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Biblical Narrative Pace | Something I've Learned

December 28, 2018

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Two Trees

Adam and Eve chose a tree that led to death and brought sin into the world. Jesus chose a tree that led to death to free us all, conquering sin and death. I just heard a fellow seminarian talk about this and it is obvious but also blew my mind and I found it amazing. The tree of the knowledge of good and evil, and the cross of crucifixion.

The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges | Book Notes

God wants us to walk in obedience, not victory. Obedience is oriented toward God. Victory is oriented toward yourself. Until we face this attitude and deal with it, we will not walk consistently in holiness. Victory is a byproduct of obedience. Concentrate on obedience. 1. Look at sin as an offense to a holy God instead of as a personal defeat only. 2. Take personal responsibility for your sin realizing that as you do you must depend on the grace of God. 3. Decide to obey God in all areas of life however insignificant the issue may be. Hate is a strong word. We tell our kids not say they hate something. God hates sin. We need to cultivate in our own hearts the hatred of sin God has. Chapter 5 Paul exhorted us to be on our guard so we would not let send reign in our bodies. Before our salvation and death to the reign of sin, Paul's exhortation would have been futile. You cannot say to a slave, live as a free man, but you can say that to someone delivered from slavery.

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