He Hath Perfected Forever Them That Are Sanctified
Jesus is our sanctification, and having Him, we have everything we need to overcome our struggles and live a life of obedience and rest.
A.B. Simpson emphasizes the promise of sanctification through Jesus, who is our source of obedience, rest, and strength. He reassures believers that with Jesus, no external forces, including temptations and life's challenges, can prevail against them. The presence of Christ deepens their reliance on Him, transforming trials into opportunities for spiritual growth. Simpson encourages listeners to embrace their identity in Christ, reminding them that God is for them, and thus, nothing can stand against them. The sermon culminates in a call to respond to Jesus' invitation to a deeper relationship.
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Are you missing what belongs to you? Jesus has promised to sanctify you. He has promised sanctification for you by coming to you Himself and being made of God to you sanctification. Jesus is our sanctification. Having Him, we have obedience, rest, patience and everything we need. He is alive forevermore. If you have Jesus nothing can be against you. Your temptations will not be against you. Your bad temper will not be against you. Your hard life, your circumstances-even the devil himself will not be against you. Every time he comes to attack you, he will only root you deeper in Christ. You will become a coward at the thought of being alone; you will be thrown on Jesus every time a trouble confronts you.
From now on, all things will work together for good to your spiritual welfare.
Since God is for you nothing can be against you. My heavenly Bridegroom sought me and called me one glad day. "Arise, my love, my fair one, arise and come away," I listened to His pleading, gave Him all my heart, And we are one forever and nevermore shall part.
Sermon Outline
- I. Jesus as Our Sanctification
- A. He comes to us and is made of God to us sanctification
- B. Having Him, we have obedience, rest, patience, and everything we need
- II. The Power of Jesus in Our Lives
- A. Nothing can be against us if we have Jesus
- B. Temptations, bad temper, hard life, and circumstances will not prevail
- III. The Role of the Devil
- A. He will only root us deeper in Christ when he comes to attack us
- IV. The Promise of God's Goodness
- A. All things will work together for our spiritual welfare
- B. God is for us, and nothing can be against us
Key Quotes
“Jesus is our sanctification. Having Him, we have obedience, rest, patience and everything we need.” — A.B. Simpson
“If you have Jesus nothing can be against you.” — A.B. Simpson
“My heavenly Bridegroom sought me and called me one glad day.” — A.B. Simpson
Application Points
- We can trust in Jesus to help us overcome our temptations and circumstances.
- Having Jesus, we have everything we need to live a life of obedience and rest.
- We can know God's goodness by trusting in His promise to work all things together for our spiritual welfare.