillofGodineverygoodworkfromGodworkinginthemthatwhichiswell

pleasinginhissight

1 This necessarily implies a complete change in thewholesoulthatGodmaybewellpleasedwithwhatsoeverheseesinitandthissupposesitsbeingcleansedfromallsinforGodssightcannotbepleasedwithanythingthatisunholy

2 This complete inward purity is to produce an outwardconformity to Godswill so theywere to bemade perfect ineverygoodwork

3Theperfectionwithinandtheperfectionwithoutweretobe produced by the blood of the everlasting covenant foralthoughGodisloveyetitisnotconsistentwithhisjusticeorholiness tocommunicateanygood tomankindbut throughhisSonandthroughhimashavingdiedfortheoffensesofthehumanrace

Towhom be glory for ever - As God does all in by andthroughChrist Jesus tohimbe thehonorof his ownworkascribedthroughtimeandeternityAmen

- ClarkesTextAnalysis

GotoParallelGreekStrongs Greek English Morphology

3588[e] ὉHO

[May]the Art-NMS

1161[e] δὲde

now Conj

2316[e] ΘεὸςTheos

God N-NMS

3588[e] τῆςtēs

- Art-GFS

1515[e] εἰρήνηςeirēnēs

ofpeace N-GFS

3588[e] ὁho

- Art-NMS

321[e] ἀναγαγὼνanagagōn

havingbrought

V-APA-NMS

1537[e] ἐκek

outfrom Prep

3498[e] νεκρῶνnekrōn

[the]dead Adj-GMP

3588[e] τὸνton

the Art-AMS

4166[e] ποιμέναpoimena

Shepherd N-AMS

3588[e] τῶνtōn

ofthe Art-GNP

4263[e] προβάτωνprobatōn

sheep N-GNP

3588[e] τὸνton

- Art-AMS

3173[e] μέγανmegan

great Adj-AMS

1722[e] ἐνen

by Prep

129[e] αἵματιhaimati

[the]blood N-DNS

1242[e] διαθήκηςdiathēkēs

of[the]covenant

N-GFS

166[e] αἰωνίουaiōniou

eternal Adj-GFS

3588[e] τὸνton

the Art-AMS

2962[e] ΚύριονKyrion

Lord N-AMS

1473[e] ἡμῶνhēmōn

ofus PPro-G1P

2424[e] ἸησοῦνIēsoun

Jesus N-AMS

TextAnalysis

GotoParallelGreekStrongs Greek English Morphology

2675[e] καταρτίσαιkatartisai

equip V-AOA-3S

4771[e] ὑμᾶςhymas

you PPro-A2P

1722[e] ἐνen

in Prep

3956[e] παντὶpanti

everything Adj-DNS

18[e] ἀγαθῷagathō

good Adj-DNS

1519[e] εἰςeis

inorder Prep

3588[e] τὸto

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4160[e] ποιῆσαιpoiēsai

todo V-ANA

3588[e] τὸto

the Art-ANS

2307[e] θέλημαthelēma

will N-ANS

846[e] αὐτοῦautou

ofHim PPro-GM3S

4160[e] ποιῶνpoiōn

working V-PPA-NMS

1722[e] ἐνen

in Prep

1473[e] ἡμῖνhēmin

us PPro-D1P

3588[e] τὸto

thatwhich[is]

Art-ANS

2101[e] εὐάρεστονeuareston

wellpleasing Adj-ANS

1799[e] ἐνώπιονenōpion

before Prep

846[e] αὐτοῦautou

Him PPro-GM3S

1223[e] διὰdia

through Prep

2424[e] ἸησοῦIēsou

Jesus N-GMS

5547[e] ΧριστοῦChristou

Christ N-GMS

3739[e] ᾧhō

towhom[be] RelPro-DMS

3588[e] ἡhē

the Art-NFS

1391[e] δόξαdoxa

glory N-NFS

1519[e] εἰςeis

to Prep

3588[e] τοὺςtous

the Art-AMP

165[e] αἰῶναςaiōnas

ages N-AMP

3588[e] τῶνtōn

ofthe Art-GMP

165[e] αἰώνωνmiddotaiōnōn

ages N-GMP

281[e] ἀμήνamēn

Amen Heb

TreasuryofScriptureKnowledge

theGodRomans1533NowtheGodofpeacebewithyouallAmenRomans1620AndtheGodofpeaceshallbruiseSatanunderyourfeetshortlyhellip1Corinthians1433ForGodisnottheauthorofconfusionbutofpeaceasinallchurcheshellip2Corinthians1311FinallybrothersfarewellBeperfectbeofgoodcomfortbeofhellipPhilippians49Thosethingswhichyouhavebothlearnedandreceivedandheardhellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip

2Thessalonians316NowtheLordofpeacehimselfgiveyoupeacealwaysbyallmeanshellip

broughtActs22432WhomGodhasraiseduphavingloosedthepainsofdeathbecausehellipActs315AndkilledthePrinceoflifewhomGodhasraisedfromthedeadhellipActs410BeitknowntoyouallandtoallthepeopleofIsraelthatbyhellipActs530TheGodofourfathersraisedupJesuswhomyouslewandhangedonatreeActs104041HimGodraisedupthethirddayandshowedhimopenlyhellipActs1330ButGodraisedhimfromthedeadActs1731BecausehehasappointedadayinthewhichhewilljudgetheworldhellipRomans14AnddeclaredtobetheSonofGodwithpoweraccordingtothespirithellipRomans42425ButforusalsotowhomitshallbeimputedifwebelieveonhimhellipRomans811ButiftheSpiritofhimthatraisedupJesusfromthedeaddwellinyouhellip1Corinthians614AndGodhasbothraiseduptheLordandwillalsoraiseupusbyhisownpower1Corinthians1515YesandwearefoundfalsewitnessesofGodbecausewehavetestifiedhellip2Corinthians414KnowingthathewhichraiseduptheLordJesusshallraiseupushellipGalatians11Paulanapostle(notofmenneitherbymanbutbyJesusChristhellip

Ephesians120WhichheworkedinChristwhenheraisedhimfromthedeadandhellipColossians212Buriedwithhiminbaptismwhereinalsoyouarerisenwithhimhellip1Thessalonians110AndtowaitforhisSonfromheavenwhomheraisedfromthedeadhellip1Peter121WhobyhimdobelieveinGodthatraisedhimupfromthedeadandhellip

thatgreatPsalm231TheLORDismyshepherdIshallnotwantPsalm801GiveearOShepherdofIsraelyouthatleadJosephlikeaflockhellipIsaiah4011HeshallfeedhisflocklikeashepherdheshallgatherthelambshellipIsaiah6311ThenherememberedthedaysofoldMosesandhispeoplesayinghellipEzekiel3423AndIwillsetuponeshepherdoverthemandheshallfeedthemhellipEzekiel3724AndDavidmyservantshallbekingoverthemandtheyallshallhellipJohn101114Iamthegoodshepherdthegoodshepherdgiveshislifeforthesheephellip1Peter225ForyouwereassheepgoingastraybutarenowreturnedtotheShepherdhellip1Peter54AndwhenthechiefShepherdshallappearyoushallreceiveacrownhellip

thebloodSeeonchHebrews920SayingThisisthebloodofthetestamentwhichGodhasenjoinedtoyou

Hebrews1022LetusdrawnearwithatrueheartinfullassuranceoffaithhavinghellipExodus248AndMosestookthebloodandsprinkleditonthepeopleandsaidhellipZechariah911AsforyoualsobythebloodofyourcovenantIhavesentforthhellipMatthew2628ForthisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichisshedformanyhellipMark1424AndhesaidtothemThisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichhellipLuke2220LikewisealsothecupaftersuppersayingThiscupisthenewtestamenthellip

everlasting2Samuel235AlthoughmyhousebenotsowithGodyethehasmadewithmeanhellip1Chronicles1617AndhasconfirmedthesametoJacobforalawandtoIsraelforhellipIsaiah553InclineyourearandcometomehearandyoursoulshalllivehellipIsaiah618ForItheLORDlovejudgmentIhaterobberyforburntofferinghellipJeremiah3240AndIwillmakeaneverlastingcovenantwiththemthatIwillnothellipEzekiel3726MoreoverIwillmakeacovenantofpeacewiththemitshallbeanhellip

covenantortestamentSeeonchHebrews91617Forwhereatestamentistheremustalsoofnecessitybethedeathhellip

TreasuryofScriptureKnowledge

MakeHebrews1223TothegeneralassemblyandchurchofthefirstbornwhicharewrittenhellipDeuteronomy324HeistheRockhisworkisperfectforallhiswaysarejudgmenthellipPsalm1388TheLORDwillperfectthatwhichconcernsmeyourmercyOLORDhellipJohn1723IinthemandyouinmethattheymaybemadeperfectinoneandhellipEphesians316-19ThathewouldgrantyouaccordingtotherichesofhisglorytohellipColossians19-12ForthiscausewealsosincethedaywehearditdonotceasehellipColossians412EpaphraswhoisoneofyouaservantofChristsalutesyoualwayshellip1Thessalonians313Totheendhemayestablishyourheartsblamelessinholinessbeforehellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Peter510ButtheGodofallgracewhohascalledustohiseternalgloryhellip

every2Corinthians98AndGodisabletomakeallgraceaboundtowardyouthatyoualwayshellip

Ephesians210ForwearehisworkmanshipcreatedinChristJesustogoodworkshellipPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Timothy510Wellreportedofforgoodworksifshehavebroughtupchildrenhellip

todoHebrews1036ForyouhaveneedofpatiencethatafteryouhavedonethewillhellipMatthew721NoteveryonethatsaidtomeLordLordshallenterintothekingdomhellipMatthew1250ForwhoevershalldothewillofmyFatherwhichisinheaventhehellipMatthew2131WhetherofthemtwodidthewillofhisfatherTheysaytohimhellipJohn717IfanymanwilldohiswillheshallknowofthedoctrinewhetherhellipRomans122Andbenotconformedtothisworldbutbeyoutransformedbythehellip1Thessalonians43ForthisisthewillofGodevenyoursanctificationthatyoushouldhellip1Peter42Thathenolongershouldlivetherestofhistimeinthefleshtohellip1John217Andtheworldpassesawayandthelustthereofbuthethatdoeshellip

workingordoing

Philippians213ForitisGodwhichworksinyoubothtowillandtodoofhisgoodpleasure

wellpleasingHebrews1316ButtodogoodandtocommunicateforgetnotforwithsuchsacrificeshellipRomans121IbeseechyouthereforebrothersbythemerciesofGodthatyouhellipRomans141718ForthekingdomofGodisnotmeatanddrinkbutrighteousnesshellipPhilippians418ButIhaveallandaboundIamfullhavingreceivedofEpaphroditushellipColossians320Childrenobeyyourparentsinallthingsforthisiswellpleasinghellip1John322Andwhateverweaskwereceiveofhimbecausewekeephiscommandmentshellip

throughJohn162324AndinthatdayyoushallaskmenothingTrulytrulyIsaytohellipEphesians218ForthroughhimwebothhaveaccessbyoneSpirittotheFatherPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellipPhilippians413IcandoallthingsthroughChristwhichstrengthensmeColossians317AndwhateveryoudoinwordordeeddoallinthenameoftheLordhellip1Peter25Youalsoaslivelystonesarebuiltupaspiritualhouseanholyhellip

towhomPsalm721819BlessedbetheLORDGodtheGodofIsraelwhoonlydoeswondrousthingshellipRomans1627ToGodonlywisebeglorythroughJesusChristforeverAmenGalatians15TowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenPhilippians211AndthateverytongueshouldconfessthatJesusChristisLordtohellip1Timothy117NowtotheKingeternalimmortalinvisibletheonlywiseGodhellip1Timothy616Whoonlyhasimmortalitydwellinginthelightwhichnomancanhellip2Timothy418AndtheLordshalldelivermefromeveryevilworkandwillpreservehellip1Peter511TohimbegloryanddominionforeverandeverAmen2Peter318ButgrowingraceandintheknowledgeofourLordandSaviorJesushellipJude125TotheonlywiseGodourSaviorbegloryandmajestydominionandhellipRevelation46AndbeforethethronetherewasaseaofglassliketocrystalandhellipRevelation5913AndtheysunganewsongsayingYouareworthytotakethebookhellip

AmenSeeonMatthew613AndleadusnotintotemptationbutdeliverusfromevilForyourhellipMatthew2820TeachingthemtoobserveallthingswhateverIhavecommandedyouhellip

BENEDICTIONFromtheearliesttimestherecordsbeartestimonythatpronouncingthebenedictionorgivingtheblessingwasacommonpracticeInthetempleservicethisdutywasassignedtotheAaronitesandwasmadeanimpressivepartoftheservice

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Oslash Afteratimeminutedirectionsweregivenconcerningitandcarefulpreparationwasmadeforthispartoftheservice

Oslash AllAaronitesofproperagewereentitledtoperformthisserviceexceptthosewhobypreviousconductoronaccountofphysicaldefectweredisqualified

o Onewhohadkilledanotherwhetherintentionallyorotherwiseor

o whohadviolatedthemarriagevows

o hadgivenhimselfexcessivelytowinedrinkingorotherexcessesor

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o Ifonewasblindevenofoneeyeoro hadadefectinhishandsorspeechoro wasahunchbackhewasalsoexcluded

Oslash Suchpersonsleaderswerenotonlyprohibitedfrompronouncingtheblessingbutwasrequiredtowithdrawbeforethispartoftheservicewasperformed

Oslash Beforethepriestcouldengageinthisservicehewasrequiredtowashhishands

Oslash Thenwithupliftedhandswhilethepeoplestoodheutteredthewordsofblessing

ThemainideawasthatthusthenameofYahwehwasputonthepeopleLateritcametoberegardedashavingsomespecialblessinginandofitselfaresultagainstwhichthemorespiritualofthepriestsprotestedItwascommonnotonlytopronouncethebenedictioninthepublicworshipbutalsointhefamily

Oslash WehavesuchinstancesinGenesis926-27Genesis2727-30

Oslash ThispracticeprevailedalsoonmanyotheroccasionsnotonlyinIsraelbutamongtheheathenaswell

WemayreadilyseethereforethatfromtheverybeginningoftheChristianchurchtheuseofthebenedictionwascommon

Inthecourseoftimeanextensiveliturgydevelopedonthissubjectanditmaybesaidthattherearenowthreedistinctideasinthechurchastothebenediction

Oslash Thatsectionofthechurchwhichregardstheministerasclothedwithsacerdotalpowersholdsthattheblessingspronouncedareactuallyconferredintheactoftheutteranceofthewordsbecauseofthepowersconferreduponhimwhenhewassetasideforthesacredoffice

Oslash OntheotherhanditisheldthatitismerelyaprayerthatGodmaybestowcertainblessingsonthepeople

Oslash FromthispositionothersdissentandteachthatitisthedeclarationofthespecialprivilegesandrelationsinwhichthosestandwhohaveenteredintocovenantfellowshipwithChristthattheblessingsnowdeclaredaretheirsbyfightofthatrelationandareconferreduponthembytheHolySpirito TheGreekandRomanCatholicchurchestakethefirstportionandthereforewefindamongthemmuchofdetailandminutiaeastothemannerinwhichitshouldbepronounced

sect IntheGreekchurchthepriestraiseshishandwiththethumbtouchingthethirdfingersignifyingtheprocessionoftheHolyGhostfromtheFatheraloneoraccordingtootherstoformthesacrednameIHS

sect IntheRomanchurchtheformisthethumbfirstandsecondfingersaretobeopentosymbolizetheTrinityInthischurchtoothebenedictionispronouncedinamultitudeofcasesandineachcasethethingsoblessedbythepriestismadesacredbull Crossesbull churchvesselsbull housesbull paschaleggsbull churchyardsarethusblessedbull EveryparishhasacollectionoftheseformsofblessinginwhatisknownastheBenedictionaleo Theauthorityforthisisbasedonsomedocumentsclaimingtoreachbacktoearlychurchhistory

o butastheybelongtotheforgeddecretalclassthepositionoftheRomanchurchonthissubjectisuntenable

Apostolicbenedictionsaswefindthemintheepistlespresentconsiderablevariety

Oslash OneofthestrikingfeaturesisthatinanumberofcasesthereistheomissionoftheHolyGhosto ThebestexplanationseemstobethattheFatherandtheSoneffecttheredemptionoftheworldandtheHolyGhostappliestheblessingsowroughtout

sect GracemercyandpeacemaythenbesaidtobesentfromtheFatherandtheSonthroughtheHolyGhosttobethepossessionofallwhohavecomeintothekingdom

sect ThethirdpersonoftheTrinitybeingthusintheactofapplyingtheblessingisnotmentioned

sect ThefactthatinothercasesFatherSonandHolyGhostarementionedprovesthatthewritersknewthecharacterandofficeoftheHolyGhost

Oslash Themostcommonformusedtodayisthatin2Cor1314OccasionallysomechangesareintroducedbyministersbutitwouldseembesttoadherestrictlytotheScripturalforms

-InternationalStandardBibleEncyclopedia

mdashJacobWKapp

LiteralBIBLICALBenedictionsDivinelyappointedDeut108Deut215Num623-26ByGodUponcreatureshehadmadeGen122UponmanGen128UponNoahGen91Gen92INSTANCESOFByMelchizedekuponAbrahamGen1419Gen1420Heb77ByBethuelshouseholduponRebekahGen2460ByIsaacUponJacobGen2723-29Gen2737Gen281-4UponEsauGen2739

Gen2740ByJacobUponPharaohGen477-10UponJosephssonsGen48UponhisownsonsGen49ByMosesuponthetribesofIsraelDeut33ByAaronLev922Lev923ByhalfthetribeswhostoodonMountGerizimDeut1129Deut1130Deut2711-13Jos833ByJoshuaUponCalebJos1413UpontheReubenitesandGaditesandthehalftribeofManassehJos226Jos227ByNaomiuponRuthandOrpahRuth18Ruth19BythepeopleuponRuthRuth411

Ruth412ByEliuponElkanah1Sa220ByDavidUponthepeople2Sa618UponBarzillai2Sa1939ByAraunahuponDavid2Sa2423BySolomonuponthepeople1Ki8141Ki855-582Ch63BySimeonuponJesusLuke234ByJesusuponhisfollowersLuke2450LEVITICALFORMSOFNum623-26APOSTOLICFORMSOF1Co132Co12Gal13Eph12Php12Col121Th112Th122Ti12

Phm13Rom17Rom155Rom156Rom1513Rom1533Rom1620Rom16241Co16232Co1314Gal616Gal618Eph623Eph624Php4231Th5282Th3162Th3181Ti121Ti6212Ti422Tit315Phm125Heb1320Heb1321Heb13251Pe121Pe5101Pe5111Pe514

2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

butonlyasGodempowersustodosoTheendresultisaconsistentmatureChristianlifethatfaithfullyreflectsthenatureofourholyGodJohnmakesitclearthatwewillneverbetotallyfreefromsininthislife(1John18-10)ThankfullytheworkGodhasbeguninusHewillfinish(Philippians16)RecommendedResourcePleasingGodDiscoveringtheMeaningandImportanceofSanctificationbyRCSproul

VIDEOBlessedExhorting1(36sec)(FortunatetohaveChristianbackground-IbelieveinJesus-

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fordamnationhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting5(57sec)(wemeasurewithmanrsquoswayshellipnofearofGodhellipfearagrave

repenthellipMIRACLE)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting6(49sec)(Miracle=Godchangesourhearthellipallarewickedevilhearthellip

Judgementdayhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting7(62sec)

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yoursquoremissing)Oslash Acts1730ndashldquoGodcommandsallmeneverywheretorepenthelliprdquo

Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

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ampgoingtoheaven)JesussaidtherersquosnonegoodbutGodhellip

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URGENCYGodrsquosgracemercyamploveareondisplayhellip

GodanswersprayerhellipSeeherewiththemeetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquo

ldquoFatherIprayforAmberhellipthatthisdayshewillunderstandthedepthsofYourloveforherhellipandthatYouhavedestroyedhergreatestenemydeathitselfhellipbysufferinganddyingonthecrossandthenrisingfromthedeadhellipIpraythatYouwillhealthebrokenheartedhellipministertoherinawonderfulamp

miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmen

(PurposeoflifeLifersquoshardhellipManrsquosbasicallygoodhellipIrsquomgoodampgoingtoheaven)mMmampURGENCY

Godanswersprayerhellip=meetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquoldquoFatherIprayforAmberhellipthatthisdayshewillunderstandthedepthsofYourloveforherhellipandthatYouhavedestroyedhergreatestenemydeathitselfhellipbysufferinganddyingonthecrossandthenrisingfromthedeadhellipIpraythatYouwillhealthebrokenheartedhellipministertoherinawonderfulamp

miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmenCLOSEREVIEW

Blessedexhortingbirthsampbuildsblessedassurance-JDPREMEMBER

0urCelebrationisalwaysamponlyINChrist

Hebrews1320-21 NowmaytheGodofpeacewhobroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesustheGreatShepherdofthesheepbythebloodoftheeternalcovenantequipyouwitheverythinggood(so)

thatyoumaydoHiswillworkinginusthatwhichispleasinginHissightthroughJesusChristtowhombegloryforever

andeverAmen

LetrsquosPray

STUDYNotesNASB

NowtheGodofpeacewhobroughtupfromthedeadthegreatShepherdofthesheepthroughthebloodoftheeternalcovenantevenJesusourLordequipyouineverygoodthingtodoHiswillworkinginusthatwhichispleasinginHissightthroughJesusChristtowhombethegloryforeverandever

Amen

ESV NowmaytheGodofpeacewhobroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesusthegreatshepherdofthesheepbythebloodoftheeternalcovenantequipyouwitheverythinggoodthatyoumaydohiswillworkinginusthatwhichispleasinginhis

sightthroughJesusChristtowhombegloryforeverandeverAmen

v20NowtheGodofpeaceetc

To rendermutual what he desired them to do heends his Epistle with prayer and he asks of God toconfirmortofitortoperfectthemineverygoodworkforsuchisthemeaningofkatartisai

WehenceconcludethatwearebynomeansfittodogooduntilwearemadeorformedforthepurposebyGodandthatweshallnotcontinuelongindoinggoodunlesshestrengthensusforperseveranceishispeculiargift

(cf1John219ndashJDP)

NoristhereadoubtbutthatasnocommongiftsoftheSpirithadalreadyasitseemsappearedinthemthefirstimpressionwithwhichtheybeganisnotwhatisprayedfor but the polishing which they were to be madeperfect

Thatbroughtagainfromthedeadetc

ThisclausewasaddedforthesakeofconfirmationforheintimatesthatGodisthenonlyprayedtoarightbyustoleadusontoperfectionwhenweacknowledgehispowerintheresurrectionofChristandacknowledgeChrist

himselfasourpastorHeinshortwouldhaveustolooktoChristinorderthatwemayrightlytrustinGodforhelpforChristwasraisedfromdeathforthisendthatwemightbereneweduntoeternallifebythesamepowerofGodandheisthegreatpastorofallinorderthatwemayprotectthesheepcommittedtohimbytheFather

ThroughthebloodetcIhaverendereditInthebloodforas v in is often taken in the sense ofwith so I prefer toregardithereForitseemstomethattheApostlemeansthatChrist so arose from the dead that his death was not yetabolishedbutthatitretainsitsefficacyforeverasthoughhehadsaidGodraiseduphisownsonbutinsuchawaythatthebloodhe shedonce forall inhisdeath isefficaciousafterhisresurrection for the ratification of the everlasting covenantand brings forth fruit the same as though it were flowingalways[292]

v21Todohiswilletc

He now gives a definition of good works by layingdownGodswillastheruleforhethusintimatesthatno works are to be deemed good but such as areagreeable to the will of God as Paul also teaches usinRomans122andinmanyotherplaces

Letusthenrememberthatitistheperfectionofagoodandholylifewhenweliveinobediencetohiswill

Theclausewhichnextfollowsisexplanatoryworking(ordoing)inyouwhatiswellpleasinginhissight

HehadspokenofthatwillwhichismadeknownintheLawhenowshowsthatinvainisobtrudedonGodwhathehasnotcommandedforhevaluesthedecrees of his own will far more than all theinventionsoftheworld

Through Jesus Christ etc This may be explained in twoways -- Working through Jesus Christ or Well-pleasingthroughJesusChristBothsensesaresuitableForweknowthat the spirit of regeneration and also all graces arebestowedonusthroughChristandthenitiscertainthatas nothing can proceed from us absolutely perfectnothing can be acceptable to Godwithout that pardonwhichweobtainthroughChristThusitcomesthatourworks performed by the odor of Christs grace emit asweetfragranceinGodspresencewhileotherwisetheywould have a fetid smell I am disposed to include bothmeanings

TowhombegloryetcThisIrefertoChristAndashehereascribes toChristwhatpeculiarly belongs toGod alone hethusbearsacleartestimonytohisdivinitybutstillifanyonepreferstoexplainthisoftheFatherIdonotobjectthoughIembracetheothersenseasbeingthemostobvious

- JohnCalvin

AnalysisOfTheChapter

The closing chapterHebrews 13of this Epistle is made upalmostentirelyofexhortationstotheperformanceofvariouspractical duties The exhortations relate to the followingpoints brotherly loveHebrews 131 hospitalityHebrews132sympathywiththoseinbondsHebrews133fidelityinthemarriagerelationHebrews134contentmentHebrews135-6 submission to those in authorityHebrews 137-8stability in the doctrines of religionHebrews 139-15benevolenceHebrews 1316 obedience to those entrustedwithofficeHebrews1317andspecialprayer forhimwhowrotethisEpistleHebrews1318-19TheEpistlethencloseswithabeautifulandimpressivebenedictionHebrews1320-21withanentreatythattheywouldreceivewithfavorwhathad been writtenHebrews 1322 with the gratefulannouncement thatTimothy inwhomtheydoubtless feltagreatinterestwassetatlibertyHebrews1323andwithasalutationtoallthesaintsHebrews1324-25

Hebrews1320NowtheGodofpeace-GodwhoistheAuthororthesourceofpeacenotes1Thessalonians523ThewordpeaceintheNewTestamentisusedtodenoteeverykindofblessingorhappinessItisopposedtoallthatwoulddisturbortroublethemindandmayreferthereforetoreconciliationwithGodtoaquietconsciencetotheevidenceofpardonedsintohealthandprosperityandtothehopeofheavenseethenotesonJohn1427

That brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus -Acts232note1Corinthians1515noteItisonlybythefactoftheresurrectionoftheLordJesusthatwehavepeaceforit is only by him that we have the prospect of anadmissionintoheaven

That great Shepherd of the sheep - notesJohn 101John1014TheideahereisthatitisthroughthetendercareofthatgreatShepherdthattruehappinessisbestowedonthepeopleofGod

Through the blood of the everlasting covenant -The bloodshed to ratify theeverlasting covenant thatGodmakeswithhispeoplenotesHebrews914-23

Thisphrase in theoriginal isnotconnectedas it is inourtranslationwithhisbeingraisedfromthedeadnorshoulditbesorendered forwhatcanbethesenseofraisingChristfromthedeadbythebloodofthecovenant

In the Greek it is the God of peace who broughtagainfromthedeadtheshepherdofthesheepgreatby the blood of the everlasting covenant our LordJesusetc

ThemeaningisthathewasmadeorconstitutedthegreatShepherdofthesheep-thegreatLordandrulerofhispeoplebythatbloodThatwhichmakeshimsoeminentlydistinguishedthatbywhichhe

wasmadesuperiortoallotherswhoeverruledoverthepeopleofGodwasthefactthatheofferedthebloodbywhichtheeternalcovenantwasratified

Itiscalledeverlastingoreternalbecause

(1)itwasformedinthecouncilsofeternityorhasbeenaneternalplaninthedivinemindand

(2)becauseitistocontinueforeverThroughsuchacovenantGodcanbestowpermanentandsolidpeaceonhispeoplefor it lays the foundation of the assurance of eternalhappiness

Hebrews1321Makeyouperfect-Theapostleheredoesnotaffirmthattheywerethenperfectorthattheywouldbeinthislife

Thewordusedhere-καταρτιζωkatartizō-meanstomakefullyreadytoputinfullordertomakecomplete

ThemeaninghereisthatPaulprayedthatGodwouldfullyendowthemwithwhatevergracewasnecessarytodohiswillandtokeephiscommandmentsseethewordexplainedinthenotesonHebrews113

ItisanappropriateprayertobeofferedatalltimesandbyallwholovethechurchthatGodwouldmakeallhispeopleperfectlyqualifiedto

doallhiswill

Workinginyou-MarginDoing

TheideahereisthattheonlyhopethattheywoulddothewillofGodwasthathewouldbyhisownagencycausethemtodowhatwaswell-pleasinginhissightcomparenotesonPhilippians212

ThroughJesusChrist-TheideaishellipthatGoddoesnotdirectlyand by his own immediate agency convert and sanctify theheart but it is through the gospel of Christ and all goodinfluencesonthesoulmustbeexpectedthroughtheSaviour

Towhombegloryforeverandever-ThatistoChristforsotheconnectionevidentlydemandsItisnotuncommonfortheapostlePaultointroducedoxologiesinthiswayinthemidstofaletterseethenotesRomans95Itwascommonamong

theJewsasitisnowinthewritingsandconversationoftheMuslimswhenthenameofGodwasmentionedtoaccompanyitwithanexpressionofpraise

- Barnes

Hebrews1320NowtheGodofpeacethatbroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesusthatgreatshepherdofthesheepthroughtheblood

oftheeverlastingcovenantNowtheGodofpeace-WehaveoftenseenthatpeaceamongtheHebrewssignifiesprosperityofeverykindTheGodofpeaceisthesameastheGodofallblessednesswhohasathisdisposalalltemporalandeternalgoodwholovesmankindandhasprovidedthemacompletesalvation

BroughtagainfromthedeadourLordndash

AsourLordssacrificialdeathisconsideredasanatonementofferedtotheDivinejusticeGodsacceptanceofitasanatonementissignifiedbyhisraisingthehumannatureofChristfromthedeadandhencethisraisingofChristiswiththeutmostproprietyattributedtoGodtheFatherasthisproveshisacceptanceofthesacrificial

offering

ThatgreatShepherdofthesheepndash

ThisisatitleofourblessedLordgiventohimbytheprophets

Oslash soIsaiah 4011 He shall feed his flock like ashepherdHeshallgatherthelambswithhisarmsandcarrytheminhisbosomandshallgentlyleadthosewhicharewithyoungand

Oslash Ezekiel3423IwillsetuponeshepherdoverthemandheshallfeedthemevenmyservantDavid(iethebelovedvizJesus)andheshallfeedthemandbetheirshepherdand

Oslash Zechariah 137 Awake O sword against myshepherd-smitetheshepherdandtheflockshallbescattered

Oslash He appropriates it to himselfJohn 1011 bycalling himself the good Shepherd who laysdownhislifeforthesheep

Through the blood of the everlasting covenant - SomeunderstandthisinthefollowingwaythatGodbroughtbackour Lord from the dead on account of his having shed hisbloodtoprocuretheeverlastingcovenantOthers thattheLordJesusbecamethegreatShepherdandSaviorofthesheepbysheddinghisblood toprocureandratify theeverlastingcovenantThesensehoweverwillappearmuchplainerifweconnectthiswiththefollowingverseNowtheGodof peace who brought again from the dead our LordJesus that great Shepherd of the sheep make youthroughthebloodoftheeverlastingcovenantperfectineverygoodworktodohiswill

TheChristiansystemistermedtheeverlastingcovenanttodistinguishitfromthetemporarycovenantmadewiththeIsraelitesatMountSinaiandtoshowthatitisthelast

dispensationofgracetotheworldandshallenduretotheendoftime

Hebrews1321Makeyouperfectineverygoodworktodohiswillworkinginyouthatwhichiswell-pleasinginhissightthroughJesus

ChristtowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenMakeyouperfect-Καταρτισιαυt μαςPutyoucompletelyinjointSeethenoteon2Corinthians139wherethemeaningoftheoriginalwordislargelyconsidered

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theGodRomans1533NowtheGodofpeacebewithyouallAmenRomans1620AndtheGodofpeaceshallbruiseSatanunderyourfeetshortlyhellip1Corinthians1433ForGodisnottheauthorofconfusionbutofpeaceasinallchurcheshellip2Corinthians1311FinallybrothersfarewellBeperfectbeofgoodcomfortbeofhellipPhilippians49Thosethingswhichyouhavebothlearnedandreceivedandheardhellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip

2Thessalonians316NowtheLordofpeacehimselfgiveyoupeacealwaysbyallmeanshellip

broughtActs22432WhomGodhasraiseduphavingloosedthepainsofdeathbecausehellipActs315AndkilledthePrinceoflifewhomGodhasraisedfromthedeadhellipActs410BeitknowntoyouallandtoallthepeopleofIsraelthatbyhellipActs530TheGodofourfathersraisedupJesuswhomyouslewandhangedonatreeActs104041HimGodraisedupthethirddayandshowedhimopenlyhellipActs1330ButGodraisedhimfromthedeadActs1731BecausehehasappointedadayinthewhichhewilljudgetheworldhellipRomans14AnddeclaredtobetheSonofGodwithpoweraccordingtothespirithellipRomans42425ButforusalsotowhomitshallbeimputedifwebelieveonhimhellipRomans811ButiftheSpiritofhimthatraisedupJesusfromthedeaddwellinyouhellip1Corinthians614AndGodhasbothraiseduptheLordandwillalsoraiseupusbyhisownpower1Corinthians1515YesandwearefoundfalsewitnessesofGodbecausewehavetestifiedhellip2Corinthians414KnowingthathewhichraiseduptheLordJesusshallraiseupushellipGalatians11Paulanapostle(notofmenneitherbymanbutbyJesusChristhellip

Ephesians120WhichheworkedinChristwhenheraisedhimfromthedeadandhellipColossians212Buriedwithhiminbaptismwhereinalsoyouarerisenwithhimhellip1Thessalonians110AndtowaitforhisSonfromheavenwhomheraisedfromthedeadhellip1Peter121WhobyhimdobelieveinGodthatraisedhimupfromthedeadandhellip

thatgreatPsalm231TheLORDismyshepherdIshallnotwantPsalm801GiveearOShepherdofIsraelyouthatleadJosephlikeaflockhellipIsaiah4011HeshallfeedhisflocklikeashepherdheshallgatherthelambshellipIsaiah6311ThenherememberedthedaysofoldMosesandhispeoplesayinghellipEzekiel3423AndIwillsetuponeshepherdoverthemandheshallfeedthemhellipEzekiel3724AndDavidmyservantshallbekingoverthemandtheyallshallhellipJohn101114Iamthegoodshepherdthegoodshepherdgiveshislifeforthesheephellip1Peter225ForyouwereassheepgoingastraybutarenowreturnedtotheShepherdhellip1Peter54AndwhenthechiefShepherdshallappearyoushallreceiveacrownhellip

thebloodSeeonchHebrews920SayingThisisthebloodofthetestamentwhichGodhasenjoinedtoyou

Hebrews1022LetusdrawnearwithatrueheartinfullassuranceoffaithhavinghellipExodus248AndMosestookthebloodandsprinkleditonthepeopleandsaidhellipZechariah911AsforyoualsobythebloodofyourcovenantIhavesentforthhellipMatthew2628ForthisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichisshedformanyhellipMark1424AndhesaidtothemThisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichhellipLuke2220LikewisealsothecupaftersuppersayingThiscupisthenewtestamenthellip

everlasting2Samuel235AlthoughmyhousebenotsowithGodyethehasmadewithmeanhellip1Chronicles1617AndhasconfirmedthesametoJacobforalawandtoIsraelforhellipIsaiah553InclineyourearandcometomehearandyoursoulshalllivehellipIsaiah618ForItheLORDlovejudgmentIhaterobberyforburntofferinghellipJeremiah3240AndIwillmakeaneverlastingcovenantwiththemthatIwillnothellipEzekiel3726MoreoverIwillmakeacovenantofpeacewiththemitshallbeanhellip

covenantortestamentSeeonchHebrews91617Forwhereatestamentistheremustalsoofnecessitybethedeathhellip

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MakeHebrews1223TothegeneralassemblyandchurchofthefirstbornwhicharewrittenhellipDeuteronomy324HeistheRockhisworkisperfectforallhiswaysarejudgmenthellipPsalm1388TheLORDwillperfectthatwhichconcernsmeyourmercyOLORDhellipJohn1723IinthemandyouinmethattheymaybemadeperfectinoneandhellipEphesians316-19ThathewouldgrantyouaccordingtotherichesofhisglorytohellipColossians19-12ForthiscausewealsosincethedaywehearditdonotceasehellipColossians412EpaphraswhoisoneofyouaservantofChristsalutesyoualwayshellip1Thessalonians313Totheendhemayestablishyourheartsblamelessinholinessbeforehellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Peter510ButtheGodofallgracewhohascalledustohiseternalgloryhellip

every2Corinthians98AndGodisabletomakeallgraceaboundtowardyouthatyoualwayshellip

Ephesians210ForwearehisworkmanshipcreatedinChristJesustogoodworkshellipPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Timothy510Wellreportedofforgoodworksifshehavebroughtupchildrenhellip

todoHebrews1036ForyouhaveneedofpatiencethatafteryouhavedonethewillhellipMatthew721NoteveryonethatsaidtomeLordLordshallenterintothekingdomhellipMatthew1250ForwhoevershalldothewillofmyFatherwhichisinheaventhehellipMatthew2131WhetherofthemtwodidthewillofhisfatherTheysaytohimhellipJohn717IfanymanwilldohiswillheshallknowofthedoctrinewhetherhellipRomans122Andbenotconformedtothisworldbutbeyoutransformedbythehellip1Thessalonians43ForthisisthewillofGodevenyoursanctificationthatyoushouldhellip1Peter42Thathenolongershouldlivetherestofhistimeinthefleshtohellip1John217Andtheworldpassesawayandthelustthereofbuthethatdoeshellip

workingordoing

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throughJohn162324AndinthatdayyoushallaskmenothingTrulytrulyIsaytohellipEphesians218ForthroughhimwebothhaveaccessbyoneSpirittotheFatherPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellipPhilippians413IcandoallthingsthroughChristwhichstrengthensmeColossians317AndwhateveryoudoinwordordeeddoallinthenameoftheLordhellip1Peter25Youalsoaslivelystonesarebuiltupaspiritualhouseanholyhellip

towhomPsalm721819BlessedbetheLORDGodtheGodofIsraelwhoonlydoeswondrousthingshellipRomans1627ToGodonlywisebeglorythroughJesusChristforeverAmenGalatians15TowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenPhilippians211AndthateverytongueshouldconfessthatJesusChristisLordtohellip1Timothy117NowtotheKingeternalimmortalinvisibletheonlywiseGodhellip1Timothy616Whoonlyhasimmortalitydwellinginthelightwhichnomancanhellip2Timothy418AndtheLordshalldelivermefromeveryevilworkandwillpreservehellip1Peter511TohimbegloryanddominionforeverandeverAmen2Peter318ButgrowingraceandintheknowledgeofourLordandSaviorJesushellipJude125TotheonlywiseGodourSaviorbegloryandmajestydominionandhellipRevelation46AndbeforethethronetherewasaseaofglassliketocrystalandhellipRevelation5913AndtheysunganewsongsayingYouareworthytotakethebookhellip

AmenSeeonMatthew613AndleadusnotintotemptationbutdeliverusfromevilForyourhellipMatthew2820TeachingthemtoobserveallthingswhateverIhavecommandedyouhellip

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Oslash FromthispositionothersdissentandteachthatitisthedeclarationofthespecialprivilegesandrelationsinwhichthosestandwhohaveenteredintocovenantfellowshipwithChristthattheblessingsnowdeclaredaretheirsbyfightofthatrelationandareconferreduponthembytheHolySpirito TheGreekandRomanCatholicchurchestakethefirstportionandthereforewefindamongthemmuchofdetailandminutiaeastothemannerinwhichitshouldbepronounced

sect IntheGreekchurchthepriestraiseshishandwiththethumbtouchingthethirdfingersignifyingtheprocessionoftheHolyGhostfromtheFatheraloneoraccordingtootherstoformthesacrednameIHS

sect IntheRomanchurchtheformisthethumbfirstandsecondfingersaretobeopentosymbolizetheTrinityInthischurchtoothebenedictionispronouncedinamultitudeofcasesandineachcasethethingsoblessedbythepriestismadesacredbull Crossesbull churchvesselsbull housesbull paschaleggsbull churchyardsarethusblessedbull EveryparishhasacollectionoftheseformsofblessinginwhatisknownastheBenedictionaleo Theauthorityforthisisbasedonsomedocumentsclaimingtoreachbacktoearlychurchhistory

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Gen2740ByJacobUponPharaohGen477-10UponJosephssonsGen48UponhisownsonsGen49ByMosesuponthetribesofIsraelDeut33ByAaronLev922Lev923ByhalfthetribeswhostoodonMountGerizimDeut1129Deut1130Deut2711-13Jos833ByJoshuaUponCalebJos1413UpontheReubenitesandGaditesandthehalftribeofManassehJos226Jos227ByNaomiuponRuthandOrpahRuth18Ruth19BythepeopleuponRuthRuth411

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2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

butonlyasGodempowersustodosoTheendresultisaconsistentmatureChristianlifethatfaithfullyreflectsthenatureofourholyGodJohnmakesitclearthatwewillneverbetotallyfreefromsininthislife(1John18-10)ThankfullytheworkGodhasbeguninusHewillfinish(Philippians16)RecommendedResourcePleasingGodDiscoveringtheMeaningandImportanceofSanctificationbyRCSproul

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repenthellipMIRACLE)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting6(49sec)(Miracle=Godchangesourhearthellipallarewickedevilhearthellip

Judgementdayhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting7(62sec)

(JudgementcominghellipldquoJesusdidtheultimateactrdquondashItisfinishedJustampJustifier)

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yoursquoremissing)Oslash Acts1730ndashldquoGodcommandsallmeneverywheretorepenthelliprdquo

Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

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DoyouunderstandthelegalaspectofChristrsquosdeathampresurrectionNO

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URGENCYGodrsquosgracemercyamploveareondisplayhellip

GodanswersprayerhellipSeeherewiththemeetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquo

ldquoFatherIprayforAmberhellipthatthisdayshewillunderstandthedepthsofYourloveforherhellipandthatYouhavedestroyedhergreatestenemydeathitselfhellipbysufferinganddyingonthecrossandthenrisingfromthedeadhellipIpraythatYouwillhealthebrokenheartedhellipministertoherinawonderfulamp

miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmen

STUDYNotesNASB

NowtheGodofpeacewhobroughtupfromthedeadthegreatShepherdofthesheepthroughthebloodoftheeternalcovenantevenJesusourLordequipyouineverygoodthingtodoHiswillworkinginusthatwhichispleasinginHissightthroughJesusChristtowhombethegloryforeverandever

Amen

ESV NowmaytheGodofpeacewhobroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesusthegreatshepherdofthesheepbythebloodoftheeternalcovenantequipyouwitheverythinggoodthatyoumaydohiswillworkinginusthatwhichispleasinginhis

sightthroughJesusChristtowhombegloryforeverandeverAmen

v20NowtheGodofpeaceetc

To rendermutual what he desired them to do heends his Epistle with prayer and he asks of God toconfirmortofitortoperfectthemineverygoodworkforsuchisthemeaningofkatartisai

WehenceconcludethatwearebynomeansfittodogooduntilwearemadeorformedforthepurposebyGodandthatweshallnotcontinuelongindoinggoodunlesshestrengthensusforperseveranceishispeculiargift

(cf1John219ndashJDP)

NoristhereadoubtbutthatasnocommongiftsoftheSpirithadalreadyasitseemsappearedinthemthefirstimpressionwithwhichtheybeganisnotwhatisprayedfor but the polishing which they were to be madeperfect

Thatbroughtagainfromthedeadetc

ThisclausewasaddedforthesakeofconfirmationforheintimatesthatGodisthenonlyprayedtoarightbyustoleadusontoperfectionwhenweacknowledgehispowerintheresurrectionofChristandacknowledgeChrist

himselfasourpastorHeinshortwouldhaveustolooktoChristinorderthatwemayrightlytrustinGodforhelpforChristwasraisedfromdeathforthisendthatwemightbereneweduntoeternallifebythesamepowerofGodandheisthegreatpastorofallinorderthatwemayprotectthesheepcommittedtohimbytheFather

ThroughthebloodetcIhaverendereditInthebloodforas v in is often taken in the sense ofwith so I prefer toregardithereForitseemstomethattheApostlemeansthatChrist so arose from the dead that his death was not yetabolishedbutthatitretainsitsefficacyforeverasthoughhehadsaidGodraiseduphisownsonbutinsuchawaythatthebloodhe shedonce forall inhisdeath isefficaciousafterhisresurrection for the ratification of the everlasting covenantand brings forth fruit the same as though it were flowingalways[292]

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He now gives a definition of good works by layingdownGodswillastheruleforhethusintimatesthatno works are to be deemed good but such as areagreeable to the will of God as Paul also teaches usinRomans122andinmanyotherplaces

Letusthenrememberthatitistheperfectionofagoodandholylifewhenweliveinobediencetohiswill

Theclausewhichnextfollowsisexplanatoryworking(ordoing)inyouwhatiswellpleasinginhissight

HehadspokenofthatwillwhichismadeknownintheLawhenowshowsthatinvainisobtrudedonGodwhathehasnotcommandedforhevaluesthedecrees of his own will far more than all theinventionsoftheworld

Through Jesus Christ etc This may be explained in twoways -- Working through Jesus Christ or Well-pleasingthroughJesusChristBothsensesaresuitableForweknowthat the spirit of regeneration and also all graces arebestowedonusthroughChristandthenitiscertainthatas nothing can proceed from us absolutely perfectnothing can be acceptable to Godwithout that pardonwhichweobtainthroughChristThusitcomesthatourworks performed by the odor of Christs grace emit asweetfragranceinGodspresencewhileotherwisetheywould have a fetid smell I am disposed to include bothmeanings

TowhombegloryetcThisIrefertoChristAndashehereascribes toChristwhatpeculiarly belongs toGod alone hethusbearsacleartestimonytohisdivinitybutstillifanyonepreferstoexplainthisoftheFatherIdonotobjectthoughIembracetheothersenseasbeingthemostobvious

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AnalysisOfTheChapter

The closing chapterHebrews 13of this Epistle is made upalmostentirelyofexhortationstotheperformanceofvariouspractical duties The exhortations relate to the followingpoints brotherly loveHebrews 131 hospitalityHebrews132sympathywiththoseinbondsHebrews133fidelityinthemarriagerelationHebrews134contentmentHebrews135-6 submission to those in authorityHebrews 137-8stability in the doctrines of religionHebrews 139-15benevolenceHebrews 1316 obedience to those entrustedwithofficeHebrews1317andspecialprayer forhimwhowrotethisEpistleHebrews1318-19TheEpistlethencloseswithabeautifulandimpressivebenedictionHebrews1320-21withanentreatythattheywouldreceivewithfavorwhathad been writtenHebrews 1322 with the gratefulannouncement thatTimothy inwhomtheydoubtless feltagreatinterestwassetatlibertyHebrews1323andwithasalutationtoallthesaintsHebrews1324-25

Hebrews1320NowtheGodofpeace-GodwhoistheAuthororthesourceofpeacenotes1Thessalonians523ThewordpeaceintheNewTestamentisusedtodenoteeverykindofblessingorhappinessItisopposedtoallthatwoulddisturbortroublethemindandmayreferthereforetoreconciliationwithGodtoaquietconsciencetotheevidenceofpardonedsintohealthandprosperityandtothehopeofheavenseethenotesonJohn1427

That brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus -Acts232note1Corinthians1515noteItisonlybythefactoftheresurrectionoftheLordJesusthatwehavepeaceforit is only by him that we have the prospect of anadmissionintoheaven

That great Shepherd of the sheep - notesJohn 101John1014TheideahereisthatitisthroughthetendercareofthatgreatShepherdthattruehappinessisbestowedonthepeopleofGod

Through the blood of the everlasting covenant -The bloodshed to ratify theeverlasting covenant thatGodmakeswithhispeoplenotesHebrews914-23

Thisphrase in theoriginal isnotconnectedas it is inourtranslationwithhisbeingraisedfromthedeadnorshoulditbesorendered forwhatcanbethesenseofraisingChristfromthedeadbythebloodofthecovenant

In the Greek it is the God of peace who broughtagainfromthedeadtheshepherdofthesheepgreatby the blood of the everlasting covenant our LordJesusetc

ThemeaningisthathewasmadeorconstitutedthegreatShepherdofthesheep-thegreatLordandrulerofhispeoplebythatbloodThatwhichmakeshimsoeminentlydistinguishedthatbywhichhe

wasmadesuperiortoallotherswhoeverruledoverthepeopleofGodwasthefactthatheofferedthebloodbywhichtheeternalcovenantwasratified

Itiscalledeverlastingoreternalbecause

(1)itwasformedinthecouncilsofeternityorhasbeenaneternalplaninthedivinemindand

(2)becauseitistocontinueforeverThroughsuchacovenantGodcanbestowpermanentandsolidpeaceonhispeoplefor it lays the foundation of the assurance of eternalhappiness

Hebrews1321Makeyouperfect-Theapostleheredoesnotaffirmthattheywerethenperfectorthattheywouldbeinthislife

Thewordusedhere-καταρτιζωkatartizō-meanstomakefullyreadytoputinfullordertomakecomplete

ThemeaninghereisthatPaulprayedthatGodwouldfullyendowthemwithwhatevergracewasnecessarytodohiswillandtokeephiscommandmentsseethewordexplainedinthenotesonHebrews113

ItisanappropriateprayertobeofferedatalltimesandbyallwholovethechurchthatGodwouldmakeallhispeopleperfectlyqualifiedto

doallhiswill

Workinginyou-MarginDoing

TheideahereisthattheonlyhopethattheywoulddothewillofGodwasthathewouldbyhisownagencycausethemtodowhatwaswell-pleasinginhissightcomparenotesonPhilippians212

ThroughJesusChrist-TheideaishellipthatGoddoesnotdirectlyand by his own immediate agency convert and sanctify theheart but it is through the gospel of Christ and all goodinfluencesonthesoulmustbeexpectedthroughtheSaviour

Towhombegloryforeverandever-ThatistoChristforsotheconnectionevidentlydemandsItisnotuncommonfortheapostlePaultointroducedoxologiesinthiswayinthemidstofaletterseethenotesRomans95Itwascommonamong

theJewsasitisnowinthewritingsandconversationoftheMuslimswhenthenameofGodwasmentionedtoaccompanyitwithanexpressionofpraise

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Hebrews1320NowtheGodofpeacethatbroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesusthatgreatshepherdofthesheepthroughtheblood

oftheeverlastingcovenantNowtheGodofpeace-WehaveoftenseenthatpeaceamongtheHebrewssignifiesprosperityofeverykindTheGodofpeaceisthesameastheGodofallblessednesswhohasathisdisposalalltemporalandeternalgoodwholovesmankindandhasprovidedthemacompletesalvation

BroughtagainfromthedeadourLordndash

AsourLordssacrificialdeathisconsideredasanatonementofferedtotheDivinejusticeGodsacceptanceofitasanatonementissignifiedbyhisraisingthehumannatureofChristfromthedeadandhencethisraisingofChristiswiththeutmostproprietyattributedtoGodtheFatherasthisproveshisacceptanceofthesacrificial

offering

ThatgreatShepherdofthesheepndash

ThisisatitleofourblessedLordgiventohimbytheprophets

Oslash soIsaiah 4011 He shall feed his flock like ashepherdHeshallgatherthelambswithhisarmsandcarrytheminhisbosomandshallgentlyleadthosewhicharewithyoungand

Oslash Ezekiel3423IwillsetuponeshepherdoverthemandheshallfeedthemevenmyservantDavid(iethebelovedvizJesus)andheshallfeedthemandbetheirshepherdand

Oslash Zechariah 137 Awake O sword against myshepherd-smitetheshepherdandtheflockshallbescattered

Oslash He appropriates it to himselfJohn 1011 bycalling himself the good Shepherd who laysdownhislifeforthesheep

Through the blood of the everlasting covenant - SomeunderstandthisinthefollowingwaythatGodbroughtbackour Lord from the dead on account of his having shed hisbloodtoprocuretheeverlastingcovenantOthers thattheLordJesusbecamethegreatShepherdandSaviorofthesheepbysheddinghisblood toprocureandratify theeverlastingcovenantThesensehoweverwillappearmuchplainerifweconnectthiswiththefollowingverseNowtheGodof peace who brought again from the dead our LordJesus that great Shepherd of the sheep make youthroughthebloodoftheeverlastingcovenantperfectineverygoodworktodohiswill

TheChristiansystemistermedtheeverlastingcovenanttodistinguishitfromthetemporarycovenantmadewiththeIsraelitesatMountSinaiandtoshowthatitisthelast

dispensationofgracetotheworldandshallenduretotheendoftime

Hebrews1321Makeyouperfectineverygoodworktodohiswillworkinginyouthatwhichiswell-pleasinginhissightthroughJesus

ChristtowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenMakeyouperfect-Καταρτισιαυt μαςPutyoucompletelyinjointSeethenoteon2Corinthians139wherethemeaningoftheoriginalwordislargelyconsidered

Fromthefollowingtermsweseewhattheapostlemeantbytheperfectionforwhichheprays

TheyweretodothewillofGodineverygoodworkfromGodworkinginthemthatwhichiswell

pleasinginhissight

1 This necessarily implies a complete change in thewholesoulthatGodmaybewellpleasedwithwhatsoeverheseesinitandthissupposesitsbeingcleansedfromallsinforGodssightcannotbepleasedwithanythingthatisunholy

2 This complete inward purity is to produce an outwardconformity to Godswill so theywere to bemade perfect ineverygoodwork

3Theperfectionwithinandtheperfectionwithoutweretobe produced by the blood of the everlasting covenant foralthoughGodisloveyetitisnotconsistentwithhisjusticeorholiness tocommunicateanygood tomankindbut throughhisSonandthroughhimashavingdiedfortheoffensesofthehumanrace

Towhom be glory for ever - As God does all in by andthroughChrist Jesus tohimbe thehonorof his ownworkascribedthroughtimeandeternityAmen

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theGodRomans1533NowtheGodofpeacebewithyouallAmenRomans1620AndtheGodofpeaceshallbruiseSatanunderyourfeetshortlyhellip1Corinthians1433ForGodisnottheauthorofconfusionbutofpeaceasinallchurcheshellip2Corinthians1311FinallybrothersfarewellBeperfectbeofgoodcomfortbeofhellipPhilippians49Thosethingswhichyouhavebothlearnedandreceivedandheardhellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip

2Thessalonians316NowtheLordofpeacehimselfgiveyoupeacealwaysbyallmeanshellip

broughtActs22432WhomGodhasraiseduphavingloosedthepainsofdeathbecausehellipActs315AndkilledthePrinceoflifewhomGodhasraisedfromthedeadhellipActs410BeitknowntoyouallandtoallthepeopleofIsraelthatbyhellipActs530TheGodofourfathersraisedupJesuswhomyouslewandhangedonatreeActs104041HimGodraisedupthethirddayandshowedhimopenlyhellipActs1330ButGodraisedhimfromthedeadActs1731BecausehehasappointedadayinthewhichhewilljudgetheworldhellipRomans14AnddeclaredtobetheSonofGodwithpoweraccordingtothespirithellipRomans42425ButforusalsotowhomitshallbeimputedifwebelieveonhimhellipRomans811ButiftheSpiritofhimthatraisedupJesusfromthedeaddwellinyouhellip1Corinthians614AndGodhasbothraiseduptheLordandwillalsoraiseupusbyhisownpower1Corinthians1515YesandwearefoundfalsewitnessesofGodbecausewehavetestifiedhellip2Corinthians414KnowingthathewhichraiseduptheLordJesusshallraiseupushellipGalatians11Paulanapostle(notofmenneitherbymanbutbyJesusChristhellip

Ephesians120WhichheworkedinChristwhenheraisedhimfromthedeadandhellipColossians212Buriedwithhiminbaptismwhereinalsoyouarerisenwithhimhellip1Thessalonians110AndtowaitforhisSonfromheavenwhomheraisedfromthedeadhellip1Peter121WhobyhimdobelieveinGodthatraisedhimupfromthedeadandhellip

thatgreatPsalm231TheLORDismyshepherdIshallnotwantPsalm801GiveearOShepherdofIsraelyouthatleadJosephlikeaflockhellipIsaiah4011HeshallfeedhisflocklikeashepherdheshallgatherthelambshellipIsaiah6311ThenherememberedthedaysofoldMosesandhispeoplesayinghellipEzekiel3423AndIwillsetuponeshepherdoverthemandheshallfeedthemhellipEzekiel3724AndDavidmyservantshallbekingoverthemandtheyallshallhellipJohn101114Iamthegoodshepherdthegoodshepherdgiveshislifeforthesheephellip1Peter225ForyouwereassheepgoingastraybutarenowreturnedtotheShepherdhellip1Peter54AndwhenthechiefShepherdshallappearyoushallreceiveacrownhellip

thebloodSeeonchHebrews920SayingThisisthebloodofthetestamentwhichGodhasenjoinedtoyou

Hebrews1022LetusdrawnearwithatrueheartinfullassuranceoffaithhavinghellipExodus248AndMosestookthebloodandsprinkleditonthepeopleandsaidhellipZechariah911AsforyoualsobythebloodofyourcovenantIhavesentforthhellipMatthew2628ForthisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichisshedformanyhellipMark1424AndhesaidtothemThisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichhellipLuke2220LikewisealsothecupaftersuppersayingThiscupisthenewtestamenthellip

everlasting2Samuel235AlthoughmyhousebenotsowithGodyethehasmadewithmeanhellip1Chronicles1617AndhasconfirmedthesametoJacobforalawandtoIsraelforhellipIsaiah553InclineyourearandcometomehearandyoursoulshalllivehellipIsaiah618ForItheLORDlovejudgmentIhaterobberyforburntofferinghellipJeremiah3240AndIwillmakeaneverlastingcovenantwiththemthatIwillnothellipEzekiel3726MoreoverIwillmakeacovenantofpeacewiththemitshallbeanhellip

covenantortestamentSeeonchHebrews91617Forwhereatestamentistheremustalsoofnecessitybethedeathhellip

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MakeHebrews1223TothegeneralassemblyandchurchofthefirstbornwhicharewrittenhellipDeuteronomy324HeistheRockhisworkisperfectforallhiswaysarejudgmenthellipPsalm1388TheLORDwillperfectthatwhichconcernsmeyourmercyOLORDhellipJohn1723IinthemandyouinmethattheymaybemadeperfectinoneandhellipEphesians316-19ThathewouldgrantyouaccordingtotherichesofhisglorytohellipColossians19-12ForthiscausewealsosincethedaywehearditdonotceasehellipColossians412EpaphraswhoisoneofyouaservantofChristsalutesyoualwayshellip1Thessalonians313Totheendhemayestablishyourheartsblamelessinholinessbeforehellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Peter510ButtheGodofallgracewhohascalledustohiseternalgloryhellip

every2Corinthians98AndGodisabletomakeallgraceaboundtowardyouthatyoualwayshellip

Ephesians210ForwearehisworkmanshipcreatedinChristJesustogoodworkshellipPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Timothy510Wellreportedofforgoodworksifshehavebroughtupchildrenhellip

todoHebrews1036ForyouhaveneedofpatiencethatafteryouhavedonethewillhellipMatthew721NoteveryonethatsaidtomeLordLordshallenterintothekingdomhellipMatthew1250ForwhoevershalldothewillofmyFatherwhichisinheaventhehellipMatthew2131WhetherofthemtwodidthewillofhisfatherTheysaytohimhellipJohn717IfanymanwilldohiswillheshallknowofthedoctrinewhetherhellipRomans122Andbenotconformedtothisworldbutbeyoutransformedbythehellip1Thessalonians43ForthisisthewillofGodevenyoursanctificationthatyoushouldhellip1Peter42Thathenolongershouldlivetherestofhistimeinthefleshtohellip1John217Andtheworldpassesawayandthelustthereofbuthethatdoeshellip

workingordoing

Philippians213ForitisGodwhichworksinyoubothtowillandtodoofhisgoodpleasure

wellpleasingHebrews1316ButtodogoodandtocommunicateforgetnotforwithsuchsacrificeshellipRomans121IbeseechyouthereforebrothersbythemerciesofGodthatyouhellipRomans141718ForthekingdomofGodisnotmeatanddrinkbutrighteousnesshellipPhilippians418ButIhaveallandaboundIamfullhavingreceivedofEpaphroditushellipColossians320Childrenobeyyourparentsinallthingsforthisiswellpleasinghellip1John322Andwhateverweaskwereceiveofhimbecausewekeephiscommandmentshellip

throughJohn162324AndinthatdayyoushallaskmenothingTrulytrulyIsaytohellipEphesians218ForthroughhimwebothhaveaccessbyoneSpirittotheFatherPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellipPhilippians413IcandoallthingsthroughChristwhichstrengthensmeColossians317AndwhateveryoudoinwordordeeddoallinthenameoftheLordhellip1Peter25Youalsoaslivelystonesarebuiltupaspiritualhouseanholyhellip

towhomPsalm721819BlessedbetheLORDGodtheGodofIsraelwhoonlydoeswondrousthingshellipRomans1627ToGodonlywisebeglorythroughJesusChristforeverAmenGalatians15TowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenPhilippians211AndthateverytongueshouldconfessthatJesusChristisLordtohellip1Timothy117NowtotheKingeternalimmortalinvisibletheonlywiseGodhellip1Timothy616Whoonlyhasimmortalitydwellinginthelightwhichnomancanhellip2Timothy418AndtheLordshalldelivermefromeveryevilworkandwillpreservehellip1Peter511TohimbegloryanddominionforeverandeverAmen2Peter318ButgrowingraceandintheknowledgeofourLordandSaviorJesushellipJude125TotheonlywiseGodourSaviorbegloryandmajestydominionandhellipRevelation46AndbeforethethronetherewasaseaofglassliketocrystalandhellipRevelation5913AndtheysunganewsongsayingYouareworthytotakethebookhellip

AmenSeeonMatthew613AndleadusnotintotemptationbutdeliverusfromevilForyourhellipMatthew2820TeachingthemtoobserveallthingswhateverIhavecommandedyouhellip

BENEDICTIONFromtheearliesttimestherecordsbeartestimonythatpronouncingthebenedictionorgivingtheblessingwasacommonpracticeInthetempleservicethisdutywasassignedtotheAaronitesandwasmadeanimpressivepartoftheservice

Oslash TheformofthebenedictionusedisgiveninNumbers622-27

Oslash ReferencestothispracticemaybefoundinLeviticus922Deut1082Chron3027

Oslash Afteratimeminutedirectionsweregivenconcerningitandcarefulpreparationwasmadeforthispartoftheservice

Oslash AllAaronitesofproperagewereentitledtoperformthisserviceexceptthosewhobypreviousconductoronaccountofphysicaldefectweredisqualified

o Onewhohadkilledanotherwhetherintentionallyorotherwiseor

o whohadviolatedthemarriagevows

o hadgivenhimselfexcessivelytowinedrinkingorotherexcessesor

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o Ifonewasblindevenofoneeyeoro hadadefectinhishandsorspeechoro wasahunchbackhewasalsoexcluded

Oslash Suchpersonsleaderswerenotonlyprohibitedfrompronouncingtheblessingbutwasrequiredtowithdrawbeforethispartoftheservicewasperformed

Oslash Beforethepriestcouldengageinthisservicehewasrequiredtowashhishands

Oslash Thenwithupliftedhandswhilethepeoplestoodheutteredthewordsofblessing

ThemainideawasthatthusthenameofYahwehwasputonthepeopleLateritcametoberegardedashavingsomespecialblessinginandofitselfaresultagainstwhichthemorespiritualofthepriestsprotestedItwascommonnotonlytopronouncethebenedictioninthepublicworshipbutalsointhefamily

Oslash WehavesuchinstancesinGenesis926-27Genesis2727-30

Oslash ThispracticeprevailedalsoonmanyotheroccasionsnotonlyinIsraelbutamongtheheathenaswell

WemayreadilyseethereforethatfromtheverybeginningoftheChristianchurchtheuseofthebenedictionwascommon

Inthecourseoftimeanextensiveliturgydevelopedonthissubjectanditmaybesaidthattherearenowthreedistinctideasinthechurchastothebenediction

Oslash Thatsectionofthechurchwhichregardstheministerasclothedwithsacerdotalpowersholdsthattheblessingspronouncedareactuallyconferredintheactoftheutteranceofthewordsbecauseofthepowersconferreduponhimwhenhewassetasideforthesacredoffice

Oslash OntheotherhanditisheldthatitismerelyaprayerthatGodmaybestowcertainblessingsonthepeople

Oslash FromthispositionothersdissentandteachthatitisthedeclarationofthespecialprivilegesandrelationsinwhichthosestandwhohaveenteredintocovenantfellowshipwithChristthattheblessingsnowdeclaredaretheirsbyfightofthatrelationandareconferreduponthembytheHolySpirito TheGreekandRomanCatholicchurchestakethefirstportionandthereforewefindamongthemmuchofdetailandminutiaeastothemannerinwhichitshouldbepronounced

sect IntheGreekchurchthepriestraiseshishandwiththethumbtouchingthethirdfingersignifyingtheprocessionoftheHolyGhostfromtheFatheraloneoraccordingtootherstoformthesacrednameIHS

sect IntheRomanchurchtheformisthethumbfirstandsecondfingersaretobeopentosymbolizetheTrinityInthischurchtoothebenedictionispronouncedinamultitudeofcasesandineachcasethethingsoblessedbythepriestismadesacredbull Crossesbull churchvesselsbull housesbull paschaleggsbull churchyardsarethusblessedbull EveryparishhasacollectionoftheseformsofblessinginwhatisknownastheBenedictionaleo Theauthorityforthisisbasedonsomedocumentsclaimingtoreachbacktoearlychurchhistory

o butastheybelongtotheforgeddecretalclassthepositionoftheRomanchurchonthissubjectisuntenable

Apostolicbenedictionsaswefindthemintheepistlespresentconsiderablevariety

Oslash OneofthestrikingfeaturesisthatinanumberofcasesthereistheomissionoftheHolyGhosto ThebestexplanationseemstobethattheFatherandtheSoneffecttheredemptionoftheworldandtheHolyGhostappliestheblessingsowroughtout

sect GracemercyandpeacemaythenbesaidtobesentfromtheFatherandtheSonthroughtheHolyGhosttobethepossessionofallwhohavecomeintothekingdom

sect ThethirdpersonoftheTrinitybeingthusintheactofapplyingtheblessingisnotmentioned

sect ThefactthatinothercasesFatherSonandHolyGhostarementionedprovesthatthewritersknewthecharacterandofficeoftheHolyGhost

Oslash Themostcommonformusedtodayisthatin2Cor1314OccasionallysomechangesareintroducedbyministersbutitwouldseembesttoadherestrictlytotheScripturalforms

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Gen2740ByJacobUponPharaohGen477-10UponJosephssonsGen48UponhisownsonsGen49ByMosesuponthetribesofIsraelDeut33ByAaronLev922Lev923ByhalfthetribeswhostoodonMountGerizimDeut1129Deut1130Deut2711-13Jos833ByJoshuaUponCalebJos1413UpontheReubenitesandGaditesandthehalftribeofManassehJos226Jos227ByNaomiuponRuthandOrpahRuth18Ruth19BythepeopleuponRuthRuth411

Ruth412ByEliuponElkanah1Sa220ByDavidUponthepeople2Sa618UponBarzillai2Sa1939ByAraunahuponDavid2Sa2423BySolomonuponthepeople1Ki8141Ki855-582Ch63BySimeonuponJesusLuke234ByJesusuponhisfollowersLuke2450LEVITICALFORMSOFNum623-26APOSTOLICFORMSOF1Co132Co12Gal13Eph12Php12Col121Th112Th122Ti12

Phm13Rom17Rom155Rom156Rom1513Rom1533Rom1620Rom16241Co16232Co1314Gal616Gal618Eph623Eph624Php4231Th5282Th3162Th3181Ti121Ti6212Ti422Tit315Phm125Heb1320Heb1321Heb13251Pe121Pe5101Pe5111Pe514

2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

butonlyasGodempowersustodosoTheendresultisaconsistentmatureChristianlifethatfaithfullyreflectsthenatureofourholyGodJohnmakesitclearthatwewillneverbetotallyfreefromsininthislife(1John18-10)ThankfullytheworkGodhasbeguninusHewillfinish(Philippians16)RecommendedResourcePleasingGodDiscoveringtheMeaningandImportanceofSanctificationbyRCSproul

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VIDEOBlessedExhorting5(57sec)(wemeasurewithmanrsquoswayshellipnofearofGodhellipfearagrave

repenthellipMIRACLE)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting6(49sec)(Miracle=Godchangesourhearthellipallarewickedevilhearthellip

Judgementdayhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting7(62sec)

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VIDEOBlessedExhorting8(105sec)(LegalatonementhellipYoumustrepentampbelievehellipthisiswhat

yoursquoremissing)Oslash Acts1730ndashldquoGodcommandsallmeneverywheretorepenthelliprdquo

Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

VIDEOBlessedExhorting9(54sec)(sharingbecauseIloveyouhellipldquojustgnarlyspeculationsrdquondash

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VIDEOBlessedENCOUNTER10(657)

RayampAmber(PurposeoflifeLifersquoshardhellipManrsquosbasicallygoodhellipIrsquomgood

ampgoingtoheaven)JesussaidtherersquosnonegoodbutGodhellip

IthinkGodwillseethatIrsquomabasicallygoodpersonamptakemetoheavenhellip

DoyouunderstandthelegalaspectofChristrsquosdeathampresurrectionNO

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URGENCYGodrsquosgracemercyamploveareondisplayhellip

GodanswersprayerhellipSeeherewiththemeetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquo

ldquoFatherIprayforAmberhellipthatthisdayshewillunderstandthedepthsofYourloveforherhellipandthatYouhavedestroyedhergreatestenemydeathitselfhellipbysufferinganddyingonthecrossandthenrisingfromthedeadhellipIpraythatYouwillhealthebrokenheartedhellipministertoherinawonderfulamp

miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmen

NoristhereadoubtbutthatasnocommongiftsoftheSpirithadalreadyasitseemsappearedinthemthefirstimpressionwithwhichtheybeganisnotwhatisprayedfor but the polishing which they were to be madeperfect

Thatbroughtagainfromthedeadetc

ThisclausewasaddedforthesakeofconfirmationforheintimatesthatGodisthenonlyprayedtoarightbyustoleadusontoperfectionwhenweacknowledgehispowerintheresurrectionofChristandacknowledgeChrist

himselfasourpastorHeinshortwouldhaveustolooktoChristinorderthatwemayrightlytrustinGodforhelpforChristwasraisedfromdeathforthisendthatwemightbereneweduntoeternallifebythesamepowerofGodandheisthegreatpastorofallinorderthatwemayprotectthesheepcommittedtohimbytheFather

ThroughthebloodetcIhaverendereditInthebloodforas v in is often taken in the sense ofwith so I prefer toregardithereForitseemstomethattheApostlemeansthatChrist so arose from the dead that his death was not yetabolishedbutthatitretainsitsefficacyforeverasthoughhehadsaidGodraiseduphisownsonbutinsuchawaythatthebloodhe shedonce forall inhisdeath isefficaciousafterhisresurrection for the ratification of the everlasting covenantand brings forth fruit the same as though it were flowingalways[292]

v21Todohiswilletc

He now gives a definition of good works by layingdownGodswillastheruleforhethusintimatesthatno works are to be deemed good but such as areagreeable to the will of God as Paul also teaches usinRomans122andinmanyotherplaces

Letusthenrememberthatitistheperfectionofagoodandholylifewhenweliveinobediencetohiswill

Theclausewhichnextfollowsisexplanatoryworking(ordoing)inyouwhatiswellpleasinginhissight

HehadspokenofthatwillwhichismadeknownintheLawhenowshowsthatinvainisobtrudedonGodwhathehasnotcommandedforhevaluesthedecrees of his own will far more than all theinventionsoftheworld

Through Jesus Christ etc This may be explained in twoways -- Working through Jesus Christ or Well-pleasingthroughJesusChristBothsensesaresuitableForweknowthat the spirit of regeneration and also all graces arebestowedonusthroughChristandthenitiscertainthatas nothing can proceed from us absolutely perfectnothing can be acceptable to Godwithout that pardonwhichweobtainthroughChristThusitcomesthatourworks performed by the odor of Christs grace emit asweetfragranceinGodspresencewhileotherwisetheywould have a fetid smell I am disposed to include bothmeanings

TowhombegloryetcThisIrefertoChristAndashehereascribes toChristwhatpeculiarly belongs toGod alone hethusbearsacleartestimonytohisdivinitybutstillifanyonepreferstoexplainthisoftheFatherIdonotobjectthoughIembracetheothersenseasbeingthemostobvious

- JohnCalvin

AnalysisOfTheChapter

The closing chapterHebrews 13of this Epistle is made upalmostentirelyofexhortationstotheperformanceofvariouspractical duties The exhortations relate to the followingpoints brotherly loveHebrews 131 hospitalityHebrews132sympathywiththoseinbondsHebrews133fidelityinthemarriagerelationHebrews134contentmentHebrews135-6 submission to those in authorityHebrews 137-8stability in the doctrines of religionHebrews 139-15benevolenceHebrews 1316 obedience to those entrustedwithofficeHebrews1317andspecialprayer forhimwhowrotethisEpistleHebrews1318-19TheEpistlethencloseswithabeautifulandimpressivebenedictionHebrews1320-21withanentreatythattheywouldreceivewithfavorwhathad been writtenHebrews 1322 with the gratefulannouncement thatTimothy inwhomtheydoubtless feltagreatinterestwassetatlibertyHebrews1323andwithasalutationtoallthesaintsHebrews1324-25

Hebrews1320NowtheGodofpeace-GodwhoistheAuthororthesourceofpeacenotes1Thessalonians523ThewordpeaceintheNewTestamentisusedtodenoteeverykindofblessingorhappinessItisopposedtoallthatwoulddisturbortroublethemindandmayreferthereforetoreconciliationwithGodtoaquietconsciencetotheevidenceofpardonedsintohealthandprosperityandtothehopeofheavenseethenotesonJohn1427

That brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus -Acts232note1Corinthians1515noteItisonlybythefactoftheresurrectionoftheLordJesusthatwehavepeaceforit is only by him that we have the prospect of anadmissionintoheaven

That great Shepherd of the sheep - notesJohn 101John1014TheideahereisthatitisthroughthetendercareofthatgreatShepherdthattruehappinessisbestowedonthepeopleofGod

Through the blood of the everlasting covenant -The bloodshed to ratify theeverlasting covenant thatGodmakeswithhispeoplenotesHebrews914-23

Thisphrase in theoriginal isnotconnectedas it is inourtranslationwithhisbeingraisedfromthedeadnorshoulditbesorendered forwhatcanbethesenseofraisingChristfromthedeadbythebloodofthecovenant

In the Greek it is the God of peace who broughtagainfromthedeadtheshepherdofthesheepgreatby the blood of the everlasting covenant our LordJesusetc

ThemeaningisthathewasmadeorconstitutedthegreatShepherdofthesheep-thegreatLordandrulerofhispeoplebythatbloodThatwhichmakeshimsoeminentlydistinguishedthatbywhichhe

wasmadesuperiortoallotherswhoeverruledoverthepeopleofGodwasthefactthatheofferedthebloodbywhichtheeternalcovenantwasratified

Itiscalledeverlastingoreternalbecause

(1)itwasformedinthecouncilsofeternityorhasbeenaneternalplaninthedivinemindand

(2)becauseitistocontinueforeverThroughsuchacovenantGodcanbestowpermanentandsolidpeaceonhispeoplefor it lays the foundation of the assurance of eternalhappiness

Hebrews1321Makeyouperfect-Theapostleheredoesnotaffirmthattheywerethenperfectorthattheywouldbeinthislife

Thewordusedhere-καταρτιζωkatartizō-meanstomakefullyreadytoputinfullordertomakecomplete

ThemeaninghereisthatPaulprayedthatGodwouldfullyendowthemwithwhatevergracewasnecessarytodohiswillandtokeephiscommandmentsseethewordexplainedinthenotesonHebrews113

ItisanappropriateprayertobeofferedatalltimesandbyallwholovethechurchthatGodwouldmakeallhispeopleperfectlyqualifiedto

doallhiswill

Workinginyou-MarginDoing

TheideahereisthattheonlyhopethattheywoulddothewillofGodwasthathewouldbyhisownagencycausethemtodowhatwaswell-pleasinginhissightcomparenotesonPhilippians212

ThroughJesusChrist-TheideaishellipthatGoddoesnotdirectlyand by his own immediate agency convert and sanctify theheart but it is through the gospel of Christ and all goodinfluencesonthesoulmustbeexpectedthroughtheSaviour

Towhombegloryforeverandever-ThatistoChristforsotheconnectionevidentlydemandsItisnotuncommonfortheapostlePaultointroducedoxologiesinthiswayinthemidstofaletterseethenotesRomans95Itwascommonamong

theJewsasitisnowinthewritingsandconversationoftheMuslimswhenthenameofGodwasmentionedtoaccompanyitwithanexpressionofpraise

- Barnes

Hebrews1320NowtheGodofpeacethatbroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesusthatgreatshepherdofthesheepthroughtheblood

oftheeverlastingcovenantNowtheGodofpeace-WehaveoftenseenthatpeaceamongtheHebrewssignifiesprosperityofeverykindTheGodofpeaceisthesameastheGodofallblessednesswhohasathisdisposalalltemporalandeternalgoodwholovesmankindandhasprovidedthemacompletesalvation

BroughtagainfromthedeadourLordndash

AsourLordssacrificialdeathisconsideredasanatonementofferedtotheDivinejusticeGodsacceptanceofitasanatonementissignifiedbyhisraisingthehumannatureofChristfromthedeadandhencethisraisingofChristiswiththeutmostproprietyattributedtoGodtheFatherasthisproveshisacceptanceofthesacrificial

offering

ThatgreatShepherdofthesheepndash

ThisisatitleofourblessedLordgiventohimbytheprophets

Oslash soIsaiah 4011 He shall feed his flock like ashepherdHeshallgatherthelambswithhisarmsandcarrytheminhisbosomandshallgentlyleadthosewhicharewithyoungand

Oslash Ezekiel3423IwillsetuponeshepherdoverthemandheshallfeedthemevenmyservantDavid(iethebelovedvizJesus)andheshallfeedthemandbetheirshepherdand

Oslash Zechariah 137 Awake O sword against myshepherd-smitetheshepherdandtheflockshallbescattered

Oslash He appropriates it to himselfJohn 1011 bycalling himself the good Shepherd who laysdownhislifeforthesheep

Through the blood of the everlasting covenant - SomeunderstandthisinthefollowingwaythatGodbroughtbackour Lord from the dead on account of his having shed hisbloodtoprocuretheeverlastingcovenantOthers thattheLordJesusbecamethegreatShepherdandSaviorofthesheepbysheddinghisblood toprocureandratify theeverlastingcovenantThesensehoweverwillappearmuchplainerifweconnectthiswiththefollowingverseNowtheGodof peace who brought again from the dead our LordJesus that great Shepherd of the sheep make youthroughthebloodoftheeverlastingcovenantperfectineverygoodworktodohiswill

TheChristiansystemistermedtheeverlastingcovenanttodistinguishitfromthetemporarycovenantmadewiththeIsraelitesatMountSinaiandtoshowthatitisthelast

dispensationofgracetotheworldandshallenduretotheendoftime

Hebrews1321Makeyouperfectineverygoodworktodohiswillworkinginyouthatwhichiswell-pleasinginhissightthroughJesus

ChristtowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenMakeyouperfect-Καταρτισιαυt μαςPutyoucompletelyinjointSeethenoteon2Corinthians139wherethemeaningoftheoriginalwordislargelyconsidered

Fromthefollowingtermsweseewhattheapostlemeantbytheperfectionforwhichheprays

TheyweretodothewillofGodineverygoodworkfromGodworkinginthemthatwhichiswell

pleasinginhissight

1 This necessarily implies a complete change in thewholesoulthatGodmaybewellpleasedwithwhatsoeverheseesinitandthissupposesitsbeingcleansedfromallsinforGodssightcannotbepleasedwithanythingthatisunholy

2 This complete inward purity is to produce an outwardconformity to Godswill so theywere to bemade perfect ineverygoodwork

3Theperfectionwithinandtheperfectionwithoutweretobe produced by the blood of the everlasting covenant foralthoughGodisloveyetitisnotconsistentwithhisjusticeorholiness tocommunicateanygood tomankindbut throughhisSonandthroughhimashavingdiedfortheoffensesofthehumanrace

Towhom be glory for ever - As God does all in by andthroughChrist Jesus tohimbe thehonorof his ownworkascribedthroughtimeandeternityAmen

- ClarkesTextAnalysis

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3588[e] ὉHO

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2316[e] ΘεὸςTheos

God N-NMS

3588[e] τῆςtēs

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1515[e] εἰρήνηςeirēnēs

ofpeace N-GFS

3588[e] ὁho

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321[e] ἀναγαγὼνanagagōn

havingbrought

V-APA-NMS

1537[e] ἐκek

outfrom Prep

3498[e] νεκρῶνnekrōn

[the]dead Adj-GMP

3588[e] τὸνton

the Art-AMS

4166[e] ποιμέναpoimena

Shepherd N-AMS

3588[e] τῶνtōn

ofthe Art-GNP

4263[e] προβάτωνprobatōn

sheep N-GNP

3588[e] τὸνton

- Art-AMS

3173[e] μέγανmegan

great Adj-AMS

1722[e] ἐνen

by Prep

129[e] αἵματιhaimati

[the]blood N-DNS

1242[e] διαθήκηςdiathēkēs

of[the]covenant

N-GFS

166[e] αἰωνίουaiōniou

eternal Adj-GFS

3588[e] τὸνton

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2962[e] ΚύριονKyrion

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2424[e] ἸησοῦνIēsoun

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4771[e] ὑμᾶςhymas

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1722[e] ἐνen

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3956[e] παντὶpanti

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18[e] ἀγαθῷagathō

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1519[e] εἰςeis

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3588[e] τὸto

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4160[e] ποιῆσαιpoiēsai

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3588[e] τὸto

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2307[e] θέλημαthelēma

will N-ANS

846[e] αὐτοῦautou

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4160[e] ποιῶνpoiōn

working V-PPA-NMS

1722[e] ἐνen

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1473[e] ἡμῖνhēmin

us PPro-D1P

3588[e] τὸto

thatwhich[is]

Art-ANS

2101[e] εὐάρεστονeuareston

wellpleasing Adj-ANS

1799[e] ἐνώπιονenōpion

before Prep

846[e] αὐτοῦautou

Him PPro-GM3S

1223[e] διὰdia

through Prep

2424[e] ἸησοῦIēsou

Jesus N-GMS

5547[e] ΧριστοῦChristou

Christ N-GMS

3739[e] ᾧhō

towhom[be] RelPro-DMS

3588[e] ἡhē

the Art-NFS

1391[e] δόξαdoxa

glory N-NFS

1519[e] εἰςeis

to Prep

3588[e] τοὺςtous

the Art-AMP

165[e] αἰῶναςaiōnas

ages N-AMP

3588[e] τῶνtōn

ofthe Art-GMP

165[e] αἰώνωνmiddotaiōnōn

ages N-GMP

281[e] ἀμήνamēn

Amen Heb

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theGodRomans1533NowtheGodofpeacebewithyouallAmenRomans1620AndtheGodofpeaceshallbruiseSatanunderyourfeetshortlyhellip1Corinthians1433ForGodisnottheauthorofconfusionbutofpeaceasinallchurcheshellip2Corinthians1311FinallybrothersfarewellBeperfectbeofgoodcomfortbeofhellipPhilippians49Thosethingswhichyouhavebothlearnedandreceivedandheardhellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip

2Thessalonians316NowtheLordofpeacehimselfgiveyoupeacealwaysbyallmeanshellip

broughtActs22432WhomGodhasraiseduphavingloosedthepainsofdeathbecausehellipActs315AndkilledthePrinceoflifewhomGodhasraisedfromthedeadhellipActs410BeitknowntoyouallandtoallthepeopleofIsraelthatbyhellipActs530TheGodofourfathersraisedupJesuswhomyouslewandhangedonatreeActs104041HimGodraisedupthethirddayandshowedhimopenlyhellipActs1330ButGodraisedhimfromthedeadActs1731BecausehehasappointedadayinthewhichhewilljudgetheworldhellipRomans14AnddeclaredtobetheSonofGodwithpoweraccordingtothespirithellipRomans42425ButforusalsotowhomitshallbeimputedifwebelieveonhimhellipRomans811ButiftheSpiritofhimthatraisedupJesusfromthedeaddwellinyouhellip1Corinthians614AndGodhasbothraiseduptheLordandwillalsoraiseupusbyhisownpower1Corinthians1515YesandwearefoundfalsewitnessesofGodbecausewehavetestifiedhellip2Corinthians414KnowingthathewhichraiseduptheLordJesusshallraiseupushellipGalatians11Paulanapostle(notofmenneitherbymanbutbyJesusChristhellip

Ephesians120WhichheworkedinChristwhenheraisedhimfromthedeadandhellipColossians212Buriedwithhiminbaptismwhereinalsoyouarerisenwithhimhellip1Thessalonians110AndtowaitforhisSonfromheavenwhomheraisedfromthedeadhellip1Peter121WhobyhimdobelieveinGodthatraisedhimupfromthedeadandhellip

thatgreatPsalm231TheLORDismyshepherdIshallnotwantPsalm801GiveearOShepherdofIsraelyouthatleadJosephlikeaflockhellipIsaiah4011HeshallfeedhisflocklikeashepherdheshallgatherthelambshellipIsaiah6311ThenherememberedthedaysofoldMosesandhispeoplesayinghellipEzekiel3423AndIwillsetuponeshepherdoverthemandheshallfeedthemhellipEzekiel3724AndDavidmyservantshallbekingoverthemandtheyallshallhellipJohn101114Iamthegoodshepherdthegoodshepherdgiveshislifeforthesheephellip1Peter225ForyouwereassheepgoingastraybutarenowreturnedtotheShepherdhellip1Peter54AndwhenthechiefShepherdshallappearyoushallreceiveacrownhellip

thebloodSeeonchHebrews920SayingThisisthebloodofthetestamentwhichGodhasenjoinedtoyou

Hebrews1022LetusdrawnearwithatrueheartinfullassuranceoffaithhavinghellipExodus248AndMosestookthebloodandsprinkleditonthepeopleandsaidhellipZechariah911AsforyoualsobythebloodofyourcovenantIhavesentforthhellipMatthew2628ForthisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichisshedformanyhellipMark1424AndhesaidtothemThisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichhellipLuke2220LikewisealsothecupaftersuppersayingThiscupisthenewtestamenthellip

everlasting2Samuel235AlthoughmyhousebenotsowithGodyethehasmadewithmeanhellip1Chronicles1617AndhasconfirmedthesametoJacobforalawandtoIsraelforhellipIsaiah553InclineyourearandcometomehearandyoursoulshalllivehellipIsaiah618ForItheLORDlovejudgmentIhaterobberyforburntofferinghellipJeremiah3240AndIwillmakeaneverlastingcovenantwiththemthatIwillnothellipEzekiel3726MoreoverIwillmakeacovenantofpeacewiththemitshallbeanhellip

covenantortestamentSeeonchHebrews91617Forwhereatestamentistheremustalsoofnecessitybethedeathhellip

TreasuryofScriptureKnowledge

MakeHebrews1223TothegeneralassemblyandchurchofthefirstbornwhicharewrittenhellipDeuteronomy324HeistheRockhisworkisperfectforallhiswaysarejudgmenthellipPsalm1388TheLORDwillperfectthatwhichconcernsmeyourmercyOLORDhellipJohn1723IinthemandyouinmethattheymaybemadeperfectinoneandhellipEphesians316-19ThathewouldgrantyouaccordingtotherichesofhisglorytohellipColossians19-12ForthiscausewealsosincethedaywehearditdonotceasehellipColossians412EpaphraswhoisoneofyouaservantofChristsalutesyoualwayshellip1Thessalonians313Totheendhemayestablishyourheartsblamelessinholinessbeforehellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Peter510ButtheGodofallgracewhohascalledustohiseternalgloryhellip

every2Corinthians98AndGodisabletomakeallgraceaboundtowardyouthatyoualwayshellip

Ephesians210ForwearehisworkmanshipcreatedinChristJesustogoodworkshellipPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Timothy510Wellreportedofforgoodworksifshehavebroughtupchildrenhellip

todoHebrews1036ForyouhaveneedofpatiencethatafteryouhavedonethewillhellipMatthew721NoteveryonethatsaidtomeLordLordshallenterintothekingdomhellipMatthew1250ForwhoevershalldothewillofmyFatherwhichisinheaventhehellipMatthew2131WhetherofthemtwodidthewillofhisfatherTheysaytohimhellipJohn717IfanymanwilldohiswillheshallknowofthedoctrinewhetherhellipRomans122Andbenotconformedtothisworldbutbeyoutransformedbythehellip1Thessalonians43ForthisisthewillofGodevenyoursanctificationthatyoushouldhellip1Peter42Thathenolongershouldlivetherestofhistimeinthefleshtohellip1John217Andtheworldpassesawayandthelustthereofbuthethatdoeshellip

workingordoing

Philippians213ForitisGodwhichworksinyoubothtowillandtodoofhisgoodpleasure

wellpleasingHebrews1316ButtodogoodandtocommunicateforgetnotforwithsuchsacrificeshellipRomans121IbeseechyouthereforebrothersbythemerciesofGodthatyouhellipRomans141718ForthekingdomofGodisnotmeatanddrinkbutrighteousnesshellipPhilippians418ButIhaveallandaboundIamfullhavingreceivedofEpaphroditushellipColossians320Childrenobeyyourparentsinallthingsforthisiswellpleasinghellip1John322Andwhateverweaskwereceiveofhimbecausewekeephiscommandmentshellip

throughJohn162324AndinthatdayyoushallaskmenothingTrulytrulyIsaytohellipEphesians218ForthroughhimwebothhaveaccessbyoneSpirittotheFatherPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellipPhilippians413IcandoallthingsthroughChristwhichstrengthensmeColossians317AndwhateveryoudoinwordordeeddoallinthenameoftheLordhellip1Peter25Youalsoaslivelystonesarebuiltupaspiritualhouseanholyhellip

towhomPsalm721819BlessedbetheLORDGodtheGodofIsraelwhoonlydoeswondrousthingshellipRomans1627ToGodonlywisebeglorythroughJesusChristforeverAmenGalatians15TowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenPhilippians211AndthateverytongueshouldconfessthatJesusChristisLordtohellip1Timothy117NowtotheKingeternalimmortalinvisibletheonlywiseGodhellip1Timothy616Whoonlyhasimmortalitydwellinginthelightwhichnomancanhellip2Timothy418AndtheLordshalldelivermefromeveryevilworkandwillpreservehellip1Peter511TohimbegloryanddominionforeverandeverAmen2Peter318ButgrowingraceandintheknowledgeofourLordandSaviorJesushellipJude125TotheonlywiseGodourSaviorbegloryandmajestydominionandhellipRevelation46AndbeforethethronetherewasaseaofglassliketocrystalandhellipRevelation5913AndtheysunganewsongsayingYouareworthytotakethebookhellip

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BENEDICTIONFromtheearliesttimestherecordsbeartestimonythatpronouncingthebenedictionorgivingtheblessingwasacommonpracticeInthetempleservicethisdutywasassignedtotheAaronitesandwasmadeanimpressivepartoftheservice

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o Onewhohadkilledanotherwhetherintentionallyorotherwiseor

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Oslash Beforethepriestcouldengageinthisservicehewasrequiredtowashhishands

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ThemainideawasthatthusthenameofYahwehwasputonthepeopleLateritcametoberegardedashavingsomespecialblessinginandofitselfaresultagainstwhichthemorespiritualofthepriestsprotestedItwascommonnotonlytopronouncethebenedictioninthepublicworshipbutalsointhefamily

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Oslash ThispracticeprevailedalsoonmanyotheroccasionsnotonlyinIsraelbutamongtheheathenaswell

WemayreadilyseethereforethatfromtheverybeginningoftheChristianchurchtheuseofthebenedictionwascommon

Inthecourseoftimeanextensiveliturgydevelopedonthissubjectanditmaybesaidthattherearenowthreedistinctideasinthechurchastothebenediction

Oslash Thatsectionofthechurchwhichregardstheministerasclothedwithsacerdotalpowersholdsthattheblessingspronouncedareactuallyconferredintheactoftheutteranceofthewordsbecauseofthepowersconferreduponhimwhenhewassetasideforthesacredoffice

Oslash OntheotherhanditisheldthatitismerelyaprayerthatGodmaybestowcertainblessingsonthepeople

Oslash FromthispositionothersdissentandteachthatitisthedeclarationofthespecialprivilegesandrelationsinwhichthosestandwhohaveenteredintocovenantfellowshipwithChristthattheblessingsnowdeclaredaretheirsbyfightofthatrelationandareconferreduponthembytheHolySpirito TheGreekandRomanCatholicchurchestakethefirstportionandthereforewefindamongthemmuchofdetailandminutiaeastothemannerinwhichitshouldbepronounced

sect IntheGreekchurchthepriestraiseshishandwiththethumbtouchingthethirdfingersignifyingtheprocessionoftheHolyGhostfromtheFatheraloneoraccordingtootherstoformthesacrednameIHS

sect IntheRomanchurchtheformisthethumbfirstandsecondfingersaretobeopentosymbolizetheTrinityInthischurchtoothebenedictionispronouncedinamultitudeofcasesandineachcasethethingsoblessedbythepriestismadesacredbull Crossesbull churchvesselsbull housesbull paschaleggsbull churchyardsarethusblessedbull EveryparishhasacollectionoftheseformsofblessinginwhatisknownastheBenedictionaleo Theauthorityforthisisbasedonsomedocumentsclaimingtoreachbacktoearlychurchhistory

o butastheybelongtotheforgeddecretalclassthepositionoftheRomanchurchonthissubjectisuntenable

Apostolicbenedictionsaswefindthemintheepistlespresentconsiderablevariety

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sect GracemercyandpeacemaythenbesaidtobesentfromtheFatherandtheSonthroughtheHolyGhosttobethepossessionofallwhohavecomeintothekingdom

sect ThethirdpersonoftheTrinitybeingthusintheactofapplyingtheblessingisnotmentioned

sect ThefactthatinothercasesFatherSonandHolyGhostarementionedprovesthatthewritersknewthecharacterandofficeoftheHolyGhost

Oslash Themostcommonformusedtodayisthatin2Cor1314OccasionallysomechangesareintroducedbyministersbutitwouldseembesttoadherestrictlytotheScripturalforms

-InternationalStandardBibleEncyclopedia

mdashJacobWKapp

LiteralBIBLICALBenedictionsDivinelyappointedDeut108Deut215Num623-26ByGodUponcreatureshehadmadeGen122UponmanGen128UponNoahGen91Gen92INSTANCESOFByMelchizedekuponAbrahamGen1419Gen1420Heb77ByBethuelshouseholduponRebekahGen2460ByIsaacUponJacobGen2723-29Gen2737Gen281-4UponEsauGen2739

Gen2740ByJacobUponPharaohGen477-10UponJosephssonsGen48UponhisownsonsGen49ByMosesuponthetribesofIsraelDeut33ByAaronLev922Lev923ByhalfthetribeswhostoodonMountGerizimDeut1129Deut1130Deut2711-13Jos833ByJoshuaUponCalebJos1413UpontheReubenitesandGaditesandthehalftribeofManassehJos226Jos227ByNaomiuponRuthandOrpahRuth18Ruth19BythepeopleuponRuthRuth411

Ruth412ByEliuponElkanah1Sa220ByDavidUponthepeople2Sa618UponBarzillai2Sa1939ByAraunahuponDavid2Sa2423BySolomonuponthepeople1Ki8141Ki855-582Ch63BySimeonuponJesusLuke234ByJesusuponhisfollowersLuke2450LEVITICALFORMSOFNum623-26APOSTOLICFORMSOF1Co132Co12Gal13Eph12Php12Col121Th112Th122Ti12

Phm13Rom17Rom155Rom156Rom1513Rom1533Rom1620Rom16241Co16232Co1314Gal616Gal618Eph623Eph624Php4231Th5282Th3162Th3181Ti121Ti6212Ti422Tit315Phm125Heb1320Heb1321Heb13251Pe121Pe5101Pe5111Pe514

2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

butonlyasGodempowersustodosoTheendresultisaconsistentmatureChristianlifethatfaithfullyreflectsthenatureofourholyGodJohnmakesitclearthatwewillneverbetotallyfreefromsininthislife(1John18-10)ThankfullytheworkGodhasbeguninusHewillfinish(Philippians16)RecommendedResourcePleasingGodDiscoveringtheMeaningandImportanceofSanctificationbyRCSproul

VIDEOBlessedExhorting1(36sec)(FortunatetohaveChristianbackground-IbelieveinJesus-

Irsquomsaveddadlost)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting2(47sec)(Stoppedquestioninghellipthenallmythoughtsbegantoevolveamp

branchouthellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting3(57sec)

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VIDEOBlessedExhorting4(46sec)(Irsquodbeprettyguiltyhellipbutinmyopinionhellipsinningisnotmerit

fordamnationhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting5(57sec)(wemeasurewithmanrsquoswayshellipnofearofGodhellipfearagrave

repenthellipMIRACLE)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting6(49sec)(Miracle=Godchangesourhearthellipallarewickedevilhearthellip

Judgementdayhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting7(62sec)

(JudgementcominghellipldquoJesusdidtheultimateactrdquondashItisfinishedJustampJustifier)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting8(105sec)(LegalatonementhellipYoumustrepentampbelievehellipthisiswhat

yoursquoremissing)Oslash Acts1730ndashldquoGodcommandsallmeneverywheretorepenthelliprdquo

Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

VIDEOBlessedExhorting9(54sec)(sharingbecauseIloveyouhellipldquojustgnarlyspeculationsrdquondash

ldquothinkampthanksrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedENCOUNTER10(657)

RayampAmber(PurposeoflifeLifersquoshardhellipManrsquosbasicallygoodhellipIrsquomgood

ampgoingtoheaven)JesussaidtherersquosnonegoodbutGodhellip

IthinkGodwillseethatIrsquomabasicallygoodpersonamptakemetoheavenhellip

DoyouunderstandthelegalaspectofChristrsquosdeathampresurrectionNO

mMmWhenareyougoingtodiehellipsotherersquosarealsenseof

URGENCYGodrsquosgracemercyamploveareondisplayhellip

GodanswersprayerhellipSeeherewiththemeetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquo

ldquoFatherIprayforAmberhellipthatthisdayshewillunderstandthedepthsofYourloveforherhellipandthatYouhavedestroyedhergreatestenemydeathitselfhellipbysufferinganddyingonthecrossandthenrisingfromthedeadhellipIpraythatYouwillhealthebrokenheartedhellipministertoherinawonderfulamp

miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmen

v21Todohiswilletc

He now gives a definition of good works by layingdownGodswillastheruleforhethusintimatesthatno works are to be deemed good but such as areagreeable to the will of God as Paul also teaches usinRomans122andinmanyotherplaces

Letusthenrememberthatitistheperfectionofagoodandholylifewhenweliveinobediencetohiswill

Theclausewhichnextfollowsisexplanatoryworking(ordoing)inyouwhatiswellpleasinginhissight

HehadspokenofthatwillwhichismadeknownintheLawhenowshowsthatinvainisobtrudedonGodwhathehasnotcommandedforhevaluesthedecrees of his own will far more than all theinventionsoftheworld

Through Jesus Christ etc This may be explained in twoways -- Working through Jesus Christ or Well-pleasingthroughJesusChristBothsensesaresuitableForweknowthat the spirit of regeneration and also all graces arebestowedonusthroughChristandthenitiscertainthatas nothing can proceed from us absolutely perfectnothing can be acceptable to Godwithout that pardonwhichweobtainthroughChristThusitcomesthatourworks performed by the odor of Christs grace emit asweetfragranceinGodspresencewhileotherwisetheywould have a fetid smell I am disposed to include bothmeanings

TowhombegloryetcThisIrefertoChristAndashehereascribes toChristwhatpeculiarly belongs toGod alone hethusbearsacleartestimonytohisdivinitybutstillifanyonepreferstoexplainthisoftheFatherIdonotobjectthoughIembracetheothersenseasbeingthemostobvious

- JohnCalvin

AnalysisOfTheChapter

The closing chapterHebrews 13of this Epistle is made upalmostentirelyofexhortationstotheperformanceofvariouspractical duties The exhortations relate to the followingpoints brotherly loveHebrews 131 hospitalityHebrews132sympathywiththoseinbondsHebrews133fidelityinthemarriagerelationHebrews134contentmentHebrews135-6 submission to those in authorityHebrews 137-8stability in the doctrines of religionHebrews 139-15benevolenceHebrews 1316 obedience to those entrustedwithofficeHebrews1317andspecialprayer forhimwhowrotethisEpistleHebrews1318-19TheEpistlethencloseswithabeautifulandimpressivebenedictionHebrews1320-21withanentreatythattheywouldreceivewithfavorwhathad been writtenHebrews 1322 with the gratefulannouncement thatTimothy inwhomtheydoubtless feltagreatinterestwassetatlibertyHebrews1323andwithasalutationtoallthesaintsHebrews1324-25

Hebrews1320NowtheGodofpeace-GodwhoistheAuthororthesourceofpeacenotes1Thessalonians523ThewordpeaceintheNewTestamentisusedtodenoteeverykindofblessingorhappinessItisopposedtoallthatwoulddisturbortroublethemindandmayreferthereforetoreconciliationwithGodtoaquietconsciencetotheevidenceofpardonedsintohealthandprosperityandtothehopeofheavenseethenotesonJohn1427

That brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus -Acts232note1Corinthians1515noteItisonlybythefactoftheresurrectionoftheLordJesusthatwehavepeaceforit is only by him that we have the prospect of anadmissionintoheaven

That great Shepherd of the sheep - notesJohn 101John1014TheideahereisthatitisthroughthetendercareofthatgreatShepherdthattruehappinessisbestowedonthepeopleofGod

Through the blood of the everlasting covenant -The bloodshed to ratify theeverlasting covenant thatGodmakeswithhispeoplenotesHebrews914-23

Thisphrase in theoriginal isnotconnectedas it is inourtranslationwithhisbeingraisedfromthedeadnorshoulditbesorendered forwhatcanbethesenseofraisingChristfromthedeadbythebloodofthecovenant

In the Greek it is the God of peace who broughtagainfromthedeadtheshepherdofthesheepgreatby the blood of the everlasting covenant our LordJesusetc

ThemeaningisthathewasmadeorconstitutedthegreatShepherdofthesheep-thegreatLordandrulerofhispeoplebythatbloodThatwhichmakeshimsoeminentlydistinguishedthatbywhichhe

wasmadesuperiortoallotherswhoeverruledoverthepeopleofGodwasthefactthatheofferedthebloodbywhichtheeternalcovenantwasratified

Itiscalledeverlastingoreternalbecause

(1)itwasformedinthecouncilsofeternityorhasbeenaneternalplaninthedivinemindand

(2)becauseitistocontinueforeverThroughsuchacovenantGodcanbestowpermanentandsolidpeaceonhispeoplefor it lays the foundation of the assurance of eternalhappiness

Hebrews1321Makeyouperfect-Theapostleheredoesnotaffirmthattheywerethenperfectorthattheywouldbeinthislife

Thewordusedhere-καταρτιζωkatartizō-meanstomakefullyreadytoputinfullordertomakecomplete

ThemeaninghereisthatPaulprayedthatGodwouldfullyendowthemwithwhatevergracewasnecessarytodohiswillandtokeephiscommandmentsseethewordexplainedinthenotesonHebrews113

ItisanappropriateprayertobeofferedatalltimesandbyallwholovethechurchthatGodwouldmakeallhispeopleperfectlyqualifiedto

doallhiswill

Workinginyou-MarginDoing

TheideahereisthattheonlyhopethattheywoulddothewillofGodwasthathewouldbyhisownagencycausethemtodowhatwaswell-pleasinginhissightcomparenotesonPhilippians212

ThroughJesusChrist-TheideaishellipthatGoddoesnotdirectlyand by his own immediate agency convert and sanctify theheart but it is through the gospel of Christ and all goodinfluencesonthesoulmustbeexpectedthroughtheSaviour

Towhombegloryforeverandever-ThatistoChristforsotheconnectionevidentlydemandsItisnotuncommonfortheapostlePaultointroducedoxologiesinthiswayinthemidstofaletterseethenotesRomans95Itwascommonamong

theJewsasitisnowinthewritingsandconversationoftheMuslimswhenthenameofGodwasmentionedtoaccompanyitwithanexpressionofpraise

- Barnes

Hebrews1320NowtheGodofpeacethatbroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesusthatgreatshepherdofthesheepthroughtheblood

oftheeverlastingcovenantNowtheGodofpeace-WehaveoftenseenthatpeaceamongtheHebrewssignifiesprosperityofeverykindTheGodofpeaceisthesameastheGodofallblessednesswhohasathisdisposalalltemporalandeternalgoodwholovesmankindandhasprovidedthemacompletesalvation

BroughtagainfromthedeadourLordndash

AsourLordssacrificialdeathisconsideredasanatonementofferedtotheDivinejusticeGodsacceptanceofitasanatonementissignifiedbyhisraisingthehumannatureofChristfromthedeadandhencethisraisingofChristiswiththeutmostproprietyattributedtoGodtheFatherasthisproveshisacceptanceofthesacrificial

offering

ThatgreatShepherdofthesheepndash

ThisisatitleofourblessedLordgiventohimbytheprophets

Oslash soIsaiah 4011 He shall feed his flock like ashepherdHeshallgatherthelambswithhisarmsandcarrytheminhisbosomandshallgentlyleadthosewhicharewithyoungand

Oslash Ezekiel3423IwillsetuponeshepherdoverthemandheshallfeedthemevenmyservantDavid(iethebelovedvizJesus)andheshallfeedthemandbetheirshepherdand

Oslash Zechariah 137 Awake O sword against myshepherd-smitetheshepherdandtheflockshallbescattered

Oslash He appropriates it to himselfJohn 1011 bycalling himself the good Shepherd who laysdownhislifeforthesheep

Through the blood of the everlasting covenant - SomeunderstandthisinthefollowingwaythatGodbroughtbackour Lord from the dead on account of his having shed hisbloodtoprocuretheeverlastingcovenantOthers thattheLordJesusbecamethegreatShepherdandSaviorofthesheepbysheddinghisblood toprocureandratify theeverlastingcovenantThesensehoweverwillappearmuchplainerifweconnectthiswiththefollowingverseNowtheGodof peace who brought again from the dead our LordJesus that great Shepherd of the sheep make youthroughthebloodoftheeverlastingcovenantperfectineverygoodworktodohiswill

TheChristiansystemistermedtheeverlastingcovenanttodistinguishitfromthetemporarycovenantmadewiththeIsraelitesatMountSinaiandtoshowthatitisthelast

dispensationofgracetotheworldandshallenduretotheendoftime

Hebrews1321Makeyouperfectineverygoodworktodohiswillworkinginyouthatwhichiswell-pleasinginhissightthroughJesus

ChristtowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenMakeyouperfect-Καταρτισιαυt μαςPutyoucompletelyinjointSeethenoteon2Corinthians139wherethemeaningoftheoriginalwordislargelyconsidered

Fromthefollowingtermsweseewhattheapostlemeantbytheperfectionforwhichheprays

TheyweretodothewillofGodineverygoodworkfromGodworkinginthemthatwhichiswell

pleasinginhissight

1 This necessarily implies a complete change in thewholesoulthatGodmaybewellpleasedwithwhatsoeverheseesinitandthissupposesitsbeingcleansedfromallsinforGodssightcannotbepleasedwithanythingthatisunholy

2 This complete inward purity is to produce an outwardconformity to Godswill so theywere to bemade perfect ineverygoodwork

3Theperfectionwithinandtheperfectionwithoutweretobe produced by the blood of the everlasting covenant foralthoughGodisloveyetitisnotconsistentwithhisjusticeorholiness tocommunicateanygood tomankindbut throughhisSonandthroughhimashavingdiedfortheoffensesofthehumanrace

Towhom be glory for ever - As God does all in by andthroughChrist Jesus tohimbe thehonorof his ownworkascribedthroughtimeandeternityAmen

- ClarkesTextAnalysis

GotoParallelGreekStrongs Greek English Morphology

3588[e] ὉHO

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1161[e] δὲde

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2316[e] ΘεὸςTheos

God N-NMS

3588[e] τῆςtēs

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1515[e] εἰρήνηςeirēnēs

ofpeace N-GFS

3588[e] ὁho

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321[e] ἀναγαγὼνanagagōn

havingbrought

V-APA-NMS

1537[e] ἐκek

outfrom Prep

3498[e] νεκρῶνnekrōn

[the]dead Adj-GMP

3588[e] τὸνton

the Art-AMS

4166[e] ποιμέναpoimena

Shepherd N-AMS

3588[e] τῶνtōn

ofthe Art-GNP

4263[e] προβάτωνprobatōn

sheep N-GNP

3588[e] τὸνton

- Art-AMS

3173[e] μέγανmegan

great Adj-AMS

1722[e] ἐνen

by Prep

129[e] αἵματιhaimati

[the]blood N-DNS

1242[e] διαθήκηςdiathēkēs

of[the]covenant

N-GFS

166[e] αἰωνίουaiōniou

eternal Adj-GFS

3588[e] τὸνton

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2962[e] ΚύριονKyrion

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ofus PPro-G1P

2424[e] ἸησοῦνIēsoun

Jesus N-AMS

TextAnalysis

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4771[e] ὑμᾶςhymas

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1722[e] ἐνen

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3956[e] παντὶpanti

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18[e] ἀγαθῷagathō

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1519[e] εἰςeis

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3588[e] τὸto

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4160[e] ποιῆσαιpoiēsai

todo V-ANA

3588[e] τὸto

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2307[e] θέλημαthelēma

will N-ANS

846[e] αὐτοῦautou

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4160[e] ποιῶνpoiōn

working V-PPA-NMS

1722[e] ἐνen

in Prep

1473[e] ἡμῖνhēmin

us PPro-D1P

3588[e] τὸto

thatwhich[is]

Art-ANS

2101[e] εὐάρεστονeuareston

wellpleasing Adj-ANS

1799[e] ἐνώπιονenōpion

before Prep

846[e] αὐτοῦautou

Him PPro-GM3S

1223[e] διὰdia

through Prep

2424[e] ἸησοῦIēsou

Jesus N-GMS

5547[e] ΧριστοῦChristou

Christ N-GMS

3739[e] ᾧhō

towhom[be] RelPro-DMS

3588[e] ἡhē

the Art-NFS

1391[e] δόξαdoxa

glory N-NFS

1519[e] εἰςeis

to Prep

3588[e] τοὺςtous

the Art-AMP

165[e] αἰῶναςaiōnas

ages N-AMP

3588[e] τῶνtōn

ofthe Art-GMP

165[e] αἰώνωνmiddotaiōnōn

ages N-GMP

281[e] ἀμήνamēn

Amen Heb

TreasuryofScriptureKnowledge

theGodRomans1533NowtheGodofpeacebewithyouallAmenRomans1620AndtheGodofpeaceshallbruiseSatanunderyourfeetshortlyhellip1Corinthians1433ForGodisnottheauthorofconfusionbutofpeaceasinallchurcheshellip2Corinthians1311FinallybrothersfarewellBeperfectbeofgoodcomfortbeofhellipPhilippians49Thosethingswhichyouhavebothlearnedandreceivedandheardhellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip

2Thessalonians316NowtheLordofpeacehimselfgiveyoupeacealwaysbyallmeanshellip

broughtActs22432WhomGodhasraiseduphavingloosedthepainsofdeathbecausehellipActs315AndkilledthePrinceoflifewhomGodhasraisedfromthedeadhellipActs410BeitknowntoyouallandtoallthepeopleofIsraelthatbyhellipActs530TheGodofourfathersraisedupJesuswhomyouslewandhangedonatreeActs104041HimGodraisedupthethirddayandshowedhimopenlyhellipActs1330ButGodraisedhimfromthedeadActs1731BecausehehasappointedadayinthewhichhewilljudgetheworldhellipRomans14AnddeclaredtobetheSonofGodwithpoweraccordingtothespirithellipRomans42425ButforusalsotowhomitshallbeimputedifwebelieveonhimhellipRomans811ButiftheSpiritofhimthatraisedupJesusfromthedeaddwellinyouhellip1Corinthians614AndGodhasbothraiseduptheLordandwillalsoraiseupusbyhisownpower1Corinthians1515YesandwearefoundfalsewitnessesofGodbecausewehavetestifiedhellip2Corinthians414KnowingthathewhichraiseduptheLordJesusshallraiseupushellipGalatians11Paulanapostle(notofmenneitherbymanbutbyJesusChristhellip

Ephesians120WhichheworkedinChristwhenheraisedhimfromthedeadandhellipColossians212Buriedwithhiminbaptismwhereinalsoyouarerisenwithhimhellip1Thessalonians110AndtowaitforhisSonfromheavenwhomheraisedfromthedeadhellip1Peter121WhobyhimdobelieveinGodthatraisedhimupfromthedeadandhellip

thatgreatPsalm231TheLORDismyshepherdIshallnotwantPsalm801GiveearOShepherdofIsraelyouthatleadJosephlikeaflockhellipIsaiah4011HeshallfeedhisflocklikeashepherdheshallgatherthelambshellipIsaiah6311ThenherememberedthedaysofoldMosesandhispeoplesayinghellipEzekiel3423AndIwillsetuponeshepherdoverthemandheshallfeedthemhellipEzekiel3724AndDavidmyservantshallbekingoverthemandtheyallshallhellipJohn101114Iamthegoodshepherdthegoodshepherdgiveshislifeforthesheephellip1Peter225ForyouwereassheepgoingastraybutarenowreturnedtotheShepherdhellip1Peter54AndwhenthechiefShepherdshallappearyoushallreceiveacrownhellip

thebloodSeeonchHebrews920SayingThisisthebloodofthetestamentwhichGodhasenjoinedtoyou

Hebrews1022LetusdrawnearwithatrueheartinfullassuranceoffaithhavinghellipExodus248AndMosestookthebloodandsprinkleditonthepeopleandsaidhellipZechariah911AsforyoualsobythebloodofyourcovenantIhavesentforthhellipMatthew2628ForthisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichisshedformanyhellipMark1424AndhesaidtothemThisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichhellipLuke2220LikewisealsothecupaftersuppersayingThiscupisthenewtestamenthellip

everlasting2Samuel235AlthoughmyhousebenotsowithGodyethehasmadewithmeanhellip1Chronicles1617AndhasconfirmedthesametoJacobforalawandtoIsraelforhellipIsaiah553InclineyourearandcometomehearandyoursoulshalllivehellipIsaiah618ForItheLORDlovejudgmentIhaterobberyforburntofferinghellipJeremiah3240AndIwillmakeaneverlastingcovenantwiththemthatIwillnothellipEzekiel3726MoreoverIwillmakeacovenantofpeacewiththemitshallbeanhellip

covenantortestamentSeeonchHebrews91617Forwhereatestamentistheremustalsoofnecessitybethedeathhellip

TreasuryofScriptureKnowledge

MakeHebrews1223TothegeneralassemblyandchurchofthefirstbornwhicharewrittenhellipDeuteronomy324HeistheRockhisworkisperfectforallhiswaysarejudgmenthellipPsalm1388TheLORDwillperfectthatwhichconcernsmeyourmercyOLORDhellipJohn1723IinthemandyouinmethattheymaybemadeperfectinoneandhellipEphesians316-19ThathewouldgrantyouaccordingtotherichesofhisglorytohellipColossians19-12ForthiscausewealsosincethedaywehearditdonotceasehellipColossians412EpaphraswhoisoneofyouaservantofChristsalutesyoualwayshellip1Thessalonians313Totheendhemayestablishyourheartsblamelessinholinessbeforehellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Peter510ButtheGodofallgracewhohascalledustohiseternalgloryhellip

every2Corinthians98AndGodisabletomakeallgraceaboundtowardyouthatyoualwayshellip

Ephesians210ForwearehisworkmanshipcreatedinChristJesustogoodworkshellipPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Timothy510Wellreportedofforgoodworksifshehavebroughtupchildrenhellip

todoHebrews1036ForyouhaveneedofpatiencethatafteryouhavedonethewillhellipMatthew721NoteveryonethatsaidtomeLordLordshallenterintothekingdomhellipMatthew1250ForwhoevershalldothewillofmyFatherwhichisinheaventhehellipMatthew2131WhetherofthemtwodidthewillofhisfatherTheysaytohimhellipJohn717IfanymanwilldohiswillheshallknowofthedoctrinewhetherhellipRomans122Andbenotconformedtothisworldbutbeyoutransformedbythehellip1Thessalonians43ForthisisthewillofGodevenyoursanctificationthatyoushouldhellip1Peter42Thathenolongershouldlivetherestofhistimeinthefleshtohellip1John217Andtheworldpassesawayandthelustthereofbuthethatdoeshellip

workingordoing

Philippians213ForitisGodwhichworksinyoubothtowillandtodoofhisgoodpleasure

wellpleasingHebrews1316ButtodogoodandtocommunicateforgetnotforwithsuchsacrificeshellipRomans121IbeseechyouthereforebrothersbythemerciesofGodthatyouhellipRomans141718ForthekingdomofGodisnotmeatanddrinkbutrighteousnesshellipPhilippians418ButIhaveallandaboundIamfullhavingreceivedofEpaphroditushellipColossians320Childrenobeyyourparentsinallthingsforthisiswellpleasinghellip1John322Andwhateverweaskwereceiveofhimbecausewekeephiscommandmentshellip

throughJohn162324AndinthatdayyoushallaskmenothingTrulytrulyIsaytohellipEphesians218ForthroughhimwebothhaveaccessbyoneSpirittotheFatherPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellipPhilippians413IcandoallthingsthroughChristwhichstrengthensmeColossians317AndwhateveryoudoinwordordeeddoallinthenameoftheLordhellip1Peter25Youalsoaslivelystonesarebuiltupaspiritualhouseanholyhellip

towhomPsalm721819BlessedbetheLORDGodtheGodofIsraelwhoonlydoeswondrousthingshellipRomans1627ToGodonlywisebeglorythroughJesusChristforeverAmenGalatians15TowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenPhilippians211AndthateverytongueshouldconfessthatJesusChristisLordtohellip1Timothy117NowtotheKingeternalimmortalinvisibletheonlywiseGodhellip1Timothy616Whoonlyhasimmortalitydwellinginthelightwhichnomancanhellip2Timothy418AndtheLordshalldelivermefromeveryevilworkandwillpreservehellip1Peter511TohimbegloryanddominionforeverandeverAmen2Peter318ButgrowingraceandintheknowledgeofourLordandSaviorJesushellipJude125TotheonlywiseGodourSaviorbegloryandmajestydominionandhellipRevelation46AndbeforethethronetherewasaseaofglassliketocrystalandhellipRevelation5913AndtheysunganewsongsayingYouareworthytotakethebookhellip

AmenSeeonMatthew613AndleadusnotintotemptationbutdeliverusfromevilForyourhellipMatthew2820TeachingthemtoobserveallthingswhateverIhavecommandedyouhellip

BENEDICTIONFromtheearliesttimestherecordsbeartestimonythatpronouncingthebenedictionorgivingtheblessingwasacommonpracticeInthetempleservicethisdutywasassignedtotheAaronitesandwasmadeanimpressivepartoftheservice

Oslash TheformofthebenedictionusedisgiveninNumbers622-27

Oslash ReferencestothispracticemaybefoundinLeviticus922Deut1082Chron3027

Oslash Afteratimeminutedirectionsweregivenconcerningitandcarefulpreparationwasmadeforthispartoftheservice

Oslash AllAaronitesofproperagewereentitledtoperformthisserviceexceptthosewhobypreviousconductoronaccountofphysicaldefectweredisqualified

o Onewhohadkilledanotherwhetherintentionallyorotherwiseor

o whohadviolatedthemarriagevows

o hadgivenhimselfexcessivelytowinedrinkingorotherexcessesor

o indeedhadbeenguiltyofunrighteousconductorlife

o Ifonewasblindevenofoneeyeoro hadadefectinhishandsorspeechoro wasahunchbackhewasalsoexcluded

Oslash Suchpersonsleaderswerenotonlyprohibitedfrompronouncingtheblessingbutwasrequiredtowithdrawbeforethispartoftheservicewasperformed

Oslash Beforethepriestcouldengageinthisservicehewasrequiredtowashhishands

Oslash Thenwithupliftedhandswhilethepeoplestoodheutteredthewordsofblessing

ThemainideawasthatthusthenameofYahwehwasputonthepeopleLateritcametoberegardedashavingsomespecialblessinginandofitselfaresultagainstwhichthemorespiritualofthepriestsprotestedItwascommonnotonlytopronouncethebenedictioninthepublicworshipbutalsointhefamily

Oslash WehavesuchinstancesinGenesis926-27Genesis2727-30

Oslash ThispracticeprevailedalsoonmanyotheroccasionsnotonlyinIsraelbutamongtheheathenaswell

WemayreadilyseethereforethatfromtheverybeginningoftheChristianchurchtheuseofthebenedictionwascommon

Inthecourseoftimeanextensiveliturgydevelopedonthissubjectanditmaybesaidthattherearenowthreedistinctideasinthechurchastothebenediction

Oslash Thatsectionofthechurchwhichregardstheministerasclothedwithsacerdotalpowersholdsthattheblessingspronouncedareactuallyconferredintheactoftheutteranceofthewordsbecauseofthepowersconferreduponhimwhenhewassetasideforthesacredoffice

Oslash OntheotherhanditisheldthatitismerelyaprayerthatGodmaybestowcertainblessingsonthepeople

Oslash FromthispositionothersdissentandteachthatitisthedeclarationofthespecialprivilegesandrelationsinwhichthosestandwhohaveenteredintocovenantfellowshipwithChristthattheblessingsnowdeclaredaretheirsbyfightofthatrelationandareconferreduponthembytheHolySpirito TheGreekandRomanCatholicchurchestakethefirstportionandthereforewefindamongthemmuchofdetailandminutiaeastothemannerinwhichitshouldbepronounced

sect IntheGreekchurchthepriestraiseshishandwiththethumbtouchingthethirdfingersignifyingtheprocessionoftheHolyGhostfromtheFatheraloneoraccordingtootherstoformthesacrednameIHS

sect IntheRomanchurchtheformisthethumbfirstandsecondfingersaretobeopentosymbolizetheTrinityInthischurchtoothebenedictionispronouncedinamultitudeofcasesandineachcasethethingsoblessedbythepriestismadesacredbull Crossesbull churchvesselsbull housesbull paschaleggsbull churchyardsarethusblessedbull EveryparishhasacollectionoftheseformsofblessinginwhatisknownastheBenedictionaleo Theauthorityforthisisbasedonsomedocumentsclaimingtoreachbacktoearlychurchhistory

o butastheybelongtotheforgeddecretalclassthepositionoftheRomanchurchonthissubjectisuntenable

Apostolicbenedictionsaswefindthemintheepistlespresentconsiderablevariety

Oslash OneofthestrikingfeaturesisthatinanumberofcasesthereistheomissionoftheHolyGhosto ThebestexplanationseemstobethattheFatherandtheSoneffecttheredemptionoftheworldandtheHolyGhostappliestheblessingsowroughtout

sect GracemercyandpeacemaythenbesaidtobesentfromtheFatherandtheSonthroughtheHolyGhosttobethepossessionofallwhohavecomeintothekingdom

sect ThethirdpersonoftheTrinitybeingthusintheactofapplyingtheblessingisnotmentioned

sect ThefactthatinothercasesFatherSonandHolyGhostarementionedprovesthatthewritersknewthecharacterandofficeoftheHolyGhost

Oslash Themostcommonformusedtodayisthatin2Cor1314OccasionallysomechangesareintroducedbyministersbutitwouldseembesttoadherestrictlytotheScripturalforms

-InternationalStandardBibleEncyclopedia

mdashJacobWKapp

LiteralBIBLICALBenedictionsDivinelyappointedDeut108Deut215Num623-26ByGodUponcreatureshehadmadeGen122UponmanGen128UponNoahGen91Gen92INSTANCESOFByMelchizedekuponAbrahamGen1419Gen1420Heb77ByBethuelshouseholduponRebekahGen2460ByIsaacUponJacobGen2723-29Gen2737Gen281-4UponEsauGen2739

Gen2740ByJacobUponPharaohGen477-10UponJosephssonsGen48UponhisownsonsGen49ByMosesuponthetribesofIsraelDeut33ByAaronLev922Lev923ByhalfthetribeswhostoodonMountGerizimDeut1129Deut1130Deut2711-13Jos833ByJoshuaUponCalebJos1413UpontheReubenitesandGaditesandthehalftribeofManassehJos226Jos227ByNaomiuponRuthandOrpahRuth18Ruth19BythepeopleuponRuthRuth411

Ruth412ByEliuponElkanah1Sa220ByDavidUponthepeople2Sa618UponBarzillai2Sa1939ByAraunahuponDavid2Sa2423BySolomonuponthepeople1Ki8141Ki855-582Ch63BySimeonuponJesusLuke234ByJesusuponhisfollowersLuke2450LEVITICALFORMSOFNum623-26APOSTOLICFORMSOF1Co132Co12Gal13Eph12Php12Col121Th112Th122Ti12

Phm13Rom17Rom155Rom156Rom1513Rom1533Rom1620Rom16241Co16232Co1314Gal616Gal618Eph623Eph624Php4231Th5282Th3162Th3181Ti121Ti6212Ti422Tit315Phm125Heb1320Heb1321Heb13251Pe121Pe5101Pe5111Pe514

2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

butonlyasGodempowersustodosoTheendresultisaconsistentmatureChristianlifethatfaithfullyreflectsthenatureofourholyGodJohnmakesitclearthatwewillneverbetotallyfreefromsininthislife(1John18-10)ThankfullytheworkGodhasbeguninusHewillfinish(Philippians16)RecommendedResourcePleasingGodDiscoveringtheMeaningandImportanceofSanctificationbyRCSproul

VIDEOBlessedExhorting1(36sec)(FortunatetohaveChristianbackground-IbelieveinJesus-

Irsquomsaveddadlost)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting2(47sec)(Stoppedquestioninghellipthenallmythoughtsbegantoevolveamp

branchouthellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting3(57sec)

(IdefinitelybelieveinJesushellipIhaveamoralcompasshellipldquobythosetermsguiltyrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting4(46sec)(Irsquodbeprettyguiltyhellipbutinmyopinionhellipsinningisnotmerit

fordamnationhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting5(57sec)(wemeasurewithmanrsquoswayshellipnofearofGodhellipfearagrave

repenthellipMIRACLE)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting6(49sec)(Miracle=Godchangesourhearthellipallarewickedevilhearthellip

Judgementdayhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting7(62sec)

(JudgementcominghellipldquoJesusdidtheultimateactrdquondashItisfinishedJustampJustifier)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting8(105sec)(LegalatonementhellipYoumustrepentampbelievehellipthisiswhat

yoursquoremissing)Oslash Acts1730ndashldquoGodcommandsallmeneverywheretorepenthelliprdquo

Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

VIDEOBlessedExhorting9(54sec)(sharingbecauseIloveyouhellipldquojustgnarlyspeculationsrdquondash

ldquothinkampthanksrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedENCOUNTER10(657)

RayampAmber(PurposeoflifeLifersquoshardhellipManrsquosbasicallygoodhellipIrsquomgood

ampgoingtoheaven)JesussaidtherersquosnonegoodbutGodhellip

IthinkGodwillseethatIrsquomabasicallygoodpersonamptakemetoheavenhellip

DoyouunderstandthelegalaspectofChristrsquosdeathampresurrectionNO

mMmWhenareyougoingtodiehellipsotherersquosarealsenseof

URGENCYGodrsquosgracemercyamploveareondisplayhellip

GodanswersprayerhellipSeeherewiththemeetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquo

ldquoFatherIprayforAmberhellipthatthisdayshewillunderstandthedepthsofYourloveforherhellipandthatYouhavedestroyedhergreatestenemydeathitselfhellipbysufferinganddyingonthecrossandthenrisingfromthedeadhellipIpraythatYouwillhealthebrokenheartedhellipministertoherinawonderfulamp

miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmen

TowhombegloryetcThisIrefertoChristAndashehereascribes toChristwhatpeculiarly belongs toGod alone hethusbearsacleartestimonytohisdivinitybutstillifanyonepreferstoexplainthisoftheFatherIdonotobjectthoughIembracetheothersenseasbeingthemostobvious

- JohnCalvin

AnalysisOfTheChapter

The closing chapterHebrews 13of this Epistle is made upalmostentirelyofexhortationstotheperformanceofvariouspractical duties The exhortations relate to the followingpoints brotherly loveHebrews 131 hospitalityHebrews132sympathywiththoseinbondsHebrews133fidelityinthemarriagerelationHebrews134contentmentHebrews135-6 submission to those in authorityHebrews 137-8stability in the doctrines of religionHebrews 139-15benevolenceHebrews 1316 obedience to those entrustedwithofficeHebrews1317andspecialprayer forhimwhowrotethisEpistleHebrews1318-19TheEpistlethencloseswithabeautifulandimpressivebenedictionHebrews1320-21withanentreatythattheywouldreceivewithfavorwhathad been writtenHebrews 1322 with the gratefulannouncement thatTimothy inwhomtheydoubtless feltagreatinterestwassetatlibertyHebrews1323andwithasalutationtoallthesaintsHebrews1324-25

Hebrews1320NowtheGodofpeace-GodwhoistheAuthororthesourceofpeacenotes1Thessalonians523ThewordpeaceintheNewTestamentisusedtodenoteeverykindofblessingorhappinessItisopposedtoallthatwoulddisturbortroublethemindandmayreferthereforetoreconciliationwithGodtoaquietconsciencetotheevidenceofpardonedsintohealthandprosperityandtothehopeofheavenseethenotesonJohn1427

That brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus -Acts232note1Corinthians1515noteItisonlybythefactoftheresurrectionoftheLordJesusthatwehavepeaceforit is only by him that we have the prospect of anadmissionintoheaven

That great Shepherd of the sheep - notesJohn 101John1014TheideahereisthatitisthroughthetendercareofthatgreatShepherdthattruehappinessisbestowedonthepeopleofGod

Through the blood of the everlasting covenant -The bloodshed to ratify theeverlasting covenant thatGodmakeswithhispeoplenotesHebrews914-23

Thisphrase in theoriginal isnotconnectedas it is inourtranslationwithhisbeingraisedfromthedeadnorshoulditbesorendered forwhatcanbethesenseofraisingChristfromthedeadbythebloodofthecovenant

In the Greek it is the God of peace who broughtagainfromthedeadtheshepherdofthesheepgreatby the blood of the everlasting covenant our LordJesusetc

ThemeaningisthathewasmadeorconstitutedthegreatShepherdofthesheep-thegreatLordandrulerofhispeoplebythatbloodThatwhichmakeshimsoeminentlydistinguishedthatbywhichhe

wasmadesuperiortoallotherswhoeverruledoverthepeopleofGodwasthefactthatheofferedthebloodbywhichtheeternalcovenantwasratified

Itiscalledeverlastingoreternalbecause

(1)itwasformedinthecouncilsofeternityorhasbeenaneternalplaninthedivinemindand

(2)becauseitistocontinueforeverThroughsuchacovenantGodcanbestowpermanentandsolidpeaceonhispeoplefor it lays the foundation of the assurance of eternalhappiness

Hebrews1321Makeyouperfect-Theapostleheredoesnotaffirmthattheywerethenperfectorthattheywouldbeinthislife

Thewordusedhere-καταρτιζωkatartizō-meanstomakefullyreadytoputinfullordertomakecomplete

ThemeaninghereisthatPaulprayedthatGodwouldfullyendowthemwithwhatevergracewasnecessarytodohiswillandtokeephiscommandmentsseethewordexplainedinthenotesonHebrews113

ItisanappropriateprayertobeofferedatalltimesandbyallwholovethechurchthatGodwouldmakeallhispeopleperfectlyqualifiedto

doallhiswill

Workinginyou-MarginDoing

TheideahereisthattheonlyhopethattheywoulddothewillofGodwasthathewouldbyhisownagencycausethemtodowhatwaswell-pleasinginhissightcomparenotesonPhilippians212

ThroughJesusChrist-TheideaishellipthatGoddoesnotdirectlyand by his own immediate agency convert and sanctify theheart but it is through the gospel of Christ and all goodinfluencesonthesoulmustbeexpectedthroughtheSaviour

Towhombegloryforeverandever-ThatistoChristforsotheconnectionevidentlydemandsItisnotuncommonfortheapostlePaultointroducedoxologiesinthiswayinthemidstofaletterseethenotesRomans95Itwascommonamong

theJewsasitisnowinthewritingsandconversationoftheMuslimswhenthenameofGodwasmentionedtoaccompanyitwithanexpressionofpraise

- Barnes

Hebrews1320NowtheGodofpeacethatbroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesusthatgreatshepherdofthesheepthroughtheblood

oftheeverlastingcovenantNowtheGodofpeace-WehaveoftenseenthatpeaceamongtheHebrewssignifiesprosperityofeverykindTheGodofpeaceisthesameastheGodofallblessednesswhohasathisdisposalalltemporalandeternalgoodwholovesmankindandhasprovidedthemacompletesalvation

BroughtagainfromthedeadourLordndash

AsourLordssacrificialdeathisconsideredasanatonementofferedtotheDivinejusticeGodsacceptanceofitasanatonementissignifiedbyhisraisingthehumannatureofChristfromthedeadandhencethisraisingofChristiswiththeutmostproprietyattributedtoGodtheFatherasthisproveshisacceptanceofthesacrificial

offering

ThatgreatShepherdofthesheepndash

ThisisatitleofourblessedLordgiventohimbytheprophets

Oslash soIsaiah 4011 He shall feed his flock like ashepherdHeshallgatherthelambswithhisarmsandcarrytheminhisbosomandshallgentlyleadthosewhicharewithyoungand

Oslash Ezekiel3423IwillsetuponeshepherdoverthemandheshallfeedthemevenmyservantDavid(iethebelovedvizJesus)andheshallfeedthemandbetheirshepherdand

Oslash Zechariah 137 Awake O sword against myshepherd-smitetheshepherdandtheflockshallbescattered

Oslash He appropriates it to himselfJohn 1011 bycalling himself the good Shepherd who laysdownhislifeforthesheep

Through the blood of the everlasting covenant - SomeunderstandthisinthefollowingwaythatGodbroughtbackour Lord from the dead on account of his having shed hisbloodtoprocuretheeverlastingcovenantOthers thattheLordJesusbecamethegreatShepherdandSaviorofthesheepbysheddinghisblood toprocureandratify theeverlastingcovenantThesensehoweverwillappearmuchplainerifweconnectthiswiththefollowingverseNowtheGodof peace who brought again from the dead our LordJesus that great Shepherd of the sheep make youthroughthebloodoftheeverlastingcovenantperfectineverygoodworktodohiswill

TheChristiansystemistermedtheeverlastingcovenanttodistinguishitfromthetemporarycovenantmadewiththeIsraelitesatMountSinaiandtoshowthatitisthelast

dispensationofgracetotheworldandshallenduretotheendoftime

Hebrews1321Makeyouperfectineverygoodworktodohiswillworkinginyouthatwhichiswell-pleasinginhissightthroughJesus

ChristtowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenMakeyouperfect-Καταρτισιαυt μαςPutyoucompletelyinjointSeethenoteon2Corinthians139wherethemeaningoftheoriginalwordislargelyconsidered

Fromthefollowingtermsweseewhattheapostlemeantbytheperfectionforwhichheprays

TheyweretodothewillofGodineverygoodworkfromGodworkinginthemthatwhichiswell

pleasinginhissight

1 This necessarily implies a complete change in thewholesoulthatGodmaybewellpleasedwithwhatsoeverheseesinitandthissupposesitsbeingcleansedfromallsinforGodssightcannotbepleasedwithanythingthatisunholy

2 This complete inward purity is to produce an outwardconformity to Godswill so theywere to bemade perfect ineverygoodwork

3Theperfectionwithinandtheperfectionwithoutweretobe produced by the blood of the everlasting covenant foralthoughGodisloveyetitisnotconsistentwithhisjusticeorholiness tocommunicateanygood tomankindbut throughhisSonandthroughhimashavingdiedfortheoffensesofthehumanrace

Towhom be glory for ever - As God does all in by andthroughChrist Jesus tohimbe thehonorof his ownworkascribedthroughtimeandeternityAmen

- ClarkesTextAnalysis

GotoParallelGreekStrongs Greek English Morphology

3588[e] ὉHO

[May]the Art-NMS

1161[e] δὲde

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2316[e] ΘεὸςTheos

God N-NMS

3588[e] τῆςtēs

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1515[e] εἰρήνηςeirēnēs

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3588[e] ὁho

- Art-NMS

321[e] ἀναγαγὼνanagagōn

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V-APA-NMS

1537[e] ἐκek

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3498[e] νεκρῶνnekrōn

[the]dead Adj-GMP

3588[e] τὸνton

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4166[e] ποιμέναpoimena

Shepherd N-AMS

3588[e] τῶνtōn

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4263[e] προβάτωνprobatōn

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3588[e] τὸνton

- Art-AMS

3173[e] μέγανmegan

great Adj-AMS

1722[e] ἐνen

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129[e] αἵματιhaimati

[the]blood N-DNS

1242[e] διαθήκηςdiathēkēs

of[the]covenant

N-GFS

166[e] αἰωνίουaiōniou

eternal Adj-GFS

3588[e] τὸνton

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2962[e] ΚύριονKyrion

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1473[e] ἡμῶνhēmōn

ofus PPro-G1P

2424[e] ἸησοῦνIēsoun

Jesus N-AMS

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GotoParallelGreekStrongs Greek English Morphology

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4771[e] ὑμᾶςhymas

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1722[e] ἐνen

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3956[e] παντὶpanti

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1519[e] εἰςeis

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4160[e] ποιῆσαιpoiēsai

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2307[e] θέλημαthelēma

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846[e] αὐτοῦautou

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1722[e] ἐνen

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3588[e] τὸto

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2101[e] εὐάρεστονeuareston

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1799[e] ἐνώπιονenōpion

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846[e] αὐτοῦautou

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1223[e] διὰdia

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2424[e] ἸησοῦIēsou

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5547[e] ΧριστοῦChristou

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3739[e] ᾧhō

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3588[e] ἡhē

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1391[e] δόξαdoxa

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1519[e] εἰςeis

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3588[e] τοὺςtous

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165[e] αἰῶναςaiōnas

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3588[e] τῶνtōn

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165[e] αἰώνωνmiddotaiōnōn

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281[e] ἀμήνamēn

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TreasuryofScriptureKnowledge

theGodRomans1533NowtheGodofpeacebewithyouallAmenRomans1620AndtheGodofpeaceshallbruiseSatanunderyourfeetshortlyhellip1Corinthians1433ForGodisnottheauthorofconfusionbutofpeaceasinallchurcheshellip2Corinthians1311FinallybrothersfarewellBeperfectbeofgoodcomfortbeofhellipPhilippians49Thosethingswhichyouhavebothlearnedandreceivedandheardhellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip

2Thessalonians316NowtheLordofpeacehimselfgiveyoupeacealwaysbyallmeanshellip

broughtActs22432WhomGodhasraiseduphavingloosedthepainsofdeathbecausehellipActs315AndkilledthePrinceoflifewhomGodhasraisedfromthedeadhellipActs410BeitknowntoyouallandtoallthepeopleofIsraelthatbyhellipActs530TheGodofourfathersraisedupJesuswhomyouslewandhangedonatreeActs104041HimGodraisedupthethirddayandshowedhimopenlyhellipActs1330ButGodraisedhimfromthedeadActs1731BecausehehasappointedadayinthewhichhewilljudgetheworldhellipRomans14AnddeclaredtobetheSonofGodwithpoweraccordingtothespirithellipRomans42425ButforusalsotowhomitshallbeimputedifwebelieveonhimhellipRomans811ButiftheSpiritofhimthatraisedupJesusfromthedeaddwellinyouhellip1Corinthians614AndGodhasbothraiseduptheLordandwillalsoraiseupusbyhisownpower1Corinthians1515YesandwearefoundfalsewitnessesofGodbecausewehavetestifiedhellip2Corinthians414KnowingthathewhichraiseduptheLordJesusshallraiseupushellipGalatians11Paulanapostle(notofmenneitherbymanbutbyJesusChristhellip

Ephesians120WhichheworkedinChristwhenheraisedhimfromthedeadandhellipColossians212Buriedwithhiminbaptismwhereinalsoyouarerisenwithhimhellip1Thessalonians110AndtowaitforhisSonfromheavenwhomheraisedfromthedeadhellip1Peter121WhobyhimdobelieveinGodthatraisedhimupfromthedeadandhellip

thatgreatPsalm231TheLORDismyshepherdIshallnotwantPsalm801GiveearOShepherdofIsraelyouthatleadJosephlikeaflockhellipIsaiah4011HeshallfeedhisflocklikeashepherdheshallgatherthelambshellipIsaiah6311ThenherememberedthedaysofoldMosesandhispeoplesayinghellipEzekiel3423AndIwillsetuponeshepherdoverthemandheshallfeedthemhellipEzekiel3724AndDavidmyservantshallbekingoverthemandtheyallshallhellipJohn101114Iamthegoodshepherdthegoodshepherdgiveshislifeforthesheephellip1Peter225ForyouwereassheepgoingastraybutarenowreturnedtotheShepherdhellip1Peter54AndwhenthechiefShepherdshallappearyoushallreceiveacrownhellip

thebloodSeeonchHebrews920SayingThisisthebloodofthetestamentwhichGodhasenjoinedtoyou

Hebrews1022LetusdrawnearwithatrueheartinfullassuranceoffaithhavinghellipExodus248AndMosestookthebloodandsprinkleditonthepeopleandsaidhellipZechariah911AsforyoualsobythebloodofyourcovenantIhavesentforthhellipMatthew2628ForthisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichisshedformanyhellipMark1424AndhesaidtothemThisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichhellipLuke2220LikewisealsothecupaftersuppersayingThiscupisthenewtestamenthellip

everlasting2Samuel235AlthoughmyhousebenotsowithGodyethehasmadewithmeanhellip1Chronicles1617AndhasconfirmedthesametoJacobforalawandtoIsraelforhellipIsaiah553InclineyourearandcometomehearandyoursoulshalllivehellipIsaiah618ForItheLORDlovejudgmentIhaterobberyforburntofferinghellipJeremiah3240AndIwillmakeaneverlastingcovenantwiththemthatIwillnothellipEzekiel3726MoreoverIwillmakeacovenantofpeacewiththemitshallbeanhellip

covenantortestamentSeeonchHebrews91617Forwhereatestamentistheremustalsoofnecessitybethedeathhellip

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MakeHebrews1223TothegeneralassemblyandchurchofthefirstbornwhicharewrittenhellipDeuteronomy324HeistheRockhisworkisperfectforallhiswaysarejudgmenthellipPsalm1388TheLORDwillperfectthatwhichconcernsmeyourmercyOLORDhellipJohn1723IinthemandyouinmethattheymaybemadeperfectinoneandhellipEphesians316-19ThathewouldgrantyouaccordingtotherichesofhisglorytohellipColossians19-12ForthiscausewealsosincethedaywehearditdonotceasehellipColossians412EpaphraswhoisoneofyouaservantofChristsalutesyoualwayshellip1Thessalonians313Totheendhemayestablishyourheartsblamelessinholinessbeforehellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Peter510ButtheGodofallgracewhohascalledustohiseternalgloryhellip

every2Corinthians98AndGodisabletomakeallgraceaboundtowardyouthatyoualwayshellip

Ephesians210ForwearehisworkmanshipcreatedinChristJesustogoodworkshellipPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Timothy510Wellreportedofforgoodworksifshehavebroughtupchildrenhellip

todoHebrews1036ForyouhaveneedofpatiencethatafteryouhavedonethewillhellipMatthew721NoteveryonethatsaidtomeLordLordshallenterintothekingdomhellipMatthew1250ForwhoevershalldothewillofmyFatherwhichisinheaventhehellipMatthew2131WhetherofthemtwodidthewillofhisfatherTheysaytohimhellipJohn717IfanymanwilldohiswillheshallknowofthedoctrinewhetherhellipRomans122Andbenotconformedtothisworldbutbeyoutransformedbythehellip1Thessalonians43ForthisisthewillofGodevenyoursanctificationthatyoushouldhellip1Peter42Thathenolongershouldlivetherestofhistimeinthefleshtohellip1John217Andtheworldpassesawayandthelustthereofbuthethatdoeshellip

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throughJohn162324AndinthatdayyoushallaskmenothingTrulytrulyIsaytohellipEphesians218ForthroughhimwebothhaveaccessbyoneSpirittotheFatherPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellipPhilippians413IcandoallthingsthroughChristwhichstrengthensmeColossians317AndwhateveryoudoinwordordeeddoallinthenameoftheLordhellip1Peter25Youalsoaslivelystonesarebuiltupaspiritualhouseanholyhellip

towhomPsalm721819BlessedbetheLORDGodtheGodofIsraelwhoonlydoeswondrousthingshellipRomans1627ToGodonlywisebeglorythroughJesusChristforeverAmenGalatians15TowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenPhilippians211AndthateverytongueshouldconfessthatJesusChristisLordtohellip1Timothy117NowtotheKingeternalimmortalinvisibletheonlywiseGodhellip1Timothy616Whoonlyhasimmortalitydwellinginthelightwhichnomancanhellip2Timothy418AndtheLordshalldelivermefromeveryevilworkandwillpreservehellip1Peter511TohimbegloryanddominionforeverandeverAmen2Peter318ButgrowingraceandintheknowledgeofourLordandSaviorJesushellipJude125TotheonlywiseGodourSaviorbegloryandmajestydominionandhellipRevelation46AndbeforethethronetherewasaseaofglassliketocrystalandhellipRevelation5913AndtheysunganewsongsayingYouareworthytotakethebookhellip

AmenSeeonMatthew613AndleadusnotintotemptationbutdeliverusfromevilForyourhellipMatthew2820TeachingthemtoobserveallthingswhateverIhavecommandedyouhellip

BENEDICTIONFromtheearliesttimestherecordsbeartestimonythatpronouncingthebenedictionorgivingtheblessingwasacommonpracticeInthetempleservicethisdutywasassignedtotheAaronitesandwasmadeanimpressivepartoftheservice

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sect IntheGreekchurchthepriestraiseshishandwiththethumbtouchingthethirdfingersignifyingtheprocessionoftheHolyGhostfromtheFatheraloneoraccordingtootherstoformthesacrednameIHS

sect IntheRomanchurchtheformisthethumbfirstandsecondfingersaretobeopentosymbolizetheTrinityInthischurchtoothebenedictionispronouncedinamultitudeofcasesandineachcasethethingsoblessedbythepriestismadesacredbull Crossesbull churchvesselsbull housesbull paschaleggsbull churchyardsarethusblessedbull EveryparishhasacollectionoftheseformsofblessinginwhatisknownastheBenedictionaleo Theauthorityforthisisbasedonsomedocumentsclaimingtoreachbacktoearlychurchhistory

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2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

butonlyasGodempowersustodosoTheendresultisaconsistentmatureChristianlifethatfaithfullyreflectsthenatureofourholyGodJohnmakesitclearthatwewillneverbetotallyfreefromsininthislife(1John18-10)ThankfullytheworkGodhasbeguninusHewillfinish(Philippians16)RecommendedResourcePleasingGodDiscoveringtheMeaningandImportanceofSanctificationbyRCSproul

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Judgementdayhellip)

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Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

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miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmen

Hebrews1320NowtheGodofpeace-GodwhoistheAuthororthesourceofpeacenotes1Thessalonians523ThewordpeaceintheNewTestamentisusedtodenoteeverykindofblessingorhappinessItisopposedtoallthatwoulddisturbortroublethemindandmayreferthereforetoreconciliationwithGodtoaquietconsciencetotheevidenceofpardonedsintohealthandprosperityandtothehopeofheavenseethenotesonJohn1427

That brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus -Acts232note1Corinthians1515noteItisonlybythefactoftheresurrectionoftheLordJesusthatwehavepeaceforit is only by him that we have the prospect of anadmissionintoheaven

That great Shepherd of the sheep - notesJohn 101John1014TheideahereisthatitisthroughthetendercareofthatgreatShepherdthattruehappinessisbestowedonthepeopleofGod

Through the blood of the everlasting covenant -The bloodshed to ratify theeverlasting covenant thatGodmakeswithhispeoplenotesHebrews914-23

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Itiscalledeverlastingoreternalbecause

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Hebrews1321Makeyouperfect-Theapostleheredoesnotaffirmthattheywerethenperfectorthattheywouldbeinthislife

Thewordusedhere-καταρτιζωkatartizō-meanstomakefullyreadytoputinfullordertomakecomplete

ThemeaninghereisthatPaulprayedthatGodwouldfullyendowthemwithwhatevergracewasnecessarytodohiswillandtokeephiscommandmentsseethewordexplainedinthenotesonHebrews113

ItisanappropriateprayertobeofferedatalltimesandbyallwholovethechurchthatGodwouldmakeallhispeopleperfectlyqualifiedto

doallhiswill

Workinginyou-MarginDoing

TheideahereisthattheonlyhopethattheywoulddothewillofGodwasthathewouldbyhisownagencycausethemtodowhatwaswell-pleasinginhissightcomparenotesonPhilippians212

ThroughJesusChrist-TheideaishellipthatGoddoesnotdirectlyand by his own immediate agency convert and sanctify theheart but it is through the gospel of Christ and all goodinfluencesonthesoulmustbeexpectedthroughtheSaviour

Towhombegloryforeverandever-ThatistoChristforsotheconnectionevidentlydemandsItisnotuncommonfortheapostlePaultointroducedoxologiesinthiswayinthemidstofaletterseethenotesRomans95Itwascommonamong

theJewsasitisnowinthewritingsandconversationoftheMuslimswhenthenameofGodwasmentionedtoaccompanyitwithanexpressionofpraise

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Hebrews1320NowtheGodofpeacethatbroughtagainfromthedeadourLordJesusthatgreatshepherdofthesheepthroughtheblood

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theGodRomans1533NowtheGodofpeacebewithyouallAmenRomans1620AndtheGodofpeaceshallbruiseSatanunderyourfeetshortlyhellip1Corinthians1433ForGodisnottheauthorofconfusionbutofpeaceasinallchurcheshellip2Corinthians1311FinallybrothersfarewellBeperfectbeofgoodcomfortbeofhellipPhilippians49Thosethingswhichyouhavebothlearnedandreceivedandheardhellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip

2Thessalonians316NowtheLordofpeacehimselfgiveyoupeacealwaysbyallmeanshellip

broughtActs22432WhomGodhasraiseduphavingloosedthepainsofdeathbecausehellipActs315AndkilledthePrinceoflifewhomGodhasraisedfromthedeadhellipActs410BeitknowntoyouallandtoallthepeopleofIsraelthatbyhellipActs530TheGodofourfathersraisedupJesuswhomyouslewandhangedonatreeActs104041HimGodraisedupthethirddayandshowedhimopenlyhellipActs1330ButGodraisedhimfromthedeadActs1731BecausehehasappointedadayinthewhichhewilljudgetheworldhellipRomans14AnddeclaredtobetheSonofGodwithpoweraccordingtothespirithellipRomans42425ButforusalsotowhomitshallbeimputedifwebelieveonhimhellipRomans811ButiftheSpiritofhimthatraisedupJesusfromthedeaddwellinyouhellip1Corinthians614AndGodhasbothraiseduptheLordandwillalsoraiseupusbyhisownpower1Corinthians1515YesandwearefoundfalsewitnessesofGodbecausewehavetestifiedhellip2Corinthians414KnowingthathewhichraiseduptheLordJesusshallraiseupushellipGalatians11Paulanapostle(notofmenneitherbymanbutbyJesusChristhellip

Ephesians120WhichheworkedinChristwhenheraisedhimfromthedeadandhellipColossians212Buriedwithhiminbaptismwhereinalsoyouarerisenwithhimhellip1Thessalonians110AndtowaitforhisSonfromheavenwhomheraisedfromthedeadhellip1Peter121WhobyhimdobelieveinGodthatraisedhimupfromthedeadandhellip

thatgreatPsalm231TheLORDismyshepherdIshallnotwantPsalm801GiveearOShepherdofIsraelyouthatleadJosephlikeaflockhellipIsaiah4011HeshallfeedhisflocklikeashepherdheshallgatherthelambshellipIsaiah6311ThenherememberedthedaysofoldMosesandhispeoplesayinghellipEzekiel3423AndIwillsetuponeshepherdoverthemandheshallfeedthemhellipEzekiel3724AndDavidmyservantshallbekingoverthemandtheyallshallhellipJohn101114Iamthegoodshepherdthegoodshepherdgiveshislifeforthesheephellip1Peter225ForyouwereassheepgoingastraybutarenowreturnedtotheShepherdhellip1Peter54AndwhenthechiefShepherdshallappearyoushallreceiveacrownhellip

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everlasting2Samuel235AlthoughmyhousebenotsowithGodyethehasmadewithmeanhellip1Chronicles1617AndhasconfirmedthesametoJacobforalawandtoIsraelforhellipIsaiah553InclineyourearandcometomehearandyoursoulshalllivehellipIsaiah618ForItheLORDlovejudgmentIhaterobberyforburntofferinghellipJeremiah3240AndIwillmakeaneverlastingcovenantwiththemthatIwillnothellipEzekiel3726MoreoverIwillmakeacovenantofpeacewiththemitshallbeanhellip

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MakeHebrews1223TothegeneralassemblyandchurchofthefirstbornwhicharewrittenhellipDeuteronomy324HeistheRockhisworkisperfectforallhiswaysarejudgmenthellipPsalm1388TheLORDwillperfectthatwhichconcernsmeyourmercyOLORDhellipJohn1723IinthemandyouinmethattheymaybemadeperfectinoneandhellipEphesians316-19ThathewouldgrantyouaccordingtotherichesofhisglorytohellipColossians19-12ForthiscausewealsosincethedaywehearditdonotceasehellipColossians412EpaphraswhoisoneofyouaservantofChristsalutesyoualwayshellip1Thessalonians313Totheendhemayestablishyourheartsblamelessinholinessbeforehellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Peter510ButtheGodofallgracewhohascalledustohiseternalgloryhellip

every2Corinthians98AndGodisabletomakeallgraceaboundtowardyouthatyoualwayshellip

Ephesians210ForwearehisworkmanshipcreatedinChristJesustogoodworkshellipPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Timothy510Wellreportedofforgoodworksifshehavebroughtupchildrenhellip

todoHebrews1036ForyouhaveneedofpatiencethatafteryouhavedonethewillhellipMatthew721NoteveryonethatsaidtomeLordLordshallenterintothekingdomhellipMatthew1250ForwhoevershalldothewillofmyFatherwhichisinheaventhehellipMatthew2131WhetherofthemtwodidthewillofhisfatherTheysaytohimhellipJohn717IfanymanwilldohiswillheshallknowofthedoctrinewhetherhellipRomans122Andbenotconformedtothisworldbutbeyoutransformedbythehellip1Thessalonians43ForthisisthewillofGodevenyoursanctificationthatyoushouldhellip1Peter42Thathenolongershouldlivetherestofhistimeinthefleshtohellip1John217Andtheworldpassesawayandthelustthereofbuthethatdoeshellip

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towhomPsalm721819BlessedbetheLORDGodtheGodofIsraelwhoonlydoeswondrousthingshellipRomans1627ToGodonlywisebeglorythroughJesusChristforeverAmenGalatians15TowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenPhilippians211AndthateverytongueshouldconfessthatJesusChristisLordtohellip1Timothy117NowtotheKingeternalimmortalinvisibletheonlywiseGodhellip1Timothy616Whoonlyhasimmortalitydwellinginthelightwhichnomancanhellip2Timothy418AndtheLordshalldelivermefromeveryevilworkandwillpreservehellip1Peter511TohimbegloryanddominionforeverandeverAmen2Peter318ButgrowingraceandintheknowledgeofourLordandSaviorJesushellipJude125TotheonlywiseGodourSaviorbegloryandmajestydominionandhellipRevelation46AndbeforethethronetherewasaseaofglassliketocrystalandhellipRevelation5913AndtheysunganewsongsayingYouareworthytotakethebookhellip

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2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

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theGodRomans1533NowtheGodofpeacebewithyouallAmenRomans1620AndtheGodofpeaceshallbruiseSatanunderyourfeetshortlyhellip1Corinthians1433ForGodisnottheauthorofconfusionbutofpeaceasinallchurcheshellip2Corinthians1311FinallybrothersfarewellBeperfectbeofgoodcomfortbeofhellipPhilippians49Thosethingswhichyouhavebothlearnedandreceivedandheardhellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip

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MakeHebrews1223TothegeneralassemblyandchurchofthefirstbornwhicharewrittenhellipDeuteronomy324HeistheRockhisworkisperfectforallhiswaysarejudgmenthellipPsalm1388TheLORDwillperfectthatwhichconcernsmeyourmercyOLORDhellipJohn1723IinthemandyouinmethattheymaybemadeperfectinoneandhellipEphesians316-19ThathewouldgrantyouaccordingtotherichesofhisglorytohellipColossians19-12ForthiscausewealsosincethedaywehearditdonotceasehellipColossians412EpaphraswhoisoneofyouaservantofChristsalutesyoualwayshellip1Thessalonians313Totheendhemayestablishyourheartsblamelessinholinessbeforehellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Peter510ButtheGodofallgracewhohascalledustohiseternalgloryhellip

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2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

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topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

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theGodRomans1533NowtheGodofpeacebewithyouallAmenRomans1620AndtheGodofpeaceshallbruiseSatanunderyourfeetshortlyhellip1Corinthians1433ForGodisnottheauthorofconfusionbutofpeaceasinallchurcheshellip2Corinthians1311FinallybrothersfarewellBeperfectbeofgoodcomfortbeofhellipPhilippians49Thosethingswhichyouhavebothlearnedandreceivedandheardhellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip

2Thessalonians316NowtheLordofpeacehimselfgiveyoupeacealwaysbyallmeanshellip

broughtActs22432WhomGodhasraiseduphavingloosedthepainsofdeathbecausehellipActs315AndkilledthePrinceoflifewhomGodhasraisedfromthedeadhellipActs410BeitknowntoyouallandtoallthepeopleofIsraelthatbyhellipActs530TheGodofourfathersraisedupJesuswhomyouslewandhangedonatreeActs104041HimGodraisedupthethirddayandshowedhimopenlyhellipActs1330ButGodraisedhimfromthedeadActs1731BecausehehasappointedadayinthewhichhewilljudgetheworldhellipRomans14AnddeclaredtobetheSonofGodwithpoweraccordingtothespirithellipRomans42425ButforusalsotowhomitshallbeimputedifwebelieveonhimhellipRomans811ButiftheSpiritofhimthatraisedupJesusfromthedeaddwellinyouhellip1Corinthians614AndGodhasbothraiseduptheLordandwillalsoraiseupusbyhisownpower1Corinthians1515YesandwearefoundfalsewitnessesofGodbecausewehavetestifiedhellip2Corinthians414KnowingthathewhichraiseduptheLordJesusshallraiseupushellipGalatians11Paulanapostle(notofmenneitherbymanbutbyJesusChristhellip

Ephesians120WhichheworkedinChristwhenheraisedhimfromthedeadandhellipColossians212Buriedwithhiminbaptismwhereinalsoyouarerisenwithhimhellip1Thessalonians110AndtowaitforhisSonfromheavenwhomheraisedfromthedeadhellip1Peter121WhobyhimdobelieveinGodthatraisedhimupfromthedeadandhellip

thatgreatPsalm231TheLORDismyshepherdIshallnotwantPsalm801GiveearOShepherdofIsraelyouthatleadJosephlikeaflockhellipIsaiah4011HeshallfeedhisflocklikeashepherdheshallgatherthelambshellipIsaiah6311ThenherememberedthedaysofoldMosesandhispeoplesayinghellipEzekiel3423AndIwillsetuponeshepherdoverthemandheshallfeedthemhellipEzekiel3724AndDavidmyservantshallbekingoverthemandtheyallshallhellipJohn101114Iamthegoodshepherdthegoodshepherdgiveshislifeforthesheephellip1Peter225ForyouwereassheepgoingastraybutarenowreturnedtotheShepherdhellip1Peter54AndwhenthechiefShepherdshallappearyoushallreceiveacrownhellip

thebloodSeeonchHebrews920SayingThisisthebloodofthetestamentwhichGodhasenjoinedtoyou

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everlasting2Samuel235AlthoughmyhousebenotsowithGodyethehasmadewithmeanhellip1Chronicles1617AndhasconfirmedthesametoJacobforalawandtoIsraelforhellipIsaiah553InclineyourearandcometomehearandyoursoulshalllivehellipIsaiah618ForItheLORDlovejudgmentIhaterobberyforburntofferinghellipJeremiah3240AndIwillmakeaneverlastingcovenantwiththemthatIwillnothellipEzekiel3726MoreoverIwillmakeacovenantofpeacewiththemitshallbeanhellip

covenantortestamentSeeonchHebrews91617Forwhereatestamentistheremustalsoofnecessitybethedeathhellip

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MakeHebrews1223TothegeneralassemblyandchurchofthefirstbornwhicharewrittenhellipDeuteronomy324HeistheRockhisworkisperfectforallhiswaysarejudgmenthellipPsalm1388TheLORDwillperfectthatwhichconcernsmeyourmercyOLORDhellipJohn1723IinthemandyouinmethattheymaybemadeperfectinoneandhellipEphesians316-19ThathewouldgrantyouaccordingtotherichesofhisglorytohellipColossians19-12ForthiscausewealsosincethedaywehearditdonotceasehellipColossians412EpaphraswhoisoneofyouaservantofChristsalutesyoualwayshellip1Thessalonians313Totheendhemayestablishyourheartsblamelessinholinessbeforehellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Peter510ButtheGodofallgracewhohascalledustohiseternalgloryhellip

every2Corinthians98AndGodisabletomakeallgraceaboundtowardyouthatyoualwayshellip

Ephesians210ForwearehisworkmanshipcreatedinChristJesustogoodworkshellipPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Timothy510Wellreportedofforgoodworksifshehavebroughtupchildrenhellip

todoHebrews1036ForyouhaveneedofpatiencethatafteryouhavedonethewillhellipMatthew721NoteveryonethatsaidtomeLordLordshallenterintothekingdomhellipMatthew1250ForwhoevershalldothewillofmyFatherwhichisinheaventhehellipMatthew2131WhetherofthemtwodidthewillofhisfatherTheysaytohimhellipJohn717IfanymanwilldohiswillheshallknowofthedoctrinewhetherhellipRomans122Andbenotconformedtothisworldbutbeyoutransformedbythehellip1Thessalonians43ForthisisthewillofGodevenyoursanctificationthatyoushouldhellip1Peter42Thathenolongershouldlivetherestofhistimeinthefleshtohellip1John217Andtheworldpassesawayandthelustthereofbuthethatdoeshellip

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towhomPsalm721819BlessedbetheLORDGodtheGodofIsraelwhoonlydoeswondrousthingshellipRomans1627ToGodonlywisebeglorythroughJesusChristforeverAmenGalatians15TowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenPhilippians211AndthateverytongueshouldconfessthatJesusChristisLordtohellip1Timothy117NowtotheKingeternalimmortalinvisibletheonlywiseGodhellip1Timothy616Whoonlyhasimmortalitydwellinginthelightwhichnomancanhellip2Timothy418AndtheLordshalldelivermefromeveryevilworkandwillpreservehellip1Peter511TohimbegloryanddominionforeverandeverAmen2Peter318ButgrowingraceandintheknowledgeofourLordandSaviorJesushellipJude125TotheonlywiseGodourSaviorbegloryandmajestydominionandhellipRevelation46AndbeforethethronetherewasaseaofglassliketocrystalandhellipRevelation5913AndtheysunganewsongsayingYouareworthytotakethebookhellip

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sect ThefactthatinothercasesFatherSonandHolyGhostarementionedprovesthatthewritersknewthecharacterandofficeoftheHolyGhost

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2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

butonlyasGodempowersustodosoTheendresultisaconsistentmatureChristianlifethatfaithfullyreflectsthenatureofourholyGodJohnmakesitclearthatwewillneverbetotallyfreefromsininthislife(1John18-10)ThankfullytheworkGodhasbeguninusHewillfinish(Philippians16)RecommendedResourcePleasingGodDiscoveringtheMeaningandImportanceofSanctificationbyRCSproul

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theGodRomans1533NowtheGodofpeacebewithyouallAmenRomans1620AndtheGodofpeaceshallbruiseSatanunderyourfeetshortlyhellip1Corinthians1433ForGodisnottheauthorofconfusionbutofpeaceasinallchurcheshellip2Corinthians1311FinallybrothersfarewellBeperfectbeofgoodcomfortbeofhellipPhilippians49Thosethingswhichyouhavebothlearnedandreceivedandheardhellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip

2Thessalonians316NowtheLordofpeacehimselfgiveyoupeacealwaysbyallmeanshellip

broughtActs22432WhomGodhasraiseduphavingloosedthepainsofdeathbecausehellipActs315AndkilledthePrinceoflifewhomGodhasraisedfromthedeadhellipActs410BeitknowntoyouallandtoallthepeopleofIsraelthatbyhellipActs530TheGodofourfathersraisedupJesuswhomyouslewandhangedonatreeActs104041HimGodraisedupthethirddayandshowedhimopenlyhellipActs1330ButGodraisedhimfromthedeadActs1731BecausehehasappointedadayinthewhichhewilljudgetheworldhellipRomans14AnddeclaredtobetheSonofGodwithpoweraccordingtothespirithellipRomans42425ButforusalsotowhomitshallbeimputedifwebelieveonhimhellipRomans811ButiftheSpiritofhimthatraisedupJesusfromthedeaddwellinyouhellip1Corinthians614AndGodhasbothraiseduptheLordandwillalsoraiseupusbyhisownpower1Corinthians1515YesandwearefoundfalsewitnessesofGodbecausewehavetestifiedhellip2Corinthians414KnowingthathewhichraiseduptheLordJesusshallraiseupushellipGalatians11Paulanapostle(notofmenneitherbymanbutbyJesusChristhellip

Ephesians120WhichheworkedinChristwhenheraisedhimfromthedeadandhellipColossians212Buriedwithhiminbaptismwhereinalsoyouarerisenwithhimhellip1Thessalonians110AndtowaitforhisSonfromheavenwhomheraisedfromthedeadhellip1Peter121WhobyhimdobelieveinGodthatraisedhimupfromthedeadandhellip

thatgreatPsalm231TheLORDismyshepherdIshallnotwantPsalm801GiveearOShepherdofIsraelyouthatleadJosephlikeaflockhellipIsaiah4011HeshallfeedhisflocklikeashepherdheshallgatherthelambshellipIsaiah6311ThenherememberedthedaysofoldMosesandhispeoplesayinghellipEzekiel3423AndIwillsetuponeshepherdoverthemandheshallfeedthemhellipEzekiel3724AndDavidmyservantshallbekingoverthemandtheyallshallhellipJohn101114Iamthegoodshepherdthegoodshepherdgiveshislifeforthesheephellip1Peter225ForyouwereassheepgoingastraybutarenowreturnedtotheShepherdhellip1Peter54AndwhenthechiefShepherdshallappearyoushallreceiveacrownhellip

thebloodSeeonchHebrews920SayingThisisthebloodofthetestamentwhichGodhasenjoinedtoyou

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everlasting2Samuel235AlthoughmyhousebenotsowithGodyethehasmadewithmeanhellip1Chronicles1617AndhasconfirmedthesametoJacobforalawandtoIsraelforhellipIsaiah553InclineyourearandcometomehearandyoursoulshalllivehellipIsaiah618ForItheLORDlovejudgmentIhaterobberyforburntofferinghellipJeremiah3240AndIwillmakeaneverlastingcovenantwiththemthatIwillnothellipEzekiel3726MoreoverIwillmakeacovenantofpeacewiththemitshallbeanhellip

covenantortestamentSeeonchHebrews91617Forwhereatestamentistheremustalsoofnecessitybethedeathhellip

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MakeHebrews1223TothegeneralassemblyandchurchofthefirstbornwhicharewrittenhellipDeuteronomy324HeistheRockhisworkisperfectforallhiswaysarejudgmenthellipPsalm1388TheLORDwillperfectthatwhichconcernsmeyourmercyOLORDhellipJohn1723IinthemandyouinmethattheymaybemadeperfectinoneandhellipEphesians316-19ThathewouldgrantyouaccordingtotherichesofhisglorytohellipColossians19-12ForthiscausewealsosincethedaywehearditdonotceasehellipColossians412EpaphraswhoisoneofyouaservantofChristsalutesyoualwayshellip1Thessalonians313Totheendhemayestablishyourheartsblamelessinholinessbeforehellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Peter510ButtheGodofallgracewhohascalledustohiseternalgloryhellip

every2Corinthians98AndGodisabletomakeallgraceaboundtowardyouthatyoualwayshellip

Ephesians210ForwearehisworkmanshipcreatedinChristJesustogoodworkshellipPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Timothy510Wellreportedofforgoodworksifshehavebroughtupchildrenhellip

todoHebrews1036ForyouhaveneedofpatiencethatafteryouhavedonethewillhellipMatthew721NoteveryonethatsaidtomeLordLordshallenterintothekingdomhellipMatthew1250ForwhoevershalldothewillofmyFatherwhichisinheaventhehellipMatthew2131WhetherofthemtwodidthewillofhisfatherTheysaytohimhellipJohn717IfanymanwilldohiswillheshallknowofthedoctrinewhetherhellipRomans122Andbenotconformedtothisworldbutbeyoutransformedbythehellip1Thessalonians43ForthisisthewillofGodevenyoursanctificationthatyoushouldhellip1Peter42Thathenolongershouldlivetherestofhistimeinthefleshtohellip1John217Andtheworldpassesawayandthelustthereofbuthethatdoeshellip

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throughJohn162324AndinthatdayyoushallaskmenothingTrulytrulyIsaytohellipEphesians218ForthroughhimwebothhaveaccessbyoneSpirittotheFatherPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellipPhilippians413IcandoallthingsthroughChristwhichstrengthensmeColossians317AndwhateveryoudoinwordordeeddoallinthenameoftheLordhellip1Peter25Youalsoaslivelystonesarebuiltupaspiritualhouseanholyhellip

towhomPsalm721819BlessedbetheLORDGodtheGodofIsraelwhoonlydoeswondrousthingshellipRomans1627ToGodonlywisebeglorythroughJesusChristforeverAmenGalatians15TowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenPhilippians211AndthateverytongueshouldconfessthatJesusChristisLordtohellip1Timothy117NowtotheKingeternalimmortalinvisibletheonlywiseGodhellip1Timothy616Whoonlyhasimmortalitydwellinginthelightwhichnomancanhellip2Timothy418AndtheLordshalldelivermefromeveryevilworkandwillpreservehellip1Peter511TohimbegloryanddominionforeverandeverAmen2Peter318ButgrowingraceandintheknowledgeofourLordandSaviorJesushellipJude125TotheonlywiseGodourSaviorbegloryandmajestydominionandhellipRevelation46AndbeforethethronetherewasaseaofglassliketocrystalandhellipRevelation5913AndtheysunganewsongsayingYouareworthytotakethebookhellip

AmenSeeonMatthew613AndleadusnotintotemptationbutdeliverusfromevilForyourhellipMatthew2820TeachingthemtoobserveallthingswhateverIhavecommandedyouhellip

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ThemainideawasthatthusthenameofYahwehwasputonthepeopleLateritcametoberegardedashavingsomespecialblessinginandofitselfaresultagainstwhichthemorespiritualofthepriestsprotestedItwascommonnotonlytopronouncethebenedictioninthepublicworshipbutalsointhefamily

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WemayreadilyseethereforethatfromtheverybeginningoftheChristianchurchtheuseofthebenedictionwascommon

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Oslash FromthispositionothersdissentandteachthatitisthedeclarationofthespecialprivilegesandrelationsinwhichthosestandwhohaveenteredintocovenantfellowshipwithChristthattheblessingsnowdeclaredaretheirsbyfightofthatrelationandareconferreduponthembytheHolySpirito TheGreekandRomanCatholicchurchestakethefirstportionandthereforewefindamongthemmuchofdetailandminutiaeastothemannerinwhichitshouldbepronounced

sect IntheGreekchurchthepriestraiseshishandwiththethumbtouchingthethirdfingersignifyingtheprocessionoftheHolyGhostfromtheFatheraloneoraccordingtootherstoformthesacrednameIHS

sect IntheRomanchurchtheformisthethumbfirstandsecondfingersaretobeopentosymbolizetheTrinityInthischurchtoothebenedictionispronouncedinamultitudeofcasesandineachcasethethingsoblessedbythepriestismadesacredbull Crossesbull churchvesselsbull housesbull paschaleggsbull churchyardsarethusblessedbull EveryparishhasacollectionoftheseformsofblessinginwhatisknownastheBenedictionaleo Theauthorityforthisisbasedonsomedocumentsclaimingtoreachbacktoearlychurchhistory

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Apostolicbenedictionsaswefindthemintheepistlespresentconsiderablevariety

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sect GracemercyandpeacemaythenbesaidtobesentfromtheFatherandtheSonthroughtheHolyGhosttobethepossessionofallwhohavecomeintothekingdom

sect ThethirdpersonoftheTrinitybeingthusintheactofapplyingtheblessingisnotmentioned

sect ThefactthatinothercasesFatherSonandHolyGhostarementionedprovesthatthewritersknewthecharacterandofficeoftheHolyGhost

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2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

butonlyasGodempowersustodosoTheendresultisaconsistentmatureChristianlifethatfaithfullyreflectsthenatureofourholyGodJohnmakesitclearthatwewillneverbetotallyfreefromsininthislife(1John18-10)ThankfullytheworkGodhasbeguninusHewillfinish(Philippians16)RecommendedResourcePleasingGodDiscoveringtheMeaningandImportanceofSanctificationbyRCSproul

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theGodRomans1533NowtheGodofpeacebewithyouallAmenRomans1620AndtheGodofpeaceshallbruiseSatanunderyourfeetshortlyhellip1Corinthians1433ForGodisnottheauthorofconfusionbutofpeaceasinallchurcheshellip2Corinthians1311FinallybrothersfarewellBeperfectbeofgoodcomfortbeofhellipPhilippians49Thosethingswhichyouhavebothlearnedandreceivedandheardhellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip

2Thessalonians316NowtheLordofpeacehimselfgiveyoupeacealwaysbyallmeanshellip

broughtActs22432WhomGodhasraiseduphavingloosedthepainsofdeathbecausehellipActs315AndkilledthePrinceoflifewhomGodhasraisedfromthedeadhellipActs410BeitknowntoyouallandtoallthepeopleofIsraelthatbyhellipActs530TheGodofourfathersraisedupJesuswhomyouslewandhangedonatreeActs104041HimGodraisedupthethirddayandshowedhimopenlyhellipActs1330ButGodraisedhimfromthedeadActs1731BecausehehasappointedadayinthewhichhewilljudgetheworldhellipRomans14AnddeclaredtobetheSonofGodwithpoweraccordingtothespirithellipRomans42425ButforusalsotowhomitshallbeimputedifwebelieveonhimhellipRomans811ButiftheSpiritofhimthatraisedupJesusfromthedeaddwellinyouhellip1Corinthians614AndGodhasbothraiseduptheLordandwillalsoraiseupusbyhisownpower1Corinthians1515YesandwearefoundfalsewitnessesofGodbecausewehavetestifiedhellip2Corinthians414KnowingthathewhichraiseduptheLordJesusshallraiseupushellipGalatians11Paulanapostle(notofmenneitherbymanbutbyJesusChristhellip

Ephesians120WhichheworkedinChristwhenheraisedhimfromthedeadandhellipColossians212Buriedwithhiminbaptismwhereinalsoyouarerisenwithhimhellip1Thessalonians110AndtowaitforhisSonfromheavenwhomheraisedfromthedeadhellip1Peter121WhobyhimdobelieveinGodthatraisedhimupfromthedeadandhellip

thatgreatPsalm231TheLORDismyshepherdIshallnotwantPsalm801GiveearOShepherdofIsraelyouthatleadJosephlikeaflockhellipIsaiah4011HeshallfeedhisflocklikeashepherdheshallgatherthelambshellipIsaiah6311ThenherememberedthedaysofoldMosesandhispeoplesayinghellipEzekiel3423AndIwillsetuponeshepherdoverthemandheshallfeedthemhellipEzekiel3724AndDavidmyservantshallbekingoverthemandtheyallshallhellipJohn101114Iamthegoodshepherdthegoodshepherdgiveshislifeforthesheephellip1Peter225ForyouwereassheepgoingastraybutarenowreturnedtotheShepherdhellip1Peter54AndwhenthechiefShepherdshallappearyoushallreceiveacrownhellip

thebloodSeeonchHebrews920SayingThisisthebloodofthetestamentwhichGodhasenjoinedtoyou

Hebrews1022LetusdrawnearwithatrueheartinfullassuranceoffaithhavinghellipExodus248AndMosestookthebloodandsprinkleditonthepeopleandsaidhellipZechariah911AsforyoualsobythebloodofyourcovenantIhavesentforthhellipMatthew2628ForthisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichisshedformanyhellipMark1424AndhesaidtothemThisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichhellipLuke2220LikewisealsothecupaftersuppersayingThiscupisthenewtestamenthellip

everlasting2Samuel235AlthoughmyhousebenotsowithGodyethehasmadewithmeanhellip1Chronicles1617AndhasconfirmedthesametoJacobforalawandtoIsraelforhellipIsaiah553InclineyourearandcometomehearandyoursoulshalllivehellipIsaiah618ForItheLORDlovejudgmentIhaterobberyforburntofferinghellipJeremiah3240AndIwillmakeaneverlastingcovenantwiththemthatIwillnothellipEzekiel3726MoreoverIwillmakeacovenantofpeacewiththemitshallbeanhellip

covenantortestamentSeeonchHebrews91617Forwhereatestamentistheremustalsoofnecessitybethedeathhellip

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MakeHebrews1223TothegeneralassemblyandchurchofthefirstbornwhicharewrittenhellipDeuteronomy324HeistheRockhisworkisperfectforallhiswaysarejudgmenthellipPsalm1388TheLORDwillperfectthatwhichconcernsmeyourmercyOLORDhellipJohn1723IinthemandyouinmethattheymaybemadeperfectinoneandhellipEphesians316-19ThathewouldgrantyouaccordingtotherichesofhisglorytohellipColossians19-12ForthiscausewealsosincethedaywehearditdonotceasehellipColossians412EpaphraswhoisoneofyouaservantofChristsalutesyoualwayshellip1Thessalonians313Totheendhemayestablishyourheartsblamelessinholinessbeforehellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Peter510ButtheGodofallgracewhohascalledustohiseternalgloryhellip

every2Corinthians98AndGodisabletomakeallgraceaboundtowardyouthatyoualwayshellip

Ephesians210ForwearehisworkmanshipcreatedinChristJesustogoodworkshellipPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Timothy510Wellreportedofforgoodworksifshehavebroughtupchildrenhellip

todoHebrews1036ForyouhaveneedofpatiencethatafteryouhavedonethewillhellipMatthew721NoteveryonethatsaidtomeLordLordshallenterintothekingdomhellipMatthew1250ForwhoevershalldothewillofmyFatherwhichisinheaventhehellipMatthew2131WhetherofthemtwodidthewillofhisfatherTheysaytohimhellipJohn717IfanymanwilldohiswillheshallknowofthedoctrinewhetherhellipRomans122Andbenotconformedtothisworldbutbeyoutransformedbythehellip1Thessalonians43ForthisisthewillofGodevenyoursanctificationthatyoushouldhellip1Peter42Thathenolongershouldlivetherestofhistimeinthefleshtohellip1John217Andtheworldpassesawayandthelustthereofbuthethatdoeshellip

workingordoing

Philippians213ForitisGodwhichworksinyoubothtowillandtodoofhisgoodpleasure

wellpleasingHebrews1316ButtodogoodandtocommunicateforgetnotforwithsuchsacrificeshellipRomans121IbeseechyouthereforebrothersbythemerciesofGodthatyouhellipRomans141718ForthekingdomofGodisnotmeatanddrinkbutrighteousnesshellipPhilippians418ButIhaveallandaboundIamfullhavingreceivedofEpaphroditushellipColossians320Childrenobeyyourparentsinallthingsforthisiswellpleasinghellip1John322Andwhateverweaskwereceiveofhimbecausewekeephiscommandmentshellip

throughJohn162324AndinthatdayyoushallaskmenothingTrulytrulyIsaytohellipEphesians218ForthroughhimwebothhaveaccessbyoneSpirittotheFatherPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellipPhilippians413IcandoallthingsthroughChristwhichstrengthensmeColossians317AndwhateveryoudoinwordordeeddoallinthenameoftheLordhellip1Peter25Youalsoaslivelystonesarebuiltupaspiritualhouseanholyhellip

towhomPsalm721819BlessedbetheLORDGodtheGodofIsraelwhoonlydoeswondrousthingshellipRomans1627ToGodonlywisebeglorythroughJesusChristforeverAmenGalatians15TowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenPhilippians211AndthateverytongueshouldconfessthatJesusChristisLordtohellip1Timothy117NowtotheKingeternalimmortalinvisibletheonlywiseGodhellip1Timothy616Whoonlyhasimmortalitydwellinginthelightwhichnomancanhellip2Timothy418AndtheLordshalldelivermefromeveryevilworkandwillpreservehellip1Peter511TohimbegloryanddominionforeverandeverAmen2Peter318ButgrowingraceandintheknowledgeofourLordandSaviorJesushellipJude125TotheonlywiseGodourSaviorbegloryandmajestydominionandhellipRevelation46AndbeforethethronetherewasaseaofglassliketocrystalandhellipRevelation5913AndtheysunganewsongsayingYouareworthytotakethebookhellip

AmenSeeonMatthew613AndleadusnotintotemptationbutdeliverusfromevilForyourhellipMatthew2820TeachingthemtoobserveallthingswhateverIhavecommandedyouhellip

BENEDICTIONFromtheearliesttimestherecordsbeartestimonythatpronouncingthebenedictionorgivingtheblessingwasacommonpracticeInthetempleservicethisdutywasassignedtotheAaronitesandwasmadeanimpressivepartoftheservice

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Oslash ReferencestothispracticemaybefoundinLeviticus922Deut1082Chron3027

Oslash Afteratimeminutedirectionsweregivenconcerningitandcarefulpreparationwasmadeforthispartoftheservice

Oslash AllAaronitesofproperagewereentitledtoperformthisserviceexceptthosewhobypreviousconductoronaccountofphysicaldefectweredisqualified

o Onewhohadkilledanotherwhetherintentionallyorotherwiseor

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Oslash Suchpersonsleaderswerenotonlyprohibitedfrompronouncingtheblessingbutwasrequiredtowithdrawbeforethispartoftheservicewasperformed

Oslash Beforethepriestcouldengageinthisservicehewasrequiredtowashhishands

Oslash Thenwithupliftedhandswhilethepeoplestoodheutteredthewordsofblessing

ThemainideawasthatthusthenameofYahwehwasputonthepeopleLateritcametoberegardedashavingsomespecialblessinginandofitselfaresultagainstwhichthemorespiritualofthepriestsprotestedItwascommonnotonlytopronouncethebenedictioninthepublicworshipbutalsointhefamily

Oslash WehavesuchinstancesinGenesis926-27Genesis2727-30

Oslash ThispracticeprevailedalsoonmanyotheroccasionsnotonlyinIsraelbutamongtheheathenaswell

WemayreadilyseethereforethatfromtheverybeginningoftheChristianchurchtheuseofthebenedictionwascommon

Inthecourseoftimeanextensiveliturgydevelopedonthissubjectanditmaybesaidthattherearenowthreedistinctideasinthechurchastothebenediction

Oslash Thatsectionofthechurchwhichregardstheministerasclothedwithsacerdotalpowersholdsthattheblessingspronouncedareactuallyconferredintheactoftheutteranceofthewordsbecauseofthepowersconferreduponhimwhenhewassetasideforthesacredoffice

Oslash OntheotherhanditisheldthatitismerelyaprayerthatGodmaybestowcertainblessingsonthepeople

Oslash FromthispositionothersdissentandteachthatitisthedeclarationofthespecialprivilegesandrelationsinwhichthosestandwhohaveenteredintocovenantfellowshipwithChristthattheblessingsnowdeclaredaretheirsbyfightofthatrelationandareconferreduponthembytheHolySpirito TheGreekandRomanCatholicchurchestakethefirstportionandthereforewefindamongthemmuchofdetailandminutiaeastothemannerinwhichitshouldbepronounced

sect IntheGreekchurchthepriestraiseshishandwiththethumbtouchingthethirdfingersignifyingtheprocessionoftheHolyGhostfromtheFatheraloneoraccordingtootherstoformthesacrednameIHS

sect IntheRomanchurchtheformisthethumbfirstandsecondfingersaretobeopentosymbolizetheTrinityInthischurchtoothebenedictionispronouncedinamultitudeofcasesandineachcasethethingsoblessedbythepriestismadesacredbull Crossesbull churchvesselsbull housesbull paschaleggsbull churchyardsarethusblessedbull EveryparishhasacollectionoftheseformsofblessinginwhatisknownastheBenedictionaleo Theauthorityforthisisbasedonsomedocumentsclaimingtoreachbacktoearlychurchhistory

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Apostolicbenedictionsaswefindthemintheepistlespresentconsiderablevariety

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sect GracemercyandpeacemaythenbesaidtobesentfromtheFatherandtheSonthroughtheHolyGhosttobethepossessionofallwhohavecomeintothekingdom

sect ThethirdpersonoftheTrinitybeingthusintheactofapplyingtheblessingisnotmentioned

sect ThefactthatinothercasesFatherSonandHolyGhostarementionedprovesthatthewritersknewthecharacterandofficeoftheHolyGhost

Oslash Themostcommonformusedtodayisthatin2Cor1314OccasionallysomechangesareintroducedbyministersbutitwouldseembesttoadherestrictlytotheScripturalforms

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2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

butonlyasGodempowersustodosoTheendresultisaconsistentmatureChristianlifethatfaithfullyreflectsthenatureofourholyGodJohnmakesitclearthatwewillneverbetotallyfreefromsininthislife(1John18-10)ThankfullytheworkGodhasbeguninusHewillfinish(Philippians16)RecommendedResourcePleasingGodDiscoveringtheMeaningandImportanceofSanctificationbyRCSproul

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theGodRomans1533NowtheGodofpeacebewithyouallAmenRomans1620AndtheGodofpeaceshallbruiseSatanunderyourfeetshortlyhellip1Corinthians1433ForGodisnottheauthorofconfusionbutofpeaceasinallchurcheshellip2Corinthians1311FinallybrothersfarewellBeperfectbeofgoodcomfortbeofhellipPhilippians49Thosethingswhichyouhavebothlearnedandreceivedandheardhellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip

2Thessalonians316NowtheLordofpeacehimselfgiveyoupeacealwaysbyallmeanshellip

broughtActs22432WhomGodhasraiseduphavingloosedthepainsofdeathbecausehellipActs315AndkilledthePrinceoflifewhomGodhasraisedfromthedeadhellipActs410BeitknowntoyouallandtoallthepeopleofIsraelthatbyhellipActs530TheGodofourfathersraisedupJesuswhomyouslewandhangedonatreeActs104041HimGodraisedupthethirddayandshowedhimopenlyhellipActs1330ButGodraisedhimfromthedeadActs1731BecausehehasappointedadayinthewhichhewilljudgetheworldhellipRomans14AnddeclaredtobetheSonofGodwithpoweraccordingtothespirithellipRomans42425ButforusalsotowhomitshallbeimputedifwebelieveonhimhellipRomans811ButiftheSpiritofhimthatraisedupJesusfromthedeaddwellinyouhellip1Corinthians614AndGodhasbothraiseduptheLordandwillalsoraiseupusbyhisownpower1Corinthians1515YesandwearefoundfalsewitnessesofGodbecausewehavetestifiedhellip2Corinthians414KnowingthathewhichraiseduptheLordJesusshallraiseupushellipGalatians11Paulanapostle(notofmenneitherbymanbutbyJesusChristhellip

Ephesians120WhichheworkedinChristwhenheraisedhimfromthedeadandhellipColossians212Buriedwithhiminbaptismwhereinalsoyouarerisenwithhimhellip1Thessalonians110AndtowaitforhisSonfromheavenwhomheraisedfromthedeadhellip1Peter121WhobyhimdobelieveinGodthatraisedhimupfromthedeadandhellip

thatgreatPsalm231TheLORDismyshepherdIshallnotwantPsalm801GiveearOShepherdofIsraelyouthatleadJosephlikeaflockhellipIsaiah4011HeshallfeedhisflocklikeashepherdheshallgatherthelambshellipIsaiah6311ThenherememberedthedaysofoldMosesandhispeoplesayinghellipEzekiel3423AndIwillsetuponeshepherdoverthemandheshallfeedthemhellipEzekiel3724AndDavidmyservantshallbekingoverthemandtheyallshallhellipJohn101114Iamthegoodshepherdthegoodshepherdgiveshislifeforthesheephellip1Peter225ForyouwereassheepgoingastraybutarenowreturnedtotheShepherdhellip1Peter54AndwhenthechiefShepherdshallappearyoushallreceiveacrownhellip

thebloodSeeonchHebrews920SayingThisisthebloodofthetestamentwhichGodhasenjoinedtoyou

Hebrews1022LetusdrawnearwithatrueheartinfullassuranceoffaithhavinghellipExodus248AndMosestookthebloodandsprinkleditonthepeopleandsaidhellipZechariah911AsforyoualsobythebloodofyourcovenantIhavesentforthhellipMatthew2628ForthisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichisshedformanyhellipMark1424AndhesaidtothemThisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichhellipLuke2220LikewisealsothecupaftersuppersayingThiscupisthenewtestamenthellip

everlasting2Samuel235AlthoughmyhousebenotsowithGodyethehasmadewithmeanhellip1Chronicles1617AndhasconfirmedthesametoJacobforalawandtoIsraelforhellipIsaiah553InclineyourearandcometomehearandyoursoulshalllivehellipIsaiah618ForItheLORDlovejudgmentIhaterobberyforburntofferinghellipJeremiah3240AndIwillmakeaneverlastingcovenantwiththemthatIwillnothellipEzekiel3726MoreoverIwillmakeacovenantofpeacewiththemitshallbeanhellip

covenantortestamentSeeonchHebrews91617Forwhereatestamentistheremustalsoofnecessitybethedeathhellip

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MakeHebrews1223TothegeneralassemblyandchurchofthefirstbornwhicharewrittenhellipDeuteronomy324HeistheRockhisworkisperfectforallhiswaysarejudgmenthellipPsalm1388TheLORDwillperfectthatwhichconcernsmeyourmercyOLORDhellipJohn1723IinthemandyouinmethattheymaybemadeperfectinoneandhellipEphesians316-19ThathewouldgrantyouaccordingtotherichesofhisglorytohellipColossians19-12ForthiscausewealsosincethedaywehearditdonotceasehellipColossians412EpaphraswhoisoneofyouaservantofChristsalutesyoualwayshellip1Thessalonians313Totheendhemayestablishyourheartsblamelessinholinessbeforehellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Peter510ButtheGodofallgracewhohascalledustohiseternalgloryhellip

every2Corinthians98AndGodisabletomakeallgraceaboundtowardyouthatyoualwayshellip

Ephesians210ForwearehisworkmanshipcreatedinChristJesustogoodworkshellipPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Timothy510Wellreportedofforgoodworksifshehavebroughtupchildrenhellip

todoHebrews1036ForyouhaveneedofpatiencethatafteryouhavedonethewillhellipMatthew721NoteveryonethatsaidtomeLordLordshallenterintothekingdomhellipMatthew1250ForwhoevershalldothewillofmyFatherwhichisinheaventhehellipMatthew2131WhetherofthemtwodidthewillofhisfatherTheysaytohimhellipJohn717IfanymanwilldohiswillheshallknowofthedoctrinewhetherhellipRomans122Andbenotconformedtothisworldbutbeyoutransformedbythehellip1Thessalonians43ForthisisthewillofGodevenyoursanctificationthatyoushouldhellip1Peter42Thathenolongershouldlivetherestofhistimeinthefleshtohellip1John217Andtheworldpassesawayandthelustthereofbuthethatdoeshellip

workingordoing

Philippians213ForitisGodwhichworksinyoubothtowillandtodoofhisgoodpleasure

wellpleasingHebrews1316ButtodogoodandtocommunicateforgetnotforwithsuchsacrificeshellipRomans121IbeseechyouthereforebrothersbythemerciesofGodthatyouhellipRomans141718ForthekingdomofGodisnotmeatanddrinkbutrighteousnesshellipPhilippians418ButIhaveallandaboundIamfullhavingreceivedofEpaphroditushellipColossians320Childrenobeyyourparentsinallthingsforthisiswellpleasinghellip1John322Andwhateverweaskwereceiveofhimbecausewekeephiscommandmentshellip

throughJohn162324AndinthatdayyoushallaskmenothingTrulytrulyIsaytohellipEphesians218ForthroughhimwebothhaveaccessbyoneSpirittotheFatherPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellipPhilippians413IcandoallthingsthroughChristwhichstrengthensmeColossians317AndwhateveryoudoinwordordeeddoallinthenameoftheLordhellip1Peter25Youalsoaslivelystonesarebuiltupaspiritualhouseanholyhellip

towhomPsalm721819BlessedbetheLORDGodtheGodofIsraelwhoonlydoeswondrousthingshellipRomans1627ToGodonlywisebeglorythroughJesusChristforeverAmenGalatians15TowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenPhilippians211AndthateverytongueshouldconfessthatJesusChristisLordtohellip1Timothy117NowtotheKingeternalimmortalinvisibletheonlywiseGodhellip1Timothy616Whoonlyhasimmortalitydwellinginthelightwhichnomancanhellip2Timothy418AndtheLordshalldelivermefromeveryevilworkandwillpreservehellip1Peter511TohimbegloryanddominionforeverandeverAmen2Peter318ButgrowingraceandintheknowledgeofourLordandSaviorJesushellipJude125TotheonlywiseGodourSaviorbegloryandmajestydominionandhellipRevelation46AndbeforethethronetherewasaseaofglassliketocrystalandhellipRevelation5913AndtheysunganewsongsayingYouareworthytotakethebookhellip

AmenSeeonMatthew613AndleadusnotintotemptationbutdeliverusfromevilForyourhellipMatthew2820TeachingthemtoobserveallthingswhateverIhavecommandedyouhellip

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Oslash TheformofthebenedictionusedisgiveninNumbers622-27

Oslash ReferencestothispracticemaybefoundinLeviticus922Deut1082Chron3027

Oslash Afteratimeminutedirectionsweregivenconcerningitandcarefulpreparationwasmadeforthispartoftheservice

Oslash AllAaronitesofproperagewereentitledtoperformthisserviceexceptthosewhobypreviousconductoronaccountofphysicaldefectweredisqualified

o Onewhohadkilledanotherwhetherintentionallyorotherwiseor

o whohadviolatedthemarriagevows

o hadgivenhimselfexcessivelytowinedrinkingorotherexcessesor

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Oslash Suchpersonsleaderswerenotonlyprohibitedfrompronouncingtheblessingbutwasrequiredtowithdrawbeforethispartoftheservicewasperformed

Oslash Beforethepriestcouldengageinthisservicehewasrequiredtowashhishands

Oslash Thenwithupliftedhandswhilethepeoplestoodheutteredthewordsofblessing

ThemainideawasthatthusthenameofYahwehwasputonthepeopleLateritcametoberegardedashavingsomespecialblessinginandofitselfaresultagainstwhichthemorespiritualofthepriestsprotestedItwascommonnotonlytopronouncethebenedictioninthepublicworshipbutalsointhefamily

Oslash WehavesuchinstancesinGenesis926-27Genesis2727-30

Oslash ThispracticeprevailedalsoonmanyotheroccasionsnotonlyinIsraelbutamongtheheathenaswell

WemayreadilyseethereforethatfromtheverybeginningoftheChristianchurchtheuseofthebenedictionwascommon

Inthecourseoftimeanextensiveliturgydevelopedonthissubjectanditmaybesaidthattherearenowthreedistinctideasinthechurchastothebenediction

Oslash Thatsectionofthechurchwhichregardstheministerasclothedwithsacerdotalpowersholdsthattheblessingspronouncedareactuallyconferredintheactoftheutteranceofthewordsbecauseofthepowersconferreduponhimwhenhewassetasideforthesacredoffice

Oslash OntheotherhanditisheldthatitismerelyaprayerthatGodmaybestowcertainblessingsonthepeople

Oslash FromthispositionothersdissentandteachthatitisthedeclarationofthespecialprivilegesandrelationsinwhichthosestandwhohaveenteredintocovenantfellowshipwithChristthattheblessingsnowdeclaredaretheirsbyfightofthatrelationandareconferreduponthembytheHolySpirito TheGreekandRomanCatholicchurchestakethefirstportionandthereforewefindamongthemmuchofdetailandminutiaeastothemannerinwhichitshouldbepronounced

sect IntheGreekchurchthepriestraiseshishandwiththethumbtouchingthethirdfingersignifyingtheprocessionoftheHolyGhostfromtheFatheraloneoraccordingtootherstoformthesacrednameIHS

sect IntheRomanchurchtheformisthethumbfirstandsecondfingersaretobeopentosymbolizetheTrinityInthischurchtoothebenedictionispronouncedinamultitudeofcasesandineachcasethethingsoblessedbythepriestismadesacredbull Crossesbull churchvesselsbull housesbull paschaleggsbull churchyardsarethusblessedbull EveryparishhasacollectionoftheseformsofblessinginwhatisknownastheBenedictionaleo Theauthorityforthisisbasedonsomedocumentsclaimingtoreachbacktoearlychurchhistory

o butastheybelongtotheforgeddecretalclassthepositionoftheRomanchurchonthissubjectisuntenable

Apostolicbenedictionsaswefindthemintheepistlespresentconsiderablevariety

Oslash OneofthestrikingfeaturesisthatinanumberofcasesthereistheomissionoftheHolyGhosto ThebestexplanationseemstobethattheFatherandtheSoneffecttheredemptionoftheworldandtheHolyGhostappliestheblessingsowroughtout

sect GracemercyandpeacemaythenbesaidtobesentfromtheFatherandtheSonthroughtheHolyGhosttobethepossessionofallwhohavecomeintothekingdom

sect ThethirdpersonoftheTrinitybeingthusintheactofapplyingtheblessingisnotmentioned

sect ThefactthatinothercasesFatherSonandHolyGhostarementionedprovesthatthewritersknewthecharacterandofficeoftheHolyGhost

Oslash Themostcommonformusedtodayisthatin2Cor1314OccasionallysomechangesareintroducedbyministersbutitwouldseembesttoadherestrictlytotheScripturalforms

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2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

butonlyasGodempowersustodosoTheendresultisaconsistentmatureChristianlifethatfaithfullyreflectsthenatureofourholyGodJohnmakesitclearthatwewillneverbetotallyfreefromsininthislife(1John18-10)ThankfullytheworkGodhasbeguninusHewillfinish(Philippians16)RecommendedResourcePleasingGodDiscoveringtheMeaningandImportanceofSanctificationbyRCSproul

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VIDEOBlessedExhorting2(47sec)(Stoppedquestioninghellipthenallmythoughtsbegantoevolveamp

branchouthellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting3(57sec)

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VIDEOBlessedExhorting4(46sec)(Irsquodbeprettyguiltyhellipbutinmyopinionhellipsinningisnotmerit

fordamnationhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting5(57sec)(wemeasurewithmanrsquoswayshellipnofearofGodhellipfearagrave

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VIDEOBlessedExhorting6(49sec)(Miracle=Godchangesourhearthellipallarewickedevilhearthellip

Judgementdayhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting7(62sec)

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VIDEOBlessedExhorting8(105sec)(LegalatonementhellipYoumustrepentampbelievehellipthisiswhat

yoursquoremissing)Oslash Acts1730ndashldquoGodcommandsallmeneverywheretorepenthelliprdquo

Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

VIDEOBlessedExhorting9(54sec)(sharingbecauseIloveyouhellipldquojustgnarlyspeculationsrdquondash

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VIDEOBlessedENCOUNTER10(657)

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DoyouunderstandthelegalaspectofChristrsquosdeathampresurrectionNO

mMmWhenareyougoingtodiehellipsotherersquosarealsenseof

URGENCYGodrsquosgracemercyamploveareondisplayhellip

GodanswersprayerhellipSeeherewiththemeetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquo

ldquoFatherIprayforAmberhellipthatthisdayshewillunderstandthedepthsofYourloveforherhellipandthatYouhavedestroyedhergreatestenemydeathitselfhellipbysufferinganddyingonthecrossandthenrisingfromthedeadhellipIpraythatYouwillhealthebrokenheartedhellipministertoherinawonderfulamp

miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

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MakeHebrews1223TothegeneralassemblyandchurchofthefirstbornwhicharewrittenhellipDeuteronomy324HeistheRockhisworkisperfectforallhiswaysarejudgmenthellipPsalm1388TheLORDwillperfectthatwhichconcernsmeyourmercyOLORDhellipJohn1723IinthemandyouinmethattheymaybemadeperfectinoneandhellipEphesians316-19ThathewouldgrantyouaccordingtotherichesofhisglorytohellipColossians19-12ForthiscausewealsosincethedaywehearditdonotceasehellipColossians412EpaphraswhoisoneofyouaservantofChristsalutesyoualwayshellip1Thessalonians313Totheendhemayestablishyourheartsblamelessinholinessbeforehellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Peter510ButtheGodofallgracewhohascalledustohiseternalgloryhellip

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topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

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theGodRomans1533NowtheGodofpeacebewithyouallAmenRomans1620AndtheGodofpeaceshallbruiseSatanunderyourfeetshortlyhellip1Corinthians1433ForGodisnottheauthorofconfusionbutofpeaceasinallchurcheshellip2Corinthians1311FinallybrothersfarewellBeperfectbeofgoodcomfortbeofhellipPhilippians49Thosethingswhichyouhavebothlearnedandreceivedandheardhellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip

2Thessalonians316NowtheLordofpeacehimselfgiveyoupeacealwaysbyallmeanshellip

broughtActs22432WhomGodhasraiseduphavingloosedthepainsofdeathbecausehellipActs315AndkilledthePrinceoflifewhomGodhasraisedfromthedeadhellipActs410BeitknowntoyouallandtoallthepeopleofIsraelthatbyhellipActs530TheGodofourfathersraisedupJesuswhomyouslewandhangedonatreeActs104041HimGodraisedupthethirddayandshowedhimopenlyhellipActs1330ButGodraisedhimfromthedeadActs1731BecausehehasappointedadayinthewhichhewilljudgetheworldhellipRomans14AnddeclaredtobetheSonofGodwithpoweraccordingtothespirithellipRomans42425ButforusalsotowhomitshallbeimputedifwebelieveonhimhellipRomans811ButiftheSpiritofhimthatraisedupJesusfromthedeaddwellinyouhellip1Corinthians614AndGodhasbothraiseduptheLordandwillalsoraiseupusbyhisownpower1Corinthians1515YesandwearefoundfalsewitnessesofGodbecausewehavetestifiedhellip2Corinthians414KnowingthathewhichraiseduptheLordJesusshallraiseupushellipGalatians11Paulanapostle(notofmenneitherbymanbutbyJesusChristhellip

Ephesians120WhichheworkedinChristwhenheraisedhimfromthedeadandhellipColossians212Buriedwithhiminbaptismwhereinalsoyouarerisenwithhimhellip1Thessalonians110AndtowaitforhisSonfromheavenwhomheraisedfromthedeadhellip1Peter121WhobyhimdobelieveinGodthatraisedhimupfromthedeadandhellip

thatgreatPsalm231TheLORDismyshepherdIshallnotwantPsalm801GiveearOShepherdofIsraelyouthatleadJosephlikeaflockhellipIsaiah4011HeshallfeedhisflocklikeashepherdheshallgatherthelambshellipIsaiah6311ThenherememberedthedaysofoldMosesandhispeoplesayinghellipEzekiel3423AndIwillsetuponeshepherdoverthemandheshallfeedthemhellipEzekiel3724AndDavidmyservantshallbekingoverthemandtheyallshallhellipJohn101114Iamthegoodshepherdthegoodshepherdgiveshislifeforthesheephellip1Peter225ForyouwereassheepgoingastraybutarenowreturnedtotheShepherdhellip1Peter54AndwhenthechiefShepherdshallappearyoushallreceiveacrownhellip

thebloodSeeonchHebrews920SayingThisisthebloodofthetestamentwhichGodhasenjoinedtoyou

Hebrews1022LetusdrawnearwithatrueheartinfullassuranceoffaithhavinghellipExodus248AndMosestookthebloodandsprinkleditonthepeopleandsaidhellipZechariah911AsforyoualsobythebloodofyourcovenantIhavesentforthhellipMatthew2628ForthisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichisshedformanyhellipMark1424AndhesaidtothemThisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichhellipLuke2220LikewisealsothecupaftersuppersayingThiscupisthenewtestamenthellip

everlasting2Samuel235AlthoughmyhousebenotsowithGodyethehasmadewithmeanhellip1Chronicles1617AndhasconfirmedthesametoJacobforalawandtoIsraelforhellipIsaiah553InclineyourearandcometomehearandyoursoulshalllivehellipIsaiah618ForItheLORDlovejudgmentIhaterobberyforburntofferinghellipJeremiah3240AndIwillmakeaneverlastingcovenantwiththemthatIwillnothellipEzekiel3726MoreoverIwillmakeacovenantofpeacewiththemitshallbeanhellip

covenantortestamentSeeonchHebrews91617Forwhereatestamentistheremustalsoofnecessitybethedeathhellip

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MakeHebrews1223TothegeneralassemblyandchurchofthefirstbornwhicharewrittenhellipDeuteronomy324HeistheRockhisworkisperfectforallhiswaysarejudgmenthellipPsalm1388TheLORDwillperfectthatwhichconcernsmeyourmercyOLORDhellipJohn1723IinthemandyouinmethattheymaybemadeperfectinoneandhellipEphesians316-19ThathewouldgrantyouaccordingtotherichesofhisglorytohellipColossians19-12ForthiscausewealsosincethedaywehearditdonotceasehellipColossians412EpaphraswhoisoneofyouaservantofChristsalutesyoualwayshellip1Thessalonians313Totheendhemayestablishyourheartsblamelessinholinessbeforehellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Peter510ButtheGodofallgracewhohascalledustohiseternalgloryhellip

every2Corinthians98AndGodisabletomakeallgraceaboundtowardyouthatyoualwayshellip

Ephesians210ForwearehisworkmanshipcreatedinChristJesustogoodworkshellipPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Timothy510Wellreportedofforgoodworksifshehavebroughtupchildrenhellip

todoHebrews1036ForyouhaveneedofpatiencethatafteryouhavedonethewillhellipMatthew721NoteveryonethatsaidtomeLordLordshallenterintothekingdomhellipMatthew1250ForwhoevershalldothewillofmyFatherwhichisinheaventhehellipMatthew2131WhetherofthemtwodidthewillofhisfatherTheysaytohimhellipJohn717IfanymanwilldohiswillheshallknowofthedoctrinewhetherhellipRomans122Andbenotconformedtothisworldbutbeyoutransformedbythehellip1Thessalonians43ForthisisthewillofGodevenyoursanctificationthatyoushouldhellip1Peter42Thathenolongershouldlivetherestofhistimeinthefleshtohellip1John217Andtheworldpassesawayandthelustthereofbuthethatdoeshellip

workingordoing

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wellpleasingHebrews1316ButtodogoodandtocommunicateforgetnotforwithsuchsacrificeshellipRomans121IbeseechyouthereforebrothersbythemerciesofGodthatyouhellipRomans141718ForthekingdomofGodisnotmeatanddrinkbutrighteousnesshellipPhilippians418ButIhaveallandaboundIamfullhavingreceivedofEpaphroditushellipColossians320Childrenobeyyourparentsinallthingsforthisiswellpleasinghellip1John322Andwhateverweaskwereceiveofhimbecausewekeephiscommandmentshellip

throughJohn162324AndinthatdayyoushallaskmenothingTrulytrulyIsaytohellipEphesians218ForthroughhimwebothhaveaccessbyoneSpirittotheFatherPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellipPhilippians413IcandoallthingsthroughChristwhichstrengthensmeColossians317AndwhateveryoudoinwordordeeddoallinthenameoftheLordhellip1Peter25Youalsoaslivelystonesarebuiltupaspiritualhouseanholyhellip

towhomPsalm721819BlessedbetheLORDGodtheGodofIsraelwhoonlydoeswondrousthingshellipRomans1627ToGodonlywisebeglorythroughJesusChristforeverAmenGalatians15TowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenPhilippians211AndthateverytongueshouldconfessthatJesusChristisLordtohellip1Timothy117NowtotheKingeternalimmortalinvisibletheonlywiseGodhellip1Timothy616Whoonlyhasimmortalitydwellinginthelightwhichnomancanhellip2Timothy418AndtheLordshalldelivermefromeveryevilworkandwillpreservehellip1Peter511TohimbegloryanddominionforeverandeverAmen2Peter318ButgrowingraceandintheknowledgeofourLordandSaviorJesushellipJude125TotheonlywiseGodourSaviorbegloryandmajestydominionandhellipRevelation46AndbeforethethronetherewasaseaofglassliketocrystalandhellipRevelation5913AndtheysunganewsongsayingYouareworthytotakethebookhellip

AmenSeeonMatthew613AndleadusnotintotemptationbutdeliverusfromevilForyourhellipMatthew2820TeachingthemtoobserveallthingswhateverIhavecommandedyouhellip

BENEDICTIONFromtheearliesttimestherecordsbeartestimonythatpronouncingthebenedictionorgivingtheblessingwasacommonpracticeInthetempleservicethisdutywasassignedtotheAaronitesandwasmadeanimpressivepartoftheservice

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2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

butonlyasGodempowersustodosoTheendresultisaconsistentmatureChristianlifethatfaithfullyreflectsthenatureofourholyGodJohnmakesitclearthatwewillneverbetotallyfreefromsininthislife(1John18-10)ThankfullytheworkGodhasbeguninusHewillfinish(Philippians16)RecommendedResourcePleasingGodDiscoveringtheMeaningandImportanceofSanctificationbyRCSproul

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theGodRomans1533NowtheGodofpeacebewithyouallAmenRomans1620AndtheGodofpeaceshallbruiseSatanunderyourfeetshortlyhellip1Corinthians1433ForGodisnottheauthorofconfusionbutofpeaceasinallchurcheshellip2Corinthians1311FinallybrothersfarewellBeperfectbeofgoodcomfortbeofhellipPhilippians49Thosethingswhichyouhavebothlearnedandreceivedandheardhellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip

2Thessalonians316NowtheLordofpeacehimselfgiveyoupeacealwaysbyallmeanshellip

broughtActs22432WhomGodhasraiseduphavingloosedthepainsofdeathbecausehellipActs315AndkilledthePrinceoflifewhomGodhasraisedfromthedeadhellipActs410BeitknowntoyouallandtoallthepeopleofIsraelthatbyhellipActs530TheGodofourfathersraisedupJesuswhomyouslewandhangedonatreeActs104041HimGodraisedupthethirddayandshowedhimopenlyhellipActs1330ButGodraisedhimfromthedeadActs1731BecausehehasappointedadayinthewhichhewilljudgetheworldhellipRomans14AnddeclaredtobetheSonofGodwithpoweraccordingtothespirithellipRomans42425ButforusalsotowhomitshallbeimputedifwebelieveonhimhellipRomans811ButiftheSpiritofhimthatraisedupJesusfromthedeaddwellinyouhellip1Corinthians614AndGodhasbothraiseduptheLordandwillalsoraiseupusbyhisownpower1Corinthians1515YesandwearefoundfalsewitnessesofGodbecausewehavetestifiedhellip2Corinthians414KnowingthathewhichraiseduptheLordJesusshallraiseupushellipGalatians11Paulanapostle(notofmenneitherbymanbutbyJesusChristhellip

Ephesians120WhichheworkedinChristwhenheraisedhimfromthedeadandhellipColossians212Buriedwithhiminbaptismwhereinalsoyouarerisenwithhimhellip1Thessalonians110AndtowaitforhisSonfromheavenwhomheraisedfromthedeadhellip1Peter121WhobyhimdobelieveinGodthatraisedhimupfromthedeadandhellip

thatgreatPsalm231TheLORDismyshepherdIshallnotwantPsalm801GiveearOShepherdofIsraelyouthatleadJosephlikeaflockhellipIsaiah4011HeshallfeedhisflocklikeashepherdheshallgatherthelambshellipIsaiah6311ThenherememberedthedaysofoldMosesandhispeoplesayinghellipEzekiel3423AndIwillsetuponeshepherdoverthemandheshallfeedthemhellipEzekiel3724AndDavidmyservantshallbekingoverthemandtheyallshallhellipJohn101114Iamthegoodshepherdthegoodshepherdgiveshislifeforthesheephellip1Peter225ForyouwereassheepgoingastraybutarenowreturnedtotheShepherdhellip1Peter54AndwhenthechiefShepherdshallappearyoushallreceiveacrownhellip

thebloodSeeonchHebrews920SayingThisisthebloodofthetestamentwhichGodhasenjoinedtoyou

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everlasting2Samuel235AlthoughmyhousebenotsowithGodyethehasmadewithmeanhellip1Chronicles1617AndhasconfirmedthesametoJacobforalawandtoIsraelforhellipIsaiah553InclineyourearandcometomehearandyoursoulshalllivehellipIsaiah618ForItheLORDlovejudgmentIhaterobberyforburntofferinghellipJeremiah3240AndIwillmakeaneverlastingcovenantwiththemthatIwillnothellipEzekiel3726MoreoverIwillmakeacovenantofpeacewiththemitshallbeanhellip

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MakeHebrews1223TothegeneralassemblyandchurchofthefirstbornwhicharewrittenhellipDeuteronomy324HeistheRockhisworkisperfectforallhiswaysarejudgmenthellipPsalm1388TheLORDwillperfectthatwhichconcernsmeyourmercyOLORDhellipJohn1723IinthemandyouinmethattheymaybemadeperfectinoneandhellipEphesians316-19ThathewouldgrantyouaccordingtotherichesofhisglorytohellipColossians19-12ForthiscausewealsosincethedaywehearditdonotceasehellipColossians412EpaphraswhoisoneofyouaservantofChristsalutesyoualwayshellip1Thessalonians313Totheendhemayestablishyourheartsblamelessinholinessbeforehellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Peter510ButtheGodofallgracewhohascalledustohiseternalgloryhellip

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todoHebrews1036ForyouhaveneedofpatiencethatafteryouhavedonethewillhellipMatthew721NoteveryonethatsaidtomeLordLordshallenterintothekingdomhellipMatthew1250ForwhoevershalldothewillofmyFatherwhichisinheaventhehellipMatthew2131WhetherofthemtwodidthewillofhisfatherTheysaytohimhellipJohn717IfanymanwilldohiswillheshallknowofthedoctrinewhetherhellipRomans122Andbenotconformedtothisworldbutbeyoutransformedbythehellip1Thessalonians43ForthisisthewillofGodevenyoursanctificationthatyoushouldhellip1Peter42Thathenolongershouldlivetherestofhistimeinthefleshtohellip1John217Andtheworldpassesawayandthelustthereofbuthethatdoeshellip

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throughJohn162324AndinthatdayyoushallaskmenothingTrulytrulyIsaytohellipEphesians218ForthroughhimwebothhaveaccessbyoneSpirittotheFatherPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellipPhilippians413IcandoallthingsthroughChristwhichstrengthensmeColossians317AndwhateveryoudoinwordordeeddoallinthenameoftheLordhellip1Peter25Youalsoaslivelystonesarebuiltupaspiritualhouseanholyhellip

towhomPsalm721819BlessedbetheLORDGodtheGodofIsraelwhoonlydoeswondrousthingshellipRomans1627ToGodonlywisebeglorythroughJesusChristforeverAmenGalatians15TowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenPhilippians211AndthateverytongueshouldconfessthatJesusChristisLordtohellip1Timothy117NowtotheKingeternalimmortalinvisibletheonlywiseGodhellip1Timothy616Whoonlyhasimmortalitydwellinginthelightwhichnomancanhellip2Timothy418AndtheLordshalldelivermefromeveryevilworkandwillpreservehellip1Peter511TohimbegloryanddominionforeverandeverAmen2Peter318ButgrowingraceandintheknowledgeofourLordandSaviorJesushellipJude125TotheonlywiseGodourSaviorbegloryandmajestydominionandhellipRevelation46AndbeforethethronetherewasaseaofglassliketocrystalandhellipRevelation5913AndtheysunganewsongsayingYouareworthytotakethebookhellip

AmenSeeonMatthew613AndleadusnotintotemptationbutdeliverusfromevilForyourhellipMatthew2820TeachingthemtoobserveallthingswhateverIhavecommandedyouhellip

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2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

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theGodRomans1533NowtheGodofpeacebewithyouallAmenRomans1620AndtheGodofpeaceshallbruiseSatanunderyourfeetshortlyhellip1Corinthians1433ForGodisnottheauthorofconfusionbutofpeaceasinallchurcheshellip2Corinthians1311FinallybrothersfarewellBeperfectbeofgoodcomfortbeofhellipPhilippians49Thosethingswhichyouhavebothlearnedandreceivedandheardhellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip

2Thessalonians316NowtheLordofpeacehimselfgiveyoupeacealwaysbyallmeanshellip

broughtActs22432WhomGodhasraiseduphavingloosedthepainsofdeathbecausehellipActs315AndkilledthePrinceoflifewhomGodhasraisedfromthedeadhellipActs410BeitknowntoyouallandtoallthepeopleofIsraelthatbyhellipActs530TheGodofourfathersraisedupJesuswhomyouslewandhangedonatreeActs104041HimGodraisedupthethirddayandshowedhimopenlyhellipActs1330ButGodraisedhimfromthedeadActs1731BecausehehasappointedadayinthewhichhewilljudgetheworldhellipRomans14AnddeclaredtobetheSonofGodwithpoweraccordingtothespirithellipRomans42425ButforusalsotowhomitshallbeimputedifwebelieveonhimhellipRomans811ButiftheSpiritofhimthatraisedupJesusfromthedeaddwellinyouhellip1Corinthians614AndGodhasbothraiseduptheLordandwillalsoraiseupusbyhisownpower1Corinthians1515YesandwearefoundfalsewitnessesofGodbecausewehavetestifiedhellip2Corinthians414KnowingthathewhichraiseduptheLordJesusshallraiseupushellipGalatians11Paulanapostle(notofmenneitherbymanbutbyJesusChristhellip

Ephesians120WhichheworkedinChristwhenheraisedhimfromthedeadandhellipColossians212Buriedwithhiminbaptismwhereinalsoyouarerisenwithhimhellip1Thessalonians110AndtowaitforhisSonfromheavenwhomheraisedfromthedeadhellip1Peter121WhobyhimdobelieveinGodthatraisedhimupfromthedeadandhellip

thatgreatPsalm231TheLORDismyshepherdIshallnotwantPsalm801GiveearOShepherdofIsraelyouthatleadJosephlikeaflockhellipIsaiah4011HeshallfeedhisflocklikeashepherdheshallgatherthelambshellipIsaiah6311ThenherememberedthedaysofoldMosesandhispeoplesayinghellipEzekiel3423AndIwillsetuponeshepherdoverthemandheshallfeedthemhellipEzekiel3724AndDavidmyservantshallbekingoverthemandtheyallshallhellipJohn101114Iamthegoodshepherdthegoodshepherdgiveshislifeforthesheephellip1Peter225ForyouwereassheepgoingastraybutarenowreturnedtotheShepherdhellip1Peter54AndwhenthechiefShepherdshallappearyoushallreceiveacrownhellip

thebloodSeeonchHebrews920SayingThisisthebloodofthetestamentwhichGodhasenjoinedtoyou

Hebrews1022LetusdrawnearwithatrueheartinfullassuranceoffaithhavinghellipExodus248AndMosestookthebloodandsprinkleditonthepeopleandsaidhellipZechariah911AsforyoualsobythebloodofyourcovenantIhavesentforthhellipMatthew2628ForthisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichisshedformanyhellipMark1424AndhesaidtothemThisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichhellipLuke2220LikewisealsothecupaftersuppersayingThiscupisthenewtestamenthellip

everlasting2Samuel235AlthoughmyhousebenotsowithGodyethehasmadewithmeanhellip1Chronicles1617AndhasconfirmedthesametoJacobforalawandtoIsraelforhellipIsaiah553InclineyourearandcometomehearandyoursoulshalllivehellipIsaiah618ForItheLORDlovejudgmentIhaterobberyforburntofferinghellipJeremiah3240AndIwillmakeaneverlastingcovenantwiththemthatIwillnothellipEzekiel3726MoreoverIwillmakeacovenantofpeacewiththemitshallbeanhellip

covenantortestamentSeeonchHebrews91617Forwhereatestamentistheremustalsoofnecessitybethedeathhellip

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MakeHebrews1223TothegeneralassemblyandchurchofthefirstbornwhicharewrittenhellipDeuteronomy324HeistheRockhisworkisperfectforallhiswaysarejudgmenthellipPsalm1388TheLORDwillperfectthatwhichconcernsmeyourmercyOLORDhellipJohn1723IinthemandyouinmethattheymaybemadeperfectinoneandhellipEphesians316-19ThathewouldgrantyouaccordingtotherichesofhisglorytohellipColossians19-12ForthiscausewealsosincethedaywehearditdonotceasehellipColossians412EpaphraswhoisoneofyouaservantofChristsalutesyoualwayshellip1Thessalonians313Totheendhemayestablishyourheartsblamelessinholinessbeforehellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Peter510ButtheGodofallgracewhohascalledustohiseternalgloryhellip

every2Corinthians98AndGodisabletomakeallgraceaboundtowardyouthatyoualwayshellip

Ephesians210ForwearehisworkmanshipcreatedinChristJesustogoodworkshellipPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Timothy510Wellreportedofforgoodworksifshehavebroughtupchildrenhellip

todoHebrews1036ForyouhaveneedofpatiencethatafteryouhavedonethewillhellipMatthew721NoteveryonethatsaidtomeLordLordshallenterintothekingdomhellipMatthew1250ForwhoevershalldothewillofmyFatherwhichisinheaventhehellipMatthew2131WhetherofthemtwodidthewillofhisfatherTheysaytohimhellipJohn717IfanymanwilldohiswillheshallknowofthedoctrinewhetherhellipRomans122Andbenotconformedtothisworldbutbeyoutransformedbythehellip1Thessalonians43ForthisisthewillofGodevenyoursanctificationthatyoushouldhellip1Peter42Thathenolongershouldlivetherestofhistimeinthefleshtohellip1John217Andtheworldpassesawayandthelustthereofbuthethatdoeshellip

workingordoing

Philippians213ForitisGodwhichworksinyoubothtowillandtodoofhisgoodpleasure

wellpleasingHebrews1316ButtodogoodandtocommunicateforgetnotforwithsuchsacrificeshellipRomans121IbeseechyouthereforebrothersbythemerciesofGodthatyouhellipRomans141718ForthekingdomofGodisnotmeatanddrinkbutrighteousnesshellipPhilippians418ButIhaveallandaboundIamfullhavingreceivedofEpaphroditushellipColossians320Childrenobeyyourparentsinallthingsforthisiswellpleasinghellip1John322Andwhateverweaskwereceiveofhimbecausewekeephiscommandmentshellip

throughJohn162324AndinthatdayyoushallaskmenothingTrulytrulyIsaytohellipEphesians218ForthroughhimwebothhaveaccessbyoneSpirittotheFatherPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellipPhilippians413IcandoallthingsthroughChristwhichstrengthensmeColossians317AndwhateveryoudoinwordordeeddoallinthenameoftheLordhellip1Peter25Youalsoaslivelystonesarebuiltupaspiritualhouseanholyhellip

towhomPsalm721819BlessedbetheLORDGodtheGodofIsraelwhoonlydoeswondrousthingshellipRomans1627ToGodonlywisebeglorythroughJesusChristforeverAmenGalatians15TowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenPhilippians211AndthateverytongueshouldconfessthatJesusChristisLordtohellip1Timothy117NowtotheKingeternalimmortalinvisibletheonlywiseGodhellip1Timothy616Whoonlyhasimmortalitydwellinginthelightwhichnomancanhellip2Timothy418AndtheLordshalldelivermefromeveryevilworkandwillpreservehellip1Peter511TohimbegloryanddominionforeverandeverAmen2Peter318ButgrowingraceandintheknowledgeofourLordandSaviorJesushellipJude125TotheonlywiseGodourSaviorbegloryandmajestydominionandhellipRevelation46AndbeforethethronetherewasaseaofglassliketocrystalandhellipRevelation5913AndtheysunganewsongsayingYouareworthytotakethebookhellip

AmenSeeonMatthew613AndleadusnotintotemptationbutdeliverusfromevilForyourhellipMatthew2820TeachingthemtoobserveallthingswhateverIhavecommandedyouhellip

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theGodRomans1533NowtheGodofpeacebewithyouallAmenRomans1620AndtheGodofpeaceshallbruiseSatanunderyourfeetshortlyhellip1Corinthians1433ForGodisnottheauthorofconfusionbutofpeaceasinallchurcheshellip2Corinthians1311FinallybrothersfarewellBeperfectbeofgoodcomfortbeofhellipPhilippians49Thosethingswhichyouhavebothlearnedandreceivedandheardhellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip

2Thessalonians316NowtheLordofpeacehimselfgiveyoupeacealwaysbyallmeanshellip

broughtActs22432WhomGodhasraiseduphavingloosedthepainsofdeathbecausehellipActs315AndkilledthePrinceoflifewhomGodhasraisedfromthedeadhellipActs410BeitknowntoyouallandtoallthepeopleofIsraelthatbyhellipActs530TheGodofourfathersraisedupJesuswhomyouslewandhangedonatreeActs104041HimGodraisedupthethirddayandshowedhimopenlyhellipActs1330ButGodraisedhimfromthedeadActs1731BecausehehasappointedadayinthewhichhewilljudgetheworldhellipRomans14AnddeclaredtobetheSonofGodwithpoweraccordingtothespirithellipRomans42425ButforusalsotowhomitshallbeimputedifwebelieveonhimhellipRomans811ButiftheSpiritofhimthatraisedupJesusfromthedeaddwellinyouhellip1Corinthians614AndGodhasbothraiseduptheLordandwillalsoraiseupusbyhisownpower1Corinthians1515YesandwearefoundfalsewitnessesofGodbecausewehavetestifiedhellip2Corinthians414KnowingthathewhichraiseduptheLordJesusshallraiseupushellipGalatians11Paulanapostle(notofmenneitherbymanbutbyJesusChristhellip

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MakeHebrews1223TothegeneralassemblyandchurchofthefirstbornwhicharewrittenhellipDeuteronomy324HeistheRockhisworkisperfectforallhiswaysarejudgmenthellipPsalm1388TheLORDwillperfectthatwhichconcernsmeyourmercyOLORDhellipJohn1723IinthemandyouinmethattheymaybemadeperfectinoneandhellipEphesians316-19ThathewouldgrantyouaccordingtotherichesofhisglorytohellipColossians19-12ForthiscausewealsosincethedaywehearditdonotceasehellipColossians412EpaphraswhoisoneofyouaservantofChristsalutesyoualwayshellip1Thessalonians313Totheendhemayestablishyourheartsblamelessinholinessbeforehellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Peter510ButtheGodofallgracewhohascalledustohiseternalgloryhellip

every2Corinthians98AndGodisabletomakeallgraceaboundtowardyouthatyoualwayshellip

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todoHebrews1036ForyouhaveneedofpatiencethatafteryouhavedonethewillhellipMatthew721NoteveryonethatsaidtomeLordLordshallenterintothekingdomhellipMatthew1250ForwhoevershalldothewillofmyFatherwhichisinheaventhehellipMatthew2131WhetherofthemtwodidthewillofhisfatherTheysaytohimhellipJohn717IfanymanwilldohiswillheshallknowofthedoctrinewhetherhellipRomans122Andbenotconformedtothisworldbutbeyoutransformedbythehellip1Thessalonians43ForthisisthewillofGodevenyoursanctificationthatyoushouldhellip1Peter42Thathenolongershouldlivetherestofhistimeinthefleshtohellip1John217Andtheworldpassesawayandthelustthereofbuthethatdoeshellip

workingordoing

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throughJohn162324AndinthatdayyoushallaskmenothingTrulytrulyIsaytohellipEphesians218ForthroughhimwebothhaveaccessbyoneSpirittotheFatherPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellipPhilippians413IcandoallthingsthroughChristwhichstrengthensmeColossians317AndwhateveryoudoinwordordeeddoallinthenameoftheLordhellip1Peter25Youalsoaslivelystonesarebuiltupaspiritualhouseanholyhellip

towhomPsalm721819BlessedbetheLORDGodtheGodofIsraelwhoonlydoeswondrousthingshellipRomans1627ToGodonlywisebeglorythroughJesusChristforeverAmenGalatians15TowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenPhilippians211AndthateverytongueshouldconfessthatJesusChristisLordtohellip1Timothy117NowtotheKingeternalimmortalinvisibletheonlywiseGodhellip1Timothy616Whoonlyhasimmortalitydwellinginthelightwhichnomancanhellip2Timothy418AndtheLordshalldelivermefromeveryevilworkandwillpreservehellip1Peter511TohimbegloryanddominionforeverandeverAmen2Peter318ButgrowingraceandintheknowledgeofourLordandSaviorJesushellipJude125TotheonlywiseGodourSaviorbegloryandmajestydominionandhellipRevelation46AndbeforethethronetherewasaseaofglassliketocrystalandhellipRevelation5913AndtheysunganewsongsayingYouareworthytotakethebookhellip

AmenSeeonMatthew613AndleadusnotintotemptationbutdeliverusfromevilForyourhellipMatthew2820TeachingthemtoobserveallthingswhateverIhavecommandedyouhellip

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Oslash WehavesuchinstancesinGenesis926-27Genesis2727-30

Oslash ThispracticeprevailedalsoonmanyotheroccasionsnotonlyinIsraelbutamongtheheathenaswell

WemayreadilyseethereforethatfromtheverybeginningoftheChristianchurchtheuseofthebenedictionwascommon

Inthecourseoftimeanextensiveliturgydevelopedonthissubjectanditmaybesaidthattherearenowthreedistinctideasinthechurchastothebenediction

Oslash Thatsectionofthechurchwhichregardstheministerasclothedwithsacerdotalpowersholdsthattheblessingspronouncedareactuallyconferredintheactoftheutteranceofthewordsbecauseofthepowersconferreduponhimwhenhewassetasideforthesacredoffice

Oslash OntheotherhanditisheldthatitismerelyaprayerthatGodmaybestowcertainblessingsonthepeople

Oslash FromthispositionothersdissentandteachthatitisthedeclarationofthespecialprivilegesandrelationsinwhichthosestandwhohaveenteredintocovenantfellowshipwithChristthattheblessingsnowdeclaredaretheirsbyfightofthatrelationandareconferreduponthembytheHolySpirito TheGreekandRomanCatholicchurchestakethefirstportionandthereforewefindamongthemmuchofdetailandminutiaeastothemannerinwhichitshouldbepronounced

sect IntheGreekchurchthepriestraiseshishandwiththethumbtouchingthethirdfingersignifyingtheprocessionoftheHolyGhostfromtheFatheraloneoraccordingtootherstoformthesacrednameIHS

sect IntheRomanchurchtheformisthethumbfirstandsecondfingersaretobeopentosymbolizetheTrinityInthischurchtoothebenedictionispronouncedinamultitudeofcasesandineachcasethethingsoblessedbythepriestismadesacredbull Crossesbull churchvesselsbull housesbull paschaleggsbull churchyardsarethusblessedbull EveryparishhasacollectionoftheseformsofblessinginwhatisknownastheBenedictionaleo Theauthorityforthisisbasedonsomedocumentsclaimingtoreachbacktoearlychurchhistory

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sect GracemercyandpeacemaythenbesaidtobesentfromtheFatherandtheSonthroughtheHolyGhosttobethepossessionofallwhohavecomeintothekingdom

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Oslash Themostcommonformusedtodayisthatin2Cor1314OccasionallysomechangesareintroducedbyministersbutitwouldseembesttoadherestrictlytotheScripturalforms

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Gen2740ByJacobUponPharaohGen477-10UponJosephssonsGen48UponhisownsonsGen49ByMosesuponthetribesofIsraelDeut33ByAaronLev922Lev923ByhalfthetribeswhostoodonMountGerizimDeut1129Deut1130Deut2711-13Jos833ByJoshuaUponCalebJos1413UpontheReubenitesandGaditesandthehalftribeofManassehJos226Jos227ByNaomiuponRuthandOrpahRuth18Ruth19BythepeopleuponRuthRuth411

Ruth412ByEliuponElkanah1Sa220ByDavidUponthepeople2Sa618UponBarzillai2Sa1939ByAraunahuponDavid2Sa2423BySolomonuponthepeople1Ki8141Ki855-582Ch63BySimeonuponJesusLuke234ByJesusuponhisfollowersLuke2450LEVITICALFORMSOFNum623-26APOSTOLICFORMSOF1Co132Co12Gal13Eph12Php12Col121Th112Th122Ti12

Phm13Rom17Rom155Rom156Rom1513Rom1533Rom1620Rom16241Co16232Co1314Gal616Gal618Eph623Eph624Php4231Th5282Th3162Th3181Ti121Ti6212Ti422Tit315Phm125Heb1320Heb1321Heb13251Pe121Pe5101Pe5111Pe514

2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

butonlyasGodempowersustodosoTheendresultisaconsistentmatureChristianlifethatfaithfullyreflectsthenatureofourholyGodJohnmakesitclearthatwewillneverbetotallyfreefromsininthislife(1John18-10)ThankfullytheworkGodhasbeguninusHewillfinish(Philippians16)RecommendedResourcePleasingGodDiscoveringtheMeaningandImportanceofSanctificationbyRCSproul

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VIDEOBlessedExhorting6(49sec)(Miracle=Godchangesourhearthellipallarewickedevilhearthellip

Judgementdayhellip)

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Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

VIDEOBlessedExhorting9(54sec)(sharingbecauseIloveyouhellipldquojustgnarlyspeculationsrdquondash

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VIDEOBlessedENCOUNTER10(657)

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TreasuryofScriptureKnowledge

theGodRomans1533NowtheGodofpeacebewithyouallAmenRomans1620AndtheGodofpeaceshallbruiseSatanunderyourfeetshortlyhellip1Corinthians1433ForGodisnottheauthorofconfusionbutofpeaceasinallchurcheshellip2Corinthians1311FinallybrothersfarewellBeperfectbeofgoodcomfortbeofhellipPhilippians49Thosethingswhichyouhavebothlearnedandreceivedandheardhellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip

2Thessalonians316NowtheLordofpeacehimselfgiveyoupeacealwaysbyallmeanshellip

broughtActs22432WhomGodhasraiseduphavingloosedthepainsofdeathbecausehellipActs315AndkilledthePrinceoflifewhomGodhasraisedfromthedeadhellipActs410BeitknowntoyouallandtoallthepeopleofIsraelthatbyhellipActs530TheGodofourfathersraisedupJesuswhomyouslewandhangedonatreeActs104041HimGodraisedupthethirddayandshowedhimopenlyhellipActs1330ButGodraisedhimfromthedeadActs1731BecausehehasappointedadayinthewhichhewilljudgetheworldhellipRomans14AnddeclaredtobetheSonofGodwithpoweraccordingtothespirithellipRomans42425ButforusalsotowhomitshallbeimputedifwebelieveonhimhellipRomans811ButiftheSpiritofhimthatraisedupJesusfromthedeaddwellinyouhellip1Corinthians614AndGodhasbothraiseduptheLordandwillalsoraiseupusbyhisownpower1Corinthians1515YesandwearefoundfalsewitnessesofGodbecausewehavetestifiedhellip2Corinthians414KnowingthathewhichraiseduptheLordJesusshallraiseupushellipGalatians11Paulanapostle(notofmenneitherbymanbutbyJesusChristhellip

Ephesians120WhichheworkedinChristwhenheraisedhimfromthedeadandhellipColossians212Buriedwithhiminbaptismwhereinalsoyouarerisenwithhimhellip1Thessalonians110AndtowaitforhisSonfromheavenwhomheraisedfromthedeadhellip1Peter121WhobyhimdobelieveinGodthatraisedhimupfromthedeadandhellip

thatgreatPsalm231TheLORDismyshepherdIshallnotwantPsalm801GiveearOShepherdofIsraelyouthatleadJosephlikeaflockhellipIsaiah4011HeshallfeedhisflocklikeashepherdheshallgatherthelambshellipIsaiah6311ThenherememberedthedaysofoldMosesandhispeoplesayinghellipEzekiel3423AndIwillsetuponeshepherdoverthemandheshallfeedthemhellipEzekiel3724AndDavidmyservantshallbekingoverthemandtheyallshallhellipJohn101114Iamthegoodshepherdthegoodshepherdgiveshislifeforthesheephellip1Peter225ForyouwereassheepgoingastraybutarenowreturnedtotheShepherdhellip1Peter54AndwhenthechiefShepherdshallappearyoushallreceiveacrownhellip

thebloodSeeonchHebrews920SayingThisisthebloodofthetestamentwhichGodhasenjoinedtoyou

Hebrews1022LetusdrawnearwithatrueheartinfullassuranceoffaithhavinghellipExodus248AndMosestookthebloodandsprinkleditonthepeopleandsaidhellipZechariah911AsforyoualsobythebloodofyourcovenantIhavesentforthhellipMatthew2628ForthisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichisshedformanyhellipMark1424AndhesaidtothemThisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichhellipLuke2220LikewisealsothecupaftersuppersayingThiscupisthenewtestamenthellip

everlasting2Samuel235AlthoughmyhousebenotsowithGodyethehasmadewithmeanhellip1Chronicles1617AndhasconfirmedthesametoJacobforalawandtoIsraelforhellipIsaiah553InclineyourearandcometomehearandyoursoulshalllivehellipIsaiah618ForItheLORDlovejudgmentIhaterobberyforburntofferinghellipJeremiah3240AndIwillmakeaneverlastingcovenantwiththemthatIwillnothellipEzekiel3726MoreoverIwillmakeacovenantofpeacewiththemitshallbeanhellip

covenantortestamentSeeonchHebrews91617Forwhereatestamentistheremustalsoofnecessitybethedeathhellip

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MakeHebrews1223TothegeneralassemblyandchurchofthefirstbornwhicharewrittenhellipDeuteronomy324HeistheRockhisworkisperfectforallhiswaysarejudgmenthellipPsalm1388TheLORDwillperfectthatwhichconcernsmeyourmercyOLORDhellipJohn1723IinthemandyouinmethattheymaybemadeperfectinoneandhellipEphesians316-19ThathewouldgrantyouaccordingtotherichesofhisglorytohellipColossians19-12ForthiscausewealsosincethedaywehearditdonotceasehellipColossians412EpaphraswhoisoneofyouaservantofChristsalutesyoualwayshellip1Thessalonians313Totheendhemayestablishyourheartsblamelessinholinessbeforehellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Peter510ButtheGodofallgracewhohascalledustohiseternalgloryhellip

every2Corinthians98AndGodisabletomakeallgraceaboundtowardyouthatyoualwayshellip

Ephesians210ForwearehisworkmanshipcreatedinChristJesustogoodworkshellipPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Timothy510Wellreportedofforgoodworksifshehavebroughtupchildrenhellip

todoHebrews1036ForyouhaveneedofpatiencethatafteryouhavedonethewillhellipMatthew721NoteveryonethatsaidtomeLordLordshallenterintothekingdomhellipMatthew1250ForwhoevershalldothewillofmyFatherwhichisinheaventhehellipMatthew2131WhetherofthemtwodidthewillofhisfatherTheysaytohimhellipJohn717IfanymanwilldohiswillheshallknowofthedoctrinewhetherhellipRomans122Andbenotconformedtothisworldbutbeyoutransformedbythehellip1Thessalonians43ForthisisthewillofGodevenyoursanctificationthatyoushouldhellip1Peter42Thathenolongershouldlivetherestofhistimeinthefleshtohellip1John217Andtheworldpassesawayandthelustthereofbuthethatdoeshellip

workingordoing

Philippians213ForitisGodwhichworksinyoubothtowillandtodoofhisgoodpleasure

wellpleasingHebrews1316ButtodogoodandtocommunicateforgetnotforwithsuchsacrificeshellipRomans121IbeseechyouthereforebrothersbythemerciesofGodthatyouhellipRomans141718ForthekingdomofGodisnotmeatanddrinkbutrighteousnesshellipPhilippians418ButIhaveallandaboundIamfullhavingreceivedofEpaphroditushellipColossians320Childrenobeyyourparentsinallthingsforthisiswellpleasinghellip1John322Andwhateverweaskwereceiveofhimbecausewekeephiscommandmentshellip

throughJohn162324AndinthatdayyoushallaskmenothingTrulytrulyIsaytohellipEphesians218ForthroughhimwebothhaveaccessbyoneSpirittotheFatherPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellipPhilippians413IcandoallthingsthroughChristwhichstrengthensmeColossians317AndwhateveryoudoinwordordeeddoallinthenameoftheLordhellip1Peter25Youalsoaslivelystonesarebuiltupaspiritualhouseanholyhellip

towhomPsalm721819BlessedbetheLORDGodtheGodofIsraelwhoonlydoeswondrousthingshellipRomans1627ToGodonlywisebeglorythroughJesusChristforeverAmenGalatians15TowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenPhilippians211AndthateverytongueshouldconfessthatJesusChristisLordtohellip1Timothy117NowtotheKingeternalimmortalinvisibletheonlywiseGodhellip1Timothy616Whoonlyhasimmortalitydwellinginthelightwhichnomancanhellip2Timothy418AndtheLordshalldelivermefromeveryevilworkandwillpreservehellip1Peter511TohimbegloryanddominionforeverandeverAmen2Peter318ButgrowingraceandintheknowledgeofourLordandSaviorJesushellipJude125TotheonlywiseGodourSaviorbegloryandmajestydominionandhellipRevelation46AndbeforethethronetherewasaseaofglassliketocrystalandhellipRevelation5913AndtheysunganewsongsayingYouareworthytotakethebookhellip

AmenSeeonMatthew613AndleadusnotintotemptationbutdeliverusfromevilForyourhellipMatthew2820TeachingthemtoobserveallthingswhateverIhavecommandedyouhellip

BENEDICTIONFromtheearliesttimestherecordsbeartestimonythatpronouncingthebenedictionorgivingtheblessingwasacommonpracticeInthetempleservicethisdutywasassignedtotheAaronitesandwasmadeanimpressivepartoftheservice

Oslash TheformofthebenedictionusedisgiveninNumbers622-27

Oslash ReferencestothispracticemaybefoundinLeviticus922Deut1082Chron3027

Oslash Afteratimeminutedirectionsweregivenconcerningitandcarefulpreparationwasmadeforthispartoftheservice

Oslash AllAaronitesofproperagewereentitledtoperformthisserviceexceptthosewhobypreviousconductoronaccountofphysicaldefectweredisqualified

o Onewhohadkilledanotherwhetherintentionallyorotherwiseor

o whohadviolatedthemarriagevows

o hadgivenhimselfexcessivelytowinedrinkingorotherexcessesor

o indeedhadbeenguiltyofunrighteousconductorlife

o Ifonewasblindevenofoneeyeoro hadadefectinhishandsorspeechoro wasahunchbackhewasalsoexcluded

Oslash Suchpersonsleaderswerenotonlyprohibitedfrompronouncingtheblessingbutwasrequiredtowithdrawbeforethispartoftheservicewasperformed

Oslash Beforethepriestcouldengageinthisservicehewasrequiredtowashhishands

Oslash Thenwithupliftedhandswhilethepeoplestoodheutteredthewordsofblessing

ThemainideawasthatthusthenameofYahwehwasputonthepeopleLateritcametoberegardedashavingsomespecialblessinginandofitselfaresultagainstwhichthemorespiritualofthepriestsprotestedItwascommonnotonlytopronouncethebenedictioninthepublicworshipbutalsointhefamily

Oslash WehavesuchinstancesinGenesis926-27Genesis2727-30

Oslash ThispracticeprevailedalsoonmanyotheroccasionsnotonlyinIsraelbutamongtheheathenaswell

WemayreadilyseethereforethatfromtheverybeginningoftheChristianchurchtheuseofthebenedictionwascommon

Inthecourseoftimeanextensiveliturgydevelopedonthissubjectanditmaybesaidthattherearenowthreedistinctideasinthechurchastothebenediction

Oslash Thatsectionofthechurchwhichregardstheministerasclothedwithsacerdotalpowersholdsthattheblessingspronouncedareactuallyconferredintheactoftheutteranceofthewordsbecauseofthepowersconferreduponhimwhenhewassetasideforthesacredoffice

Oslash OntheotherhanditisheldthatitismerelyaprayerthatGodmaybestowcertainblessingsonthepeople

Oslash FromthispositionothersdissentandteachthatitisthedeclarationofthespecialprivilegesandrelationsinwhichthosestandwhohaveenteredintocovenantfellowshipwithChristthattheblessingsnowdeclaredaretheirsbyfightofthatrelationandareconferreduponthembytheHolySpirito TheGreekandRomanCatholicchurchestakethefirstportionandthereforewefindamongthemmuchofdetailandminutiaeastothemannerinwhichitshouldbepronounced

sect IntheGreekchurchthepriestraiseshishandwiththethumbtouchingthethirdfingersignifyingtheprocessionoftheHolyGhostfromtheFatheraloneoraccordingtootherstoformthesacrednameIHS

sect IntheRomanchurchtheformisthethumbfirstandsecondfingersaretobeopentosymbolizetheTrinityInthischurchtoothebenedictionispronouncedinamultitudeofcasesandineachcasethethingsoblessedbythepriestismadesacredbull Crossesbull churchvesselsbull housesbull paschaleggsbull churchyardsarethusblessedbull EveryparishhasacollectionoftheseformsofblessinginwhatisknownastheBenedictionaleo Theauthorityforthisisbasedonsomedocumentsclaimingtoreachbacktoearlychurchhistory

o butastheybelongtotheforgeddecretalclassthepositionoftheRomanchurchonthissubjectisuntenable

Apostolicbenedictionsaswefindthemintheepistlespresentconsiderablevariety

Oslash OneofthestrikingfeaturesisthatinanumberofcasesthereistheomissionoftheHolyGhosto ThebestexplanationseemstobethattheFatherandtheSoneffecttheredemptionoftheworldandtheHolyGhostappliestheblessingsowroughtout

sect GracemercyandpeacemaythenbesaidtobesentfromtheFatherandtheSonthroughtheHolyGhosttobethepossessionofallwhohavecomeintothekingdom

sect ThethirdpersonoftheTrinitybeingthusintheactofapplyingtheblessingisnotmentioned

sect ThefactthatinothercasesFatherSonandHolyGhostarementionedprovesthatthewritersknewthecharacterandofficeoftheHolyGhost

Oslash Themostcommonformusedtodayisthatin2Cor1314OccasionallysomechangesareintroducedbyministersbutitwouldseembesttoadherestrictlytotheScripturalforms

-InternationalStandardBibleEncyclopedia

mdashJacobWKapp

LiteralBIBLICALBenedictionsDivinelyappointedDeut108Deut215Num623-26ByGodUponcreatureshehadmadeGen122UponmanGen128UponNoahGen91Gen92INSTANCESOFByMelchizedekuponAbrahamGen1419Gen1420Heb77ByBethuelshouseholduponRebekahGen2460ByIsaacUponJacobGen2723-29Gen2737Gen281-4UponEsauGen2739

Gen2740ByJacobUponPharaohGen477-10UponJosephssonsGen48UponhisownsonsGen49ByMosesuponthetribesofIsraelDeut33ByAaronLev922Lev923ByhalfthetribeswhostoodonMountGerizimDeut1129Deut1130Deut2711-13Jos833ByJoshuaUponCalebJos1413UpontheReubenitesandGaditesandthehalftribeofManassehJos226Jos227ByNaomiuponRuthandOrpahRuth18Ruth19BythepeopleuponRuthRuth411

Ruth412ByEliuponElkanah1Sa220ByDavidUponthepeople2Sa618UponBarzillai2Sa1939ByAraunahuponDavid2Sa2423BySolomonuponthepeople1Ki8141Ki855-582Ch63BySimeonuponJesusLuke234ByJesusuponhisfollowersLuke2450LEVITICALFORMSOFNum623-26APOSTOLICFORMSOF1Co132Co12Gal13Eph12Php12Col121Th112Th122Ti12

Phm13Rom17Rom155Rom156Rom1513Rom1533Rom1620Rom16241Co16232Co1314Gal616Gal618Eph623Eph624Php4231Th5282Th3162Th3181Ti121Ti6212Ti422Tit315Phm125Heb1320Heb1321Heb13251Pe121Pe5101Pe5111Pe514

2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

butonlyasGodempowersustodosoTheendresultisaconsistentmatureChristianlifethatfaithfullyreflectsthenatureofourholyGodJohnmakesitclearthatwewillneverbetotallyfreefromsininthislife(1John18-10)ThankfullytheworkGodhasbeguninusHewillfinish(Philippians16)RecommendedResourcePleasingGodDiscoveringtheMeaningandImportanceofSanctificationbyRCSproul

VIDEOBlessedExhorting1(36sec)(FortunatetohaveChristianbackground-IbelieveinJesus-

Irsquomsaveddadlost)

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branchouthellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting3(57sec)

(IdefinitelybelieveinJesushellipIhaveamoralcompasshellipldquobythosetermsguiltyrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting4(46sec)(Irsquodbeprettyguiltyhellipbutinmyopinionhellipsinningisnotmerit

fordamnationhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting5(57sec)(wemeasurewithmanrsquoswayshellipnofearofGodhellipfearagrave

repenthellipMIRACLE)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting6(49sec)(Miracle=Godchangesourhearthellipallarewickedevilhearthellip

Judgementdayhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting7(62sec)

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yoursquoremissing)Oslash Acts1730ndashldquoGodcommandsallmeneverywheretorepenthelliprdquo

Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

VIDEOBlessedExhorting9(54sec)(sharingbecauseIloveyouhellipldquojustgnarlyspeculationsrdquondash

ldquothinkampthanksrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedENCOUNTER10(657)

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DoyouunderstandthelegalaspectofChristrsquosdeathampresurrectionNO

mMmWhenareyougoingtodiehellipsotherersquosarealsenseof

URGENCYGodrsquosgracemercyamploveareondisplayhellip

GodanswersprayerhellipSeeherewiththemeetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquo

ldquoFatherIprayforAmberhellipthatthisdayshewillunderstandthedepthsofYourloveforherhellipandthatYouhavedestroyedhergreatestenemydeathitselfhellipbysufferinganddyingonthecrossandthenrisingfromthedeadhellipIpraythatYouwillhealthebrokenheartedhellipministertoherinawonderfulamp

miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmen

2Thessalonians316NowtheLordofpeacehimselfgiveyoupeacealwaysbyallmeanshellip

broughtActs22432WhomGodhasraiseduphavingloosedthepainsofdeathbecausehellipActs315AndkilledthePrinceoflifewhomGodhasraisedfromthedeadhellipActs410BeitknowntoyouallandtoallthepeopleofIsraelthatbyhellipActs530TheGodofourfathersraisedupJesuswhomyouslewandhangedonatreeActs104041HimGodraisedupthethirddayandshowedhimopenlyhellipActs1330ButGodraisedhimfromthedeadActs1731BecausehehasappointedadayinthewhichhewilljudgetheworldhellipRomans14AnddeclaredtobetheSonofGodwithpoweraccordingtothespirithellipRomans42425ButforusalsotowhomitshallbeimputedifwebelieveonhimhellipRomans811ButiftheSpiritofhimthatraisedupJesusfromthedeaddwellinyouhellip1Corinthians614AndGodhasbothraiseduptheLordandwillalsoraiseupusbyhisownpower1Corinthians1515YesandwearefoundfalsewitnessesofGodbecausewehavetestifiedhellip2Corinthians414KnowingthathewhichraiseduptheLordJesusshallraiseupushellipGalatians11Paulanapostle(notofmenneitherbymanbutbyJesusChristhellip

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thatgreatPsalm231TheLORDismyshepherdIshallnotwantPsalm801GiveearOShepherdofIsraelyouthatleadJosephlikeaflockhellipIsaiah4011HeshallfeedhisflocklikeashepherdheshallgatherthelambshellipIsaiah6311ThenherememberedthedaysofoldMosesandhispeoplesayinghellipEzekiel3423AndIwillsetuponeshepherdoverthemandheshallfeedthemhellipEzekiel3724AndDavidmyservantshallbekingoverthemandtheyallshallhellipJohn101114Iamthegoodshepherdthegoodshepherdgiveshislifeforthesheephellip1Peter225ForyouwereassheepgoingastraybutarenowreturnedtotheShepherdhellip1Peter54AndwhenthechiefShepherdshallappearyoushallreceiveacrownhellip

thebloodSeeonchHebrews920SayingThisisthebloodofthetestamentwhichGodhasenjoinedtoyou

Hebrews1022LetusdrawnearwithatrueheartinfullassuranceoffaithhavinghellipExodus248AndMosestookthebloodandsprinkleditonthepeopleandsaidhellipZechariah911AsforyoualsobythebloodofyourcovenantIhavesentforthhellipMatthew2628ForthisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichisshedformanyhellipMark1424AndhesaidtothemThisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichhellipLuke2220LikewisealsothecupaftersuppersayingThiscupisthenewtestamenthellip

everlasting2Samuel235AlthoughmyhousebenotsowithGodyethehasmadewithmeanhellip1Chronicles1617AndhasconfirmedthesametoJacobforalawandtoIsraelforhellipIsaiah553InclineyourearandcometomehearandyoursoulshalllivehellipIsaiah618ForItheLORDlovejudgmentIhaterobberyforburntofferinghellipJeremiah3240AndIwillmakeaneverlastingcovenantwiththemthatIwillnothellipEzekiel3726MoreoverIwillmakeacovenantofpeacewiththemitshallbeanhellip

covenantortestamentSeeonchHebrews91617Forwhereatestamentistheremustalsoofnecessitybethedeathhellip

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MakeHebrews1223TothegeneralassemblyandchurchofthefirstbornwhicharewrittenhellipDeuteronomy324HeistheRockhisworkisperfectforallhiswaysarejudgmenthellipPsalm1388TheLORDwillperfectthatwhichconcernsmeyourmercyOLORDhellipJohn1723IinthemandyouinmethattheymaybemadeperfectinoneandhellipEphesians316-19ThathewouldgrantyouaccordingtotherichesofhisglorytohellipColossians19-12ForthiscausewealsosincethedaywehearditdonotceasehellipColossians412EpaphraswhoisoneofyouaservantofChristsalutesyoualwayshellip1Thessalonians313Totheendhemayestablishyourheartsblamelessinholinessbeforehellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Peter510ButtheGodofallgracewhohascalledustohiseternalgloryhellip

every2Corinthians98AndGodisabletomakeallgraceaboundtowardyouthatyoualwayshellip

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todoHebrews1036ForyouhaveneedofpatiencethatafteryouhavedonethewillhellipMatthew721NoteveryonethatsaidtomeLordLordshallenterintothekingdomhellipMatthew1250ForwhoevershalldothewillofmyFatherwhichisinheaventhehellipMatthew2131WhetherofthemtwodidthewillofhisfatherTheysaytohimhellipJohn717IfanymanwilldohiswillheshallknowofthedoctrinewhetherhellipRomans122Andbenotconformedtothisworldbutbeyoutransformedbythehellip1Thessalonians43ForthisisthewillofGodevenyoursanctificationthatyoushouldhellip1Peter42Thathenolongershouldlivetherestofhistimeinthefleshtohellip1John217Andtheworldpassesawayandthelustthereofbuthethatdoeshellip

workingordoing

Philippians213ForitisGodwhichworksinyoubothtowillandtodoofhisgoodpleasure

wellpleasingHebrews1316ButtodogoodandtocommunicateforgetnotforwithsuchsacrificeshellipRomans121IbeseechyouthereforebrothersbythemerciesofGodthatyouhellipRomans141718ForthekingdomofGodisnotmeatanddrinkbutrighteousnesshellipPhilippians418ButIhaveallandaboundIamfullhavingreceivedofEpaphroditushellipColossians320Childrenobeyyourparentsinallthingsforthisiswellpleasinghellip1John322Andwhateverweaskwereceiveofhimbecausewekeephiscommandmentshellip

throughJohn162324AndinthatdayyoushallaskmenothingTrulytrulyIsaytohellipEphesians218ForthroughhimwebothhaveaccessbyoneSpirittotheFatherPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellipPhilippians413IcandoallthingsthroughChristwhichstrengthensmeColossians317AndwhateveryoudoinwordordeeddoallinthenameoftheLordhellip1Peter25Youalsoaslivelystonesarebuiltupaspiritualhouseanholyhellip

towhomPsalm721819BlessedbetheLORDGodtheGodofIsraelwhoonlydoeswondrousthingshellipRomans1627ToGodonlywisebeglorythroughJesusChristforeverAmenGalatians15TowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenPhilippians211AndthateverytongueshouldconfessthatJesusChristisLordtohellip1Timothy117NowtotheKingeternalimmortalinvisibletheonlywiseGodhellip1Timothy616Whoonlyhasimmortalitydwellinginthelightwhichnomancanhellip2Timothy418AndtheLordshalldelivermefromeveryevilworkandwillpreservehellip1Peter511TohimbegloryanddominionforeverandeverAmen2Peter318ButgrowingraceandintheknowledgeofourLordandSaviorJesushellipJude125TotheonlywiseGodourSaviorbegloryandmajestydominionandhellipRevelation46AndbeforethethronetherewasaseaofglassliketocrystalandhellipRevelation5913AndtheysunganewsongsayingYouareworthytotakethebookhellip

AmenSeeonMatthew613AndleadusnotintotemptationbutdeliverusfromevilForyourhellipMatthew2820TeachingthemtoobserveallthingswhateverIhavecommandedyouhellip

BENEDICTIONFromtheearliesttimestherecordsbeartestimonythatpronouncingthebenedictionorgivingtheblessingwasacommonpracticeInthetempleservicethisdutywasassignedtotheAaronitesandwasmadeanimpressivepartoftheservice

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sect IntheGreekchurchthepriestraiseshishandwiththethumbtouchingthethirdfingersignifyingtheprocessionoftheHolyGhostfromtheFatheraloneoraccordingtootherstoformthesacrednameIHS

sect IntheRomanchurchtheformisthethumbfirstandsecondfingersaretobeopentosymbolizetheTrinityInthischurchtoothebenedictionispronouncedinamultitudeofcasesandineachcasethethingsoblessedbythepriestismadesacredbull Crossesbull churchvesselsbull housesbull paschaleggsbull churchyardsarethusblessedbull EveryparishhasacollectionoftheseformsofblessinginwhatisknownastheBenedictionaleo Theauthorityforthisisbasedonsomedocumentsclaimingtoreachbacktoearlychurchhistory

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sect GracemercyandpeacemaythenbesaidtobesentfromtheFatherandtheSonthroughtheHolyGhosttobethepossessionofallwhohavecomeintothekingdom

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sect ThefactthatinothercasesFatherSonandHolyGhostarementionedprovesthatthewritersknewthecharacterandofficeoftheHolyGhost

Oslash Themostcommonformusedtodayisthatin2Cor1314OccasionallysomechangesareintroducedbyministersbutitwouldseembesttoadherestrictlytotheScripturalforms

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Phm13Rom17Rom155Rom156Rom1513Rom1533Rom1620Rom16241Co16232Co1314Gal616Gal618Eph623Eph624Php4231Th5282Th3162Th3181Ti121Ti6212Ti422Tit315Phm125Heb1320Heb1321Heb13251Pe121Pe5101Pe5111Pe514

2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

butonlyasGodempowersustodosoTheendresultisaconsistentmatureChristianlifethatfaithfullyreflectsthenatureofourholyGodJohnmakesitclearthatwewillneverbetotallyfreefromsininthislife(1John18-10)ThankfullytheworkGodhasbeguninusHewillfinish(Philippians16)RecommendedResourcePleasingGodDiscoveringtheMeaningandImportanceofSanctificationbyRCSproul

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MakeHebrews1223TothegeneralassemblyandchurchofthefirstbornwhicharewrittenhellipDeuteronomy324HeistheRockhisworkisperfectforallhiswaysarejudgmenthellipPsalm1388TheLORDwillperfectthatwhichconcernsmeyourmercyOLORDhellipJohn1723IinthemandyouinmethattheymaybemadeperfectinoneandhellipEphesians316-19ThathewouldgrantyouaccordingtotherichesofhisglorytohellipColossians19-12ForthiscausewealsosincethedaywehearditdonotceasehellipColossians412EpaphraswhoisoneofyouaservantofChristsalutesyoualwayshellip1Thessalonians313Totheendhemayestablishyourheartsblamelessinholinessbeforehellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Peter510ButtheGodofallgracewhohascalledustohiseternalgloryhellip

every2Corinthians98AndGodisabletomakeallgraceaboundtowardyouthatyoualwayshellip

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todoHebrews1036ForyouhaveneedofpatiencethatafteryouhavedonethewillhellipMatthew721NoteveryonethatsaidtomeLordLordshallenterintothekingdomhellipMatthew1250ForwhoevershalldothewillofmyFatherwhichisinheaventhehellipMatthew2131WhetherofthemtwodidthewillofhisfatherTheysaytohimhellipJohn717IfanymanwilldohiswillheshallknowofthedoctrinewhetherhellipRomans122Andbenotconformedtothisworldbutbeyoutransformedbythehellip1Thessalonians43ForthisisthewillofGodevenyoursanctificationthatyoushouldhellip1Peter42Thathenolongershouldlivetherestofhistimeinthefleshtohellip1John217Andtheworldpassesawayandthelustthereofbuthethatdoeshellip

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throughJohn162324AndinthatdayyoushallaskmenothingTrulytrulyIsaytohellipEphesians218ForthroughhimwebothhaveaccessbyoneSpirittotheFatherPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellipPhilippians413IcandoallthingsthroughChristwhichstrengthensmeColossians317AndwhateveryoudoinwordordeeddoallinthenameoftheLordhellip1Peter25Youalsoaslivelystonesarebuiltupaspiritualhouseanholyhellip

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AmenSeeonMatthew613AndleadusnotintotemptationbutdeliverusfromevilForyourhellipMatthew2820TeachingthemtoobserveallthingswhateverIhavecommandedyouhellip

BENEDICTIONFromtheearliesttimestherecordsbeartestimonythatpronouncingthebenedictionorgivingtheblessingwasacommonpracticeInthetempleservicethisdutywasassignedtotheAaronitesandwasmadeanimpressivepartoftheservice

Oslash TheformofthebenedictionusedisgiveninNumbers622-27

Oslash ReferencestothispracticemaybefoundinLeviticus922Deut1082Chron3027

Oslash Afteratimeminutedirectionsweregivenconcerningitandcarefulpreparationwasmadeforthispartoftheservice

Oslash AllAaronitesofproperagewereentitledtoperformthisserviceexceptthosewhobypreviousconductoronaccountofphysicaldefectweredisqualified

o Onewhohadkilledanotherwhetherintentionallyorotherwiseor

o whohadviolatedthemarriagevows

o hadgivenhimselfexcessivelytowinedrinkingorotherexcessesor

o indeedhadbeenguiltyofunrighteousconductorlife

o Ifonewasblindevenofoneeyeoro hadadefectinhishandsorspeechoro wasahunchbackhewasalsoexcluded

Oslash Suchpersonsleaderswerenotonlyprohibitedfrompronouncingtheblessingbutwasrequiredtowithdrawbeforethispartoftheservicewasperformed

Oslash Beforethepriestcouldengageinthisservicehewasrequiredtowashhishands

Oslash Thenwithupliftedhandswhilethepeoplestoodheutteredthewordsofblessing

ThemainideawasthatthusthenameofYahwehwasputonthepeopleLateritcametoberegardedashavingsomespecialblessinginandofitselfaresultagainstwhichthemorespiritualofthepriestsprotestedItwascommonnotonlytopronouncethebenedictioninthepublicworshipbutalsointhefamily

Oslash WehavesuchinstancesinGenesis926-27Genesis2727-30

Oslash ThispracticeprevailedalsoonmanyotheroccasionsnotonlyinIsraelbutamongtheheathenaswell

WemayreadilyseethereforethatfromtheverybeginningoftheChristianchurchtheuseofthebenedictionwascommon

Inthecourseoftimeanextensiveliturgydevelopedonthissubjectanditmaybesaidthattherearenowthreedistinctideasinthechurchastothebenediction

Oslash Thatsectionofthechurchwhichregardstheministerasclothedwithsacerdotalpowersholdsthattheblessingspronouncedareactuallyconferredintheactoftheutteranceofthewordsbecauseofthepowersconferreduponhimwhenhewassetasideforthesacredoffice

Oslash OntheotherhanditisheldthatitismerelyaprayerthatGodmaybestowcertainblessingsonthepeople

Oslash FromthispositionothersdissentandteachthatitisthedeclarationofthespecialprivilegesandrelationsinwhichthosestandwhohaveenteredintocovenantfellowshipwithChristthattheblessingsnowdeclaredaretheirsbyfightofthatrelationandareconferreduponthembytheHolySpirito TheGreekandRomanCatholicchurchestakethefirstportionandthereforewefindamongthemmuchofdetailandminutiaeastothemannerinwhichitshouldbepronounced

sect IntheGreekchurchthepriestraiseshishandwiththethumbtouchingthethirdfingersignifyingtheprocessionoftheHolyGhostfromtheFatheraloneoraccordingtootherstoformthesacrednameIHS

sect IntheRomanchurchtheformisthethumbfirstandsecondfingersaretobeopentosymbolizetheTrinityInthischurchtoothebenedictionispronouncedinamultitudeofcasesandineachcasethethingsoblessedbythepriestismadesacredbull Crossesbull churchvesselsbull housesbull paschaleggsbull churchyardsarethusblessedbull EveryparishhasacollectionoftheseformsofblessinginwhatisknownastheBenedictionaleo Theauthorityforthisisbasedonsomedocumentsclaimingtoreachbacktoearlychurchhistory

o butastheybelongtotheforgeddecretalclassthepositionoftheRomanchurchonthissubjectisuntenable

Apostolicbenedictionsaswefindthemintheepistlespresentconsiderablevariety

Oslash OneofthestrikingfeaturesisthatinanumberofcasesthereistheomissionoftheHolyGhosto ThebestexplanationseemstobethattheFatherandtheSoneffecttheredemptionoftheworldandtheHolyGhostappliestheblessingsowroughtout

sect GracemercyandpeacemaythenbesaidtobesentfromtheFatherandtheSonthroughtheHolyGhosttobethepossessionofallwhohavecomeintothekingdom

sect ThethirdpersonoftheTrinitybeingthusintheactofapplyingtheblessingisnotmentioned

sect ThefactthatinothercasesFatherSonandHolyGhostarementionedprovesthatthewritersknewthecharacterandofficeoftheHolyGhost

Oslash Themostcommonformusedtodayisthatin2Cor1314OccasionallysomechangesareintroducedbyministersbutitwouldseembesttoadherestrictlytotheScripturalforms

-InternationalStandardBibleEncyclopedia

mdashJacobWKapp

LiteralBIBLICALBenedictionsDivinelyappointedDeut108Deut215Num623-26ByGodUponcreatureshehadmadeGen122UponmanGen128UponNoahGen91Gen92INSTANCESOFByMelchizedekuponAbrahamGen1419Gen1420Heb77ByBethuelshouseholduponRebekahGen2460ByIsaacUponJacobGen2723-29Gen2737Gen281-4UponEsauGen2739

Gen2740ByJacobUponPharaohGen477-10UponJosephssonsGen48UponhisownsonsGen49ByMosesuponthetribesofIsraelDeut33ByAaronLev922Lev923ByhalfthetribeswhostoodonMountGerizimDeut1129Deut1130Deut2711-13Jos833ByJoshuaUponCalebJos1413UpontheReubenitesandGaditesandthehalftribeofManassehJos226Jos227ByNaomiuponRuthandOrpahRuth18Ruth19BythepeopleuponRuthRuth411

Ruth412ByEliuponElkanah1Sa220ByDavidUponthepeople2Sa618UponBarzillai2Sa1939ByAraunahuponDavid2Sa2423BySolomonuponthepeople1Ki8141Ki855-582Ch63BySimeonuponJesusLuke234ByJesusuponhisfollowersLuke2450LEVITICALFORMSOFNum623-26APOSTOLICFORMSOF1Co132Co12Gal13Eph12Php12Col121Th112Th122Ti12

Phm13Rom17Rom155Rom156Rom1513Rom1533Rom1620Rom16241Co16232Co1314Gal616Gal618Eph623Eph624Php4231Th5282Th3162Th3181Ti121Ti6212Ti422Tit315Phm125Heb1320Heb1321Heb13251Pe121Pe5101Pe5111Pe514

2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

butonlyasGodempowersustodosoTheendresultisaconsistentmatureChristianlifethatfaithfullyreflectsthenatureofourholyGodJohnmakesitclearthatwewillneverbetotallyfreefromsininthislife(1John18-10)ThankfullytheworkGodhasbeguninusHewillfinish(Philippians16)RecommendedResourcePleasingGodDiscoveringtheMeaningandImportanceofSanctificationbyRCSproul

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VIDEOBlessedExhorting2(47sec)(Stoppedquestioninghellipthenallmythoughtsbegantoevolveamp

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VIDEOBlessedExhorting3(57sec)

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Judgementdayhellip)

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Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

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ampgoingtoheaven)JesussaidtherersquosnonegoodbutGodhellip

IthinkGodwillseethatIrsquomabasicallygoodpersonamptakemetoheavenhellip

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URGENCYGodrsquosgracemercyamploveareondisplayhellip

GodanswersprayerhellipSeeherewiththemeetingofthispersonofpeace

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InJesusnameweprayAmen

Hebrews1022LetusdrawnearwithatrueheartinfullassuranceoffaithhavinghellipExodus248AndMosestookthebloodandsprinkleditonthepeopleandsaidhellipZechariah911AsforyoualsobythebloodofyourcovenantIhavesentforthhellipMatthew2628ForthisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichisshedformanyhellipMark1424AndhesaidtothemThisismybloodofthenewtestamentwhichhellipLuke2220LikewisealsothecupaftersuppersayingThiscupisthenewtestamenthellip

everlasting2Samuel235AlthoughmyhousebenotsowithGodyethehasmadewithmeanhellip1Chronicles1617AndhasconfirmedthesametoJacobforalawandtoIsraelforhellipIsaiah553InclineyourearandcometomehearandyoursoulshalllivehellipIsaiah618ForItheLORDlovejudgmentIhaterobberyforburntofferinghellipJeremiah3240AndIwillmakeaneverlastingcovenantwiththemthatIwillnothellipEzekiel3726MoreoverIwillmakeacovenantofpeacewiththemitshallbeanhellip

covenantortestamentSeeonchHebrews91617Forwhereatestamentistheremustalsoofnecessitybethedeathhellip

TreasuryofScriptureKnowledge

MakeHebrews1223TothegeneralassemblyandchurchofthefirstbornwhicharewrittenhellipDeuteronomy324HeistheRockhisworkisperfectforallhiswaysarejudgmenthellipPsalm1388TheLORDwillperfectthatwhichconcernsmeyourmercyOLORDhellipJohn1723IinthemandyouinmethattheymaybemadeperfectinoneandhellipEphesians316-19ThathewouldgrantyouaccordingtotherichesofhisglorytohellipColossians19-12ForthiscausewealsosincethedaywehearditdonotceasehellipColossians412EpaphraswhoisoneofyouaservantofChristsalutesyoualwayshellip1Thessalonians313Totheendhemayestablishyourheartsblamelessinholinessbeforehellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Peter510ButtheGodofallgracewhohascalledustohiseternalgloryhellip

every2Corinthians98AndGodisabletomakeallgraceaboundtowardyouthatyoualwayshellip

Ephesians210ForwearehisworkmanshipcreatedinChristJesustogoodworkshellipPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Timothy510Wellreportedofforgoodworksifshehavebroughtupchildrenhellip

todoHebrews1036ForyouhaveneedofpatiencethatafteryouhavedonethewillhellipMatthew721NoteveryonethatsaidtomeLordLordshallenterintothekingdomhellipMatthew1250ForwhoevershalldothewillofmyFatherwhichisinheaventhehellipMatthew2131WhetherofthemtwodidthewillofhisfatherTheysaytohimhellipJohn717IfanymanwilldohiswillheshallknowofthedoctrinewhetherhellipRomans122Andbenotconformedtothisworldbutbeyoutransformedbythehellip1Thessalonians43ForthisisthewillofGodevenyoursanctificationthatyoushouldhellip1Peter42Thathenolongershouldlivetherestofhistimeinthefleshtohellip1John217Andtheworldpassesawayandthelustthereofbuthethatdoeshellip

workingordoing

Philippians213ForitisGodwhichworksinyoubothtowillandtodoofhisgoodpleasure

wellpleasingHebrews1316ButtodogoodandtocommunicateforgetnotforwithsuchsacrificeshellipRomans121IbeseechyouthereforebrothersbythemerciesofGodthatyouhellipRomans141718ForthekingdomofGodisnotmeatanddrinkbutrighteousnesshellipPhilippians418ButIhaveallandaboundIamfullhavingreceivedofEpaphroditushellipColossians320Childrenobeyyourparentsinallthingsforthisiswellpleasinghellip1John322Andwhateverweaskwereceiveofhimbecausewekeephiscommandmentshellip

throughJohn162324AndinthatdayyoushallaskmenothingTrulytrulyIsaytohellipEphesians218ForthroughhimwebothhaveaccessbyoneSpirittotheFatherPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellipPhilippians413IcandoallthingsthroughChristwhichstrengthensmeColossians317AndwhateveryoudoinwordordeeddoallinthenameoftheLordhellip1Peter25Youalsoaslivelystonesarebuiltupaspiritualhouseanholyhellip

towhomPsalm721819BlessedbetheLORDGodtheGodofIsraelwhoonlydoeswondrousthingshellipRomans1627ToGodonlywisebeglorythroughJesusChristforeverAmenGalatians15TowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenPhilippians211AndthateverytongueshouldconfessthatJesusChristisLordtohellip1Timothy117NowtotheKingeternalimmortalinvisibletheonlywiseGodhellip1Timothy616Whoonlyhasimmortalitydwellinginthelightwhichnomancanhellip2Timothy418AndtheLordshalldelivermefromeveryevilworkandwillpreservehellip1Peter511TohimbegloryanddominionforeverandeverAmen2Peter318ButgrowingraceandintheknowledgeofourLordandSaviorJesushellipJude125TotheonlywiseGodourSaviorbegloryandmajestydominionandhellipRevelation46AndbeforethethronetherewasaseaofglassliketocrystalandhellipRevelation5913AndtheysunganewsongsayingYouareworthytotakethebookhellip

AmenSeeonMatthew613AndleadusnotintotemptationbutdeliverusfromevilForyourhellipMatthew2820TeachingthemtoobserveallthingswhateverIhavecommandedyouhellip

BENEDICTIONFromtheearliesttimestherecordsbeartestimonythatpronouncingthebenedictionorgivingtheblessingwasacommonpracticeInthetempleservicethisdutywasassignedtotheAaronitesandwasmadeanimpressivepartoftheservice

Oslash TheformofthebenedictionusedisgiveninNumbers622-27

Oslash ReferencestothispracticemaybefoundinLeviticus922Deut1082Chron3027

Oslash Afteratimeminutedirectionsweregivenconcerningitandcarefulpreparationwasmadeforthispartoftheservice

Oslash AllAaronitesofproperagewereentitledtoperformthisserviceexceptthosewhobypreviousconductoronaccountofphysicaldefectweredisqualified

o Onewhohadkilledanotherwhetherintentionallyorotherwiseor

o whohadviolatedthemarriagevows

o hadgivenhimselfexcessivelytowinedrinkingorotherexcessesor

o indeedhadbeenguiltyofunrighteousconductorlife

o Ifonewasblindevenofoneeyeoro hadadefectinhishandsorspeechoro wasahunchbackhewasalsoexcluded

Oslash Suchpersonsleaderswerenotonlyprohibitedfrompronouncingtheblessingbutwasrequiredtowithdrawbeforethispartoftheservicewasperformed

Oslash Beforethepriestcouldengageinthisservicehewasrequiredtowashhishands

Oslash Thenwithupliftedhandswhilethepeoplestoodheutteredthewordsofblessing

ThemainideawasthatthusthenameofYahwehwasputonthepeopleLateritcametoberegardedashavingsomespecialblessinginandofitselfaresultagainstwhichthemorespiritualofthepriestsprotestedItwascommonnotonlytopronouncethebenedictioninthepublicworshipbutalsointhefamily

Oslash WehavesuchinstancesinGenesis926-27Genesis2727-30

Oslash ThispracticeprevailedalsoonmanyotheroccasionsnotonlyinIsraelbutamongtheheathenaswell

WemayreadilyseethereforethatfromtheverybeginningoftheChristianchurchtheuseofthebenedictionwascommon

Inthecourseoftimeanextensiveliturgydevelopedonthissubjectanditmaybesaidthattherearenowthreedistinctideasinthechurchastothebenediction

Oslash Thatsectionofthechurchwhichregardstheministerasclothedwithsacerdotalpowersholdsthattheblessingspronouncedareactuallyconferredintheactoftheutteranceofthewordsbecauseofthepowersconferreduponhimwhenhewassetasideforthesacredoffice

Oslash OntheotherhanditisheldthatitismerelyaprayerthatGodmaybestowcertainblessingsonthepeople

Oslash FromthispositionothersdissentandteachthatitisthedeclarationofthespecialprivilegesandrelationsinwhichthosestandwhohaveenteredintocovenantfellowshipwithChristthattheblessingsnowdeclaredaretheirsbyfightofthatrelationandareconferreduponthembytheHolySpirito TheGreekandRomanCatholicchurchestakethefirstportionandthereforewefindamongthemmuchofdetailandminutiaeastothemannerinwhichitshouldbepronounced

sect IntheGreekchurchthepriestraiseshishandwiththethumbtouchingthethirdfingersignifyingtheprocessionoftheHolyGhostfromtheFatheraloneoraccordingtootherstoformthesacrednameIHS

sect IntheRomanchurchtheformisthethumbfirstandsecondfingersaretobeopentosymbolizetheTrinityInthischurchtoothebenedictionispronouncedinamultitudeofcasesandineachcasethethingsoblessedbythepriestismadesacredbull Crossesbull churchvesselsbull housesbull paschaleggsbull churchyardsarethusblessedbull EveryparishhasacollectionoftheseformsofblessinginwhatisknownastheBenedictionaleo Theauthorityforthisisbasedonsomedocumentsclaimingtoreachbacktoearlychurchhistory

o butastheybelongtotheforgeddecretalclassthepositionoftheRomanchurchonthissubjectisuntenable

Apostolicbenedictionsaswefindthemintheepistlespresentconsiderablevariety

Oslash OneofthestrikingfeaturesisthatinanumberofcasesthereistheomissionoftheHolyGhosto ThebestexplanationseemstobethattheFatherandtheSoneffecttheredemptionoftheworldandtheHolyGhostappliestheblessingsowroughtout

sect GracemercyandpeacemaythenbesaidtobesentfromtheFatherandtheSonthroughtheHolyGhosttobethepossessionofallwhohavecomeintothekingdom

sect ThethirdpersonoftheTrinitybeingthusintheactofapplyingtheblessingisnotmentioned

sect ThefactthatinothercasesFatherSonandHolyGhostarementionedprovesthatthewritersknewthecharacterandofficeoftheHolyGhost

Oslash Themostcommonformusedtodayisthatin2Cor1314OccasionallysomechangesareintroducedbyministersbutitwouldseembesttoadherestrictlytotheScripturalforms

-InternationalStandardBibleEncyclopedia

mdashJacobWKapp

LiteralBIBLICALBenedictionsDivinelyappointedDeut108Deut215Num623-26ByGodUponcreatureshehadmadeGen122UponmanGen128UponNoahGen91Gen92INSTANCESOFByMelchizedekuponAbrahamGen1419Gen1420Heb77ByBethuelshouseholduponRebekahGen2460ByIsaacUponJacobGen2723-29Gen2737Gen281-4UponEsauGen2739

Gen2740ByJacobUponPharaohGen477-10UponJosephssonsGen48UponhisownsonsGen49ByMosesuponthetribesofIsraelDeut33ByAaronLev922Lev923ByhalfthetribeswhostoodonMountGerizimDeut1129Deut1130Deut2711-13Jos833ByJoshuaUponCalebJos1413UpontheReubenitesandGaditesandthehalftribeofManassehJos226Jos227ByNaomiuponRuthandOrpahRuth18Ruth19BythepeopleuponRuthRuth411

Ruth412ByEliuponElkanah1Sa220ByDavidUponthepeople2Sa618UponBarzillai2Sa1939ByAraunahuponDavid2Sa2423BySolomonuponthepeople1Ki8141Ki855-582Ch63BySimeonuponJesusLuke234ByJesusuponhisfollowersLuke2450LEVITICALFORMSOFNum623-26APOSTOLICFORMSOF1Co132Co12Gal13Eph12Php12Col121Th112Th122Ti12

Phm13Rom17Rom155Rom156Rom1513Rom1533Rom1620Rom16241Co16232Co1314Gal616Gal618Eph623Eph624Php4231Th5282Th3162Th3181Ti121Ti6212Ti422Tit315Phm125Heb1320Heb1321Heb13251Pe121Pe5101Pe5111Pe514

2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

butonlyasGodempowersustodosoTheendresultisaconsistentmatureChristianlifethatfaithfullyreflectsthenatureofourholyGodJohnmakesitclearthatwewillneverbetotallyfreefromsininthislife(1John18-10)ThankfullytheworkGodhasbeguninusHewillfinish(Philippians16)RecommendedResourcePleasingGodDiscoveringtheMeaningandImportanceofSanctificationbyRCSproul

VIDEOBlessedExhorting1(36sec)(FortunatetohaveChristianbackground-IbelieveinJesus-

Irsquomsaveddadlost)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting2(47sec)(Stoppedquestioninghellipthenallmythoughtsbegantoevolveamp

branchouthellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting3(57sec)

(IdefinitelybelieveinJesushellipIhaveamoralcompasshellipldquobythosetermsguiltyrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting4(46sec)(Irsquodbeprettyguiltyhellipbutinmyopinionhellipsinningisnotmerit

fordamnationhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting5(57sec)(wemeasurewithmanrsquoswayshellipnofearofGodhellipfearagrave

repenthellipMIRACLE)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting6(49sec)(Miracle=Godchangesourhearthellipallarewickedevilhearthellip

Judgementdayhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting7(62sec)

(JudgementcominghellipldquoJesusdidtheultimateactrdquondashItisfinishedJustampJustifier)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting8(105sec)(LegalatonementhellipYoumustrepentampbelievehellipthisiswhat

yoursquoremissing)Oslash Acts1730ndashldquoGodcommandsallmeneverywheretorepenthelliprdquo

Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

VIDEOBlessedExhorting9(54sec)(sharingbecauseIloveyouhellipldquojustgnarlyspeculationsrdquondash

ldquothinkampthanksrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedENCOUNTER10(657)

RayampAmber(PurposeoflifeLifersquoshardhellipManrsquosbasicallygoodhellipIrsquomgood

ampgoingtoheaven)JesussaidtherersquosnonegoodbutGodhellip

IthinkGodwillseethatIrsquomabasicallygoodpersonamptakemetoheavenhellip

DoyouunderstandthelegalaspectofChristrsquosdeathampresurrectionNO

mMmWhenareyougoingtodiehellipsotherersquosarealsenseof

URGENCYGodrsquosgracemercyamploveareondisplayhellip

GodanswersprayerhellipSeeherewiththemeetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquo

ldquoFatherIprayforAmberhellipthatthisdayshewillunderstandthedepthsofYourloveforherhellipandthatYouhavedestroyedhergreatestenemydeathitselfhellipbysufferinganddyingonthecrossandthenrisingfromthedeadhellipIpraythatYouwillhealthebrokenheartedhellipministertoherinawonderfulamp

miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmen

TreasuryofScriptureKnowledge

MakeHebrews1223TothegeneralassemblyandchurchofthefirstbornwhicharewrittenhellipDeuteronomy324HeistheRockhisworkisperfectforallhiswaysarejudgmenthellipPsalm1388TheLORDwillperfectthatwhichconcernsmeyourmercyOLORDhellipJohn1723IinthemandyouinmethattheymaybemadeperfectinoneandhellipEphesians316-19ThathewouldgrantyouaccordingtotherichesofhisglorytohellipColossians19-12ForthiscausewealsosincethedaywehearditdonotceasehellipColossians412EpaphraswhoisoneofyouaservantofChristsalutesyoualwayshellip1Thessalonians313Totheendhemayestablishyourheartsblamelessinholinessbeforehellip1Thessalonians523AndtheveryGodofpeacesanctifyyouwhollyhellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Peter510ButtheGodofallgracewhohascalledustohiseternalgloryhellip

every2Corinthians98AndGodisabletomakeallgraceaboundtowardyouthatyoualwayshellip

Ephesians210ForwearehisworkmanshipcreatedinChristJesustogoodworkshellipPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Timothy510Wellreportedofforgoodworksifshehavebroughtupchildrenhellip

todoHebrews1036ForyouhaveneedofpatiencethatafteryouhavedonethewillhellipMatthew721NoteveryonethatsaidtomeLordLordshallenterintothekingdomhellipMatthew1250ForwhoevershalldothewillofmyFatherwhichisinheaventhehellipMatthew2131WhetherofthemtwodidthewillofhisfatherTheysaytohimhellipJohn717IfanymanwilldohiswillheshallknowofthedoctrinewhetherhellipRomans122Andbenotconformedtothisworldbutbeyoutransformedbythehellip1Thessalonians43ForthisisthewillofGodevenyoursanctificationthatyoushouldhellip1Peter42Thathenolongershouldlivetherestofhistimeinthefleshtohellip1John217Andtheworldpassesawayandthelustthereofbuthethatdoeshellip

workingordoing

Philippians213ForitisGodwhichworksinyoubothtowillandtodoofhisgoodpleasure

wellpleasingHebrews1316ButtodogoodandtocommunicateforgetnotforwithsuchsacrificeshellipRomans121IbeseechyouthereforebrothersbythemerciesofGodthatyouhellipRomans141718ForthekingdomofGodisnotmeatanddrinkbutrighteousnesshellipPhilippians418ButIhaveallandaboundIamfullhavingreceivedofEpaphroditushellipColossians320Childrenobeyyourparentsinallthingsforthisiswellpleasinghellip1John322Andwhateverweaskwereceiveofhimbecausewekeephiscommandmentshellip

throughJohn162324AndinthatdayyoushallaskmenothingTrulytrulyIsaytohellipEphesians218ForthroughhimwebothhaveaccessbyoneSpirittotheFatherPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellipPhilippians413IcandoallthingsthroughChristwhichstrengthensmeColossians317AndwhateveryoudoinwordordeeddoallinthenameoftheLordhellip1Peter25Youalsoaslivelystonesarebuiltupaspiritualhouseanholyhellip

towhomPsalm721819BlessedbetheLORDGodtheGodofIsraelwhoonlydoeswondrousthingshellipRomans1627ToGodonlywisebeglorythroughJesusChristforeverAmenGalatians15TowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenPhilippians211AndthateverytongueshouldconfessthatJesusChristisLordtohellip1Timothy117NowtotheKingeternalimmortalinvisibletheonlywiseGodhellip1Timothy616Whoonlyhasimmortalitydwellinginthelightwhichnomancanhellip2Timothy418AndtheLordshalldelivermefromeveryevilworkandwillpreservehellip1Peter511TohimbegloryanddominionforeverandeverAmen2Peter318ButgrowingraceandintheknowledgeofourLordandSaviorJesushellipJude125TotheonlywiseGodourSaviorbegloryandmajestydominionandhellipRevelation46AndbeforethethronetherewasaseaofglassliketocrystalandhellipRevelation5913AndtheysunganewsongsayingYouareworthytotakethebookhellip

AmenSeeonMatthew613AndleadusnotintotemptationbutdeliverusfromevilForyourhellipMatthew2820TeachingthemtoobserveallthingswhateverIhavecommandedyouhellip

BENEDICTIONFromtheearliesttimestherecordsbeartestimonythatpronouncingthebenedictionorgivingtheblessingwasacommonpracticeInthetempleservicethisdutywasassignedtotheAaronitesandwasmadeanimpressivepartoftheservice

Oslash TheformofthebenedictionusedisgiveninNumbers622-27

Oslash ReferencestothispracticemaybefoundinLeviticus922Deut1082Chron3027

Oslash Afteratimeminutedirectionsweregivenconcerningitandcarefulpreparationwasmadeforthispartoftheservice

Oslash AllAaronitesofproperagewereentitledtoperformthisserviceexceptthosewhobypreviousconductoronaccountofphysicaldefectweredisqualified

o Onewhohadkilledanotherwhetherintentionallyorotherwiseor

o whohadviolatedthemarriagevows

o hadgivenhimselfexcessivelytowinedrinkingorotherexcessesor

o indeedhadbeenguiltyofunrighteousconductorlife

o Ifonewasblindevenofoneeyeoro hadadefectinhishandsorspeechoro wasahunchbackhewasalsoexcluded

Oslash Suchpersonsleaderswerenotonlyprohibitedfrompronouncingtheblessingbutwasrequiredtowithdrawbeforethispartoftheservicewasperformed

Oslash Beforethepriestcouldengageinthisservicehewasrequiredtowashhishands

Oslash Thenwithupliftedhandswhilethepeoplestoodheutteredthewordsofblessing

ThemainideawasthatthusthenameofYahwehwasputonthepeopleLateritcametoberegardedashavingsomespecialblessinginandofitselfaresultagainstwhichthemorespiritualofthepriestsprotestedItwascommonnotonlytopronouncethebenedictioninthepublicworshipbutalsointhefamily

Oslash WehavesuchinstancesinGenesis926-27Genesis2727-30

Oslash ThispracticeprevailedalsoonmanyotheroccasionsnotonlyinIsraelbutamongtheheathenaswell

WemayreadilyseethereforethatfromtheverybeginningoftheChristianchurchtheuseofthebenedictionwascommon

Inthecourseoftimeanextensiveliturgydevelopedonthissubjectanditmaybesaidthattherearenowthreedistinctideasinthechurchastothebenediction

Oslash Thatsectionofthechurchwhichregardstheministerasclothedwithsacerdotalpowersholdsthattheblessingspronouncedareactuallyconferredintheactoftheutteranceofthewordsbecauseofthepowersconferreduponhimwhenhewassetasideforthesacredoffice

Oslash OntheotherhanditisheldthatitismerelyaprayerthatGodmaybestowcertainblessingsonthepeople

Oslash FromthispositionothersdissentandteachthatitisthedeclarationofthespecialprivilegesandrelationsinwhichthosestandwhohaveenteredintocovenantfellowshipwithChristthattheblessingsnowdeclaredaretheirsbyfightofthatrelationandareconferreduponthembytheHolySpirito TheGreekandRomanCatholicchurchestakethefirstportionandthereforewefindamongthemmuchofdetailandminutiaeastothemannerinwhichitshouldbepronounced

sect IntheGreekchurchthepriestraiseshishandwiththethumbtouchingthethirdfingersignifyingtheprocessionoftheHolyGhostfromtheFatheraloneoraccordingtootherstoformthesacrednameIHS

sect IntheRomanchurchtheformisthethumbfirstandsecondfingersaretobeopentosymbolizetheTrinityInthischurchtoothebenedictionispronouncedinamultitudeofcasesandineachcasethethingsoblessedbythepriestismadesacredbull Crossesbull churchvesselsbull housesbull paschaleggsbull churchyardsarethusblessedbull EveryparishhasacollectionoftheseformsofblessinginwhatisknownastheBenedictionaleo Theauthorityforthisisbasedonsomedocumentsclaimingtoreachbacktoearlychurchhistory

o butastheybelongtotheforgeddecretalclassthepositionoftheRomanchurchonthissubjectisuntenable

Apostolicbenedictionsaswefindthemintheepistlespresentconsiderablevariety

Oslash OneofthestrikingfeaturesisthatinanumberofcasesthereistheomissionoftheHolyGhosto ThebestexplanationseemstobethattheFatherandtheSoneffecttheredemptionoftheworldandtheHolyGhostappliestheblessingsowroughtout

sect GracemercyandpeacemaythenbesaidtobesentfromtheFatherandtheSonthroughtheHolyGhosttobethepossessionofallwhohavecomeintothekingdom

sect ThethirdpersonoftheTrinitybeingthusintheactofapplyingtheblessingisnotmentioned

sect ThefactthatinothercasesFatherSonandHolyGhostarementionedprovesthatthewritersknewthecharacterandofficeoftheHolyGhost

Oslash Themostcommonformusedtodayisthatin2Cor1314OccasionallysomechangesareintroducedbyministersbutitwouldseembesttoadherestrictlytotheScripturalforms

-InternationalStandardBibleEncyclopedia

mdashJacobWKapp

LiteralBIBLICALBenedictionsDivinelyappointedDeut108Deut215Num623-26ByGodUponcreatureshehadmadeGen122UponmanGen128UponNoahGen91Gen92INSTANCESOFByMelchizedekuponAbrahamGen1419Gen1420Heb77ByBethuelshouseholduponRebekahGen2460ByIsaacUponJacobGen2723-29Gen2737Gen281-4UponEsauGen2739

Gen2740ByJacobUponPharaohGen477-10UponJosephssonsGen48UponhisownsonsGen49ByMosesuponthetribesofIsraelDeut33ByAaronLev922Lev923ByhalfthetribeswhostoodonMountGerizimDeut1129Deut1130Deut2711-13Jos833ByJoshuaUponCalebJos1413UpontheReubenitesandGaditesandthehalftribeofManassehJos226Jos227ByNaomiuponRuthandOrpahRuth18Ruth19BythepeopleuponRuthRuth411

Ruth412ByEliuponElkanah1Sa220ByDavidUponthepeople2Sa618UponBarzillai2Sa1939ByAraunahuponDavid2Sa2423BySolomonuponthepeople1Ki8141Ki855-582Ch63BySimeonuponJesusLuke234ByJesusuponhisfollowersLuke2450LEVITICALFORMSOFNum623-26APOSTOLICFORMSOF1Co132Co12Gal13Eph12Php12Col121Th112Th122Ti12

Phm13Rom17Rom155Rom156Rom1513Rom1533Rom1620Rom16241Co16232Co1314Gal616Gal618Eph623Eph624Php4231Th5282Th3162Th3181Ti121Ti6212Ti422Tit315Phm125Heb1320Heb1321Heb13251Pe121Pe5101Pe5111Pe514

2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

butonlyasGodempowersustodosoTheendresultisaconsistentmatureChristianlifethatfaithfullyreflectsthenatureofourholyGodJohnmakesitclearthatwewillneverbetotallyfreefromsininthislife(1John18-10)ThankfullytheworkGodhasbeguninusHewillfinish(Philippians16)RecommendedResourcePleasingGodDiscoveringtheMeaningandImportanceofSanctificationbyRCSproul

VIDEOBlessedExhorting1(36sec)(FortunatetohaveChristianbackground-IbelieveinJesus-

Irsquomsaveddadlost)

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branchouthellip)

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fordamnationhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting5(57sec)(wemeasurewithmanrsquoswayshellipnofearofGodhellipfearagrave

repenthellipMIRACLE)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting6(49sec)(Miracle=Godchangesourhearthellipallarewickedevilhearthellip

Judgementdayhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting7(62sec)

(JudgementcominghellipldquoJesusdidtheultimateactrdquondashItisfinishedJustampJustifier)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting8(105sec)(LegalatonementhellipYoumustrepentampbelievehellipthisiswhat

yoursquoremissing)Oslash Acts1730ndashldquoGodcommandsallmeneverywheretorepenthelliprdquo

Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

VIDEOBlessedExhorting9(54sec)(sharingbecauseIloveyouhellipldquojustgnarlyspeculationsrdquondash

ldquothinkampthanksrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedENCOUNTER10(657)

RayampAmber(PurposeoflifeLifersquoshardhellipManrsquosbasicallygoodhellipIrsquomgood

ampgoingtoheaven)JesussaidtherersquosnonegoodbutGodhellip

IthinkGodwillseethatIrsquomabasicallygoodpersonamptakemetoheavenhellip

DoyouunderstandthelegalaspectofChristrsquosdeathampresurrectionNO

mMmWhenareyougoingtodiehellipsotherersquosarealsenseof

URGENCYGodrsquosgracemercyamploveareondisplayhellip

GodanswersprayerhellipSeeherewiththemeetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquo

ldquoFatherIprayforAmberhellipthatthisdayshewillunderstandthedepthsofYourloveforherhellipandthatYouhavedestroyedhergreatestenemydeathitselfhellipbysufferinganddyingonthecrossandthenrisingfromthedeadhellipIpraythatYouwillhealthebrokenheartedhellipministertoherinawonderfulamp

miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmen

Ephesians210ForwearehisworkmanshipcreatedinChristJesustogoodworkshellipPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellip2Thessalonians217Comfortyourheartsandestablishyouineverygoodwordandwork1Timothy510Wellreportedofforgoodworksifshehavebroughtupchildrenhellip

todoHebrews1036ForyouhaveneedofpatiencethatafteryouhavedonethewillhellipMatthew721NoteveryonethatsaidtomeLordLordshallenterintothekingdomhellipMatthew1250ForwhoevershalldothewillofmyFatherwhichisinheaventhehellipMatthew2131WhetherofthemtwodidthewillofhisfatherTheysaytohimhellipJohn717IfanymanwilldohiswillheshallknowofthedoctrinewhetherhellipRomans122Andbenotconformedtothisworldbutbeyoutransformedbythehellip1Thessalonians43ForthisisthewillofGodevenyoursanctificationthatyoushouldhellip1Peter42Thathenolongershouldlivetherestofhistimeinthefleshtohellip1John217Andtheworldpassesawayandthelustthereofbuthethatdoeshellip

workingordoing

Philippians213ForitisGodwhichworksinyoubothtowillandtodoofhisgoodpleasure

wellpleasingHebrews1316ButtodogoodandtocommunicateforgetnotforwithsuchsacrificeshellipRomans121IbeseechyouthereforebrothersbythemerciesofGodthatyouhellipRomans141718ForthekingdomofGodisnotmeatanddrinkbutrighteousnesshellipPhilippians418ButIhaveallandaboundIamfullhavingreceivedofEpaphroditushellipColossians320Childrenobeyyourparentsinallthingsforthisiswellpleasinghellip1John322Andwhateverweaskwereceiveofhimbecausewekeephiscommandmentshellip

throughJohn162324AndinthatdayyoushallaskmenothingTrulytrulyIsaytohellipEphesians218ForthroughhimwebothhaveaccessbyoneSpirittotheFatherPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellipPhilippians413IcandoallthingsthroughChristwhichstrengthensmeColossians317AndwhateveryoudoinwordordeeddoallinthenameoftheLordhellip1Peter25Youalsoaslivelystonesarebuiltupaspiritualhouseanholyhellip

towhomPsalm721819BlessedbetheLORDGodtheGodofIsraelwhoonlydoeswondrousthingshellipRomans1627ToGodonlywisebeglorythroughJesusChristforeverAmenGalatians15TowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenPhilippians211AndthateverytongueshouldconfessthatJesusChristisLordtohellip1Timothy117NowtotheKingeternalimmortalinvisibletheonlywiseGodhellip1Timothy616Whoonlyhasimmortalitydwellinginthelightwhichnomancanhellip2Timothy418AndtheLordshalldelivermefromeveryevilworkandwillpreservehellip1Peter511TohimbegloryanddominionforeverandeverAmen2Peter318ButgrowingraceandintheknowledgeofourLordandSaviorJesushellipJude125TotheonlywiseGodourSaviorbegloryandmajestydominionandhellipRevelation46AndbeforethethronetherewasaseaofglassliketocrystalandhellipRevelation5913AndtheysunganewsongsayingYouareworthytotakethebookhellip

AmenSeeonMatthew613AndleadusnotintotemptationbutdeliverusfromevilForyourhellipMatthew2820TeachingthemtoobserveallthingswhateverIhavecommandedyouhellip

BENEDICTIONFromtheearliesttimestherecordsbeartestimonythatpronouncingthebenedictionorgivingtheblessingwasacommonpracticeInthetempleservicethisdutywasassignedtotheAaronitesandwasmadeanimpressivepartoftheservice

Oslash TheformofthebenedictionusedisgiveninNumbers622-27

Oslash ReferencestothispracticemaybefoundinLeviticus922Deut1082Chron3027

Oslash Afteratimeminutedirectionsweregivenconcerningitandcarefulpreparationwasmadeforthispartoftheservice

Oslash AllAaronitesofproperagewereentitledtoperformthisserviceexceptthosewhobypreviousconductoronaccountofphysicaldefectweredisqualified

o Onewhohadkilledanotherwhetherintentionallyorotherwiseor

o whohadviolatedthemarriagevows

o hadgivenhimselfexcessivelytowinedrinkingorotherexcessesor

o indeedhadbeenguiltyofunrighteousconductorlife

o Ifonewasblindevenofoneeyeoro hadadefectinhishandsorspeechoro wasahunchbackhewasalsoexcluded

Oslash Suchpersonsleaderswerenotonlyprohibitedfrompronouncingtheblessingbutwasrequiredtowithdrawbeforethispartoftheservicewasperformed

Oslash Beforethepriestcouldengageinthisservicehewasrequiredtowashhishands

Oslash Thenwithupliftedhandswhilethepeoplestoodheutteredthewordsofblessing

ThemainideawasthatthusthenameofYahwehwasputonthepeopleLateritcametoberegardedashavingsomespecialblessinginandofitselfaresultagainstwhichthemorespiritualofthepriestsprotestedItwascommonnotonlytopronouncethebenedictioninthepublicworshipbutalsointhefamily

Oslash WehavesuchinstancesinGenesis926-27Genesis2727-30

Oslash ThispracticeprevailedalsoonmanyotheroccasionsnotonlyinIsraelbutamongtheheathenaswell

WemayreadilyseethereforethatfromtheverybeginningoftheChristianchurchtheuseofthebenedictionwascommon

Inthecourseoftimeanextensiveliturgydevelopedonthissubjectanditmaybesaidthattherearenowthreedistinctideasinthechurchastothebenediction

Oslash Thatsectionofthechurchwhichregardstheministerasclothedwithsacerdotalpowersholdsthattheblessingspronouncedareactuallyconferredintheactoftheutteranceofthewordsbecauseofthepowersconferreduponhimwhenhewassetasideforthesacredoffice

Oslash OntheotherhanditisheldthatitismerelyaprayerthatGodmaybestowcertainblessingsonthepeople

Oslash FromthispositionothersdissentandteachthatitisthedeclarationofthespecialprivilegesandrelationsinwhichthosestandwhohaveenteredintocovenantfellowshipwithChristthattheblessingsnowdeclaredaretheirsbyfightofthatrelationandareconferreduponthembytheHolySpirito TheGreekandRomanCatholicchurchestakethefirstportionandthereforewefindamongthemmuchofdetailandminutiaeastothemannerinwhichitshouldbepronounced

sect IntheGreekchurchthepriestraiseshishandwiththethumbtouchingthethirdfingersignifyingtheprocessionoftheHolyGhostfromtheFatheraloneoraccordingtootherstoformthesacrednameIHS

sect IntheRomanchurchtheformisthethumbfirstandsecondfingersaretobeopentosymbolizetheTrinityInthischurchtoothebenedictionispronouncedinamultitudeofcasesandineachcasethethingsoblessedbythepriestismadesacredbull Crossesbull churchvesselsbull housesbull paschaleggsbull churchyardsarethusblessedbull EveryparishhasacollectionoftheseformsofblessinginwhatisknownastheBenedictionaleo Theauthorityforthisisbasedonsomedocumentsclaimingtoreachbacktoearlychurchhistory

o butastheybelongtotheforgeddecretalclassthepositionoftheRomanchurchonthissubjectisuntenable

Apostolicbenedictionsaswefindthemintheepistlespresentconsiderablevariety

Oslash OneofthestrikingfeaturesisthatinanumberofcasesthereistheomissionoftheHolyGhosto ThebestexplanationseemstobethattheFatherandtheSoneffecttheredemptionoftheworldandtheHolyGhostappliestheblessingsowroughtout

sect GracemercyandpeacemaythenbesaidtobesentfromtheFatherandtheSonthroughtheHolyGhosttobethepossessionofallwhohavecomeintothekingdom

sect ThethirdpersonoftheTrinitybeingthusintheactofapplyingtheblessingisnotmentioned

sect ThefactthatinothercasesFatherSonandHolyGhostarementionedprovesthatthewritersknewthecharacterandofficeoftheHolyGhost

Oslash Themostcommonformusedtodayisthatin2Cor1314OccasionallysomechangesareintroducedbyministersbutitwouldseembesttoadherestrictlytotheScripturalforms

-InternationalStandardBibleEncyclopedia

mdashJacobWKapp

LiteralBIBLICALBenedictionsDivinelyappointedDeut108Deut215Num623-26ByGodUponcreatureshehadmadeGen122UponmanGen128UponNoahGen91Gen92INSTANCESOFByMelchizedekuponAbrahamGen1419Gen1420Heb77ByBethuelshouseholduponRebekahGen2460ByIsaacUponJacobGen2723-29Gen2737Gen281-4UponEsauGen2739

Gen2740ByJacobUponPharaohGen477-10UponJosephssonsGen48UponhisownsonsGen49ByMosesuponthetribesofIsraelDeut33ByAaronLev922Lev923ByhalfthetribeswhostoodonMountGerizimDeut1129Deut1130Deut2711-13Jos833ByJoshuaUponCalebJos1413UpontheReubenitesandGaditesandthehalftribeofManassehJos226Jos227ByNaomiuponRuthandOrpahRuth18Ruth19BythepeopleuponRuthRuth411

Ruth412ByEliuponElkanah1Sa220ByDavidUponthepeople2Sa618UponBarzillai2Sa1939ByAraunahuponDavid2Sa2423BySolomonuponthepeople1Ki8141Ki855-582Ch63BySimeonuponJesusLuke234ByJesusuponhisfollowersLuke2450LEVITICALFORMSOFNum623-26APOSTOLICFORMSOF1Co132Co12Gal13Eph12Php12Col121Th112Th122Ti12

Phm13Rom17Rom155Rom156Rom1513Rom1533Rom1620Rom16241Co16232Co1314Gal616Gal618Eph623Eph624Php4231Th5282Th3162Th3181Ti121Ti6212Ti422Tit315Phm125Heb1320Heb1321Heb13251Pe121Pe5101Pe5111Pe514

2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

butonlyasGodempowersustodosoTheendresultisaconsistentmatureChristianlifethatfaithfullyreflectsthenatureofourholyGodJohnmakesitclearthatwewillneverbetotallyfreefromsininthislife(1John18-10)ThankfullytheworkGodhasbeguninusHewillfinish(Philippians16)RecommendedResourcePleasingGodDiscoveringtheMeaningandImportanceofSanctificationbyRCSproul

VIDEOBlessedExhorting1(36sec)(FortunatetohaveChristianbackground-IbelieveinJesus-

Irsquomsaveddadlost)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting2(47sec)(Stoppedquestioninghellipthenallmythoughtsbegantoevolveamp

branchouthellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting3(57sec)

(IdefinitelybelieveinJesushellipIhaveamoralcompasshellipldquobythosetermsguiltyrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting4(46sec)(Irsquodbeprettyguiltyhellipbutinmyopinionhellipsinningisnotmerit

fordamnationhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting5(57sec)(wemeasurewithmanrsquoswayshellipnofearofGodhellipfearagrave

repenthellipMIRACLE)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting6(49sec)(Miracle=Godchangesourhearthellipallarewickedevilhearthellip

Judgementdayhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting7(62sec)

(JudgementcominghellipldquoJesusdidtheultimateactrdquondashItisfinishedJustampJustifier)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting8(105sec)(LegalatonementhellipYoumustrepentampbelievehellipthisiswhat

yoursquoremissing)Oslash Acts1730ndashldquoGodcommandsallmeneverywheretorepenthelliprdquo

Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

VIDEOBlessedExhorting9(54sec)(sharingbecauseIloveyouhellipldquojustgnarlyspeculationsrdquondash

ldquothinkampthanksrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedENCOUNTER10(657)

RayampAmber(PurposeoflifeLifersquoshardhellipManrsquosbasicallygoodhellipIrsquomgood

ampgoingtoheaven)JesussaidtherersquosnonegoodbutGodhellip

IthinkGodwillseethatIrsquomabasicallygoodpersonamptakemetoheavenhellip

DoyouunderstandthelegalaspectofChristrsquosdeathampresurrectionNO

mMmWhenareyougoingtodiehellipsotherersquosarealsenseof

URGENCYGodrsquosgracemercyamploveareondisplayhellip

GodanswersprayerhellipSeeherewiththemeetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquo

ldquoFatherIprayforAmberhellipthatthisdayshewillunderstandthedepthsofYourloveforherhellipandthatYouhavedestroyedhergreatestenemydeathitselfhellipbysufferinganddyingonthecrossandthenrisingfromthedeadhellipIpraythatYouwillhealthebrokenheartedhellipministertoherinawonderfulamp

miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmen

Philippians213ForitisGodwhichworksinyoubothtowillandtodoofhisgoodpleasure

wellpleasingHebrews1316ButtodogoodandtocommunicateforgetnotforwithsuchsacrificeshellipRomans121IbeseechyouthereforebrothersbythemerciesofGodthatyouhellipRomans141718ForthekingdomofGodisnotmeatanddrinkbutrighteousnesshellipPhilippians418ButIhaveallandaboundIamfullhavingreceivedofEpaphroditushellipColossians320Childrenobeyyourparentsinallthingsforthisiswellpleasinghellip1John322Andwhateverweaskwereceiveofhimbecausewekeephiscommandmentshellip

throughJohn162324AndinthatdayyoushallaskmenothingTrulytrulyIsaytohellipEphesians218ForthroughhimwebothhaveaccessbyoneSpirittotheFatherPhilippians111BeingfilledwiththefruitsofrighteousnesswhicharebyJesushellipPhilippians413IcandoallthingsthroughChristwhichstrengthensmeColossians317AndwhateveryoudoinwordordeeddoallinthenameoftheLordhellip1Peter25Youalsoaslivelystonesarebuiltupaspiritualhouseanholyhellip

towhomPsalm721819BlessedbetheLORDGodtheGodofIsraelwhoonlydoeswondrousthingshellipRomans1627ToGodonlywisebeglorythroughJesusChristforeverAmenGalatians15TowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenPhilippians211AndthateverytongueshouldconfessthatJesusChristisLordtohellip1Timothy117NowtotheKingeternalimmortalinvisibletheonlywiseGodhellip1Timothy616Whoonlyhasimmortalitydwellinginthelightwhichnomancanhellip2Timothy418AndtheLordshalldelivermefromeveryevilworkandwillpreservehellip1Peter511TohimbegloryanddominionforeverandeverAmen2Peter318ButgrowingraceandintheknowledgeofourLordandSaviorJesushellipJude125TotheonlywiseGodourSaviorbegloryandmajestydominionandhellipRevelation46AndbeforethethronetherewasaseaofglassliketocrystalandhellipRevelation5913AndtheysunganewsongsayingYouareworthytotakethebookhellip

AmenSeeonMatthew613AndleadusnotintotemptationbutdeliverusfromevilForyourhellipMatthew2820TeachingthemtoobserveallthingswhateverIhavecommandedyouhellip

BENEDICTIONFromtheearliesttimestherecordsbeartestimonythatpronouncingthebenedictionorgivingtheblessingwasacommonpracticeInthetempleservicethisdutywasassignedtotheAaronitesandwasmadeanimpressivepartoftheservice

Oslash TheformofthebenedictionusedisgiveninNumbers622-27

Oslash ReferencestothispracticemaybefoundinLeviticus922Deut1082Chron3027

Oslash Afteratimeminutedirectionsweregivenconcerningitandcarefulpreparationwasmadeforthispartoftheservice

Oslash AllAaronitesofproperagewereentitledtoperformthisserviceexceptthosewhobypreviousconductoronaccountofphysicaldefectweredisqualified

o Onewhohadkilledanotherwhetherintentionallyorotherwiseor

o whohadviolatedthemarriagevows

o hadgivenhimselfexcessivelytowinedrinkingorotherexcessesor

o indeedhadbeenguiltyofunrighteousconductorlife

o Ifonewasblindevenofoneeyeoro hadadefectinhishandsorspeechoro wasahunchbackhewasalsoexcluded

Oslash Suchpersonsleaderswerenotonlyprohibitedfrompronouncingtheblessingbutwasrequiredtowithdrawbeforethispartoftheservicewasperformed

Oslash Beforethepriestcouldengageinthisservicehewasrequiredtowashhishands

Oslash Thenwithupliftedhandswhilethepeoplestoodheutteredthewordsofblessing

ThemainideawasthatthusthenameofYahwehwasputonthepeopleLateritcametoberegardedashavingsomespecialblessinginandofitselfaresultagainstwhichthemorespiritualofthepriestsprotestedItwascommonnotonlytopronouncethebenedictioninthepublicworshipbutalsointhefamily

Oslash WehavesuchinstancesinGenesis926-27Genesis2727-30

Oslash ThispracticeprevailedalsoonmanyotheroccasionsnotonlyinIsraelbutamongtheheathenaswell

WemayreadilyseethereforethatfromtheverybeginningoftheChristianchurchtheuseofthebenedictionwascommon

Inthecourseoftimeanextensiveliturgydevelopedonthissubjectanditmaybesaidthattherearenowthreedistinctideasinthechurchastothebenediction

Oslash Thatsectionofthechurchwhichregardstheministerasclothedwithsacerdotalpowersholdsthattheblessingspronouncedareactuallyconferredintheactoftheutteranceofthewordsbecauseofthepowersconferreduponhimwhenhewassetasideforthesacredoffice

Oslash OntheotherhanditisheldthatitismerelyaprayerthatGodmaybestowcertainblessingsonthepeople

Oslash FromthispositionothersdissentandteachthatitisthedeclarationofthespecialprivilegesandrelationsinwhichthosestandwhohaveenteredintocovenantfellowshipwithChristthattheblessingsnowdeclaredaretheirsbyfightofthatrelationandareconferreduponthembytheHolySpirito TheGreekandRomanCatholicchurchestakethefirstportionandthereforewefindamongthemmuchofdetailandminutiaeastothemannerinwhichitshouldbepronounced

sect IntheGreekchurchthepriestraiseshishandwiththethumbtouchingthethirdfingersignifyingtheprocessionoftheHolyGhostfromtheFatheraloneoraccordingtootherstoformthesacrednameIHS

sect IntheRomanchurchtheformisthethumbfirstandsecondfingersaretobeopentosymbolizetheTrinityInthischurchtoothebenedictionispronouncedinamultitudeofcasesandineachcasethethingsoblessedbythepriestismadesacredbull Crossesbull churchvesselsbull housesbull paschaleggsbull churchyardsarethusblessedbull EveryparishhasacollectionoftheseformsofblessinginwhatisknownastheBenedictionaleo Theauthorityforthisisbasedonsomedocumentsclaimingtoreachbacktoearlychurchhistory

o butastheybelongtotheforgeddecretalclassthepositionoftheRomanchurchonthissubjectisuntenable

Apostolicbenedictionsaswefindthemintheepistlespresentconsiderablevariety

Oslash OneofthestrikingfeaturesisthatinanumberofcasesthereistheomissionoftheHolyGhosto ThebestexplanationseemstobethattheFatherandtheSoneffecttheredemptionoftheworldandtheHolyGhostappliestheblessingsowroughtout

sect GracemercyandpeacemaythenbesaidtobesentfromtheFatherandtheSonthroughtheHolyGhosttobethepossessionofallwhohavecomeintothekingdom

sect ThethirdpersonoftheTrinitybeingthusintheactofapplyingtheblessingisnotmentioned

sect ThefactthatinothercasesFatherSonandHolyGhostarementionedprovesthatthewritersknewthecharacterandofficeoftheHolyGhost

Oslash Themostcommonformusedtodayisthatin2Cor1314OccasionallysomechangesareintroducedbyministersbutitwouldseembesttoadherestrictlytotheScripturalforms

-InternationalStandardBibleEncyclopedia

mdashJacobWKapp

LiteralBIBLICALBenedictionsDivinelyappointedDeut108Deut215Num623-26ByGodUponcreatureshehadmadeGen122UponmanGen128UponNoahGen91Gen92INSTANCESOFByMelchizedekuponAbrahamGen1419Gen1420Heb77ByBethuelshouseholduponRebekahGen2460ByIsaacUponJacobGen2723-29Gen2737Gen281-4UponEsauGen2739

Gen2740ByJacobUponPharaohGen477-10UponJosephssonsGen48UponhisownsonsGen49ByMosesuponthetribesofIsraelDeut33ByAaronLev922Lev923ByhalfthetribeswhostoodonMountGerizimDeut1129Deut1130Deut2711-13Jos833ByJoshuaUponCalebJos1413UpontheReubenitesandGaditesandthehalftribeofManassehJos226Jos227ByNaomiuponRuthandOrpahRuth18Ruth19BythepeopleuponRuthRuth411

Ruth412ByEliuponElkanah1Sa220ByDavidUponthepeople2Sa618UponBarzillai2Sa1939ByAraunahuponDavid2Sa2423BySolomonuponthepeople1Ki8141Ki855-582Ch63BySimeonuponJesusLuke234ByJesusuponhisfollowersLuke2450LEVITICALFORMSOFNum623-26APOSTOLICFORMSOF1Co132Co12Gal13Eph12Php12Col121Th112Th122Ti12

Phm13Rom17Rom155Rom156Rom1513Rom1533Rom1620Rom16241Co16232Co1314Gal616Gal618Eph623Eph624Php4231Th5282Th3162Th3181Ti121Ti6212Ti422Tit315Phm125Heb1320Heb1321Heb13251Pe121Pe5101Pe5111Pe514

2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

butonlyasGodempowersustodosoTheendresultisaconsistentmatureChristianlifethatfaithfullyreflectsthenatureofourholyGodJohnmakesitclearthatwewillneverbetotallyfreefromsininthislife(1John18-10)ThankfullytheworkGodhasbeguninusHewillfinish(Philippians16)RecommendedResourcePleasingGodDiscoveringtheMeaningandImportanceofSanctificationbyRCSproul

VIDEOBlessedExhorting1(36sec)(FortunatetohaveChristianbackground-IbelieveinJesus-

Irsquomsaveddadlost)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting2(47sec)(Stoppedquestioninghellipthenallmythoughtsbegantoevolveamp

branchouthellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting3(57sec)

(IdefinitelybelieveinJesushellipIhaveamoralcompasshellipldquobythosetermsguiltyrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting4(46sec)(Irsquodbeprettyguiltyhellipbutinmyopinionhellipsinningisnotmerit

fordamnationhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting5(57sec)(wemeasurewithmanrsquoswayshellipnofearofGodhellipfearagrave

repenthellipMIRACLE)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting6(49sec)(Miracle=Godchangesourhearthellipallarewickedevilhearthellip

Judgementdayhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting7(62sec)

(JudgementcominghellipldquoJesusdidtheultimateactrdquondashItisfinishedJustampJustifier)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting8(105sec)(LegalatonementhellipYoumustrepentampbelievehellipthisiswhat

yoursquoremissing)Oslash Acts1730ndashldquoGodcommandsallmeneverywheretorepenthelliprdquo

Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

VIDEOBlessedExhorting9(54sec)(sharingbecauseIloveyouhellipldquojustgnarlyspeculationsrdquondash

ldquothinkampthanksrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedENCOUNTER10(657)

RayampAmber(PurposeoflifeLifersquoshardhellipManrsquosbasicallygoodhellipIrsquomgood

ampgoingtoheaven)JesussaidtherersquosnonegoodbutGodhellip

IthinkGodwillseethatIrsquomabasicallygoodpersonamptakemetoheavenhellip

DoyouunderstandthelegalaspectofChristrsquosdeathampresurrectionNO

mMmWhenareyougoingtodiehellipsotherersquosarealsenseof

URGENCYGodrsquosgracemercyamploveareondisplayhellip

GodanswersprayerhellipSeeherewiththemeetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquo

ldquoFatherIprayforAmberhellipthatthisdayshewillunderstandthedepthsofYourloveforherhellipandthatYouhavedestroyedhergreatestenemydeathitselfhellipbysufferinganddyingonthecrossandthenrisingfromthedeadhellipIpraythatYouwillhealthebrokenheartedhellipministertoherinawonderfulamp

miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmen

towhomPsalm721819BlessedbetheLORDGodtheGodofIsraelwhoonlydoeswondrousthingshellipRomans1627ToGodonlywisebeglorythroughJesusChristforeverAmenGalatians15TowhombegloryforeverandeverAmenPhilippians211AndthateverytongueshouldconfessthatJesusChristisLordtohellip1Timothy117NowtotheKingeternalimmortalinvisibletheonlywiseGodhellip1Timothy616Whoonlyhasimmortalitydwellinginthelightwhichnomancanhellip2Timothy418AndtheLordshalldelivermefromeveryevilworkandwillpreservehellip1Peter511TohimbegloryanddominionforeverandeverAmen2Peter318ButgrowingraceandintheknowledgeofourLordandSaviorJesushellipJude125TotheonlywiseGodourSaviorbegloryandmajestydominionandhellipRevelation46AndbeforethethronetherewasaseaofglassliketocrystalandhellipRevelation5913AndtheysunganewsongsayingYouareworthytotakethebookhellip

AmenSeeonMatthew613AndleadusnotintotemptationbutdeliverusfromevilForyourhellipMatthew2820TeachingthemtoobserveallthingswhateverIhavecommandedyouhellip

BENEDICTIONFromtheearliesttimestherecordsbeartestimonythatpronouncingthebenedictionorgivingtheblessingwasacommonpracticeInthetempleservicethisdutywasassignedtotheAaronitesandwasmadeanimpressivepartoftheservice

Oslash TheformofthebenedictionusedisgiveninNumbers622-27

Oslash ReferencestothispracticemaybefoundinLeviticus922Deut1082Chron3027

Oslash Afteratimeminutedirectionsweregivenconcerningitandcarefulpreparationwasmadeforthispartoftheservice

Oslash AllAaronitesofproperagewereentitledtoperformthisserviceexceptthosewhobypreviousconductoronaccountofphysicaldefectweredisqualified

o Onewhohadkilledanotherwhetherintentionallyorotherwiseor

o whohadviolatedthemarriagevows

o hadgivenhimselfexcessivelytowinedrinkingorotherexcessesor

o indeedhadbeenguiltyofunrighteousconductorlife

o Ifonewasblindevenofoneeyeoro hadadefectinhishandsorspeechoro wasahunchbackhewasalsoexcluded

Oslash Suchpersonsleaderswerenotonlyprohibitedfrompronouncingtheblessingbutwasrequiredtowithdrawbeforethispartoftheservicewasperformed

Oslash Beforethepriestcouldengageinthisservicehewasrequiredtowashhishands

Oslash Thenwithupliftedhandswhilethepeoplestoodheutteredthewordsofblessing

ThemainideawasthatthusthenameofYahwehwasputonthepeopleLateritcametoberegardedashavingsomespecialblessinginandofitselfaresultagainstwhichthemorespiritualofthepriestsprotestedItwascommonnotonlytopronouncethebenedictioninthepublicworshipbutalsointhefamily

Oslash WehavesuchinstancesinGenesis926-27Genesis2727-30

Oslash ThispracticeprevailedalsoonmanyotheroccasionsnotonlyinIsraelbutamongtheheathenaswell

WemayreadilyseethereforethatfromtheverybeginningoftheChristianchurchtheuseofthebenedictionwascommon

Inthecourseoftimeanextensiveliturgydevelopedonthissubjectanditmaybesaidthattherearenowthreedistinctideasinthechurchastothebenediction

Oslash Thatsectionofthechurchwhichregardstheministerasclothedwithsacerdotalpowersholdsthattheblessingspronouncedareactuallyconferredintheactoftheutteranceofthewordsbecauseofthepowersconferreduponhimwhenhewassetasideforthesacredoffice

Oslash OntheotherhanditisheldthatitismerelyaprayerthatGodmaybestowcertainblessingsonthepeople

Oslash FromthispositionothersdissentandteachthatitisthedeclarationofthespecialprivilegesandrelationsinwhichthosestandwhohaveenteredintocovenantfellowshipwithChristthattheblessingsnowdeclaredaretheirsbyfightofthatrelationandareconferreduponthembytheHolySpirito TheGreekandRomanCatholicchurchestakethefirstportionandthereforewefindamongthemmuchofdetailandminutiaeastothemannerinwhichitshouldbepronounced

sect IntheGreekchurchthepriestraiseshishandwiththethumbtouchingthethirdfingersignifyingtheprocessionoftheHolyGhostfromtheFatheraloneoraccordingtootherstoformthesacrednameIHS

sect IntheRomanchurchtheformisthethumbfirstandsecondfingersaretobeopentosymbolizetheTrinityInthischurchtoothebenedictionispronouncedinamultitudeofcasesandineachcasethethingsoblessedbythepriestismadesacredbull Crossesbull churchvesselsbull housesbull paschaleggsbull churchyardsarethusblessedbull EveryparishhasacollectionoftheseformsofblessinginwhatisknownastheBenedictionaleo Theauthorityforthisisbasedonsomedocumentsclaimingtoreachbacktoearlychurchhistory

o butastheybelongtotheforgeddecretalclassthepositionoftheRomanchurchonthissubjectisuntenable

Apostolicbenedictionsaswefindthemintheepistlespresentconsiderablevariety

Oslash OneofthestrikingfeaturesisthatinanumberofcasesthereistheomissionoftheHolyGhosto ThebestexplanationseemstobethattheFatherandtheSoneffecttheredemptionoftheworldandtheHolyGhostappliestheblessingsowroughtout

sect GracemercyandpeacemaythenbesaidtobesentfromtheFatherandtheSonthroughtheHolyGhosttobethepossessionofallwhohavecomeintothekingdom

sect ThethirdpersonoftheTrinitybeingthusintheactofapplyingtheblessingisnotmentioned

sect ThefactthatinothercasesFatherSonandHolyGhostarementionedprovesthatthewritersknewthecharacterandofficeoftheHolyGhost

Oslash Themostcommonformusedtodayisthatin2Cor1314OccasionallysomechangesareintroducedbyministersbutitwouldseembesttoadherestrictlytotheScripturalforms

-InternationalStandardBibleEncyclopedia

mdashJacobWKapp

LiteralBIBLICALBenedictionsDivinelyappointedDeut108Deut215Num623-26ByGodUponcreatureshehadmadeGen122UponmanGen128UponNoahGen91Gen92INSTANCESOFByMelchizedekuponAbrahamGen1419Gen1420Heb77ByBethuelshouseholduponRebekahGen2460ByIsaacUponJacobGen2723-29Gen2737Gen281-4UponEsauGen2739

Gen2740ByJacobUponPharaohGen477-10UponJosephssonsGen48UponhisownsonsGen49ByMosesuponthetribesofIsraelDeut33ByAaronLev922Lev923ByhalfthetribeswhostoodonMountGerizimDeut1129Deut1130Deut2711-13Jos833ByJoshuaUponCalebJos1413UpontheReubenitesandGaditesandthehalftribeofManassehJos226Jos227ByNaomiuponRuthandOrpahRuth18Ruth19BythepeopleuponRuthRuth411

Ruth412ByEliuponElkanah1Sa220ByDavidUponthepeople2Sa618UponBarzillai2Sa1939ByAraunahuponDavid2Sa2423BySolomonuponthepeople1Ki8141Ki855-582Ch63BySimeonuponJesusLuke234ByJesusuponhisfollowersLuke2450LEVITICALFORMSOFNum623-26APOSTOLICFORMSOF1Co132Co12Gal13Eph12Php12Col121Th112Th122Ti12

Phm13Rom17Rom155Rom156Rom1513Rom1533Rom1620Rom16241Co16232Co1314Gal616Gal618Eph623Eph624Php4231Th5282Th3162Th3181Ti121Ti6212Ti422Tit315Phm125Heb1320Heb1321Heb13251Pe121Pe5101Pe5111Pe514

2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

butonlyasGodempowersustodosoTheendresultisaconsistentmatureChristianlifethatfaithfullyreflectsthenatureofourholyGodJohnmakesitclearthatwewillneverbetotallyfreefromsininthislife(1John18-10)ThankfullytheworkGodhasbeguninusHewillfinish(Philippians16)RecommendedResourcePleasingGodDiscoveringtheMeaningandImportanceofSanctificationbyRCSproul

VIDEOBlessedExhorting1(36sec)(FortunatetohaveChristianbackground-IbelieveinJesus-

Irsquomsaveddadlost)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting2(47sec)(Stoppedquestioninghellipthenallmythoughtsbegantoevolveamp

branchouthellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting3(57sec)

(IdefinitelybelieveinJesushellipIhaveamoralcompasshellipldquobythosetermsguiltyrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting4(46sec)(Irsquodbeprettyguiltyhellipbutinmyopinionhellipsinningisnotmerit

fordamnationhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting5(57sec)(wemeasurewithmanrsquoswayshellipnofearofGodhellipfearagrave

repenthellipMIRACLE)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting6(49sec)(Miracle=Godchangesourhearthellipallarewickedevilhearthellip

Judgementdayhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting7(62sec)

(JudgementcominghellipldquoJesusdidtheultimateactrdquondashItisfinishedJustampJustifier)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting8(105sec)(LegalatonementhellipYoumustrepentampbelievehellipthisiswhat

yoursquoremissing)Oslash Acts1730ndashldquoGodcommandsallmeneverywheretorepenthelliprdquo

Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

VIDEOBlessedExhorting9(54sec)(sharingbecauseIloveyouhellipldquojustgnarlyspeculationsrdquondash

ldquothinkampthanksrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedENCOUNTER10(657)

RayampAmber(PurposeoflifeLifersquoshardhellipManrsquosbasicallygoodhellipIrsquomgood

ampgoingtoheaven)JesussaidtherersquosnonegoodbutGodhellip

IthinkGodwillseethatIrsquomabasicallygoodpersonamptakemetoheavenhellip

DoyouunderstandthelegalaspectofChristrsquosdeathampresurrectionNO

mMmWhenareyougoingtodiehellipsotherersquosarealsenseof

URGENCYGodrsquosgracemercyamploveareondisplayhellip

GodanswersprayerhellipSeeherewiththemeetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquo

ldquoFatherIprayforAmberhellipthatthisdayshewillunderstandthedepthsofYourloveforherhellipandthatYouhavedestroyedhergreatestenemydeathitselfhellipbysufferinganddyingonthecrossandthenrisingfromthedeadhellipIpraythatYouwillhealthebrokenheartedhellipministertoherinawonderfulamp

miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmen

BENEDICTIONFromtheearliesttimestherecordsbeartestimonythatpronouncingthebenedictionorgivingtheblessingwasacommonpracticeInthetempleservicethisdutywasassignedtotheAaronitesandwasmadeanimpressivepartoftheservice

Oslash TheformofthebenedictionusedisgiveninNumbers622-27

Oslash ReferencestothispracticemaybefoundinLeviticus922Deut1082Chron3027

Oslash Afteratimeminutedirectionsweregivenconcerningitandcarefulpreparationwasmadeforthispartoftheservice

Oslash AllAaronitesofproperagewereentitledtoperformthisserviceexceptthosewhobypreviousconductoronaccountofphysicaldefectweredisqualified

o Onewhohadkilledanotherwhetherintentionallyorotherwiseor

o whohadviolatedthemarriagevows

o hadgivenhimselfexcessivelytowinedrinkingorotherexcessesor

o indeedhadbeenguiltyofunrighteousconductorlife

o Ifonewasblindevenofoneeyeoro hadadefectinhishandsorspeechoro wasahunchbackhewasalsoexcluded

Oslash Suchpersonsleaderswerenotonlyprohibitedfrompronouncingtheblessingbutwasrequiredtowithdrawbeforethispartoftheservicewasperformed

Oslash Beforethepriestcouldengageinthisservicehewasrequiredtowashhishands

Oslash Thenwithupliftedhandswhilethepeoplestoodheutteredthewordsofblessing

ThemainideawasthatthusthenameofYahwehwasputonthepeopleLateritcametoberegardedashavingsomespecialblessinginandofitselfaresultagainstwhichthemorespiritualofthepriestsprotestedItwascommonnotonlytopronouncethebenedictioninthepublicworshipbutalsointhefamily

Oslash WehavesuchinstancesinGenesis926-27Genesis2727-30

Oslash ThispracticeprevailedalsoonmanyotheroccasionsnotonlyinIsraelbutamongtheheathenaswell

WemayreadilyseethereforethatfromtheverybeginningoftheChristianchurchtheuseofthebenedictionwascommon

Inthecourseoftimeanextensiveliturgydevelopedonthissubjectanditmaybesaidthattherearenowthreedistinctideasinthechurchastothebenediction

Oslash Thatsectionofthechurchwhichregardstheministerasclothedwithsacerdotalpowersholdsthattheblessingspronouncedareactuallyconferredintheactoftheutteranceofthewordsbecauseofthepowersconferreduponhimwhenhewassetasideforthesacredoffice

Oslash OntheotherhanditisheldthatitismerelyaprayerthatGodmaybestowcertainblessingsonthepeople

Oslash FromthispositionothersdissentandteachthatitisthedeclarationofthespecialprivilegesandrelationsinwhichthosestandwhohaveenteredintocovenantfellowshipwithChristthattheblessingsnowdeclaredaretheirsbyfightofthatrelationandareconferreduponthembytheHolySpirito TheGreekandRomanCatholicchurchestakethefirstportionandthereforewefindamongthemmuchofdetailandminutiaeastothemannerinwhichitshouldbepronounced

sect IntheGreekchurchthepriestraiseshishandwiththethumbtouchingthethirdfingersignifyingtheprocessionoftheHolyGhostfromtheFatheraloneoraccordingtootherstoformthesacrednameIHS

sect IntheRomanchurchtheformisthethumbfirstandsecondfingersaretobeopentosymbolizetheTrinityInthischurchtoothebenedictionispronouncedinamultitudeofcasesandineachcasethethingsoblessedbythepriestismadesacredbull Crossesbull churchvesselsbull housesbull paschaleggsbull churchyardsarethusblessedbull EveryparishhasacollectionoftheseformsofblessinginwhatisknownastheBenedictionaleo Theauthorityforthisisbasedonsomedocumentsclaimingtoreachbacktoearlychurchhistory

o butastheybelongtotheforgeddecretalclassthepositionoftheRomanchurchonthissubjectisuntenable

Apostolicbenedictionsaswefindthemintheepistlespresentconsiderablevariety

Oslash OneofthestrikingfeaturesisthatinanumberofcasesthereistheomissionoftheHolyGhosto ThebestexplanationseemstobethattheFatherandtheSoneffecttheredemptionoftheworldandtheHolyGhostappliestheblessingsowroughtout

sect GracemercyandpeacemaythenbesaidtobesentfromtheFatherandtheSonthroughtheHolyGhosttobethepossessionofallwhohavecomeintothekingdom

sect ThethirdpersonoftheTrinitybeingthusintheactofapplyingtheblessingisnotmentioned

sect ThefactthatinothercasesFatherSonandHolyGhostarementionedprovesthatthewritersknewthecharacterandofficeoftheHolyGhost

Oslash Themostcommonformusedtodayisthatin2Cor1314OccasionallysomechangesareintroducedbyministersbutitwouldseembesttoadherestrictlytotheScripturalforms

-InternationalStandardBibleEncyclopedia

mdashJacobWKapp

LiteralBIBLICALBenedictionsDivinelyappointedDeut108Deut215Num623-26ByGodUponcreatureshehadmadeGen122UponmanGen128UponNoahGen91Gen92INSTANCESOFByMelchizedekuponAbrahamGen1419Gen1420Heb77ByBethuelshouseholduponRebekahGen2460ByIsaacUponJacobGen2723-29Gen2737Gen281-4UponEsauGen2739

Gen2740ByJacobUponPharaohGen477-10UponJosephssonsGen48UponhisownsonsGen49ByMosesuponthetribesofIsraelDeut33ByAaronLev922Lev923ByhalfthetribeswhostoodonMountGerizimDeut1129Deut1130Deut2711-13Jos833ByJoshuaUponCalebJos1413UpontheReubenitesandGaditesandthehalftribeofManassehJos226Jos227ByNaomiuponRuthandOrpahRuth18Ruth19BythepeopleuponRuthRuth411

Ruth412ByEliuponElkanah1Sa220ByDavidUponthepeople2Sa618UponBarzillai2Sa1939ByAraunahuponDavid2Sa2423BySolomonuponthepeople1Ki8141Ki855-582Ch63BySimeonuponJesusLuke234ByJesusuponhisfollowersLuke2450LEVITICALFORMSOFNum623-26APOSTOLICFORMSOF1Co132Co12Gal13Eph12Php12Col121Th112Th122Ti12

Phm13Rom17Rom155Rom156Rom1513Rom1533Rom1620Rom16241Co16232Co1314Gal616Gal618Eph623Eph624Php4231Th5282Th3162Th3181Ti121Ti6212Ti422Tit315Phm125Heb1320Heb1321Heb13251Pe121Pe5101Pe5111Pe514

2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

butonlyasGodempowersustodosoTheendresultisaconsistentmatureChristianlifethatfaithfullyreflectsthenatureofourholyGodJohnmakesitclearthatwewillneverbetotallyfreefromsininthislife(1John18-10)ThankfullytheworkGodhasbeguninusHewillfinish(Philippians16)RecommendedResourcePleasingGodDiscoveringtheMeaningandImportanceofSanctificationbyRCSproul

VIDEOBlessedExhorting1(36sec)(FortunatetohaveChristianbackground-IbelieveinJesus-

Irsquomsaveddadlost)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting2(47sec)(Stoppedquestioninghellipthenallmythoughtsbegantoevolveamp

branchouthellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting3(57sec)

(IdefinitelybelieveinJesushellipIhaveamoralcompasshellipldquobythosetermsguiltyrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting4(46sec)(Irsquodbeprettyguiltyhellipbutinmyopinionhellipsinningisnotmerit

fordamnationhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting5(57sec)(wemeasurewithmanrsquoswayshellipnofearofGodhellipfearagrave

repenthellipMIRACLE)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting6(49sec)(Miracle=Godchangesourhearthellipallarewickedevilhearthellip

Judgementdayhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting7(62sec)

(JudgementcominghellipldquoJesusdidtheultimateactrdquondashItisfinishedJustampJustifier)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting8(105sec)(LegalatonementhellipYoumustrepentampbelievehellipthisiswhat

yoursquoremissing)Oslash Acts1730ndashldquoGodcommandsallmeneverywheretorepenthelliprdquo

Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

VIDEOBlessedExhorting9(54sec)(sharingbecauseIloveyouhellipldquojustgnarlyspeculationsrdquondash

ldquothinkampthanksrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedENCOUNTER10(657)

RayampAmber(PurposeoflifeLifersquoshardhellipManrsquosbasicallygoodhellipIrsquomgood

ampgoingtoheaven)JesussaidtherersquosnonegoodbutGodhellip

IthinkGodwillseethatIrsquomabasicallygoodpersonamptakemetoheavenhellip

DoyouunderstandthelegalaspectofChristrsquosdeathampresurrectionNO

mMmWhenareyougoingtodiehellipsotherersquosarealsenseof

URGENCYGodrsquosgracemercyamploveareondisplayhellip

GodanswersprayerhellipSeeherewiththemeetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquo

ldquoFatherIprayforAmberhellipthatthisdayshewillunderstandthedepthsofYourloveforherhellipandthatYouhavedestroyedhergreatestenemydeathitselfhellipbysufferinganddyingonthecrossandthenrisingfromthedeadhellipIpraythatYouwillhealthebrokenheartedhellipministertoherinawonderfulamp

miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmen

o hadgivenhimselfexcessivelytowinedrinkingorotherexcessesor

o indeedhadbeenguiltyofunrighteousconductorlife

o Ifonewasblindevenofoneeyeoro hadadefectinhishandsorspeechoro wasahunchbackhewasalsoexcluded

Oslash Suchpersonsleaderswerenotonlyprohibitedfrompronouncingtheblessingbutwasrequiredtowithdrawbeforethispartoftheservicewasperformed

Oslash Beforethepriestcouldengageinthisservicehewasrequiredtowashhishands

Oslash Thenwithupliftedhandswhilethepeoplestoodheutteredthewordsofblessing

ThemainideawasthatthusthenameofYahwehwasputonthepeopleLateritcametoberegardedashavingsomespecialblessinginandofitselfaresultagainstwhichthemorespiritualofthepriestsprotestedItwascommonnotonlytopronouncethebenedictioninthepublicworshipbutalsointhefamily

Oslash WehavesuchinstancesinGenesis926-27Genesis2727-30

Oslash ThispracticeprevailedalsoonmanyotheroccasionsnotonlyinIsraelbutamongtheheathenaswell

WemayreadilyseethereforethatfromtheverybeginningoftheChristianchurchtheuseofthebenedictionwascommon

Inthecourseoftimeanextensiveliturgydevelopedonthissubjectanditmaybesaidthattherearenowthreedistinctideasinthechurchastothebenediction

Oslash Thatsectionofthechurchwhichregardstheministerasclothedwithsacerdotalpowersholdsthattheblessingspronouncedareactuallyconferredintheactoftheutteranceofthewordsbecauseofthepowersconferreduponhimwhenhewassetasideforthesacredoffice

Oslash OntheotherhanditisheldthatitismerelyaprayerthatGodmaybestowcertainblessingsonthepeople

Oslash FromthispositionothersdissentandteachthatitisthedeclarationofthespecialprivilegesandrelationsinwhichthosestandwhohaveenteredintocovenantfellowshipwithChristthattheblessingsnowdeclaredaretheirsbyfightofthatrelationandareconferreduponthembytheHolySpirito TheGreekandRomanCatholicchurchestakethefirstportionandthereforewefindamongthemmuchofdetailandminutiaeastothemannerinwhichitshouldbepronounced

sect IntheGreekchurchthepriestraiseshishandwiththethumbtouchingthethirdfingersignifyingtheprocessionoftheHolyGhostfromtheFatheraloneoraccordingtootherstoformthesacrednameIHS

sect IntheRomanchurchtheformisthethumbfirstandsecondfingersaretobeopentosymbolizetheTrinityInthischurchtoothebenedictionispronouncedinamultitudeofcasesandineachcasethethingsoblessedbythepriestismadesacredbull Crossesbull churchvesselsbull housesbull paschaleggsbull churchyardsarethusblessedbull EveryparishhasacollectionoftheseformsofblessinginwhatisknownastheBenedictionaleo Theauthorityforthisisbasedonsomedocumentsclaimingtoreachbacktoearlychurchhistory

o butastheybelongtotheforgeddecretalclassthepositionoftheRomanchurchonthissubjectisuntenable

Apostolicbenedictionsaswefindthemintheepistlespresentconsiderablevariety

Oslash OneofthestrikingfeaturesisthatinanumberofcasesthereistheomissionoftheHolyGhosto ThebestexplanationseemstobethattheFatherandtheSoneffecttheredemptionoftheworldandtheHolyGhostappliestheblessingsowroughtout

sect GracemercyandpeacemaythenbesaidtobesentfromtheFatherandtheSonthroughtheHolyGhosttobethepossessionofallwhohavecomeintothekingdom

sect ThethirdpersonoftheTrinitybeingthusintheactofapplyingtheblessingisnotmentioned

sect ThefactthatinothercasesFatherSonandHolyGhostarementionedprovesthatthewritersknewthecharacterandofficeoftheHolyGhost

Oslash Themostcommonformusedtodayisthatin2Cor1314OccasionallysomechangesareintroducedbyministersbutitwouldseembesttoadherestrictlytotheScripturalforms

-InternationalStandardBibleEncyclopedia

mdashJacobWKapp

LiteralBIBLICALBenedictionsDivinelyappointedDeut108Deut215Num623-26ByGodUponcreatureshehadmadeGen122UponmanGen128UponNoahGen91Gen92INSTANCESOFByMelchizedekuponAbrahamGen1419Gen1420Heb77ByBethuelshouseholduponRebekahGen2460ByIsaacUponJacobGen2723-29Gen2737Gen281-4UponEsauGen2739

Gen2740ByJacobUponPharaohGen477-10UponJosephssonsGen48UponhisownsonsGen49ByMosesuponthetribesofIsraelDeut33ByAaronLev922Lev923ByhalfthetribeswhostoodonMountGerizimDeut1129Deut1130Deut2711-13Jos833ByJoshuaUponCalebJos1413UpontheReubenitesandGaditesandthehalftribeofManassehJos226Jos227ByNaomiuponRuthandOrpahRuth18Ruth19BythepeopleuponRuthRuth411

Ruth412ByEliuponElkanah1Sa220ByDavidUponthepeople2Sa618UponBarzillai2Sa1939ByAraunahuponDavid2Sa2423BySolomonuponthepeople1Ki8141Ki855-582Ch63BySimeonuponJesusLuke234ByJesusuponhisfollowersLuke2450LEVITICALFORMSOFNum623-26APOSTOLICFORMSOF1Co132Co12Gal13Eph12Php12Col121Th112Th122Ti12

Phm13Rom17Rom155Rom156Rom1513Rom1533Rom1620Rom16241Co16232Co1314Gal616Gal618Eph623Eph624Php4231Th5282Th3162Th3181Ti121Ti6212Ti422Tit315Phm125Heb1320Heb1321Heb13251Pe121Pe5101Pe5111Pe514

2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

butonlyasGodempowersustodosoTheendresultisaconsistentmatureChristianlifethatfaithfullyreflectsthenatureofourholyGodJohnmakesitclearthatwewillneverbetotallyfreefromsininthislife(1John18-10)ThankfullytheworkGodhasbeguninusHewillfinish(Philippians16)RecommendedResourcePleasingGodDiscoveringtheMeaningandImportanceofSanctificationbyRCSproul

VIDEOBlessedExhorting1(36sec)(FortunatetohaveChristianbackground-IbelieveinJesus-

Irsquomsaveddadlost)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting2(47sec)(Stoppedquestioninghellipthenallmythoughtsbegantoevolveamp

branchouthellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting3(57sec)

(IdefinitelybelieveinJesushellipIhaveamoralcompasshellipldquobythosetermsguiltyrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting4(46sec)(Irsquodbeprettyguiltyhellipbutinmyopinionhellipsinningisnotmerit

fordamnationhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting5(57sec)(wemeasurewithmanrsquoswayshellipnofearofGodhellipfearagrave

repenthellipMIRACLE)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting6(49sec)(Miracle=Godchangesourhearthellipallarewickedevilhearthellip

Judgementdayhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting7(62sec)

(JudgementcominghellipldquoJesusdidtheultimateactrdquondashItisfinishedJustampJustifier)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting8(105sec)(LegalatonementhellipYoumustrepentampbelievehellipthisiswhat

yoursquoremissing)Oslash Acts1730ndashldquoGodcommandsallmeneverywheretorepenthelliprdquo

Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

VIDEOBlessedExhorting9(54sec)(sharingbecauseIloveyouhellipldquojustgnarlyspeculationsrdquondash

ldquothinkampthanksrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedENCOUNTER10(657)

RayampAmber(PurposeoflifeLifersquoshardhellipManrsquosbasicallygoodhellipIrsquomgood

ampgoingtoheaven)JesussaidtherersquosnonegoodbutGodhellip

IthinkGodwillseethatIrsquomabasicallygoodpersonamptakemetoheavenhellip

DoyouunderstandthelegalaspectofChristrsquosdeathampresurrectionNO

mMmWhenareyougoingtodiehellipsotherersquosarealsenseof

URGENCYGodrsquosgracemercyamploveareondisplayhellip

GodanswersprayerhellipSeeherewiththemeetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquo

ldquoFatherIprayforAmberhellipthatthisdayshewillunderstandthedepthsofYourloveforherhellipandthatYouhavedestroyedhergreatestenemydeathitselfhellipbysufferinganddyingonthecrossandthenrisingfromthedeadhellipIpraythatYouwillhealthebrokenheartedhellipministertoherinawonderfulamp

miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmen

WemayreadilyseethereforethatfromtheverybeginningoftheChristianchurchtheuseofthebenedictionwascommon

Inthecourseoftimeanextensiveliturgydevelopedonthissubjectanditmaybesaidthattherearenowthreedistinctideasinthechurchastothebenediction

Oslash Thatsectionofthechurchwhichregardstheministerasclothedwithsacerdotalpowersholdsthattheblessingspronouncedareactuallyconferredintheactoftheutteranceofthewordsbecauseofthepowersconferreduponhimwhenhewassetasideforthesacredoffice

Oslash OntheotherhanditisheldthatitismerelyaprayerthatGodmaybestowcertainblessingsonthepeople

Oslash FromthispositionothersdissentandteachthatitisthedeclarationofthespecialprivilegesandrelationsinwhichthosestandwhohaveenteredintocovenantfellowshipwithChristthattheblessingsnowdeclaredaretheirsbyfightofthatrelationandareconferreduponthembytheHolySpirito TheGreekandRomanCatholicchurchestakethefirstportionandthereforewefindamongthemmuchofdetailandminutiaeastothemannerinwhichitshouldbepronounced

sect IntheGreekchurchthepriestraiseshishandwiththethumbtouchingthethirdfingersignifyingtheprocessionoftheHolyGhostfromtheFatheraloneoraccordingtootherstoformthesacrednameIHS

sect IntheRomanchurchtheformisthethumbfirstandsecondfingersaretobeopentosymbolizetheTrinityInthischurchtoothebenedictionispronouncedinamultitudeofcasesandineachcasethethingsoblessedbythepriestismadesacredbull Crossesbull churchvesselsbull housesbull paschaleggsbull churchyardsarethusblessedbull EveryparishhasacollectionoftheseformsofblessinginwhatisknownastheBenedictionaleo Theauthorityforthisisbasedonsomedocumentsclaimingtoreachbacktoearlychurchhistory

o butastheybelongtotheforgeddecretalclassthepositionoftheRomanchurchonthissubjectisuntenable

Apostolicbenedictionsaswefindthemintheepistlespresentconsiderablevariety

Oslash OneofthestrikingfeaturesisthatinanumberofcasesthereistheomissionoftheHolyGhosto ThebestexplanationseemstobethattheFatherandtheSoneffecttheredemptionoftheworldandtheHolyGhostappliestheblessingsowroughtout

sect GracemercyandpeacemaythenbesaidtobesentfromtheFatherandtheSonthroughtheHolyGhosttobethepossessionofallwhohavecomeintothekingdom

sect ThethirdpersonoftheTrinitybeingthusintheactofapplyingtheblessingisnotmentioned

sect ThefactthatinothercasesFatherSonandHolyGhostarementionedprovesthatthewritersknewthecharacterandofficeoftheHolyGhost

Oslash Themostcommonformusedtodayisthatin2Cor1314OccasionallysomechangesareintroducedbyministersbutitwouldseembesttoadherestrictlytotheScripturalforms

-InternationalStandardBibleEncyclopedia

mdashJacobWKapp

LiteralBIBLICALBenedictionsDivinelyappointedDeut108Deut215Num623-26ByGodUponcreatureshehadmadeGen122UponmanGen128UponNoahGen91Gen92INSTANCESOFByMelchizedekuponAbrahamGen1419Gen1420Heb77ByBethuelshouseholduponRebekahGen2460ByIsaacUponJacobGen2723-29Gen2737Gen281-4UponEsauGen2739

Gen2740ByJacobUponPharaohGen477-10UponJosephssonsGen48UponhisownsonsGen49ByMosesuponthetribesofIsraelDeut33ByAaronLev922Lev923ByhalfthetribeswhostoodonMountGerizimDeut1129Deut1130Deut2711-13Jos833ByJoshuaUponCalebJos1413UpontheReubenitesandGaditesandthehalftribeofManassehJos226Jos227ByNaomiuponRuthandOrpahRuth18Ruth19BythepeopleuponRuthRuth411

Ruth412ByEliuponElkanah1Sa220ByDavidUponthepeople2Sa618UponBarzillai2Sa1939ByAraunahuponDavid2Sa2423BySolomonuponthepeople1Ki8141Ki855-582Ch63BySimeonuponJesusLuke234ByJesusuponhisfollowersLuke2450LEVITICALFORMSOFNum623-26APOSTOLICFORMSOF1Co132Co12Gal13Eph12Php12Col121Th112Th122Ti12

Phm13Rom17Rom155Rom156Rom1513Rom1533Rom1620Rom16241Co16232Co1314Gal616Gal618Eph623Eph624Php4231Th5282Th3162Th3181Ti121Ti6212Ti422Tit315Phm125Heb1320Heb1321Heb13251Pe121Pe5101Pe5111Pe514

2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

butonlyasGodempowersustodosoTheendresultisaconsistentmatureChristianlifethatfaithfullyreflectsthenatureofourholyGodJohnmakesitclearthatwewillneverbetotallyfreefromsininthislife(1John18-10)ThankfullytheworkGodhasbeguninusHewillfinish(Philippians16)RecommendedResourcePleasingGodDiscoveringtheMeaningandImportanceofSanctificationbyRCSproul

VIDEOBlessedExhorting1(36sec)(FortunatetohaveChristianbackground-IbelieveinJesus-

Irsquomsaveddadlost)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting2(47sec)(Stoppedquestioninghellipthenallmythoughtsbegantoevolveamp

branchouthellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting3(57sec)

(IdefinitelybelieveinJesushellipIhaveamoralcompasshellipldquobythosetermsguiltyrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting4(46sec)(Irsquodbeprettyguiltyhellipbutinmyopinionhellipsinningisnotmerit

fordamnationhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting5(57sec)(wemeasurewithmanrsquoswayshellipnofearofGodhellipfearagrave

repenthellipMIRACLE)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting6(49sec)(Miracle=Godchangesourhearthellipallarewickedevilhearthellip

Judgementdayhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting7(62sec)

(JudgementcominghellipldquoJesusdidtheultimateactrdquondashItisfinishedJustampJustifier)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting8(105sec)(LegalatonementhellipYoumustrepentampbelievehellipthisiswhat

yoursquoremissing)Oslash Acts1730ndashldquoGodcommandsallmeneverywheretorepenthelliprdquo

Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

VIDEOBlessedExhorting9(54sec)(sharingbecauseIloveyouhellipldquojustgnarlyspeculationsrdquondash

ldquothinkampthanksrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedENCOUNTER10(657)

RayampAmber(PurposeoflifeLifersquoshardhellipManrsquosbasicallygoodhellipIrsquomgood

ampgoingtoheaven)JesussaidtherersquosnonegoodbutGodhellip

IthinkGodwillseethatIrsquomabasicallygoodpersonamptakemetoheavenhellip

DoyouunderstandthelegalaspectofChristrsquosdeathampresurrectionNO

mMmWhenareyougoingtodiehellipsotherersquosarealsenseof

URGENCYGodrsquosgracemercyamploveareondisplayhellip

GodanswersprayerhellipSeeherewiththemeetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquo

ldquoFatherIprayforAmberhellipthatthisdayshewillunderstandthedepthsofYourloveforherhellipandthatYouhavedestroyedhergreatestenemydeathitselfhellipbysufferinganddyingonthecrossandthenrisingfromthedeadhellipIpraythatYouwillhealthebrokenheartedhellipministertoherinawonderfulamp

miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmen

sect IntheGreekchurchthepriestraiseshishandwiththethumbtouchingthethirdfingersignifyingtheprocessionoftheHolyGhostfromtheFatheraloneoraccordingtootherstoformthesacrednameIHS

sect IntheRomanchurchtheformisthethumbfirstandsecondfingersaretobeopentosymbolizetheTrinityInthischurchtoothebenedictionispronouncedinamultitudeofcasesandineachcasethethingsoblessedbythepriestismadesacredbull Crossesbull churchvesselsbull housesbull paschaleggsbull churchyardsarethusblessedbull EveryparishhasacollectionoftheseformsofblessinginwhatisknownastheBenedictionaleo Theauthorityforthisisbasedonsomedocumentsclaimingtoreachbacktoearlychurchhistory

o butastheybelongtotheforgeddecretalclassthepositionoftheRomanchurchonthissubjectisuntenable

Apostolicbenedictionsaswefindthemintheepistlespresentconsiderablevariety

Oslash OneofthestrikingfeaturesisthatinanumberofcasesthereistheomissionoftheHolyGhosto ThebestexplanationseemstobethattheFatherandtheSoneffecttheredemptionoftheworldandtheHolyGhostappliestheblessingsowroughtout

sect GracemercyandpeacemaythenbesaidtobesentfromtheFatherandtheSonthroughtheHolyGhosttobethepossessionofallwhohavecomeintothekingdom

sect ThethirdpersonoftheTrinitybeingthusintheactofapplyingtheblessingisnotmentioned

sect ThefactthatinothercasesFatherSonandHolyGhostarementionedprovesthatthewritersknewthecharacterandofficeoftheHolyGhost

Oslash Themostcommonformusedtodayisthatin2Cor1314OccasionallysomechangesareintroducedbyministersbutitwouldseembesttoadherestrictlytotheScripturalforms

-InternationalStandardBibleEncyclopedia

mdashJacobWKapp

LiteralBIBLICALBenedictionsDivinelyappointedDeut108Deut215Num623-26ByGodUponcreatureshehadmadeGen122UponmanGen128UponNoahGen91Gen92INSTANCESOFByMelchizedekuponAbrahamGen1419Gen1420Heb77ByBethuelshouseholduponRebekahGen2460ByIsaacUponJacobGen2723-29Gen2737Gen281-4UponEsauGen2739

Gen2740ByJacobUponPharaohGen477-10UponJosephssonsGen48UponhisownsonsGen49ByMosesuponthetribesofIsraelDeut33ByAaronLev922Lev923ByhalfthetribeswhostoodonMountGerizimDeut1129Deut1130Deut2711-13Jos833ByJoshuaUponCalebJos1413UpontheReubenitesandGaditesandthehalftribeofManassehJos226Jos227ByNaomiuponRuthandOrpahRuth18Ruth19BythepeopleuponRuthRuth411

Ruth412ByEliuponElkanah1Sa220ByDavidUponthepeople2Sa618UponBarzillai2Sa1939ByAraunahuponDavid2Sa2423BySolomonuponthepeople1Ki8141Ki855-582Ch63BySimeonuponJesusLuke234ByJesusuponhisfollowersLuke2450LEVITICALFORMSOFNum623-26APOSTOLICFORMSOF1Co132Co12Gal13Eph12Php12Col121Th112Th122Ti12

Phm13Rom17Rom155Rom156Rom1513Rom1533Rom1620Rom16241Co16232Co1314Gal616Gal618Eph623Eph624Php4231Th5282Th3162Th3181Ti121Ti6212Ti422Tit315Phm125Heb1320Heb1321Heb13251Pe121Pe5101Pe5111Pe514

2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

butonlyasGodempowersustodosoTheendresultisaconsistentmatureChristianlifethatfaithfullyreflectsthenatureofourholyGodJohnmakesitclearthatwewillneverbetotallyfreefromsininthislife(1John18-10)ThankfullytheworkGodhasbeguninusHewillfinish(Philippians16)RecommendedResourcePleasingGodDiscoveringtheMeaningandImportanceofSanctificationbyRCSproul

VIDEOBlessedExhorting1(36sec)(FortunatetohaveChristianbackground-IbelieveinJesus-

Irsquomsaveddadlost)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting2(47sec)(Stoppedquestioninghellipthenallmythoughtsbegantoevolveamp

branchouthellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting3(57sec)

(IdefinitelybelieveinJesushellipIhaveamoralcompasshellipldquobythosetermsguiltyrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting4(46sec)(Irsquodbeprettyguiltyhellipbutinmyopinionhellipsinningisnotmerit

fordamnationhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting5(57sec)(wemeasurewithmanrsquoswayshellipnofearofGodhellipfearagrave

repenthellipMIRACLE)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting6(49sec)(Miracle=Godchangesourhearthellipallarewickedevilhearthellip

Judgementdayhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting7(62sec)

(JudgementcominghellipldquoJesusdidtheultimateactrdquondashItisfinishedJustampJustifier)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting8(105sec)(LegalatonementhellipYoumustrepentampbelievehellipthisiswhat

yoursquoremissing)Oslash Acts1730ndashldquoGodcommandsallmeneverywheretorepenthelliprdquo

Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

VIDEOBlessedExhorting9(54sec)(sharingbecauseIloveyouhellipldquojustgnarlyspeculationsrdquondash

ldquothinkampthanksrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedENCOUNTER10(657)

RayampAmber(PurposeoflifeLifersquoshardhellipManrsquosbasicallygoodhellipIrsquomgood

ampgoingtoheaven)JesussaidtherersquosnonegoodbutGodhellip

IthinkGodwillseethatIrsquomabasicallygoodpersonamptakemetoheavenhellip

DoyouunderstandthelegalaspectofChristrsquosdeathampresurrectionNO

mMmWhenareyougoingtodiehellipsotherersquosarealsenseof

URGENCYGodrsquosgracemercyamploveareondisplayhellip

GodanswersprayerhellipSeeherewiththemeetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquo

ldquoFatherIprayforAmberhellipthatthisdayshewillunderstandthedepthsofYourloveforherhellipandthatYouhavedestroyedhergreatestenemydeathitselfhellipbysufferinganddyingonthecrossandthenrisingfromthedeadhellipIpraythatYouwillhealthebrokenheartedhellipministertoherinawonderfulamp

miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmen

Apostolicbenedictionsaswefindthemintheepistlespresentconsiderablevariety

Oslash OneofthestrikingfeaturesisthatinanumberofcasesthereistheomissionoftheHolyGhosto ThebestexplanationseemstobethattheFatherandtheSoneffecttheredemptionoftheworldandtheHolyGhostappliestheblessingsowroughtout

sect GracemercyandpeacemaythenbesaidtobesentfromtheFatherandtheSonthroughtheHolyGhosttobethepossessionofallwhohavecomeintothekingdom

sect ThethirdpersonoftheTrinitybeingthusintheactofapplyingtheblessingisnotmentioned

sect ThefactthatinothercasesFatherSonandHolyGhostarementionedprovesthatthewritersknewthecharacterandofficeoftheHolyGhost

Oslash Themostcommonformusedtodayisthatin2Cor1314OccasionallysomechangesareintroducedbyministersbutitwouldseembesttoadherestrictlytotheScripturalforms

-InternationalStandardBibleEncyclopedia

mdashJacobWKapp

LiteralBIBLICALBenedictionsDivinelyappointedDeut108Deut215Num623-26ByGodUponcreatureshehadmadeGen122UponmanGen128UponNoahGen91Gen92INSTANCESOFByMelchizedekuponAbrahamGen1419Gen1420Heb77ByBethuelshouseholduponRebekahGen2460ByIsaacUponJacobGen2723-29Gen2737Gen281-4UponEsauGen2739

Gen2740ByJacobUponPharaohGen477-10UponJosephssonsGen48UponhisownsonsGen49ByMosesuponthetribesofIsraelDeut33ByAaronLev922Lev923ByhalfthetribeswhostoodonMountGerizimDeut1129Deut1130Deut2711-13Jos833ByJoshuaUponCalebJos1413UpontheReubenitesandGaditesandthehalftribeofManassehJos226Jos227ByNaomiuponRuthandOrpahRuth18Ruth19BythepeopleuponRuthRuth411

Ruth412ByEliuponElkanah1Sa220ByDavidUponthepeople2Sa618UponBarzillai2Sa1939ByAraunahuponDavid2Sa2423BySolomonuponthepeople1Ki8141Ki855-582Ch63BySimeonuponJesusLuke234ByJesusuponhisfollowersLuke2450LEVITICALFORMSOFNum623-26APOSTOLICFORMSOF1Co132Co12Gal13Eph12Php12Col121Th112Th122Ti12

Phm13Rom17Rom155Rom156Rom1513Rom1533Rom1620Rom16241Co16232Co1314Gal616Gal618Eph623Eph624Php4231Th5282Th3162Th3181Ti121Ti6212Ti422Tit315Phm125Heb1320Heb1321Heb13251Pe121Pe5101Pe5111Pe514

2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

butonlyasGodempowersustodosoTheendresultisaconsistentmatureChristianlifethatfaithfullyreflectsthenatureofourholyGodJohnmakesitclearthatwewillneverbetotallyfreefromsininthislife(1John18-10)ThankfullytheworkGodhasbeguninusHewillfinish(Philippians16)RecommendedResourcePleasingGodDiscoveringtheMeaningandImportanceofSanctificationbyRCSproul

VIDEOBlessedExhorting1(36sec)(FortunatetohaveChristianbackground-IbelieveinJesus-

Irsquomsaveddadlost)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting2(47sec)(Stoppedquestioninghellipthenallmythoughtsbegantoevolveamp

branchouthellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting3(57sec)

(IdefinitelybelieveinJesushellipIhaveamoralcompasshellipldquobythosetermsguiltyrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting4(46sec)(Irsquodbeprettyguiltyhellipbutinmyopinionhellipsinningisnotmerit

fordamnationhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting5(57sec)(wemeasurewithmanrsquoswayshellipnofearofGodhellipfearagrave

repenthellipMIRACLE)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting6(49sec)(Miracle=Godchangesourhearthellipallarewickedevilhearthellip

Judgementdayhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting7(62sec)

(JudgementcominghellipldquoJesusdidtheultimateactrdquondashItisfinishedJustampJustifier)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting8(105sec)(LegalatonementhellipYoumustrepentampbelievehellipthisiswhat

yoursquoremissing)Oslash Acts1730ndashldquoGodcommandsallmeneverywheretorepenthelliprdquo

Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

VIDEOBlessedExhorting9(54sec)(sharingbecauseIloveyouhellipldquojustgnarlyspeculationsrdquondash

ldquothinkampthanksrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedENCOUNTER10(657)

RayampAmber(PurposeoflifeLifersquoshardhellipManrsquosbasicallygoodhellipIrsquomgood

ampgoingtoheaven)JesussaidtherersquosnonegoodbutGodhellip

IthinkGodwillseethatIrsquomabasicallygoodpersonamptakemetoheavenhellip

DoyouunderstandthelegalaspectofChristrsquosdeathampresurrectionNO

mMmWhenareyougoingtodiehellipsotherersquosarealsenseof

URGENCYGodrsquosgracemercyamploveareondisplayhellip

GodanswersprayerhellipSeeherewiththemeetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquo

ldquoFatherIprayforAmberhellipthatthisdayshewillunderstandthedepthsofYourloveforherhellipandthatYouhavedestroyedhergreatestenemydeathitselfhellipbysufferinganddyingonthecrossandthenrisingfromthedeadhellipIpraythatYouwillhealthebrokenheartedhellipministertoherinawonderfulamp

miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmen

LiteralBIBLICALBenedictionsDivinelyappointedDeut108Deut215Num623-26ByGodUponcreatureshehadmadeGen122UponmanGen128UponNoahGen91Gen92INSTANCESOFByMelchizedekuponAbrahamGen1419Gen1420Heb77ByBethuelshouseholduponRebekahGen2460ByIsaacUponJacobGen2723-29Gen2737Gen281-4UponEsauGen2739

Gen2740ByJacobUponPharaohGen477-10UponJosephssonsGen48UponhisownsonsGen49ByMosesuponthetribesofIsraelDeut33ByAaronLev922Lev923ByhalfthetribeswhostoodonMountGerizimDeut1129Deut1130Deut2711-13Jos833ByJoshuaUponCalebJos1413UpontheReubenitesandGaditesandthehalftribeofManassehJos226Jos227ByNaomiuponRuthandOrpahRuth18Ruth19BythepeopleuponRuthRuth411

Ruth412ByEliuponElkanah1Sa220ByDavidUponthepeople2Sa618UponBarzillai2Sa1939ByAraunahuponDavid2Sa2423BySolomonuponthepeople1Ki8141Ki855-582Ch63BySimeonuponJesusLuke234ByJesusuponhisfollowersLuke2450LEVITICALFORMSOFNum623-26APOSTOLICFORMSOF1Co132Co12Gal13Eph12Php12Col121Th112Th122Ti12

Phm13Rom17Rom155Rom156Rom1513Rom1533Rom1620Rom16241Co16232Co1314Gal616Gal618Eph623Eph624Php4231Th5282Th3162Th3181Ti121Ti6212Ti422Tit315Phm125Heb1320Heb1321Heb13251Pe121Pe5101Pe5111Pe514

2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

butonlyasGodempowersustodosoTheendresultisaconsistentmatureChristianlifethatfaithfullyreflectsthenatureofourholyGodJohnmakesitclearthatwewillneverbetotallyfreefromsininthislife(1John18-10)ThankfullytheworkGodhasbeguninusHewillfinish(Philippians16)RecommendedResourcePleasingGodDiscoveringtheMeaningandImportanceofSanctificationbyRCSproul

VIDEOBlessedExhorting1(36sec)(FortunatetohaveChristianbackground-IbelieveinJesus-

Irsquomsaveddadlost)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting2(47sec)(Stoppedquestioninghellipthenallmythoughtsbegantoevolveamp

branchouthellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting3(57sec)

(IdefinitelybelieveinJesushellipIhaveamoralcompasshellipldquobythosetermsguiltyrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting4(46sec)(Irsquodbeprettyguiltyhellipbutinmyopinionhellipsinningisnotmerit

fordamnationhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting5(57sec)(wemeasurewithmanrsquoswayshellipnofearofGodhellipfearagrave

repenthellipMIRACLE)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting6(49sec)(Miracle=Godchangesourhearthellipallarewickedevilhearthellip

Judgementdayhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting7(62sec)

(JudgementcominghellipldquoJesusdidtheultimateactrdquondashItisfinishedJustampJustifier)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting8(105sec)(LegalatonementhellipYoumustrepentampbelievehellipthisiswhat

yoursquoremissing)Oslash Acts1730ndashldquoGodcommandsallmeneverywheretorepenthelliprdquo

Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

VIDEOBlessedExhorting9(54sec)(sharingbecauseIloveyouhellipldquojustgnarlyspeculationsrdquondash

ldquothinkampthanksrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedENCOUNTER10(657)

RayampAmber(PurposeoflifeLifersquoshardhellipManrsquosbasicallygoodhellipIrsquomgood

ampgoingtoheaven)JesussaidtherersquosnonegoodbutGodhellip

IthinkGodwillseethatIrsquomabasicallygoodpersonamptakemetoheavenhellip

DoyouunderstandthelegalaspectofChristrsquosdeathampresurrectionNO

mMmWhenareyougoingtodiehellipsotherersquosarealsenseof

URGENCYGodrsquosgracemercyamploveareondisplayhellip

GodanswersprayerhellipSeeherewiththemeetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquo

ldquoFatherIprayforAmberhellipthatthisdayshewillunderstandthedepthsofYourloveforherhellipandthatYouhavedestroyedhergreatestenemydeathitselfhellipbysufferinganddyingonthecrossandthenrisingfromthedeadhellipIpraythatYouwillhealthebrokenheartedhellipministertoherinawonderfulamp

miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmen

Gen2740ByJacobUponPharaohGen477-10UponJosephssonsGen48UponhisownsonsGen49ByMosesuponthetribesofIsraelDeut33ByAaronLev922Lev923ByhalfthetribeswhostoodonMountGerizimDeut1129Deut1130Deut2711-13Jos833ByJoshuaUponCalebJos1413UpontheReubenitesandGaditesandthehalftribeofManassehJos226Jos227ByNaomiuponRuthandOrpahRuth18Ruth19BythepeopleuponRuthRuth411

Ruth412ByEliuponElkanah1Sa220ByDavidUponthepeople2Sa618UponBarzillai2Sa1939ByAraunahuponDavid2Sa2423BySolomonuponthepeople1Ki8141Ki855-582Ch63BySimeonuponJesusLuke234ByJesusuponhisfollowersLuke2450LEVITICALFORMSOFNum623-26APOSTOLICFORMSOF1Co132Co12Gal13Eph12Php12Col121Th112Th122Ti12

Phm13Rom17Rom155Rom156Rom1513Rom1533Rom1620Rom16241Co16232Co1314Gal616Gal618Eph623Eph624Php4231Th5282Th3162Th3181Ti121Ti6212Ti422Tit315Phm125Heb1320Heb1321Heb13251Pe121Pe5101Pe5111Pe514

2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

butonlyasGodempowersustodosoTheendresultisaconsistentmatureChristianlifethatfaithfullyreflectsthenatureofourholyGodJohnmakesitclearthatwewillneverbetotallyfreefromsininthislife(1John18-10)ThankfullytheworkGodhasbeguninusHewillfinish(Philippians16)RecommendedResourcePleasingGodDiscoveringtheMeaningandImportanceofSanctificationbyRCSproul

VIDEOBlessedExhorting1(36sec)(FortunatetohaveChristianbackground-IbelieveinJesus-

Irsquomsaveddadlost)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting2(47sec)(Stoppedquestioninghellipthenallmythoughtsbegantoevolveamp

branchouthellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting3(57sec)

(IdefinitelybelieveinJesushellipIhaveamoralcompasshellipldquobythosetermsguiltyrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting4(46sec)(Irsquodbeprettyguiltyhellipbutinmyopinionhellipsinningisnotmerit

fordamnationhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting5(57sec)(wemeasurewithmanrsquoswayshellipnofearofGodhellipfearagrave

repenthellipMIRACLE)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting6(49sec)(Miracle=Godchangesourhearthellipallarewickedevilhearthellip

Judgementdayhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting7(62sec)

(JudgementcominghellipldquoJesusdidtheultimateactrdquondashItisfinishedJustampJustifier)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting8(105sec)(LegalatonementhellipYoumustrepentampbelievehellipthisiswhat

yoursquoremissing)Oslash Acts1730ndashldquoGodcommandsallmeneverywheretorepenthelliprdquo

Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

VIDEOBlessedExhorting9(54sec)(sharingbecauseIloveyouhellipldquojustgnarlyspeculationsrdquondash

ldquothinkampthanksrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedENCOUNTER10(657)

RayampAmber(PurposeoflifeLifersquoshardhellipManrsquosbasicallygoodhellipIrsquomgood

ampgoingtoheaven)JesussaidtherersquosnonegoodbutGodhellip

IthinkGodwillseethatIrsquomabasicallygoodpersonamptakemetoheavenhellip

DoyouunderstandthelegalaspectofChristrsquosdeathampresurrectionNO

mMmWhenareyougoingtodiehellipsotherersquosarealsenseof

URGENCYGodrsquosgracemercyamploveareondisplayhellip

GodanswersprayerhellipSeeherewiththemeetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquo

ldquoFatherIprayforAmberhellipthatthisdayshewillunderstandthedepthsofYourloveforherhellipandthatYouhavedestroyedhergreatestenemydeathitselfhellipbysufferinganddyingonthecrossandthenrisingfromthedeadhellipIpraythatYouwillhealthebrokenheartedhellipministertoherinawonderfulamp

miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmen

Ruth412ByEliuponElkanah1Sa220ByDavidUponthepeople2Sa618UponBarzillai2Sa1939ByAraunahuponDavid2Sa2423BySolomonuponthepeople1Ki8141Ki855-582Ch63BySimeonuponJesusLuke234ByJesusuponhisfollowersLuke2450LEVITICALFORMSOFNum623-26APOSTOLICFORMSOF1Co132Co12Gal13Eph12Php12Col121Th112Th122Ti12

Phm13Rom17Rom155Rom156Rom1513Rom1533Rom1620Rom16241Co16232Co1314Gal616Gal618Eph623Eph624Php4231Th5282Th3162Th3181Ti121Ti6212Ti422Tit315Phm125Heb1320Heb1321Heb13251Pe121Pe5101Pe5111Pe514

2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

butonlyasGodempowersustodosoTheendresultisaconsistentmatureChristianlifethatfaithfullyreflectsthenatureofourholyGodJohnmakesitclearthatwewillneverbetotallyfreefromsininthislife(1John18-10)ThankfullytheworkGodhasbeguninusHewillfinish(Philippians16)RecommendedResourcePleasingGodDiscoveringtheMeaningandImportanceofSanctificationbyRCSproul

VIDEOBlessedExhorting1(36sec)(FortunatetohaveChristianbackground-IbelieveinJesus-

Irsquomsaveddadlost)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting2(47sec)(Stoppedquestioninghellipthenallmythoughtsbegantoevolveamp

branchouthellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting3(57sec)

(IdefinitelybelieveinJesushellipIhaveamoralcompasshellipldquobythosetermsguiltyrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting4(46sec)(Irsquodbeprettyguiltyhellipbutinmyopinionhellipsinningisnotmerit

fordamnationhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting5(57sec)(wemeasurewithmanrsquoswayshellipnofearofGodhellipfearagrave

repenthellipMIRACLE)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting6(49sec)(Miracle=Godchangesourhearthellipallarewickedevilhearthellip

Judgementdayhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting7(62sec)

(JudgementcominghellipldquoJesusdidtheultimateactrdquondashItisfinishedJustampJustifier)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting8(105sec)(LegalatonementhellipYoumustrepentampbelievehellipthisiswhat

yoursquoremissing)Oslash Acts1730ndashldquoGodcommandsallmeneverywheretorepenthelliprdquo

Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

VIDEOBlessedExhorting9(54sec)(sharingbecauseIloveyouhellipldquojustgnarlyspeculationsrdquondash

ldquothinkampthanksrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedENCOUNTER10(657)

RayampAmber(PurposeoflifeLifersquoshardhellipManrsquosbasicallygoodhellipIrsquomgood

ampgoingtoheaven)JesussaidtherersquosnonegoodbutGodhellip

IthinkGodwillseethatIrsquomabasicallygoodpersonamptakemetoheavenhellip

DoyouunderstandthelegalaspectofChristrsquosdeathampresurrectionNO

mMmWhenareyougoingtodiehellipsotherersquosarealsenseof

URGENCYGodrsquosgracemercyamploveareondisplayhellip

GodanswersprayerhellipSeeherewiththemeetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquo

ldquoFatherIprayforAmberhellipthatthisdayshewillunderstandthedepthsofYourloveforherhellipandthatYouhavedestroyedhergreatestenemydeathitselfhellipbysufferinganddyingonthecrossandthenrisingfromthedeadhellipIpraythatYouwillhealthebrokenheartedhellipministertoherinawonderfulamp

miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmen

Phm13Rom17Rom155Rom156Rom1513Rom1533Rom1620Rom16241Co16232Co1314Gal616Gal618Eph623Eph624Php4231Th5282Th3162Th3181Ti121Ti6212Ti422Tit315Phm125Heb1320Heb1321Heb13251Pe121Pe5101Pe5111Pe514

2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

butonlyasGodempowersustodosoTheendresultisaconsistentmatureChristianlifethatfaithfullyreflectsthenatureofourholyGodJohnmakesitclearthatwewillneverbetotallyfreefromsininthislife(1John18-10)ThankfullytheworkGodhasbeguninusHewillfinish(Philippians16)RecommendedResourcePleasingGodDiscoveringtheMeaningandImportanceofSanctificationbyRCSproul

VIDEOBlessedExhorting1(36sec)(FortunatetohaveChristianbackground-IbelieveinJesus-

Irsquomsaveddadlost)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting2(47sec)(Stoppedquestioninghellipthenallmythoughtsbegantoevolveamp

branchouthellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting3(57sec)

(IdefinitelybelieveinJesushellipIhaveamoralcompasshellipldquobythosetermsguiltyrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting4(46sec)(Irsquodbeprettyguiltyhellipbutinmyopinionhellipsinningisnotmerit

fordamnationhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting5(57sec)(wemeasurewithmanrsquoswayshellipnofearofGodhellipfearagrave

repenthellipMIRACLE)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting6(49sec)(Miracle=Godchangesourhearthellipallarewickedevilhearthellip

Judgementdayhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting7(62sec)

(JudgementcominghellipldquoJesusdidtheultimateactrdquondashItisfinishedJustampJustifier)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting8(105sec)(LegalatonementhellipYoumustrepentampbelievehellipthisiswhat

yoursquoremissing)Oslash Acts1730ndashldquoGodcommandsallmeneverywheretorepenthelliprdquo

Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

VIDEOBlessedExhorting9(54sec)(sharingbecauseIloveyouhellipldquojustgnarlyspeculationsrdquondash

ldquothinkampthanksrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedENCOUNTER10(657)

RayampAmber(PurposeoflifeLifersquoshardhellipManrsquosbasicallygoodhellipIrsquomgood

ampgoingtoheaven)JesussaidtherersquosnonegoodbutGodhellip

IthinkGodwillseethatIrsquomabasicallygoodpersonamptakemetoheavenhellip

DoyouunderstandthelegalaspectofChristrsquosdeathampresurrectionNO

mMmWhenareyougoingtodiehellipsotherersquosarealsenseof

URGENCYGodrsquosgracemercyamploveareondisplayhellip

GodanswersprayerhellipSeeherewiththemeetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquo

ldquoFatherIprayforAmberhellipthatthisdayshewillunderstandthedepthsofYourloveforherhellipandthatYouhavedestroyedhergreatestenemydeathitselfhellipbysufferinganddyingonthecrossandthenrisingfromthedeadhellipIpraythatYouwillhealthebrokenheartedhellipministertoherinawonderfulamp

miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmen

2Pe12-42Jn13Jude12Rev2221QuestionWhatisprogressivesanctificationAnswerThewordtranslatedldquosanctificationrdquoinmostBiblesmeansldquoseparationrdquoItisusedintheNewTestamentaccordingtoVinersquosExpositoryDictionaryofNewTestamentWordsoftheseparationofthebelieverfromevilanditistheresultofobediencetotheWordofGodProgressivesanctificationiswhatgraduallyseparatesthepeopleofGodfromtheworldandmakesthemmoreandmorelikeJesusChristSanctificationdiffersfromjustificationinseveralwaysJustificationisaone-timeworkofGodresultinginadeclarationofldquonotguiltyrdquobeforeHimbecauseoftheworkofChristonthecrossSanctificationisaprocessbeginningwithjustificationandcontinuingthroughoutlifeJustificationisthestartingpointofthelinethatrepresentsonersquosChristianlifesanctificationisthelineitselfSanctificationisathree-stageprocessndashpastpresentandfutureThefirststageoccursatthebeginningofour

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

butonlyasGodempowersustodosoTheendresultisaconsistentmatureChristianlifethatfaithfullyreflectsthenatureofourholyGodJohnmakesitclearthatwewillneverbetotallyfreefromsininthislife(1John18-10)ThankfullytheworkGodhasbeguninusHewillfinish(Philippians16)RecommendedResourcePleasingGodDiscoveringtheMeaningandImportanceofSanctificationbyRCSproul

VIDEOBlessedExhorting1(36sec)(FortunatetohaveChristianbackground-IbelieveinJesus-

Irsquomsaveddadlost)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting2(47sec)(Stoppedquestioninghellipthenallmythoughtsbegantoevolveamp

branchouthellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting3(57sec)

(IdefinitelybelieveinJesushellipIhaveamoralcompasshellipldquobythosetermsguiltyrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting4(46sec)(Irsquodbeprettyguiltyhellipbutinmyopinionhellipsinningisnotmerit

fordamnationhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting5(57sec)(wemeasurewithmanrsquoswayshellipnofearofGodhellipfearagrave

repenthellipMIRACLE)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting6(49sec)(Miracle=Godchangesourhearthellipallarewickedevilhearthellip

Judgementdayhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting7(62sec)

(JudgementcominghellipldquoJesusdidtheultimateactrdquondashItisfinishedJustampJustifier)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting8(105sec)(LegalatonementhellipYoumustrepentampbelievehellipthisiswhat

yoursquoremissing)Oslash Acts1730ndashldquoGodcommandsallmeneverywheretorepenthelliprdquo

Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

VIDEOBlessedExhorting9(54sec)(sharingbecauseIloveyouhellipldquojustgnarlyspeculationsrdquondash

ldquothinkampthanksrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedENCOUNTER10(657)

RayampAmber(PurposeoflifeLifersquoshardhellipManrsquosbasicallygoodhellipIrsquomgood

ampgoingtoheaven)JesussaidtherersquosnonegoodbutGodhellip

IthinkGodwillseethatIrsquomabasicallygoodpersonamptakemetoheavenhellip

DoyouunderstandthelegalaspectofChristrsquosdeathampresurrectionNO

mMmWhenareyougoingtodiehellipsotherersquosarealsenseof

URGENCYGodrsquosgracemercyamploveareondisplayhellip

GodanswersprayerhellipSeeherewiththemeetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquo

ldquoFatherIprayforAmberhellipthatthisdayshewillunderstandthedepthsofYourloveforherhellipandthatYouhavedestroyedhergreatestenemydeathitselfhellipbysufferinganddyingonthecrossandthenrisingfromthedeadhellipIpraythatYouwillhealthebrokenheartedhellipministertoherinawonderfulamp

miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmen

ChristianlivesItisaninitialmoralchangeabreakfromthepowerandloveofsinItisthepointatwhichbelieverscancountthemselvesldquodeadtosinbutalivetoGodrdquo(Romans611)Oncesanctificationhasbegunwearenolongerundersinrsquosdominion(Romans614)ThereisareorientationofdesiresandwedevelopaloveofrighteousnessPaulcallsitldquoslaverytorighteousnessrdquo(Romans617-18)ThesecondstageofsanctificationrequiresalifetimetocompleteAswegrowingracewearegraduallyndashbutsteadilyndashchangingtobemorelikeJesus(2Corinthians318)Thisoccursinaprocessofdailyspiritualrenewal(Colossians310)TheapostlePaulhimselfwasbeingsanctifiedevenasheministeredtoothersPaulclaimedthathehadnotreachedperfectionbutthatheldquopressedonrdquotoattaineverythingChristdesiredforhim(Philippians312)ThethirdandfinalstageofsanctificationoccursinthefutureWhenbelieversdietheirspiritsgotobewithChrist(2Corinthians56-8)Sincenothinguncleancanenterheaven(Revelation2127)wemustbemadeperfectatthatpointThesanctificationofthewholepersonmdashbodysoulandspiritmdashwillfinallybecompletewhentheLordJesusreturnsandwereceiveglorifiedbodies(Philippians3211Corinthians1535-49)GodrsquosworkinsanctificationinvolvesallthreemembersoftheTrinityGodtheFatherisconstantlyatworkinHischildrenldquotowillandtoworkforHisgoodpleasurerdquo(Philippians213)Hechangesourdesiresmakinguswant

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

butonlyasGodempowersustodosoTheendresultisaconsistentmatureChristianlifethatfaithfullyreflectsthenatureofourholyGodJohnmakesitclearthatwewillneverbetotallyfreefromsininthislife(1John18-10)ThankfullytheworkGodhasbeguninusHewillfinish(Philippians16)RecommendedResourcePleasingGodDiscoveringtheMeaningandImportanceofSanctificationbyRCSproul

VIDEOBlessedExhorting1(36sec)(FortunatetohaveChristianbackground-IbelieveinJesus-

Irsquomsaveddadlost)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting2(47sec)(Stoppedquestioninghellipthenallmythoughtsbegantoevolveamp

branchouthellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting3(57sec)

(IdefinitelybelieveinJesushellipIhaveamoralcompasshellipldquobythosetermsguiltyrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting4(46sec)(Irsquodbeprettyguiltyhellipbutinmyopinionhellipsinningisnotmerit

fordamnationhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting5(57sec)(wemeasurewithmanrsquoswayshellipnofearofGodhellipfearagrave

repenthellipMIRACLE)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting6(49sec)(Miracle=Godchangesourhearthellipallarewickedevilhearthellip

Judgementdayhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting7(62sec)

(JudgementcominghellipldquoJesusdidtheultimateactrdquondashItisfinishedJustampJustifier)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting8(105sec)(LegalatonementhellipYoumustrepentampbelievehellipthisiswhat

yoursquoremissing)Oslash Acts1730ndashldquoGodcommandsallmeneverywheretorepenthelliprdquo

Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

VIDEOBlessedExhorting9(54sec)(sharingbecauseIloveyouhellipldquojustgnarlyspeculationsrdquondash

ldquothinkampthanksrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedENCOUNTER10(657)

RayampAmber(PurposeoflifeLifersquoshardhellipManrsquosbasicallygoodhellipIrsquomgood

ampgoingtoheaven)JesussaidtherersquosnonegoodbutGodhellip

IthinkGodwillseethatIrsquomabasicallygoodpersonamptakemetoheavenhellip

DoyouunderstandthelegalaspectofChristrsquosdeathampresurrectionNO

mMmWhenareyougoingtodiehellipsotherersquosarealsenseof

URGENCYGodrsquosgracemercyamploveareondisplayhellip

GodanswersprayerhellipSeeherewiththemeetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquo

ldquoFatherIprayforAmberhellipthatthisdayshewillunderstandthedepthsofYourloveforherhellipandthatYouhavedestroyedhergreatestenemydeathitselfhellipbysufferinganddyingonthecrossandthenrisingfromthedeadhellipIpraythatYouwillhealthebrokenheartedhellipministertoherinawonderfulamp

miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmen

topleaseHimandHeempowersustodosoJesusearnedoursanctificationonthecrossandinessencehasbecomeoursanctification(1Corinthians130)andtheldquoperfecterofourfaithrdquo(Hebrews122)TheHolySpiritistheprimaryagentofoursanctification(1Corinthians6112Thessalonians2131Peter12)andHeistheonewhoproducesinusthefruitofsanctification(Galatians522-23)OurroleinsanctificationisbothpassiveandactivePassivelywearetotrustGodtosanctifyuspresentingourbodiestoGod(Romans613121)andyieldingtotheHolySpiritldquoItisGodswillthatyoushouldbesanctifiedrdquo(1Thessalonians43)andGodwillhaveHiswayActivelyweareresponsibletochoosetodowhatisrightldquoEachofyoushouldlearntocontrolhisownbodyinawaythatisholyandhonorablerdquo(1Thessalonians44)Thisinvolvesputtingtodeaththeldquomisdeedsofthebodyrdquo(Romans813)strivingforholiness(Hebrews1214)fleeingimmorality(1Corinthians618)cleansingourselvesfromeverydefilement(2Corinthians71)andmakingeveryefforttosupplementourfaith(2Peter15-11)BoththepassiveroleandtheactiverolearenecessaryforahealthyChristianlifeToemphasizethepassiveroletendstoleadtospirituallazinessandaneglectofspiritualdisciplineTheendresultofthiscourseofactionisalackofmaturityToemphasizetheactiverolecanleadtolegalismprideandself-righteousnessTheendresultofthisisajoylessChristianlifeWemustrememberthatwepursueholiness

butonlyasGodempowersustodosoTheendresultisaconsistentmatureChristianlifethatfaithfullyreflectsthenatureofourholyGodJohnmakesitclearthatwewillneverbetotallyfreefromsininthislife(1John18-10)ThankfullytheworkGodhasbeguninusHewillfinish(Philippians16)RecommendedResourcePleasingGodDiscoveringtheMeaningandImportanceofSanctificationbyRCSproul

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branchouthellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting3(57sec)

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VIDEOBlessedExhorting4(46sec)(Irsquodbeprettyguiltyhellipbutinmyopinionhellipsinningisnotmerit

fordamnationhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting5(57sec)(wemeasurewithmanrsquoswayshellipnofearofGodhellipfearagrave

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Judgementdayhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting7(62sec)

(JudgementcominghellipldquoJesusdidtheultimateactrdquondashItisfinishedJustampJustifier)

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yoursquoremissing)Oslash Acts1730ndashldquoGodcommandsallmeneverywheretorepenthelliprdquo

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Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

VIDEOBlessedExhorting9(54sec)(sharingbecauseIloveyouhellipldquojustgnarlyspeculationsrdquondash

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VIDEOBlessedENCOUNTER10(657)

RayampAmber(PurposeoflifeLifersquoshardhellipManrsquosbasicallygoodhellipIrsquomgood

ampgoingtoheaven)JesussaidtherersquosnonegoodbutGodhellip

IthinkGodwillseethatIrsquomabasicallygoodpersonamptakemetoheavenhellip

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URGENCYGodrsquosgracemercyamploveareondisplayhellip

GodanswersprayerhellipSeeherewiththemeetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquo

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miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmen

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VIDEOBlessedExhorting1(36sec)(FortunatetohaveChristianbackground-IbelieveinJesus-

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branchouthellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting3(57sec)

(IdefinitelybelieveinJesushellipIhaveamoralcompasshellipldquobythosetermsguiltyrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting4(46sec)(Irsquodbeprettyguiltyhellipbutinmyopinionhellipsinningisnotmerit

fordamnationhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting5(57sec)(wemeasurewithmanrsquoswayshellipnofearofGodhellipfearagrave

repenthellipMIRACLE)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting6(49sec)(Miracle=Godchangesourhearthellipallarewickedevilhearthellip

Judgementdayhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting7(62sec)

(JudgementcominghellipldquoJesusdidtheultimateactrdquondashItisfinishedJustampJustifier)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting8(105sec)(LegalatonementhellipYoumustrepentampbelievehellipthisiswhat

yoursquoremissing)Oslash Acts1730ndashldquoGodcommandsallmeneverywheretorepenthelliprdquo

Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

VIDEOBlessedExhorting9(54sec)(sharingbecauseIloveyouhellipldquojustgnarlyspeculationsrdquondash

ldquothinkampthanksrdquo)

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RayampAmber(PurposeoflifeLifersquoshardhellipManrsquosbasicallygoodhellipIrsquomgood

ampgoingtoheaven)JesussaidtherersquosnonegoodbutGodhellip

IthinkGodwillseethatIrsquomabasicallygoodpersonamptakemetoheavenhellip

DoyouunderstandthelegalaspectofChristrsquosdeathampresurrectionNO

mMmWhenareyougoingtodiehellipsotherersquosarealsenseof

URGENCYGodrsquosgracemercyamploveareondisplayhellip

GodanswersprayerhellipSeeherewiththemeetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquo

ldquoFatherIprayforAmberhellipthatthisdayshewillunderstandthedepthsofYourloveforherhellipandthatYouhavedestroyedhergreatestenemydeathitselfhellipbysufferinganddyingonthecrossandthenrisingfromthedeadhellipIpraythatYouwillhealthebrokenheartedhellipministertoherinawonderfulamp

miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmen

VIDEOBlessedExhorting3(57sec)

(IdefinitelybelieveinJesushellipIhaveamoralcompasshellipldquobythosetermsguiltyrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting4(46sec)(Irsquodbeprettyguiltyhellipbutinmyopinionhellipsinningisnotmerit

fordamnationhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting5(57sec)(wemeasurewithmanrsquoswayshellipnofearofGodhellipfearagrave

repenthellipMIRACLE)

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Judgementdayhellip)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting7(62sec)

(JudgementcominghellipldquoJesusdidtheultimateactrdquondashItisfinishedJustampJustifier)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting8(105sec)(LegalatonementhellipYoumustrepentampbelievehellipthisiswhat

yoursquoremissing)Oslash Acts1730ndashldquoGodcommandsallmeneverywheretorepenthelliprdquo

Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

VIDEOBlessedExhorting9(54sec)(sharingbecauseIloveyouhellipldquojustgnarlyspeculationsrdquondash

ldquothinkampthanksrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedENCOUNTER10(657)

RayampAmber(PurposeoflifeLifersquoshardhellipManrsquosbasicallygoodhellipIrsquomgood

ampgoingtoheaven)JesussaidtherersquosnonegoodbutGodhellip

IthinkGodwillseethatIrsquomabasicallygoodpersonamptakemetoheavenhellip

DoyouunderstandthelegalaspectofChristrsquosdeathampresurrectionNO

mMmWhenareyougoingtodiehellipsotherersquosarealsenseof

URGENCYGodrsquosgracemercyamploveareondisplayhellip

GodanswersprayerhellipSeeherewiththemeetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquo

ldquoFatherIprayforAmberhellipthatthisdayshewillunderstandthedepthsofYourloveforherhellipandthatYouhavedestroyedhergreatestenemydeathitselfhellipbysufferinganddyingonthecrossandthenrisingfromthedeadhellipIpraythatYouwillhealthebrokenheartedhellipministertoherinawonderfulamp

miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmen

(JudgementcominghellipldquoJesusdidtheultimateactrdquondashItisfinishedJustampJustifier)

VIDEOBlessedExhorting8(105sec)(LegalatonementhellipYoumustrepentampbelievehellipthisiswhat

yoursquoremissing)Oslash Acts1730ndashldquoGodcommandsallmeneverywheretorepenthelliprdquo

Oslash 2Timothy219ndashprofessingChristiansldquohellipdepartfrominiquityrdquo

Oslash ILLUSTRATIONparadigmshiftingldquobusdriverrdquoo Godisdeadlyseriousaboutsino Realizingthepricepaidampcostofsomething=value

VIDEOBlessedExhorting9(54sec)(sharingbecauseIloveyouhellipldquojustgnarlyspeculationsrdquondash

ldquothinkampthanksrdquo)

VIDEOBlessedENCOUNTER10(657)

RayampAmber(PurposeoflifeLifersquoshardhellipManrsquosbasicallygoodhellipIrsquomgood

ampgoingtoheaven)JesussaidtherersquosnonegoodbutGodhellip

IthinkGodwillseethatIrsquomabasicallygoodpersonamptakemetoheavenhellip

DoyouunderstandthelegalaspectofChristrsquosdeathampresurrectionNO

mMmWhenareyougoingtodiehellipsotherersquosarealsenseof

URGENCYGodrsquosgracemercyamploveareondisplayhellip

GodanswersprayerhellipSeeherewiththemeetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquo

ldquoFatherIprayforAmberhellipthatthisdayshewillunderstandthedepthsofYourloveforherhellipandthatYouhavedestroyedhergreatestenemydeathitselfhellipbysufferinganddyingonthecrossandthenrisingfromthedeadhellipIpraythatYouwillhealthebrokenheartedhellipministertoherinawonderfulamp

miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmen

RayampAmber(PurposeoflifeLifersquoshardhellipManrsquosbasicallygoodhellipIrsquomgood

ampgoingtoheaven)JesussaidtherersquosnonegoodbutGodhellip

IthinkGodwillseethatIrsquomabasicallygoodpersonamptakemetoheavenhellip

DoyouunderstandthelegalaspectofChristrsquosdeathampresurrectionNO

mMmWhenareyougoingtodiehellipsotherersquosarealsenseof

URGENCYGodrsquosgracemercyamploveareondisplayhellip

GodanswersprayerhellipSeeherewiththemeetingofthispersonofpeace

ldquoWouldyoubeokayifIprayforyourdquoldquoYESrdquo

ldquoFatherIprayforAmberhellipthatthisdayshewillunderstandthedepthsofYourloveforherhellipandthatYouhavedestroyedhergreatestenemydeathitselfhellipbysufferinganddyingonthecrossandthenrisingfromthedeadhellipIpraythatYouwillhealthebrokenheartedhellipministertoherinawonderfulamp

miraculouswayhellipmakeheranewcreatureinChristhellipmayshepassfromdeathtolifethisdayhellipbecauseofYourmercyhellip

InJesusnameweprayAmen