Gold Tried in the Fire - Robert J. Wieland
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<strong>the</strong> com<strong>in</strong>g of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who<br />
calls you is faithful, and he will do it." 1<br />
Thessalonians 5:23, NIV.<br />
The Lord doesn't give up easily. "He who<br />
began a good work <strong>in</strong> you will carry it on to<br />
completion until <strong>the</strong> day of Christ Jesus.''<br />
Philippians 1:6, NIV. This work that He does is<br />
sanctification.<br />
Part of <strong>the</strong> Galatian error was that some<br />
supposed that <strong>the</strong>y had to keep up <strong>the</strong>ir speed<br />
<strong>the</strong>mselves, or crash: "O foolish Galatians! Who<br />
has bewitched you, before whose eyes Jesus Christ<br />
was publicly portrayed as crucified? Let me ask<br />
you only this: Did you receive <strong>the</strong> Spirit by works<br />
of <strong>the</strong> law, or by hear<strong>in</strong>g with faith? Are you so<br />
foolish? Hav<strong>in</strong>g begun with <strong>the</strong> Spirit, are you now<br />
end<strong>in</strong>g with <strong>the</strong> flesh? ... Does he who supplies <strong>the</strong><br />
Spirit to you and works miracles among you do so<br />
by works of law, or by hear<strong>in</strong>g with faith?"<br />
Galatians 3:1-3, RSV. (Please note: "Works of<br />
law," or ritual works, is a correct translation here,<br />
and is not <strong>the</strong> same as true obedience to <strong>the</strong> law.<br />
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