And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness. Malachi 3:3. Many
“If Any Man Sin—”
If any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. 1 John 2:1. When we are clothed with the righteousness of Christ, we shall have no relish for sin; for Christ will be working with
A Hatred of Sin
Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. Hebrews 1:9. When in conversion the sinner finds peace with God through the blood of the atonement,
Sanctification the Work of a Lifetime
And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth. John 17:19. The righteousness by which we are justified is imputed; the righteousness by which we are sanctified is imparted. The first is our
Faith Demonstrated by Works
Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. James 2:18. The part man has to act in the salvation
Proving the Will of God
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Romans 12:2. Christ came to the world to
Clothed in His Righteousness
I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with