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  GEARED INTO THINGS ETERNAL
  by A.W. Tozer
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Summary: The Christian church must live to gear itself into things
eternal and to live the life of heaven here upon earth.

Topics: "Eternal Perspective", "Holy Spirit"
Scripture References: Acts 2:1

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A.W. Tozer emphasizes the significance of the Holy Spirit's coming on
Pentecost as a pivotal moment for the Christian church, urging believers
to focus on eternal matters and to embody the life of heaven on earth.
He stresses the necessity of yielding complete loyalty to Jesus Christ,
asserting that anything less diminishes the church's integrity. Tozer
expresses a preference for a small, faithful gathering over a large,
doctrinally unsound congregation, highlighting that a Spirit-filled
church will be marked by joy, usefulness, and compassion. He calls for
the church to be a positive influence in the community, reflecting the
true essence of Christian living.

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The coming of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost was a gracious
experience of fulfillment and blessing and direction for the Christian
church. It was the continuing emphasis for believers that we must live
to gear ourselves into things eternal and to live the life of heaven
here upon earth. We must yield our first obedience and loyalty to Jesus
Christ, at any cost! Anything we try to offer God tbat is less than that
really is a degradation of the Christian church. Frankly, I would rather
be a member of a group that meets in a little room on a side street than
to be part of a great activity that is not New Testament in its
doctrine, in its spirit, in its living, in its holiness, in all of its
texture and tenor.

The Spirit-filled and Spirit-led congregation will be a joyful people.

Beyond that, it will be useful and caring and compassionate! I do
believe that the Christian church ought to be a helpful influence to the
whole community!

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