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<h2>501. WHETSTONES TO SHARPEN</h2>
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<p><b>1. Threefold Finding.</b>
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<li>1. Found <i>by</i> Him a sinner (<a id="fem501-si1" onClick="return mV('Luk',15,5);">Luk 15:5</a>).</li>
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<li>2. Found <i>in</i> Him a saint (<a id="fem501-si2" onClick="return mV('Phl',3,9);">Phl 3:9</a>).</li>
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<li>3. Found <i>of</i> Him a servant (<a id="fem501-si3" onClick="return mV('2Pe',3,14);">2Pe 3:14</a>).</li>
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<p><b>2. Threefold salvation.</b>
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<li>1. Saved from the punishment due to sin (<a id="fem501-si4" onClick="return mV('Eph',2,8);">Eph 2:8</a>).</li>
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<li>2. Being saved from the power of sin (<a id="fem501-si5" onClick="return mV('Rom',5,10);">Rom 5:10</a>).</li>
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<li>3. Shall be saved from the presence of sin (<a id="fem501-si6" onClick="return mV('1Pe',1,5);">1Pe 1:5</a>).</li>
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</li>
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</p>
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<p><b>3. Threefold appearing.</b>
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<li>1. Atonement by His past appearing (<a id="fem501-si7" onClick="return mV('Hbr',9,26);">Hbr 9:26</a>).</li>
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<li>2. Advocacy by His present appearing (<a id="fem501-si8" onClick="return mV('Hbr',9,24);">Hbr 9:24</a>).</li>
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<li>3. Appearing the second time (<a id="fem501-si9" onClick="return mV('Hbr',9,28);">Hbr 9:28</a>).</li>
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</li>
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</p>
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<p><b>4. Threefold gain.</b>
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<li>1. Gain of grace (<a id="fem501-si10" onClick="return mV('Phl',3,7);">Phl 3:7</a>).</li>
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<li>2. Gain of godliness (<a id="fem501-si11" onClick="return mV('1Ti',6,6);">1Ti 6:6</a>).</li>
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<li>3. Gain of glory (<a id="fem501-si12" onClick="return mV('Phl',1,21);">Phl 1:21</a>).</li>
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</ul>
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</li>
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</p>
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<p><b>5. Three "Yet Not I's" of Paul.</b>
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<li>1. "Yet not I" of walk (<a id="fem501-si13" onClick="return mV('Gal',2,20);">Gal 2:20</a>).</li>
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<li>2. "Yet not I" of word (<a id="fem501-si14" onClick="return mV('1Cr',7,10);">1Cr 7:10</a>).</li>
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<li>3. "Yet not I" of work (<a id="fem501-si15" onClick="return mV('1Cr',15,10);">1Cr 15:10</a>).</li>
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</ul>
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</li>
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</p>
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<p><b>6. Three "No differences."</b>
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<li>1. "No difference" of salvation and sinnership (<a id="fem501-si16" onClick="return mV('Rom',3,22);">Rom 3:22</a>).</li>
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<li>2. "No difference" of standing as to place (<a id="fem501-si17" onClick="return mV('Rom',10,12);">Rom 10:12</a>).</li>
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<li>3. "No difference" of sanctification as to mode (<a id="fem501-si18" onClick="return mV('Act',15,9);">Act 15:9</a>).</li>
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</ul>
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</li>
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</p>
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<p><b>7. Three handwritings of Scripture.</b>
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<li>1. On stone (<a id="fem501-si19" onClick="return mV('Exd',32,15,16);">Exd 32:15-16</a>). Justness of the law.</li>
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<li>2. On the wall (<a id="fem501-si20" onClick="return mV('Dan',5,5);">Dan 5:5</a>). Judgment on a sinner.</li>
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<li>3. On the Cross (<a id="fem501-si21" onClick="return mV('Jhn',19,19,20);">Jhn 19:19-20</a>). Judgment of Man.</li>
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</ul>
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</li>
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</p>
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<p><b>8. Three feasts.</b>
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<li>1. <b>Finished work of Christ</b>. Feast provided (<a id="fem501-si22" onClick="return mV('Luk',14,16);">Luk 14:16</a>).</li>
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<li>2. <b>Faith in Christ</b>. Feast enjoyed (<a id="fem501-si23" onClick="return mV('Luk',15,23);">Luk 15:23</a>).</li>
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<li>3. <b>Folly of sinner</b>. Feast lost (<a id="fem501-si24" onClick="return mV('Luk',16,'19-25');">Luk 16:19-25</a>).</li>
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</ul>
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</li>
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</p>
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<p><b>9. Three aspects of death and sin.</b>
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<li>1. Dead <em>in</em> sin (<a id="fem501-si25" onClick="return mV('Eph',2,1);">Eph 2:1</a>). Sinner.</li>
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<li>2. Death <em>for</em> sin (<a id="fem501-si26" onClick="return mV('1Pe',3,18);">1Pe 3:18</a>). Saviour.</li>
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<li>3. Dead <em>to</em> sin (<a id="fem501-si27" onClick="return mV('Rom',6,2);">Rom 6:2</a>). Saint.</li>
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</ul>
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</li>
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</p>
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<p><b>10. Threefold power against our threefold enemy.</b>
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<li>1. The Father is opposed to the world (<a id="fem501-si28" onClick="return mV('1Jo',2,'15-17');">1Jo 2:15-17</a>).</li>
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<li>2. The Son is opposed to the devil (<a id="fem501-si29" onClick="return mV('1Jo',3,8);">1Jo 3:8</a>).</li>
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<li>3. The Spirit is opposed to the flesh (<a id="fem501-si30" onClick="return mV('Gal',5,17);">Gal 5:17</a>).</li>
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</ul>
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</li>
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</p>
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<p><b>11. Threefold power for us.</b>
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<li>1. The Father as our Protector (<a id="fem501-si31" onClick="return mV('Rom',8,31,32);">Rom 8:31-32</a>).</li>
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<li>2. The Son as our Pleader (<a id="fem501-si32" onClick="return mV('Rom',8,34);">Rom 8:34</a>).</li>
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<li>3. The Spirit as our Power (<a id="fem501-si33" onClick="return mV('Rom',8,26);">Rom 8:26</a>).</li>
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</ul>
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</li>
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</p>
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<p><b>12. Threefold name-Lord, Jesus, Christ.</b>
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<li>1. <b>Jesus</b>. Saviour <em>for</em> me (<a id="fem501-si34" onClick="return mV('Mat',1,21);">Mat 1:21</a>).</li>
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<li>2. <b>Christ</b>. Sanctifier <em>in</em> me (<a id="fem501-si35" onClick="return mV('Gal',2,20);">Gal 2:20</a>).</li>
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<li>3. <b>Lord</b>. Sovereign <em>over</em> me (<a id="fem501-si36" onClick="return mV('Jhn',13,13);">Jhn 13:13</a>).</li>
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</ul>
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</li>
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</p>
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<p><b>13. Threefold service of Christ.</b>
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<li>1. <b>Past</b>. "He came to minister" (<a id="fem501-si37" onClick="return mV('Mar',10,45);">Mar 10:45</a>).</li>
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<li>2. <b>Present</b>. "He girded Himself" (illustration) (<a id="fem501-si38" onClick="return mV('Jhn',13,4);">Jhn 13:4</a>).</li>
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<li>3. <b>Future</b>. "He will come forth" (<a id="fem501-si39" onClick="return mV('Luk',12,37);">Luk 12:37</a>).</li>
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</ul>
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</li>
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</p>
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<p><b>14. Three spiritual things of Ephesians.</b>
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<li>1. <b>Christ, the Depository</b>. Spiritual blessings (<a id="fem501-si40" onClick="return mV('Eph',1,3);">Eph 1:3</a>).</li>
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<li>2. <b>Christ, the Delight</b>. Spiritual songs (<a id="fem501-si41" onClick="return mV('Eph',5,19);">Eph 5:19</a>).</li>
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<li>3. <b>Christ, the Defender</b>. Spiritual enemies (<a id="fem501-si42" onClick="return mV('Eph',6,12);">Eph 6:12</a>).</li>
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</ul>
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</li>
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</p>
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<p><b>15. Three persons with their mouths stopped.</b>
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<li>1. The sinner (<a id="fem501-si43" onClick="return mV('Rom',3,19);">Rom 3:19</a>).</li>
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<li>2. The Lord Jesus (<a id="fem501-si44" onClick="return mV('Isa',53,7);">Isa 53:7</a>).
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<li>3. The man without the wedding garment (<a id="fem501-si45" onClick="return mV('Mat',22,12);">Mat 22:12</a>).</li>
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</ul>
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</li>
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</p>
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<p><b>16. <b>Thrice threefold contrast</b>—Psa 22; Psa 23; Psa 24.</b>
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<table style="margin-left:35">
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<tr><td>1. Cross.</td><td>1. Grace.</td><td>1. Wrath.</td><td>(<a id="fem501-si46" onClick="return mV('Psa',22,'1-');">Psa 22)</td></tr>
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<tr><td>2. Crook.</td><td>2. Guidance.</td><td>2. Wealth.</td><td>(<a id="fem501-si47" onClick="return mV('Psa',23,'1-');">Psa 23)</td></tr>
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<tr><td>3. Crown.</td><td>3. Glory.</td><td>3. Welcome.</td><td>(<a id="fem501-si48" onClick="return mV('Psa',24,'1-');">Psa 24)</td></tr>
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</table>
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</li>
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</p>
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<p><b>17. Three perfect things.</b>
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<li>1. God's work is perfect (<a id="fem501-si49" onClick="return mV('Deu',32,4);">Deu 32:4</a>).</li>
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<li>2. God's way is perfect (<a id="fem501-si50" onClick="return mV('Psa',18,30);">Psa 18:30</a>).</li>
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<li>3. God's will is perfect (<a id="fem501-si51" onClick="return mV('Rom',12,2);">Rom 12:2</a>).</li>
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</ul>
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</li>
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</p>
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<p><b>18. Threefold manifest union between the Father and Christ, as illustrating what our union is, and should manifestly be.</b>
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<li>1. Union of will (<a id="fem501-si52" onClick="return mV('Luk',22,42);">Luk 22:42</a>).</li>
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<li>2. Union of work (<a id="fem501-si53" onClick="return mV('Jhn',9,4);">Jhn 9:4</a>).</li>
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<li>3. Union of walk (<a id="fem501-si54" onClick="return mV('Jhn',8,29);">Jhn 8:29</a>).</li>
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</ul>
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</li>
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</p>
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<p><b>19. Three aspects of eternal life.</b>
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<li>1. Present possession (<a id="fem501-si55" onClick="return mV('1Jo',5,'11-13');">1Jo 5:11-13</a>). Gift.</li>
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<li>2. Present aim (<a id="fem501-si56" onClick="return mV('1Ti',6,12);">1Ti 6:12</a>). Growth.</li>
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<li>3. Future manifestation (<a id="fem501-si57" onClick="return mV('Col',3,4);">Col 3:4</a>). Glory.</li>
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</ul>
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</li>
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</p>
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<p><b>20. Three aspects of grace.</b>
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<li>1. Saved by grace (<a id="fem501-si58" onClick="return mV('Eph',2,8);">Eph 2:8</a>). Salvation.</li>
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<li>2. Standing in grace (<a id="fem501-si59" onClick="return mV('Rom',5,2);">Rom 5:2</a>). Standing.</li>
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<li>3. Growth in grace (<a id="fem501-si60" onClick="return mV('2Pe',3,18);">2Pe 3:18</a>). Strength.</li>
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</ul>
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</li>
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</p>
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<p><b>21. Three times Christ took Peter, James, and John with Him.</b>
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<li>1. Saviour and death (<a id="fem501-si61" onClick="return mV('Mar',5,37);">Mar 5:37</a>). Sympathy.</li>
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<li>2. Saviour and disciples (<a id="fem501-si62" onClick="return mV('Mar',9,2);">Mar 9:2</a>). Suffering.</li>
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<li>3. Saviour and Divine glory (<a id="fem501-si63" onClick="return mV('Mar',14,33);">Mar 14:33</a>). Splendour.</li>
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</ul>
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</li>
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</p>
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<p><b>22. Three times the words, "Be it known unto you," occur in Acts.</b>
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<li>1. Wholeness (<a id="fem501-si64" onClick="return mV('Act',4,10);">Act 4:10</a>). Power of His name.</li>
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<li>2. Forgiveness (<a id="fem501-si65" onClick="return mV('Act',13,38);">Act 13:38</a>). Power of His blood.</li>
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<li>3. Salvation (<a id="fem501-si66" onClick="return mV('Act',28,28);">Act 28:28</a>). Power of His grace.</li>
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</ul>
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</li>
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</p>
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<p><b>23. Threefold singing of the angels.</b>
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<li>1. At the Creation (<a id="fem501-si67" onClick="return mV('Job',38,7);">Job 38:7</a>).</li>
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<li>2. At the coming of Christ (<a id="fem501-si68" onClick="return mV('Luk',2,13);">Luk 2:13</a>).</li>
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<li>3. At the coming of the sinner to Christ (<a id="fem501-si69" onClick="return mV('Luk',15,10);">Luk 15:10</a>).</li>
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</ul>
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</li>
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</p>
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<p><b>24. Threefold rest.</b>
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<li>1. Rest of salvation (<a id="fem501-si70" onClick="return mV('Mat',11,28);">Mat 11:28</a>).</li>
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<li>2. Rest of service (<a id="fem501-si71" onClick="return mV('Mat',11,29);">Mat 11:29</a>).</li>
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<li>3. Rest in suffering (<a id="fem501-si72" onClick="return mV('2Th',1,7);">2Th 1:7</a>).</li>
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</ul>
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</li>
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</p>
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<p><b>25. Three aspects of faith.</b>
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<li>1. Believing in the Word of God (<a id="fem501-si73" onClick="return mV('1Jo',5,9);">1Jo 5:9</a>).</li>
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<li>2. Accepting the Person of Christ (<a id="fem501-si74" onClick="return mV('Jhn',1,12);">Jhn 1:12</a>).</li>
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<li>3. Committing the soul to the Lord (<a id="fem501-si75" onClick="return mV('2Ti',1,12);">2Ti 1:12</a>).</li>
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</ul>
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</li>
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</p>
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<p><b>26. Three precious facts in <a id="fem501-si90" onClick="return mV('Col',3,3);">Colossians 3:3</a>.</b>
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<li>1. A treasure—"Life is hid with Christ."</li>
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<li>2. The Treasurer—"Christ."</li>
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<li>3. The treasury—"Hid with Christ in God."</li>
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</ul>
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</li>
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</p>
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<p><b>27. Threefold choosing.</b>
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<li>1. Chosen to salvation (<a id="fem501-si76" onClick="return mV('2Th',2,13);">2Th 2:13</a>). Salvation.</li>
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<li>2. Chosen to holiness (<a id="fem501-si77" onClick="return mV('Eph',1,4);">Eph 1:4</a>). Separation.</li>
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<li>3. Chosen to service (<a id="fem501-si78" onClick="return mV('Eph',2,10);">Eph 2:10</a>). Service.</li>
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</ul>
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</li>
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</p>
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<p><b>28. Threefold cleansing.</b>
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<li>1. Our conscience by the blood (<a id="fem501-si79" onClick="return mV('1Jo',1,7);">1Jo 1:7</a>). Redemption.</li>
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<li>2. Our ways by the ·Word and Spirit (<a id="fem501-si80" onClick="return mV('Eph',5,26);">Eph 5:26</a>). Renewing.</li>
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<li>3. Ourselves (<a id="fem501-si81" onClick="return mV('2Cr',7,1);">2Cr 7:1</a>). Responsibility.</li>
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</ul>
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</li>
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</p>
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<p><b>29. Threefold aspect of God's mercy in Psalm 103.</b>
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<li>1. Plenteous in supply (<a id="fem501-si82" onClick="return mV('Psa',103,8);">Psa 103:8</a>).</li>
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<li>2. Great in saving (<a id="fem501-si83" onClick="return mV('Psa',103,11);">Psa 103:11</a>).</li>
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<li>3. Everlasting in securing (<a id="fem501-si84" onClick="return mV('Psa',103,17);">Psa 103:17</a>).</li>
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</ul>
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</li>
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</p>
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<p><b>30. Threefold deliverance in <a id="fem501-si85" onClick="return mV('2Cr',1,10);">2Cr 1:10</a>.</b>
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<li>1. Who <em>hath</em> delivered (<a id="fem501-si86" onClick="return mV('2Cr',1,10);">2Cr 1:10</a>). Death.</li>
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<li>2. Who <em>doth</em> deliver (<a id="fem501-si87" onClick="return mV('2Pe',2,9);">2Pe 2:9</a>). Danger.</li>
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<li>3. Who <em>will</em> yet deliver (<a id="fem501-si88" onClick="return mV('1Th',1,10);">1Th 1:10</a>). Destruction.</li>
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</ul>
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</li>
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</li>
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</p>
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<p><b>31. Twice threefold contrast in <a id="fem501-si89" onClick="return mV('Psa',1,'1-');">Psalm 1</A>.</b>
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<table style="margin-left:35">
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<tr><td>UNSAVED.</td><td>SAVED.</td></tr>
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<tr><td>1. Separated from God.</td><td>1. Separated to God.</td></tr>
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<tr><td>2. Sinning against God.</td><td>2. Serving only God.</td></tr>
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<tr><td>3. Scorning at the truth of God.</td><td>3. Searching the truth.</td></tr>
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