How do we bring glory to God? The Bible’s short answer is: by growing more and more like Jesus Christ.
Sinclair B. FergusonNo short-cut that tries to bypass the patient unfolding of the true character of God, and our relationship to him as his children, can ever succeed in providing long-term spiritual therapy.
Sinclair B. FergusonThe Son of God came to dwell in human flesh for us in order that He might come to dwell in us by His Spirit.
Sinclair B. FergusonWhen the New Testament speaks about the fullness of grace which we find in Christ, it does not mean only forgiveness, pardon and justification. Christ has done much more for us. He died for us, but he also lived for us. Now he has sent his own Spirit to us so that we might draw on his strength. He grew in grace, and when we draw on his power we shall likewise grow in grace.
Sinclair B. FergusonWe discover the will of God by a sensitive application of Scripture to our own lives.
Sinclair B. FergusonGod's guidance will require patience on our part. His leading is not usually a direct assurance, a revelation, but His sovereign controlling of the circumstances of our lives, with the Word of God as our rule. It is therefore, inevitable that the unfolding of His purposes will take time - sometimes a very long time.
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