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<p>This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. (Joshua 1:8) </p>
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<p>If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. (Philippians 3:11) </p>
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<p>To guard and observe the Word of Christ is to treat the Scriptures as a precious possession. It is to read the Word, to study it carefully, to memorize portions, to talk about the Word to other Christians, and to attend assemblings of believers where the Word of God is expounded by prayerful, holy people. It is to come boldly to the Throne of Grace and ask for Divine assistance so we may do what the Word commands. </p>
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<p>The resurrection of the righteous must be attained. It cannot be imputed (ascribed) to us. The resurrection of the physical body to righteousness, immortality and glory, which is the central goal of the Gospel of the Kingdom of God, the conquering of the last enemy, is an area of misunderstanding in the present hour. </p>
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<p>If the major part of our time, attention, and interest is occupied with the cares of this life, not with that which Christ has said, then we are not candidates for the keeping power of Christ. </p>
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<p>God does all the fighting when we come out of Egypt. But when we cross over Jordan to resurrection ground, the fighting is done by us with the Lord's guidance and help. </p>
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<p>If the Lord Jesus were to guard us anyway, even though we have been careless with His Word, He Himself would be breaking the Scriptures. But the Scriptures cannot be broken. </p>
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<p>The program of "saving" us, making us fit for God's Presence, requires our cooperation. If we insist on saving our life, retaining the behaviors that are comfortable and familiar but condemned by God's Word (such as fearfulness, unbelief, fornication, covetousness), we run a risk, according to the written Word, of being rejected by the Lord. </p>
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<p>The overcomers will learn, to their unutterable delight and rejoicing in the Day of the Lord, that the Scriptures cannot be broken. The careless will learn, to their wretchedness and despair in the Day of the Lord, that the Scriptures cannot be broken. They will turn against their teachers who, perhaps for the love of material gain and popularity, have counseled them that although they are not diligent in adhering to the Scriptures they will be delivered by grace and mercy. </p>
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<p>But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned. (Hebrews 6:8) </p>
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<p>If we are careless in guarding His Word, Christ will be careless in guarding us in the hour of trouble. </p>
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<p>Some Christian teachers are explaining that salvation is an unconditional amnesty and no behavior on our part can place our salvation in jeopardy. From their point of view we are forgiven our sins past, present, and future whether or not we serve the Lord. </p>
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<p>Notice that it is the word of Christ's patience, His endurance. </p>
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<p>The Scriptures teach that the works of the flesh cannot enter the Kingdom of God. But Satan is whispering, "Thou shalt not surely die." </p>
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<p>One of the noteworthy characteristics of the victorious saint is his or her willingness to keep the Word of Christ year after year even though there is little excitement, little observable success in ministry, little recognition of his or her steady application and faithfulness. </p>
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<p>Such teachers are picturing the goal of the Christian salvation as eternal residence in the spirit Paradise. "If God has forgiven us through grace, why can we not be admitted to live forever in the spirit Paradise?" </p>
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<p>Many believers will walk as Christians provided there is attention and fanfare being given to what is taking place. But God's worthies, those who are able through Christ to turn the valleys of weeping into wells of resurrection life, are formed slowly and patiently. </p>
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<p>The goal of the Christian salvation is not to live forever in the spirit Paradise. The goal of the Christian salvation is the restoration of what was lost in the garden of Eden: eternal bodily life lived in a material Paradise in which God is present. </p>
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<p>In order to make a success of the Christian discipleship, great patience must be practiced. Patience brings about a perfect work of conformity to the image of Christ. We save our souls by perseverance, by patiently plodding through the wilderness. </p>
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<p>Even more glorious than this, God is seeking to dwell in us. This is the Kingdom of God—the eternal oneness of the Divine and the human, the holy spiritual and the holy material, the restoration of Paradise to the earth. We may discover that those who have died are longing for the Day of Resurrection—for the time when they gain back the material world. </p>
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<p>Those who look for a quick, easy path invite spiritual trouble. Many have started off joyfully on the highway to Zion, only to end up barren and spiritually sick in some "isolation ward" along the route. How heartbreaking! Oftentimes the deciding factor in victory in Christ is the willingness to be patient with God, with one's circumstances, with one's self. Patience! Patience, and the Kingdom of God! The Word of Christ's patience! </p>
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<p>And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we will reign on the earth. (Revelation 5:10) </p>
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<p>If we would be kept from the destructive elements that accompany the hour of testing we must patiently guard Christ's Word, being diligent to observe, through His grace, that which His Word commands. </p>
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<p>"On the earth"! </p>
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<p>The role of Divine grace is not to bring unchanged people to Paradise, thus perpetuating the problem of Eden. Rather, the role of Divine grace is to forgive the sons of men, through the atonement made by Christ on the cross of Calvary, and then to impart Divine Life to them so they may cast off the chains of darkness and death and become fit once again to enjoy the Presence of God in the garden. </p>
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<p>The father did not come to the prodigal son while he was sitting in the pigpen and say, "If you will accept my forgiveness I will make you lord over my household." He did not promise, "If you will just raise your hand as a token of acceptance you can continue with your drunkenness, your fornication, your gambling, your riotous living. By my grace you will rule over all I possess." </p>
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<p>Yet, this is what is sometimes presented as the Gospel of the Kingdom of God. </p>
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<p>Continued. [[Keeping the Law of God 4]] </p>
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Latest revision as of 15:24, 26 October 2020

Keeping the Law of God 3

If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. (Philippians 3:11)

The resurrection of the righteous must be attained. It cannot be imputed (ascribed) to us. The resurrection of the physical body to righteousness, immortality and glory, which is the central goal of the Gospel of the Kingdom of God, the conquering of the last enemy, is an area of misunderstanding in the present hour.

God does all the fighting when we come out of Egypt. But when we cross over Jordan to resurrection ground, the fighting is done by us with the Lord's guidance and help.

The program of "saving" us, making us fit for God's Presence, requires our cooperation. If we insist on saving our life, retaining the behaviors that are comfortable and familiar but condemned by God's Word (such as fearfulness, unbelief, fornication, covetousness), we run a risk, according to the written Word, of being rejected by the Lord.

But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned. (Hebrews 6:8)

Some Christian teachers are explaining that salvation is an unconditional amnesty and no behavior on our part can place our salvation in jeopardy. From their point of view we are forgiven our sins past, present, and future whether or not we serve the Lord.

The Scriptures teach that the works of the flesh cannot enter the Kingdom of God. But Satan is whispering, "Thou shalt not surely die."

Such teachers are picturing the goal of the Christian salvation as eternal residence in the spirit Paradise. "If God has forgiven us through grace, why can we not be admitted to live forever in the spirit Paradise?"

The goal of the Christian salvation is not to live forever in the spirit Paradise. The goal of the Christian salvation is the restoration of what was lost in the garden of Eden: eternal bodily life lived in a material Paradise in which God is present.

Even more glorious than this, God is seeking to dwell in us. This is the Kingdom of God—the eternal oneness of the Divine and the human, the holy spiritual and the holy material, the restoration of Paradise to the earth. We may discover that those who have died are longing for the Day of Resurrection—for the time when they gain back the material world.

And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we will reign on the earth. (Revelation 5:10)

"On the earth"!

The role of Divine grace is not to bring unchanged people to Paradise, thus perpetuating the problem of Eden. Rather, the role of Divine grace is to forgive the sons of men, through the atonement made by Christ on the cross of Calvary, and then to impart Divine Life to them so they may cast off the chains of darkness and death and become fit once again to enjoy the Presence of God in the garden.

The father did not come to the prodigal son while he was sitting in the pigpen and say, "If you will accept my forgiveness I will make you lord over my household." He did not promise, "If you will just raise your hand as a token of acceptance you can continue with your drunkenness, your fornication, your gambling, your riotous living. By my grace you will rule over all I possess."

Yet, this is what is sometimes presented as the Gospel of the Kingdom of God.

Continued. Keeping the Law of God 4

 

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