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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA YOUNG PEOPLE’S

SUMMER SCHOOL OF TRUTH 2020

GOD’S FULL SALVATION

Group Time Packet

June 6-27, 2020

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA YOUNG PEOPLE SUMMER SCHOOL OF TRUTH 2020

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GOD’S FULL SALVATION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The authors wish to express their indebtedness to the ministry of Watchman Nee and Witness Lee in their preparation of this material. They have opened up the word of God and we are entering in. Furthermore, the authors wish to express their appreciation to the Living Stream Ministry, which has graciously granted permission to make use of various quotations in preparation of these outlines for the young people in the Lord’s recovery. All scripture reading verses are quoted from The Recovery Version of the Bible unless otherwise indicated. The Recovery Version of the Bible is published by Living Stream Ministry, Anaheim, CA. All Ministry reading portions are taken from the ministry of Watchman Nee or Witness Lee, published by Living Stream Ministry, Anaheim, CA. Used by permission, all rights reserved.

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LESSON ONE GOD’S CREATION OF MAN AS A THREE-PART VESSEL

Scripture Reading Gen. 1:26; Rom. 9:21-23; 1 Thes. 5:23; Gen. 2:7;

Matt. 22:37; Eph. 3:16; 1 Pet. 3:4; John 3:6 Outline

I. Man in God’s image and likeness II. Man—a vessel to contain God

A. The body B. The soul C. The spirit

Read Lesson 4, pp. 21-23

Questions 1. In what two ways is man different from all other creatures that God made? 2. Romans 9 tells us that God made man a vessel. Why does the Bible describe man in this

way? 3. List the three parts of man and their functions. Give examples of how you use each part.


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LESSON ONE GOD’S CREATION OF MAN AS A THREE-PART VESSEL

VERSE SHEET Gen. 1:26 And God said, Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of heaven and over the cattle and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps upon the earth. Rom. 9:21 Or does not the potter have authority over the clay to make out of the same lump one vessel unto honor and another unto dishonor? Rom. 9:22 And what if God, wishing to demonstrate His wrath and make His power known, endured with much long-suffering vessels of wrath fitted for destruction. Rom. 9:23 In order that He might make known the riches of His glory upon vessels of mercy, which He had before prepared unto glory. 1 Thes. 5:23And the God of peace Himself sanctify you wholly, and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Gen. 2:7 Jehovah God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and man became a living soul.


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LESSON TWO MAN’S NEED OF SALVATION

Scripture Reading Rom. 5:18; John 3:36; Heb. 9:27; Matt. 25:41; Rev. 20:15; Eph. 2:1-2; 4:17-18a; 2 Tim. 3:2-4;

Rom. 7:17-18a; 6:6b; 7:24; John 8:44 Outline

I. The objective problem before God A. Under God’s condemnation B. Under the wrath of God C. Awaiting God’s judgment

II. The subjective problem within himself A. Deadened in his spirit B. Ruined in his soul C. Corrupted in his body

Read lesson 7, pp. 33-36

Questions 1. Why are fallen man’s problems before God and within himself? 2. How has man’s three-part being been ruined by the fall? 3. Spend a few minutes to pray and ask the Lord to gain our spirit and soul and body for His

purpose.


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LESSON TWO

MAN’S NEED OF SALVATION VERSE SHEET

Rom. 5:18 So then as [it was] through one offense unto condemnation to all men, so also [it was] through one righteous act unto justification of life to all men. Eph. 2:1 And you, though dead in your offenses and sins. Eph. 2:2 In which you once walked according to the age of this world, according to the ruler of the authority of the air, of the spirit which is now operating in the sons of disobedience. Eph. 4:17 This therefore I say and testify in the Lord, that you no longer walk as the Gentiles also walk in the vanity of their mind. Eph. 4:18 Being darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance which is in them, because of the hardness of their heart. Rom. 7:18 For I know that in me, that is, in my flesh, nothing good dwells; for to will is present with me, but to work out the good is not.


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LESSON THREE REDEMPTION

Scripture Reading Eph. 1:7; Gal. 3:13; 1 Pet. 2:24; 3:18; 2 Cor. 5:21;

Heb. 10:12; 9:28, 12, 14; 1 Pet. 1:18-19 Outline

I. What is redemption?—to repossess at a cost II. Lost because of sin

III. Redeemed by Christ’s blood Read Lesson 11, pp. 51-52

Questions 1. Using an example, explain what is redemption. 2. Why is there a need for man’s redemption? 3. What is the price that God paid for us?


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LESSON THREE REDEMPTION VERSE SHEET

Eph. 1:7 In whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of offenses, according to the riches of His grace. Gal. 4:13 And you know that because of weakness of my flesh I announced the gospel to you the first time. 1 Pet. 2:24 Who Himself bore up our sins in His body on the tree, in order that we, having died to sins, might live to righteousness; by whose bruise you were healed. Heb. 9:12 And not through the blood of goats and calves but through His own blood, entered once for all into the [Holy of] Holies, obtaining an eternal redemption. 1 Pet. 1:18 Knowing that [it was] not with corruptible things, with silver or gold, [that] you were redeemed from your vain manner of life handed down from your fathers. 1 Pet. 1:19 But with precious blood, as of a Lamb without blemish and without spot, [the blood] of Christ.


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LESSON FOUR FORGIVENESS AND CLEANSING OF SINS

Scripture Reading Jer. 31:34; Zech. 13:1; Matt. 26:28;

Heb. 9:12-14, 22-23; 1 John 1:7-9; Rev. 1:5 Outline

I. Forgiveness of Sins A. Forgetting our Sins B. Forgiveness

II. Cleansing Read Lesson 12, pp. 55-57

Questions 1. How is God able to forgive man righteously? 2. Have you forgiven someone who wronged you in some way, but you cannot forget what

they did to you? 3. How does God’s way of forgiving differ from our way? 4. What is the difference between forgiveness and cleansing?


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LESSON FOUR FORGIVENESS AND CLEANSING OF SINS

VERSE SHEET Jer. 31:34b …for all of them will know Me, from the little one among them even to the great one among them, declares Jehovah, for I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin I will remember no more. Matt. 26:28 For this is My blood of the covenant, which is being poured out for many for forgiveness of sins. Heb. 9:22 And almost all things are purified by blood according to the law, and without shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. 1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from every sin. 1 John 1:8 If we say that we do not have sin, we are deceiving ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Rev. 1:5 And from Jesus Christ, the faithful Witness, the Firstborn of the dead, and the Ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has released us from our sins by His blood.


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LESSON FIVE REGENERATION Scripture Reading

John 3:2-6; 1:12-13; 1 John 5:12; Ezek. 36:26-27

Outline I. God’s intention

II. The need of God’s life III. Born of God IV. A new heart, a new spirit, and the indwelling Spirit Read Lesson 15, pp. 67-69

Questions 1. What does it mean to be born again? 2. Why do we need regeneration? 3. What three things do we receive as a result of our regeneration?


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LESSON FIVE REGENERATION

VERSE SHEET John 3:2 This one came to Him by night and said to Him, Rabbi, we know that You have come from God as a teacher, for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him. John 3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, Truly, truly, I say to you, Unless one is born anew, he cannot see the kingdom of God. John 3:4 Nicodemus said to Him, How can a man be born when he is old? He cannot enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born, can he? John 3:5 Jesus answered, Truly, truly, I say to you, Unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. John 3:6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. John 1:12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the authority to become children of God, to those who believe into His name. John 1:13 Who were begotten not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. 1 John 5:12 He who has the Son has the life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have the life. Ezek. 36:26 I will also give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you; and I will take away the heart of stone out of your flesh, and I will give you a heart of flesh. Ezek. 36:27 And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and My ordinances you shall keep and do.


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LESSON SIX

SANCTIFICATION Scripture Reading

1 Thes. 5:23; Rom. 5:10; 1 Pet. 2:2; Rom. 1:4; Eph. 5:26; John 17:17; 6:63

Outline I. To be made holy

II. Holiness is God Himself III. Growth IV. By His life V. Through the Spirit and the Word Read Lesson 16, pp. 71-73

Questions 1. What does it mean to be sanctified? 2. What is the goal of our sanctification? 3. How can we experience sanctification practically?


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LESSON SIX SANCTIFICATION

VERSE SHEET 1 Thes. 5:23 And the God of peace Himself sanctify you wholly, and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Rom. 5:10 For if we, being enemies, were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more we will be saved in His life, having been reconciled. 1 Pet. 2:2 As newborn babes, long for the guileless milk of the word in order that by it you may grow unto salvation. Rom. 1:4 Who was designated the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness out of the resurrection of the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord. Eph. 5:26 That He might sanctify her, cleansing [her] by the washing of the water in the word. John 17:17 Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth. John 6:63 It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing; the words which I have spoken to you are spirit and are life.


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LESSON SEVEN TRANSFORMATION

Scripture Reading Rom. 12:2; 2 Cor. 3:16-18; Eph. 4:23; Col. 3:10;

1 Pet. 2:2-5; Eph. 5:26-27; Rom. 8:28-29 Outline

I. An inward change II. A process of metabolism

III. A new element replacing the old IV. In our mind, emotion, will V. By the spreading of Christ

VI. By beholding the Lord with an unveiled face Read Lesson 17, pp. 75-77

Questions

1. Explain the process of metabolism. 2. What are we being transformed into? (2 Cor. 3:18) 3. How can we speed up the process of transformation? 4. What can hinder or slow down the process of transformation?


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LESSON SEVEN TRANSFORMATION

VERSE SHEET Rom. 12:2 And do not be fashioned according to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and well pleasing and perfect. 2 Cor. 3:16 But whenever [their heart] turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. 2 Cor. 3:17 And the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 2 Cor. 3:18 But we all with unveiled face, beholding and reflecting like a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, even as from the Lord Spirit. Eph. 4:23 And [that] you be renewed in the spirit of your mind. Col. 3:10 And have put on the new man, which is being renewed unto full knowledge according to the image of Him who created him. 1 Pet. 2:2 As newborn babes, long for the guileless milk of the word in order that by it you may grow unto salvation. 1 Pet. 2:3 If you have tasted that the Lord is good. 1 Pet. 2:4 Coming to Him, a living stone, rejected by men but with God chosen [and] precious. 1 Pet. 2:5 You yourselves also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house into a holy priesthood to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. Rom. 8:29 Because those whom He foreknew, He also predestinated [to be] conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the Firstborn among many brothers.


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LESSON EIGHT CONFORMATION Scripture Reading

Rom. 6:3-5; 8:29; Phil. 3:10, 21; 2 Cor. 3:18; Eph. 4:20-21

Outline I. Life-shape, life-power, life-essence

II. Being conformed to the image of Christ III. By the growth of life and environmental dealings IV. The mold and the dough V. Being conformed to the body of the Lord’s glory Read Lesson 18, pp. 81-83

Questions 1. Explain the terms “life-shape, life-power, and life-essence.” 2. How is conformation related to sanctification and transformation? 3. What two factors are at work to conform us to the image of Christ? Can you give your

experience?


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LESSON EIGHT CONFORMATION

VERSE SHEET Rom. 6:3 Or are you ignorant that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus have been baptized into His death? Rom. 6:4 We have been buried therefore with Him through baptism into His death, in order that just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so also we might walk in newness of life. Rom. 6:5 For if we have grown together with [Him] in the likeness of His death, indeed we will also be [in the] [likeness] of His resurrection. Rom. 8:29 Because those whom He foreknew, He also predestinated [to be] conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the Firstborn among many brothers. 2 Cor. 3:18 But we all with unveiled face, beholding and reflecting like a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, even as from the Lord Spirit. Phil. 3:10 To know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death. Phil. 3:21 Who will transfigure the body of our humiliation to be conformed to the body of His glory, according to His operation by which He is able even to subject all things to Himself. Eph. 4:20 But you did not so learn Christ. Eph. 4:21 If indeed you have heard Him and have been taught in Him as the reality is in Jesus.


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LESSON NINE GLORIFICATION Scripture Reading

John 1:14; Rom. 3:23; 8:30; Col. 1:27b; 3:4; 2 Thes. 1:10a Outline

I. Glory—God expressed II. The blossoming of the seed

III. Christ in us, the hope of glory IV. At Christ’s second coming Read Lesson 19, pp. 85-87

Questions 1. What does the word “glorification” mean? 2. In the Bible’s concept, what is “glory”? 3. What does the Bible mean when it says that the Christ within us is “the hope of glory”?

You may use the illustration of the flower to explain. 4. What is needed today for us to be glorified at Christ’s coming? What can we do to meet

this need?


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LESSON NINE GLORIFICATION

VERSE SHEET John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and tabernacled among us (and we beheld His glory, glory as of the only Begotten from the Father), full of grace and reality. Rom. 3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Rom. 8:30 And those whom He predestinated, these He also called; and those whom He called, these He also justified; and those whom He justified, these He also glorified. Col. 1:27 To whom God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Col. 3:4 When Christ our life is manifested, then you also will be manifested with Him in glory. 2 Thes. 1:10 When He comes to be glorified in His saints and to be marveled at in all those who have believed (because our testimony to you was believed) in that day.


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LESSON TEN THREE STAGES OF SALVATION

Scripture Reading Heb. 2:3a; 12:1; Acts 26:19; 1 Cor. 9:24; Phil. 3:12-14;

2 Tim. 4:7-8; Rev. 22:12 Outline

I. The initial stage II. The progressing stage

III. The completing stage A. Our body transfigured B. Expressing and representing God C. The way to arrive


Questions 1. God’s salvation is not once for all but with a beginning, a continuation or a progression,

and a climax. Briefly describe and explain each stage of salvation. 2. How do the three stages of salvation relate to the three parts of man? 3. In the second stage of salvation we are saved in our soul. How can we be saved in our soul

and how long does it take?


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LESSON TEN THREE STAGES OF SALVATION

VERSE SHEET Heb. 2:3a How shall we escape if we have neglected so great a salvation… 1 Thes. 5:23 And the God of peace Himself sanctify you wholly, and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Heb. 12:1 Therefore let us also, having so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, put away every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles [us] and run with endurance the race which is set before us. Phil. 3:13 Brothers, I do not account of myself to have laid hold; but one thing [I do:] Forgetting the things which are behind and stretching forward to the things which are before. Phil. 3:14 I pursue toward the goal for the prize to which God in Christ Jesus has called [me] upward. 2 Tim. 4:7 I have fought the good fight; I have finished the course; I have kept the faith. 2 Tim. 4:8 Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, with which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will recompense me in that day, and not only me but also all those who have loved His appearing. Phil. 3:21 Who will transfigure the body of our humiliation to be conformed to the body of His glory, according to His operation by which He is able even to subject all things to Himself.


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LESSON ELEVEN THE ASSURANCE AND SECURITY

OF SALVATION Scripture Reading

Heb. 6:18; Psa. 119:89; John 3:16; Acts 10:43; 1 John 5:10; Rom. 8:16; 1 John 3:14; Eph. 1:4-5;

Rom. 1:16-17; John 10:28 Outline

I. Assurance of salvation A. According to the Word of God B. According to the witness of the Holy Spirit C. According to the experience of life

II. Security of salvation A. By the will of God B. By the selection and calling of God C. By the righteousness of God D. By the life of God


Questions 1. Explain what the words “assurance” and “security” mean. 2. What does it mean to say that our salvation is eternally secure? 3. Give the three things which assure us that we are saved. 4. Mention two things that secure our salvation.


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LESSON ELEVEN THE ASSURANCE AND SECURITY

OF SALVATION VERSE SHEET

John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that everyone who believes into Him would not perish, but would have eternal life. Psa. 119:89 Forever, O Jehovah, / Does Your word stand firm in heaven. Rom. 8:16 The Spirit Himself witnesses with our spirit that we are children of God. 1 John 3:14 We know that we have passed out of death into life because we love the brothers. He who does not love abides in death. Eph. 1:5 Predestinating us unto sonship through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will. Eph. 1:4 Even as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and without blemish before Him in love. Rom. 1:17 For the righteousness of God is revealed in it out of faith to faith, as it is written, "But the righteous shall have life and live by faith." John 10:28 And I give to them eternal life, and they shall by no means perish forever, and no one shall snatch them out of My hand.


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LESSON TWELVE REWARD AND PUNISHMENT

Scripture Reading Matt. 25:14-30; 1 Cor. 3:10-15; 2 Cor. 5:10

Outline I. For the believers

II. Reward for the faithful and punishment for the lazy Read Lesson 23, pp. 107-109

Questions 1. Can you think of an example of a reward and a punishment that your parents have

prepared for you? 2. Why is it wise for the Lord to prepare a reward or punishment for His children? 3. What punishment will the unfaithful believers receive? What reward will the faithful

receive?


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LESSON TWELVE REWARD AND PUNISHMENT

VERSE SHEET Matt. 25:14 For [the] [kingdom of the heavens is] just like a man about to go abroad, who called his own slaves and delivered to them his possessions.

Matt. 25:15 To one he gave five talents, and to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability. And he went abroad.

Matt. 25:16 Immediately he who had received the five talents went and traded with them and gained another five.

Matt. 25:17 Similarly, he [who had received] the two gained another two.

Matt. 25:18 But he who had received the one went off and dug in the earth and hid his master's money.

Matt. 25:19 Now after a long time the master of those slaves came and settled accounts with them.

Matt. 25:20 And he who had received the five talents came and brought another five talents, saying, Master, you delivered to me five talents; behold, I have gained another five talents.

Matt. 25:21 His master said to him, Well [done,] good and faithful slave. You were faithful over a few things; I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your master.

Matt. 25:22 And he [who had received] the two talents also came and said, Master, you delivered to me two talents; behold, I have gained another two talents.


Matt. 25:24 Then he who had received the one talent also came and said, Master, I knew about you, that you are a hard man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you did not winnow.

Matt. 25:25 And I was afraid and went off and hid your talent in the earth; behold, you have what is yours.

Matt. 25:26 And his master answered and said to him, Evil and slothful slave, you knew that I reap where I did not sow and gather where I did not winnow.

Matt. 25:27 Therefore you should have deposited my money with the money changers; and when I came, I would have recovered what is mine with interest.

Matt. 25:28 Take away therefore the talent from him and give [it] to him who has the ten talents.


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Matt. 25:29 For to everyone who has, [more] shall be given, and he shall abound; but from him who does not have, even that which he has shall be taken away from him.

Matt. 25:30 And cast out the useless slave into the outer darkness. In that place there will be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth.

1 Cor. 3:10 According to the grace of God given to me, as a wise master builder I have laid a foundation, and another builds upon [it.] But let each man take heed how he builds upon [it.]

1 Cor. 3:11 For another foundation no one is able to lay besides that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.

1 Cor. 3:12 But if anyone builds upon the foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, grass, stubble,

1 Cor. 3:13 The work of each will become manifest; for the day will declare [it,] because it is revealed by fire, and the fire itself will prove each one's work, of what sort it is.

1 Cor. 3:14 If anyone's work which he has built upon [the foundation] remains, he will receive a reward;

1 Cor. 3:15 If anyone's work is consumed, he will suffer loss, but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire.

2 Cor. 5:10 For we must all be manifested before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things [done] through the body according to what he has practiced, whether good or bad.


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VERSE MEMORIZATION SHEET

Gen. 1:26 And God said, Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of heaven and over the cattle and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps upon the earth. 1 Thes. 5:23And the God of peace Himself sanctify you wholly, and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Eph. 4:18 Being darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance which is in them, because of the hardness of their heart. Eph. 1:7 In whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of offenses, according to the riches of His grace. Jer. 31:34b …for all of them will know Me, from the little one among them even to the great one among them, declares Jehovah, for I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin I will remember no more. 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. John 3:6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 1 John 5:12 He who has the Son has the life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have the life. 1 Pet. 2:2 As newborn babes, long for the guileless milk of the word in order that by it you may grow unto salvation. Rom. 12:2 And do not be fashioned according to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and well pleasing and perfect. 2 Cor. 3:18 But we all with unveiled face, beholding and reflecting like a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, even as from the Lord Spirit. Rom. 8:29 Because those whom He foreknew, He also predestinated [to be] conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the Firstborn among many brothers. Phil. 3:10 To know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death. Col. 1:27 To whom God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Heb. 2:3a How shall we escape if we have neglected so great a salvation… Phil. 3:14 I pursue toward the goal for the prize to which God in Christ Jesus has called [me] upward. Rom. 8:16 The Spirit Himself witnesses with our spirit that we are children of God.


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