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2. The nature of it:—Taking sin away, Ps. 32:1; covering it, Ps. 85:2; non-imputation, Ps. 32:2; blotting it out, Ps. 51:1; Is. 43:25; non-remem brance, Heb. 8:12; Isa. 43:25; cleans ing from it, Ps. 51:7; Isa. 1:18. 3. What sins are pardoned Trans gression, 1 John 3:4; iniquities, Ps. .103:3. All such are forgiven, open or secret, less or greater, omission or com mission, Isa. 43:22-25. 4. The cause of it:—Neither man nor angel, neither wealth nor works, neither, repentance, nor ritual, but God alone, Mark 2:7; Eph. 4:32. 5. Effects of it:-—Peace of con science. Rom. 5:1; cheerfulness of spirit, Ps. 51:8; comfort of soul, Is,'40: 1, 2; access and confidence, Rom. 5:1-3; Love to God, Luke 7:47.-—Sel. “LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY” (Luke 11:1) We are taught:— 1, By His Example. He prayed in the wilderness (Luke 5:16). He prayed in the garden (Matt. 26: 36). He prayed early in the morning (Mk. 1:35). He prayed in the evening (Lk. 24: 29, 30). He prayed all night (Lk. 6:12 ) . He prayed alone (Mk. 6:46). He prayed with His disciples (Lk. 11 : 1 ). He prayed when He was transfigured (Lk. 9:'29). He prayed for His enemies (Lk. 23: 34). He prayed when dying (Lk. 23:46). 2. By His Spirit. “Praying in the Holy Ghost” (Jude 2 0 ). “The Spirit also helpeth our infirmi ties” (Rom. 8:26). CHRISTIAN GROWTH 1. New born babes. 1 Pet. 2:2.
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3:18. 8. Full grown. Eph. 4:13.—K. L, B. ABOUNDING 1. Grace. “God is able to make all grace abound toward you” (2 Cor. 9:8). “The God of hope fill you . . . that ye may abound in hope” (Rom. 15:13). “Our consolation also aboundeth by Christ” (2 Cor. 1:5). 4. Love. _ “To please God,' so ye would abound more and more” (1 Thess. 4:1). 5. Work. “Always abounding in the work of the Lord” (1 Cor. 15:58). 3. Consolation. Upon Whom Afflictions Are Visited 1. All affected by the fall. Gen. 3: 16-19. 2. Man in general. Job 5:6, 7. 3. The saints. 2 Tim. 3:12; John 15:20. 4. Those who stand for the Gospel. Matt. 24:9; John 15:20, 21, 5. The prophets of old. Jas.'5:10. 6. Job and Paul are special examples of suffering affliction. Job 1:20, 21; Acts 20:22-24. 7. Christ our great example. Heb. 12:1-3; 1 Pet. 2:21-23. God’s Graciousness in Times of Af fliction 17. We suffer less than we deserve, Ezra 9:13; Ps. 103:10. 2. They are meant for our good. Gen. 50:20; Ezek. 20:37, 38; Rom. 8: 28. 3. Afflictions are tempered , with mercy, Psa. 78:38. 4. The sufferings of the saints are 2. Hope. m . JË É à AFFLICTION
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