An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism by Joseph Stump
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flesh; but they that are after the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.
Jas. 2:26. For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. Rom. 6:2. God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? Matt. 5:16. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Phil. 1:6. Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ. Matt. 26:41. Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. Eph. 4:30. And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. Phil. 2:12, 13. Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. READING.--The Outpouring of the Holy Ghost, Acts, 2:1-41. ILLUSTRATIONS.--_Calling_: The Great Supper, Luke 14:16-24; The Marriage of the King's Son, Matt. 22; Matthew, Matt. 9:9; Peter and Andrew, Matt. 4:19; Nathanael, John 1:45. _Repentance_: David, Ps. 51; Peter, Luke 22:62; Zaccheus, Luke 19; The Prodigal Son, Luke 15:11-24; The Publican, |
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