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The Holy WarThe Holy War

Lesson 11Lesson 11

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GoalsGoals• To gain a greater understanding of the To gain a greater understanding of the

spiritual warfarespiritual warfare in which we are engaged. in which we are engaged.

• To develop a greater awareness of the To develop a greater awareness of the methods employed by Satan.methods employed by Satan.

• To deepen our appreciation for the To deepen our appreciation for the grace of grace of GodGod in saving sinners. in saving sinners.

• To learn more about ourselves through To learn more about ourselves through empathizing with Mansoul empathizing with Mansoul (Mansoul = me)(Mansoul = me)

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Key QuestionsKey Questions

• What primary Bible passages What primary Bible passages come to your mind as you read come to your mind as you read this assignment?this assignment?

• To what degree does the story To what degree does the story accurately depict Bible teaching?accurately depict Bible teaching?

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Week 11Week 11

Emmanuel comforts the town after the Emmanuel comforts the town after the execution of the Diaboloniansexecution of the Diabolonians

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Mr. Carnal-SecurityMr. Carnal-Security

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SynopsisSynopsis

Out of His care and love for Out of His care and love for Mansoul, Emmanuel grants the Mansoul, Emmanuel grants the

town many new privileges.town many new privileges.

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Synopsis (continued)Synopsis (continued)

• Emmanuel strengthens and comforts the town Emmanuel strengthens and comforts the town after the execution of the Diaboloniansafter the execution of the Diabolonians

• He grants them a new captainHe grants them a new captain• He grants them a new charterHe grants them a new charter• He grants them a new ministry (teachers)He grants them a new ministry (teachers)• He admonishes the townHe admonishes the town

• About how to treat the captainsAbout how to treat the captains• About the DiaboloniansAbout the Diabolonians

• He grants them a new livery (robes)He grants them a new livery (robes)• He grants them a new relationshipHe grants them a new relationship• He grants them a new officerHe grants them a new officer

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DiscussionDiscussion

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Post-ExecutionPost-Execution

• He came down “to see, to visit, and to speak comfortably” to He came down “to see, to visit, and to speak comfortably” to the men of the town and to “strengthen their hands in such the men of the town and to “strengthen their hands in such work.”work.”

• He told them that by this act He had proved them and found He told them that by this act He had proved them and found them to be:them to be:

• Lovers of His personLovers of His person• Observers of His lawsObservers of His laws• Such as had respect to His honorSuch as had respect to His honor

What did Emmanuel do after the townsmen finished What did Emmanuel do after the townsmen finished executing the Diabolonians?executing the Diabolonians?

What did He further do to show them that they had not What did He further do to show them that they had not lost anything or been weakened by the execution of the lost anything or been weakened by the execution of the Diabolonians?Diabolonians?• He told them that He would make them another captainHe told them that He would make them another captain

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A New CaptainA New Captain

• Captain ExperienceCaptain Experience

What was this captain’s name?What was this captain’s name?

Name some of his characteristics?Name some of his characteristics?• He was . . .He was . . .

• ““Born and bred in Mansoul”Born and bred in Mansoul”• A man of conductA man of conduct• A man of valorA man of valor• A person prudent in mattersA person prudent in matters• A comely personA comely person• Well-spokenWell-spoken• Very successful in his undertakingsVery successful in his undertakings• Made captain over 1,000 menMade captain over 1,000 men

• His commission was carried by Mr. WaitingHis commission was carried by Mr. Waiting• His Lieutenant was Mr. SkillfulHis Lieutenant was Mr. Skillful• His cornet (color-bearer) was Mr. MemoryHis cornet (color-bearer) was Mr. Memory• His skutcheon was the dead lion and dead bearHis skutcheon was the dead lion and dead bear

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A New CaptainA New Captain

• Commission carrier = Mr. WaitingCommission carrier = Mr. Waiting• Lieutenant = Mr. SkillfulLieutenant = Mr. Skillful• Color-bearer = Mr. MemoryColor-bearer = Mr. Memory• Skutcheon = dead lion and dead bearSkutcheon = dead lion and dead bear

Romans 5:3-4 (KJV)Romans 5:3-4 (KJV)33 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;knowing that tribulation worketh patience;44 And patience, And patience, experienceexperience; and experience, hope:; and experience, hope:

(NASB)(NASB)33 And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; 4 4 and perseverance, and perseverance, proven characterproven character; and proven ; and proven character, hope; character, hope;

Explain the following items in light of the verses above: Explain the following items in light of the verses above:

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A New CharterA New Charter

• Renew itRenew it• Enlarge itEnlarge it• Mend several faults in it to make Mansoul’s yoke easierMend several faults in it to make Mansoul’s yoke easier

What did Emmanuel say that he would do with the What did Emmanuel say that he would do with the town’s charter?town’s charter?

What does the new charter represent?What does the new charter represent?• Reformed Theologies’ “Covenant of Grace,” primarily using Reformed Theologies’ “Covenant of Grace,” primarily using

language from the “New Covenant” (Jer 31:31-34, Heb 8:8-12)language from the “New Covenant” (Jer 31:31-34, Heb 8:8-12)

Did Emmanuel do this at the request of the town?Did Emmanuel do this at the request of the town?• No. He did it “of his own frankness and noble mind”No. He did it “of his own frankness and noble mind”

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The New CharterThe New Charter

1.1. Everlasting forgiveness of all wrongs against Shaddai, Everlasting forgiveness of all wrongs against Shaddai, Emmanuel, one another, or themselvesEmmanuel, one another, or themselves

2.2. Emmanuel’s holy law and testament for their comfort and Emmanuel’s holy law and testament for their comfort and consolationconsolation

3.3. A portion of the grace and goodness that dwells in Shaddai A portion of the grace and goodness that dwells in Shaddai and Emmanueland Emmanuel

4.4. Authority over the world and all that is in it for their own Authority over the world and all that is in it for their own comfort and Shaddai’s and Emmanuel’s glorycomfort and Shaddai’s and Emmanuel’s glory

5.5. Free access to Emmanuel at all times and promise that He will Free access to Emmanuel at all times and promise that He will hear and redress all their grievanceshear and redress all their grievances

6.6. Full authority to seek out and destroy all Diabolonians in or Full authority to seek out and destroy all Diabolonians in or around the townaround the town

7.7. Exclusive right to the privileges and immunities of the charterExclusive right to the privileges and immunities of the charter

Name the 7 grants in the new charter:Name the 7 grants in the new charter:

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The New CharterThe New Charter

• They had it read in the market place by Mr. recorder in They had it read in the market place by Mr. recorder in the presence of all the people.the presence of all the people.

• They engraved it on the castle doors in letters of gold that They engraved it on the castle doors in letters of gold that it might always be in view.it might always be in view.

What two things did the townsmen do with the new What two things did the townsmen do with the new charter to make it public?charter to make it public?

What was the net effect of this public display upon the What was the net effect of this public display upon the town and its inhabitants?town and its inhabitants?• There was great joy and comfortThere was great joy and comfort• There was celebration: Bells rang, minstrels played, people There was celebration: Bells rang, minstrels played, people

danced, captains shouted, colors waved, trumpets sounded.danced, captains shouted, colors waved, trumpets sounded.• The Diabolonians hid themselves “for they looked like them The Diabolonians hid themselves “for they looked like them

that had been long dead.”that had been long dead.”

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The New Covenant (OT)The New Covenant (OT)

Jeremiah 31:31-34Jeremiah 31:31-34

31 31 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a a new covenant new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:of Judah:

32 32 Not according to the covenant that I made with their Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to bring fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt; which my covenant they them out of the land of Egypt; which my covenant they brake, although I was an husband unto them, saith the brake, although I was an husband unto them, saith the LORD: LORD:

33 33 But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their heartsmy law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and ; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.will be their God, and they shall be my people.

34 34 And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they they shall all know meshall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest , from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.will remember their sin no more.

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The New Covenant (NT)The New Covenant (NT)

Hebrews 8:8-13Hebrews 8:8-13

8 8 For finding fault with them, he saith, Behold, the days come, saith For finding fault with them, he saith, Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, when I will make a the Lord, when I will make a new covenantnew covenant with the house of Israel with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah:and with the house of Judah:

9 9 Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of day when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; because they continued not in my covenant, and I regarded Egypt; because they continued not in my covenant, and I regarded them not, saith the Lord.them not, saith the Lord.

10 10 For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their heartswrite them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall : and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people: be to me a people:

11 11 And they shall not teach every man his neighbour, and every man And they shall not teach every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for all shall know meall shall know me, from the , from the least to the greatest.least to the greatest.

12 12 For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more.their iniquities will I remember no more.

1313 In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old. Now In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old is ready to vanish awaythat which decayeth and waxeth old is ready to vanish away

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The New MinistryThe New Ministry

• The Lord Chief Secretary (from Shaddai’s court)The Lord Chief Secretary (from Shaddai’s court)• Mr. Conscience (from within the town)Mr. Conscience (from within the town)• The captains could also preachThe captains could also preach

Who were the two new teachers that Emmanuel Who were the two new teachers that Emmanuel installed in the town?installed in the town?

Whom does the Lord Chief Secretary represent?Whom does the Lord Chief Secretary represent?• The Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit

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The Lord Chief SecretaryThe Lord Chief Secretary

• From Shaddai’s courtFrom Shaddai’s court• Skilled in all mysteriesSkilled in all mysteries• Has sole authority to teach supernatural revelationHas sole authority to teach supernatural revelation

(II Peter 1:20-21, I Cor. 2:10-13)(II Peter 1:20-21, I Cor. 2:10-13)• Knows the heart of Shaddai at all timesKnows the heart of Shaddai at all times• Brings lost things to the townsmen’s remembranceBrings lost things to the townsmen’s remembrance

(John 14:25-26, John 16:13-14, I John 2:20-27)(John 14:25-26, John 16:13-14, I John 2:20-27)• Tells the townsmen of things to comeTells the townsmen of things to come• Great dexterity at drawing up petitions to ShaddaiGreat dexterity at drawing up petitions to Shaddai

• He must frame all petitions to the Shaddai and EmmanuelHe must frame all petitions to the Shaddai and Emmanuel• He must advise and counsel on all matters that enter the townHe must advise and counsel on all matters that enter the town

• Can put life and vigor into the townsmen’s heartsCan put life and vigor into the townsmen’s hearts• He is not to be grievedHe is not to be grieved• Or He may fight against the townOr He may fight against the town

• Ten times better than the whole worldTen times better than the whole world

Name some of the characteristics of the Lord Chief Name some of the characteristics of the Lord Chief Secretary:Secretary:

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The Lord Chief SecretaryThe Lord Chief Secretary

2 Peter 1:20-21, 2 Peter 1:20-21, But know this first of all, that no prophecy of But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one's own interpretation for Scripture is a matter of one's own interpretation for no prophecy no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from GodHoly Spirit spoke from God (NASB). (NASB).

1 Corinthians 2:10-131 Corinthians 2:10-13 For to us God revealed them through the For to us God revealed them through the Spirit; for the Spirit searches all things, even the depths of God. Spirit; for the Spirit searches all things, even the depths of God. For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the spirit For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so the thoughts of God no one of the man which is in him? Even so the thoughts of God no one knows except the Spirit of God. Now we have received, not the knows except the Spirit of God. Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may know the things freely given to us by God, which things we also know the things freely given to us by God, which things we also speak, speak, not in words taught by human wisdom, but in those taught not in words taught by human wisdom, but in those taught by the Spirit, combining spiritual thoughts with spiritual wordsby the Spirit, combining spiritual thoughts with spiritual words (NASB).(NASB).

John 14:25-26John 14:25-26 These things I have spoken to you while abiding These things I have spoken to you while abiding with you. But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will with you. But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to youremembrance all that I said to you (NASB). (NASB).

John 16:13-14John 16:13-14 But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will He will guide you into all the truthguide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own ; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will He will disclose to you what is to comedisclose to you what is to come. He will glorify Me, for . He will glorify Me, for He will take He will take of Mine and will disclose it to youof Mine and will disclose it to you (NASB). (NASB).

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Mr. ConscienceMr. Conscience

• He was well skilled in the law and government of the townHe was well skilled in the law and government of the town• He well-spoken and could deliver his Master’s will in all mattersHe well-spoken and could deliver his Master’s will in all matters

Name some of the characteristics of Mr. Conscience that Name some of the characteristics of Mr. Conscience that commended him to Emmanuel for his new role:commended him to Emmanuel for his new role:

What stern warnings did Emmanuel give to Mr. Conscience What stern warnings did Emmanuel give to Mr. Conscience about his role:about his role:

• He must confine himself to the teaching of moral virtues, He must confine himself to the teaching of moral virtues, to civil and natural duties.to civil and natural duties.

• He must not attempt to presume to be a revealer of He must not attempt to presume to be a revealer of supernatural mysteries (as the Lord High Secretary).supernatural mysteries (as the Lord High Secretary).

• In things supernatural, He must be a scholar and a In things supernatural, He must be a scholar and a learner like the rest of the town.learner like the rest of the town.

• He must keep low and humble (content with his station).He must keep low and humble (content with his station).

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Mr. ConscienceMr. Conscience

• He had authority to “impose [his teachings] with whips He had authority to “impose [his teachings] with whips and chastisements, if they [would] not willingly hearken and chastisements, if they [would] not willingly hearken to do [his] commandments”to do [his] commandments”

Did Mr. Conscience have authority to enforce his Did Mr. Conscience have authority to enforce his teaching?teaching?

What special benefit did Emmanuel bestow upon Mr. What special benefit did Emmanuel bestow upon Mr. Conscience because he was old and feeble through many Conscience because he was old and feeble through many abuses?abuses?• He had license to go when he would to Emmanuel’s fountain and He had license to go when he would to Emmanuel’s fountain and

drink freely of the “blood of His grape”drink freely of the “blood of His grape”• This would benefit him in 3 ways:This would benefit him in 3 ways:

• It would drive from his heart “all foul, gross, and hurtful It would drive from his heart “all foul, gross, and hurtful humours”humours”

• It would “lighten [his] eyes”It would “lighten [his] eyes”• It would “strengthen [his] memory for the reception of the It would “strengthen [his] memory for the reception of the

Secretary’s teachingSecretary’s teaching

• The conscience itself must be purged by the blood of ChristThe conscience itself must be purged by the blood of Christ

What does this signify?What does this signify?

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Mr. ConscienceMr. Conscience

Hebrews 10:13-14Hebrews 10:13-14

13 13 For if the blood of goats and bulls and the For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkling those who have been ashes of a heifer sprinkling those who have been defiled sanctify for the cleansing of the flesh,defiled sanctify for the cleansing of the flesh,

14 14 how much more will how much more will the blood of Christthe blood of Christ, who , who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without blemish to God, blemish to God, cleanse your consciencecleanse your conscience from from dead works to serve the living God? (NASB)dead works to serve the living God? (NASB)

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The CaptainsThe Captains

• They were not to treat them at all unkindly.They were not to treat them at all unkindly.• Even the wrong countenance from the town would weaken and Even the wrong countenance from the town would weaken and

take away the captains’ courage.take away the captains’ courage.• They were to love, nourish, and succor them.They were to love, nourish, and succor them.

• If they got sick, the townsmen were not to despise them, but to If they got sick, the townsmen were not to despise them, but to strengthen and encourage them.strengthen and encourage them.

• ““If they be weak, the town of Mansoul cannot be strong; if they be If they be weak, the town of Mansoul cannot be strong; if they be strong, then Mansoul cannot be weak.”strong, then Mansoul cannot be weak.”

• If they are sick, “they catch that disease of the town of Mansoul If they are sick, “they catch that disease of the town of Mansoul itself.”itself.”

• They are able to both privately inform and publicly preach as needed.They are able to both privately inform and publicly preach as needed.

How did Emmanuel admonish the town about the How did Emmanuel admonish the town about the captains?captains?

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The DiaboloniansThe Diabolonians

• That there were many still lurking in the townThat there were many still lurking in the town• That they were plotting to bring the town to ruin (read quote)That they were plotting to bring the town to ruin (read quote)• That the town would never be able to rid themselves of them completelyThat the town would never be able to rid themselves of them completely• That they would offer terms of peace when they were confrontedThat they would offer terms of peace when they were confronted• That their character could be discerned by looking well into the law of the KingThat their character could be discerned by looking well into the law of the King• He also gave them a list of the most notable:He also gave them a list of the most notable:

Lord FornicationLord Fornication Mr. DrunkennessMr. Drunkenness Mr. Strife Mr. Strife Lord AdulteryLord Adultery Mr. Reveling Mr. Reveling Mr. SeditionMr. SeditionLord MurderLord Murder Mr. Idolatry Mr. Idolatry Mr. HeresyMr. HeresyLord AngerLord Anger Mr. Witchcraft Mr. Witchcraft Lord LasciviousnessLord Lasciviousness Mr. Variance Mr. Variance Lord DeceitLord Deceit Mr. EmulationMr. EmulationLord Evil-EyeLord Evil-Eye Mr. WrathMr. Wrath

• There would also be other Diabolonians who who sneak in to beguile. These There would also be other Diabolonians who who sneak in to beguile. These would be “religious,” but would betray the town.would be “religious,” but would betray the town.

How did Emmanuel admonish the town about the How did Emmanuel admonish the town about the Diabolonians?Diabolonians?

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The New RobesThe New Robes

• They were white and glisteningThey were white and glistening• They marked the townsmen as belonging to Shaddai and They marked the townsmen as belonging to Shaddai and

distinguished the town of Mansoul from all others in the distinguished the town of Mansoul from all others in the kingdom of Universekingdom of Universe

• No man could see Emmanuel’s face without themNo man could see Emmanuel’s face without them

Emmanuel also gave the townsmen new robes. Describe Emmanuel also gave the townsmen new robes. Describe them:them:

What five commands did Emmanuel give to the town What five commands did Emmanuel give to the town concerning their robes?concerning their robes?• Wear them daily (lest you appear to be not Mine)Wear them daily (lest you appear to be not Mine)• Keep them always white (soiled garments dishonor Me)Keep them always white (soiled garments dishonor Me)• Gird them up from the groundGird them up from the ground• Do not lose them (lest you walk naked and others see Do not lose them (lest you walk naked and others see

your shame)your shame)• If you do sully them, be quick to do what is written in My If you do sully them, be quick to do what is written in My

lawlaw

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The New RelationshipThe New Relationship

• He gave the elders frequent visits into his palace (daily)He gave the elders frequent visits into his palace (daily)• He would feast them regularly (weekly)He would feast them regularly (weekly)• He would never send them away empty-handed (ring, gold He would never send them away empty-handed (ring, gold

chain, bracelet, white stone, etc.)chain, bracelet, white stone, etc.)• When the elders and townsmen did not come to Him, He would When the elders and townsmen did not come to Him, He would

send bountiful provision to them.send bountiful provision to them.• If the townsmen did not frequently visit Him like they should, He If the townsmen did not frequently visit Him like they should, He

would go to them and visit them in their houses.would go to them and visit them in their houses.

Describe the relationship that Emmanuel had with Describe the relationship that Emmanuel had with the town now that they had new robes?the town now that they had new robes?

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The New OfficerThe New Officer

• Mr. God’s-PeaceMr. God’s-Peace

What new officer did Emmanuel appoint in the What new officer did Emmanuel appoint in the town?town?

What do we know about him?What do we know about him?• He was not a native of the town but came from Shaddai’s courtHe was not a native of the town but came from Shaddai’s court• He was an acquaintance or kin to Capt. Credence and Good-HopeHe was an acquaintance or kin to Capt. Credence and Good-Hope• He was made Governor of the town and especially the castleHe was made Governor of the town and especially the castle• ““So long as all things went in Mansoul as this sweet-natured So long as all things went in Mansoul as this sweet-natured

gentleman would, the town was in most happy condition.”gentleman would, the town was in most happy condition.”

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The New OfficerThe New Officer

Colossians 3:15 (NASB)Colossians 3:15 (NASB)

Let the peace of Christ rule in your heartsLet the peace of Christ rule in your hearts

Philippians 4:6-7 (NASB)Philippians 4:6-7 (NASB)

6 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. requests be made known to God.

7 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesusminds in Christ Jesus

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ParallelsParallelsThe Holy WarThe Holy War The Christian LifeThe Christian Life

Execution of the Execution of the DiaboloniansDiabolonians Putting to death the works of the fleshPutting to death the works of the flesh

Emmanuel comforting the Emmanuel comforting the towntown Christ delighting in our obedienceChrist delighting in our obedience

The new captain The new captain (Experience)(Experience)

The experience that comes from obedience in a The experience that comes from obedience in a difficult task (Rom 5:3-4)difficult task (Rom 5:3-4)

The new charterThe new charterThe New Covenant promised to Israel but begun, The New Covenant promised to Israel but begun, in part, with all believers now (Jer 31:31-33 Heb in part, with all believers now (Jer 31:31-33 Heb 8:10-12)8:10-12)

The new ministry (teachers)The new ministry (teachers)• Lord High SecretaryLord High Secretary• Mr. ConscienceMr. Conscience

The internal teaching of a believerThe internal teaching of a believer• The ministry of the Holy Spirit withinThe ministry of the Holy Spirit within• The ministry of the conscience withinThe ministry of the conscience within

The new livery (robes)The new livery (robes)

The righteousness of Christ that is given to the The righteousness of Christ that is given to the saints (justification - Rev 7:14-17; 19:8), and the saints (justification - Rev 7:14-17; 19:8), and the responsibility that they have to live in the light of responsibility that they have to live in the light of this righteous standing (sanctification)this righteous standing (sanctification)

The new relationshipThe new relationship The fellowship enjoyed between Christ and His The fellowship enjoyed between Christ and His justified saintsjustified saints

The new officerThe new officer The peace of God that reigns in the life of a The peace of God that reigns in the life of a believer who is living for Godbeliever who is living for God

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““But there was a man in the But there was a man in the town of Mansoul, and his town of Mansoul, and his

name was Mr. Carnal-name was Mr. Carnal-Security.”Security.”

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