Jottings From Bible Margins

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The Perfection of Jesus.
CHRIST OUR MODEL.
1. For FAITH. Looking unto Jesus the Author and Completer (proper rendering) of faith.
3. For PURITY. “And every man that hath this hope in (God) purifieth himself even as he (Christ) is pure.” 1 John 3:33And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. (1 John 3:3).
7. WHOLE CONVERSATION. “He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk even as he (i.e., Christ) walked. 1 John 2:66He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. (1 John 2:6).
QUENCHING the Spirit. By despising prophesyings, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, 2019Quench not the Spirit. 20Despise not prophesyings. (1 Thessalonians 5:19‑20) the Spirit speaking by others hindered by others from expression.
GROWTH IN GRACE.
1. Least of the apostles.” Then 5 years later—
2. “Less than the least of all saints.” Just previous to death.
He (i.e., Christ) must increase, but I (i.e., self) decrease.” John 3:3030He must increase, but I must decrease. (John 3:30).
J. L.