2 Corinthians 5:5 Now he that has worked us for the selfsame thing is God, who also has given to us the earnest of the Spirit. There are five steps in orderly succession whereby we are wrought, made fit, for the kingdom of God. I. The first of these is the DIVINE CALL, by which we are excited and urged to seek salvation. II. The second step in the preparation of the soul for heaven is DIVINE ILLUMINATION. III. The spiritual illumination of the inner man is followed by REPENTANCE. IV. And this conducts us to the fourth step in the process of religion — namely, FAITH IN CHRIST. V. The final step in the method of salvation is the SANCTIFICATION OF THE SOUL. (J. A. Sartorius.) Parallel Verses KJV: Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit.WEB: Now he who made us for this very thing is God, who also gave to us the down payment of the Spirit. |
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