This Month's Subject: The Christian's Standing and State

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The subject worked out for this month is—

The Christian’s Standing and State.

We are glad to be able to record that this month a considerably larger number of the Class have sent in papers, and this confirms us in the opinion expressed last month that the subject then selected had proved too difficult. At the same time we have had only one paper in two divisions, and from this cause the subject may not have been thoroughly worked out. It will be obliging if any who are compelled to give up sending in papers will let us know, so that the allotment of divisions may be more satisfactorily made.

Without anticipating the remarks to be made next month, we may call attention to the wonderful catalog of the blessings conferred upon us by God on the ground of the accomplished work of Christ, and thus ours unconditionally. How gracious of our God to secure them to us in so firm a foundation. May the consideration of His grace encourage us to live more to His glory who has done so much for us.

I. The blessings and privileges, past, present, and future connected with the believers’ standing in Christ, including all that he is said to be or to have, in virtue of a simple faith in Christ as his Savior.

PAST BLESSINGS AND PRIVILEGES.1

He is saved from his sins, Matthew 1:21²¹And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. (Matthew 1:21).

He is passed from death unto life, John 5:24²⁴Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. (John 5:24).

He is clean through Christ’s words, John 15:3³Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. (John 15:3).

He is freely justified by God’s grace, Romans 3:24²⁴Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: (Romans 3:24); Titus 3:7⁷That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. (Titus 3:7).

His iniquities are forgiven, his sins are covered, and sin is not imputed unto him, Romans 4:7, 8⁷Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. ⁸Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin. (Romans 4:7‑8).

He is justified by faith, Romans 5:1¹Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: (Romans 5:1); Galatians 2:16¹⁶Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified. (Galatians 2:16); by the blood of Christ, Romans 5:9⁹Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. (Romans 5:9).

He is reconciled to God by the death of Christ, Romans 5:10¹⁰For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. (Romans 5:10).

He has received the reconciliation, Romans 5:11¹¹And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement. (Romans 5:11).

The grace of God and the gift by grace has abounded unto him, Romans 5:15¹⁵But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many. (Romans 5:15).

He has received abundance of grace, and of the gift of righteousness, Romans 5:17¹⁷For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.) (Romans 5:17).

He is dead (or has died) to sin, Romans 6:2²God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? (Romans 6:2).

He was baptized unto the death of Jesus Christ, Romans 6:3³Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? (Romans 6:3); Colossians 2:12¹²Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. (Colossians 2:12).

He was buried with Christ, Romans 6:4⁴Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. (Romans 6:4).

He has been planted together in the likeness of Christ’s death, Romans 6:5⁵For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: (Romans 6:5).

His old man is crucified with Christ, Romans 6:6⁶Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. (Romans 6:6); Galatians 2:20²⁰I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. (Galatians 2:20).

He is dead with Christ, Romans 6:8⁸Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him: (Romans 6:8).

He is made free from sin, Romans 6:18¹⁸Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness. (Romans 6:18).

He is become dead to the law by the body of Christ, Romans 7:4; 2:19⁴Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by the body of Christ; that ye should be married to another, even to him who is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto God. (Romans 7:4)
¹⁹And art confident that thou thyself art a guide of the blind, a light of them which are in darkness, (Romans 2:19).

He is delivered from the law, being dead to that (margin) wherein he was held, Romans 7:6⁶But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not in the oldness of the letter. (Romans 7:6).

He has received the spirit of adoption, Romans 8:15¹⁵For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. (Romans 8:15).

He was foreknown by God, predestinated to be conformed to the image of God’s Son, called and justified, Romans 8:29, 30²⁹For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. ³⁰Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified. (Romans 8:29‑30).

He is called into the fellowship of God’s Son, 1 Corinthians 1:9⁹God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. (1 Corinthians 1:9)

God has shined into his heart, 2 Corinthians 4:6⁶For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. (2 Corinthians 4:6).

God has reconciled him to Himself, 2 Corinthians 5:18¹⁸And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; (2 Corinthians 5:18). Colossians 1:21²¹And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled (Colossians 1:21).

Christ gave Himself for his sins, to deliver him from this present evil world, Galatians 1:4⁴Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father: (Galatians 1:4).

Christ loved him, and gave Himself for him, Galatians 2:20²⁰I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. (Galatians 2:20).

He is blessed with Abraham, Galatians 3:9⁹So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham. (Galatians 3:9).

He has been redeemed from the curse of the law, Galatians 3:13¹³Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: (Galatians 3:13).

The world is crucified unto him by the cross of Christ, Galatians 6:14¹⁴But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. (Galatians 6:14). He has put on Christ, Galatians 3:26²⁶For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. (Galatians 3:26).

He has crucified the flesh, with the affections and lusts, Galatians 5:24²⁴And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. (Galatians 5:24).

He is blessed with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ, chosen in Him before the foundation of the world, predestinated unto the adoption of a child, Ephesians 1:3, 4, 5³Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: ⁴According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: ⁵Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, (Ephesians 1:3‑5).

He is accepted in the Beloved, Ephesians 1:6⁶To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. (Ephesians 1:6).

God has abounded toward him in all wisdom and prudence, and has made known to him the mystery of His will, Ephesians 1:8, 9⁸Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; ⁹Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: (Ephesians 1:8‑9).

He has obtained an inheritance in Christ, in whom also he has trusted, and in whom he has been sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, Ephesians 1:11-13¹¹In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: ¹²That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. ¹³In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, (Ephesians 1:11‑13).

He has been quickened with (also Colossians 2:13¹³And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; (Colossians 2:13),) raised with (also Colossians 3:1¹If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. (Colossians 3:1)), and made to sit in heavenly places in Christ, Ephesians 2:5, 6⁵Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) ⁶And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: (Ephesians 2:5‑6).

He is saved by grace, Ephesians 2:8⁸For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: (Ephesians 2:8).

He is the workmanship of God, Ephesians 2:10¹⁰For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. (Ephesians 2:10).

He is made nigh by the blood of Christ, Ephesians 2:13¹³But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. (Ephesians 2:13).

He is called in one hope of his calling, Ephesians 4:4⁴There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; (Ephesians 4:4).

He is sealed by the Holy Spirit of God unto the day of redemption, Ephesians 4:30³⁰And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. (Ephesians 4:30); 2 Corinthians 1:22²²Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts. (2 Corinthians 1:22).

God has forgiven him for Christ’s sake, Ephesians 4:32³²And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. (Ephesians 4:32).

Christ gave Himself for him, Ephesians 5:2²And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savor. (Ephesians 5:2).

He is made meet to be partaker of the inheritance of the saints in light, Colossians 1:12¹²Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: (Colossians 1:12).

He is delivered from the power of darkness, and translated into the kingdom of the Son of God’s love, Colossians 1:13¹³Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: (Colossians 1:13).

His trespasses are forgiven, Colossians 2:13¹³And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; (Colossians 2:13); 1 John 2:12¹²I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake. (1 John 2:12).

He has put off the old man, and put on the new, Colossians 3:9, 10⁹Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; ¹⁰And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: (Colossians 3:9‑10).

He has turned to God from idols, to serve the living and the true God, and to wait for His Son from heaven, 1 Thessalonians 1:9, 10⁹For they themselves show of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God; ¹⁰And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come. (1 Thessalonians 1:9‑10).

God has called him to His kingdom and glory, 1 Thessalonians 2:12¹²That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory. (1 Thessalonians 2:12).

He is called unto holiness, 1 Thessalonians 4:7⁷For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness. (1 Thessalonians 4:7).

He is chosen unto salvation, 2 Thessalonians 2:13¹³But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: (2 Thessalonians 2:13), and called by the gospel, 5.

He has received everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, 2 Thessalonians 2:16¹⁶Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, (2 Thessalonians 2:16).

He has received the spirit of power, of love, and of a sound mind, 2 Timothy 1:7⁷For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. (2 Timothy 1:7).

He is saved, and called with a holy calling, 2 Timothy 1:9⁹Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began, (2 Timothy 1:9).

He is saved according to the mercy of God, who has shed the Holy Ghost abundantly on him through Jesus Christ his Savior, Titus 3:5, 6⁵Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; ⁶Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; (Titus 3:5‑6).

His sins are purged by Christ, Hebrews 1:3³Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high; (Hebrews 1:3).

He is delivered from the fear of death, Hebrews 2:15¹⁵And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. (Hebrews 2:15).

He is sanctified by the will of God through the offering of the body of Christ once, Hebrews 10:10¹⁰By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. (Hebrews 10:10).

He is perfected forever by the one offering of Christ, Hebrews 10:14¹⁴For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified. (Hebrews 10:14).

God has begotten him of His own will with the word of truth, James 1:18¹⁸Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. (James 1:18).

He is begotten again unto a living hope, 1 Peter 1:3³Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, (1 Peter 1:3).

He is redeemed with the precious blood of Christ, 1 Peter 1:19¹⁹But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: (1 Peter 1:19).

He is born of the incorruptible seed, the word of God, 1 Peter 1:23²³Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. (1 Peter 1:23).

He is called unto God’s eternal glory, 1 Peter 5:10¹⁰But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. (1 Peter 5:10).

He has obtained precious faith, 2 Peter 1:1¹Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: (2 Peter 1:1).

God has bestowed on him all things that pertain unto life and godliness, and great and precious promises, 2 Peter 1:3, 4³According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: ⁴Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. (2 Peter 1:3‑4).

He is purged from his sins, 2 Peter 1:9⁹But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins. (2 Peter 1:9).

Present Blessings and Privileges.

He is the light of the world, Matthew 5:14¹⁴Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. (Matthew 5:14).

He is in the way that leadeth unto life, Matthew 7:14¹⁴Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. (Matthew 7:14),

He is the object of the Father’s constant care, Matthew 10:30³⁰But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. (Matthew 10:30); Luke 12:7⁷But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows. (Luke 12:7).

Power is given to him to become a Son of God, John 1:12¹²But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: (John 1:12).

He possesses eternal life, John 3:15¹⁵That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. (John 3:15).

As drinking of the water that Christ gives, he has in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life, John 4:14¹⁴But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life. (John 4:14).

He is indwelt by the Holy Ghost, John 7:39; 14:16³⁹(But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.) (John 7:39)
¹⁶And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; (John 14:16); 1 Thessalonians 4:8⁸He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit. (1 Thessalonians 4:8).

He hears and knows the voice of the Good Shepherd, John 10:14, 27¹⁴I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. (John 10:14)
²⁷My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: (John 10:27).

He receives the peace of Christ, John 14:27²⁷Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. (John 14:27).

He is kept by the Father from evil, John 17:15¹⁵I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil. (John 17:15).

He is not of the world, even as Christ was not of the world, John 17:16¹⁶They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. (John 17:16).

He is sent unto the world by Christ, as Christ was sent into the world by His Father, John 17:18¹⁸As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. (John 17:18).

He is sanctified through the truth, John 17:19¹⁹And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth. (John 17:19).

He is called of Jesus Christ, Romans 1:6⁶Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ: (Romans 1:6).

And called a saint, Romans 1:7⁷To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. (Romans 1:7).

Salvation is his, Romans 1:16¹⁶For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. (Romans 1:16).

He lives by faith, Romans 1:17¹⁷For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. (Romans 1:17).

The righteousness of God is unto and upon him, Romans 3:22²²Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: (Romans 3:22).

Righteousness is imputed unto him, Romans 4:6⁶Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, (Romans 4:6).

He has peace with God, Romans 5:1¹Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: (Romans 5:1), access by faith into grace, 5:2, and has the glory of God as his hope, 5:2.

He is able to glory in tribulation, Romans 5:3³And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; (Romans 5:3).

The love of God is shed abroad in his heart, Romans 5:5⁵And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. (Romans 5:5)

He joys in God, Romans 5:11¹¹And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement. (Romans 5:11).

He is not under the law, but under grace, Romans 6:14¹⁴For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace. (Romans 6:14).

He is become the servant of righteousness, Romans 6:18¹⁸Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness. (Romans 6:18).

He is married to Christ, Romans 7:4⁴Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by the body of Christ; that ye should be married to another, even to him who is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto God. (Romans 7:4).

There is no condemnation to him, Romans 8:1¹There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. (Romans 8:1).

He is made free from the law of sin and death, Romans 8:2²For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. (Romans 8:2).

He is not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, Romans 8:9⁹But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. (Romans 8:9).

Christ is in him, Romans 8:10¹⁰And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. (Romans 8:10); 2 Corinthians 13:5⁵Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates? (2 Corinthians 13:5).

He is a debtor not to the flesh to live after the flesh, Romans 8:13¹³For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. (Romans 8:13).

He is the child of God, the heir of God and joint heir with Christ, Romans 8:17¹⁷And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. (Romans 8:17); Galatians 4:6, 7⁶And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. ⁷Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ. (Galatians 4:6‑7).

He has the first fruits of the Spirit, Romans 8:23²³And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body. (Romans 8:23).

He is saved in hope, Romans 8:24²⁴For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? (Romans 8:24).

All things work together for good to him, Romans 8:28²⁸And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28).

Christ makes intercession for him, Romans 8:34³⁴Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. (Romans 8:34).

Nothing can separate-him from the love of God, Romans 8:34³⁴Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. (Romans 8:34).

He is a vessel of mercy, Romans 9:23²³And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory, (Romans 9:23).

He is the Lord’s, Romans 14:8⁸For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's. (Romans 14:8).

He is sanctified in Christ Jesus, 1 Corinthians 1:2²Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours: (1 Corinthians 1:2).

Christ is made to him wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, redemption, 1 Corinthians 1:30³⁰But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: (1 Corinthians 1:30).

He has the mind of Christ, 1 Corinthians 2:16¹⁶For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ. (1 Corinthians 2:16).

All things are his, 1 Corinthians 2:21.

He is washed, sanctified, justified, 1 Corinthians 6:11¹¹And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God. (1 Corinthians 6:11).

His body is the temple of the Holy Ghost, 1 Corinthians 6:19¹⁹What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? (1 Corinthians 6:19).

He is bought with a price, and his body is God’s, 1 Corinthians 6:20; 7:23²⁰For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's. (1 Corinthians 6:20)
²³Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men. (1 Corinthians 7:23).

By one Spirit he and his fellow believers are baptized into one body, 1 Corinthians 12:13¹³For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. (1 Corinthians 12:13).

God gives him the victory through his Lord Jesus Christ, 1 Corinthians 15:57⁵⁷But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 15:57).

God comforts him in all his tribulations, 2 Corinthians 1:4⁴Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. (2 Corinthians 1:4).

He stands by faith, 2 Corinthians 1:24²⁴Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand. (2 Corinthians 1:24); and walks by faith, 2 Corinthians 5:7⁷(For we walk by faith, not by sight:) (2 Corinthians 5:7).

He is an epistle of Christ, 2 Corinthians 3:3³Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart. (2 Corinthians 3:3).

He with unveiled face beholds the glory of the Lord, 2 Corinthians 3:18¹⁸But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord. (2 Corinthians 3:18).

He is a new creature in Christ, 2 Corinthians 5:17¹⁷Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. (2 Corinthians 5:17).

He is made the righteousness of God in Christ, 2 Corinthians 5:21²¹For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. (2 Corinthians 5:21).

Through the poverty of Christ he is rich, 2 Corinthians 8:9⁹For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich. (2 Corinthians 8:9).

He is a child of God by faith in Jesus Christ, Galatians 3:26²⁶For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. (Galatians 3:26).

He knows or rather is known of God, Galatians 4:9⁹But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage? (Galatians 4:9).

He is the child of promise, Galatians 4:28²⁸Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of promise. (Galatians 4:28).

He, through the Spirit, waits for the hope of righteousness by faith, Galatians 5:5⁵For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. (Galatians 5:5).

He has redemption through the blood of Christ, Ephesians 1:7⁷In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; (Ephesians 1:7); Colossians 1:14¹⁴In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: (Colossians 1:14).

God’s power toward him is exceeding great, Ephesians 1:19¹⁹And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, (Ephesians 1:19).

Christ is his peace, Ephesians 2:14¹⁴For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; (Ephesians 2:14).

He has access through Christ by the Spirit unto the Father, Ephesians 2:18¹⁸For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father. (Ephesians 2:18).

He is a fellow citizen with Lie saints and of the household of God, Ephesians 2.19,

He is a partaker of the promise of God, Ephesians 3:6⁶That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel: (Ephesians 3:6).

He has boldness and access with confidence, Ephesians 3:12¹²In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. (Ephesians 3:12).

He is privileged to know the love of Christ, Ephesians 3:19¹⁹And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God. (Ephesians 3:19).

Grace is given to him according to the measure of the gift of Christ, Ephesians 4:7⁷But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. (Ephesians 4:7).

He and his fellow-believers are members one of another, Ephesians 4:25²⁵Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbor: for we are members one of another. (Ephesians 4:25).

He is a dear child, Ephesians 5:1¹Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; (Ephesians 5:1).

He is light in the Lord, Ephesians 5:8⁸For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: (Ephesians 5:8).

He is a member of the body of Christ, Ephesians 5:30³⁰For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. (Ephesians 5:30).

God works in him to will and to do of His good pleasure, Philippians 2:13¹³For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. (Philippians 2:13).

His conversation (citizenship) is in heaven, Philippians 3:20²⁰For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: (Philippians 3:20).

His name is in the book of life, Philippians 4:3³And I entreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlaborers, whose names are in the book of life. (Philippians 4:3).

God supplies all his needs, Philippians 4:19¹⁹But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19).

A hope is laid up for him in heaven, Colossians 1:5⁵For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel; (Colossians 1:5).

Christ is in him, the hope of glory, Colossians 1. 27.

He is complete in Christ, Colossians 2:10¹⁰And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power: (Colossians 2:10).

His life is hid with Christ in God, Colossians 3:3³For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. (Colossians 3:3).

He is the elect of God, Colossians 3:12¹²Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; (Colossians 3:12); 1 Thessalonians 1:4⁴Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. (1 Thessalonians 1:4).

He serves the Lord Christ, Colossians 3:24²⁴Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. (Colossians 3:24).

He is the child of light, 1 Thessalonians 5:5⁵Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. (1 Thessalonians 5:5).

He looks for that blessed hope and the glorious appearing of the great God and his savior Jesus Christ, Titus 2:13¹³Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; (Titus 2:13).

He is one with Christ, who is not ashamed to call him His brother, Hebrews 1:11¹¹They shall perish; but thou remainest; and they all shall wax old as doth a garment; (Hebrews 1:11).

Ile is a partaker of the heavenly calling, Hebrews 3:1¹Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; (Hebrews 3:1).

He enters into rest, Hebrews 4:3³For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world. (Hebrews 4:3).

He has a great high priest—Jesus, the Son of God, Hebrews 4:14¹⁴Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. (Hebrews 4:14).

He can come boldly unto a throne of grace, Hebrews 4:16¹⁶Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:16).

He has a strong consolation, Hebrews 6:18¹⁸That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: (Hebrews 6:18); and a hope as an anchor of his soul, ver. 19.

He draws nigh to God.

Christ appears for him in the presence of God, Hebrews 9:21²¹Moreover he sprinkled with blood both the tabernacle, and all the vessels of the ministry. (Hebrews 9:21).

The Holy Ghost is a witness to him, Hebrews 10:15¹⁵Whereof the Holy Ghost also is a witness to us: for after that he had said before, (Hebrews 10:15).

He has boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, Hebrews 10:19¹⁹Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, (Hebrews 10:19).

His heart is sprinkled from an evil conscience, his body washed with pure water, Hebrews 10:22²²Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. (Hebrews 10:22).

He has in heaven an enduring substance, Hebrews 10:31³¹It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. (Hebrews 10:31).

He lives by faith, Hebrews 10:38³⁸Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. (Hebrews 10:38).

A better thing has been provided for him, Hebrews 11:40⁴⁰God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect. (Hebrews 11:40).

He has come unto Mount Sion, &c., Hebrews 12:22²²But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels, (Hebrews 12:22).

He receives a kingdom which cannot be removed, Hebrews 10:28²⁸He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses: (Hebrews 10:28).

He has an altar, Hebrews 13:10¹⁰We have an altar, whereof they have no right to eat which serve the tabernacle. (Hebrews 13:10)

He is kept by the power of God, 1 Peter 1:5⁵Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. (1 Peter 1:5).

He is a living stone, built into a spiritual house, 1 Peter 2:5⁵Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 2:5).

He is chosen a royal priest, one of a holy nation, and of a peculiar people, 1 Peter 2:7⁷Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner, (1 Peter 2:7).

He has the word of prophecy made more sure, 2 Peter 1:19¹⁹We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: (2 Peter 1:19).

His fellowship is with the Father, and with his son Jesus Christ, 1 John 1:3³That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. (1 John 1:3).

He has fellowship with his fellow believers, 1 John 1:7⁷But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. (1 John 1:7).

He knows the Father, 1 John 2:13¹³I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father. (1 John 2:13).

He has an unction from the Holy One, 1 John 2:20²⁰But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things. (1 John 2:20).

A promise, even eternal life is made to him, 1 John 2:2²And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. (1 John 2:2).3.

The Father has bestowed such love on him that he is called the child of God, 1 John 3:1¹Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. (1 John 3:1).

Love is made perfect with him, 1 John 4:17¹⁷Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world. (1 John 4:17).

He is born of God, 1 John 5:1¹Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. (1 John 5:1).

The truth dwelleth in him, 2 John 2²For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever. (2 John 2).

He is sanctified by God the Father, preserved in Jesus Christ and called, Jude 1¹Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called: (Jude 1).

Future Blessings and Privileges.

He shall not come into judgment, John 5:21²¹For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth them; even so the Son quickeneth whom he will. (John 5:21).

He shall never perish, John 10:29, 30²⁹My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. ³⁰I and my Father are one. (John 10:29‑30).

If dead at the time of Christ’s return he will live, and if living he will never die, John 11:25,26²⁵Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: ²⁶And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? (John 11:25‑26); 1 Corinthians 15:51, 52⁵¹Behold, I show you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, ⁵²In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. (1 Corinthians 15:51‑52); 1 Thessalonians 4:14-17¹⁴For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. ¹⁵For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. ¹⁶For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: ¹⁷Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. (1 Thessalonians 4:14‑17).

A place is prepared for him, to which Christ will come and receive him, John 14:2, 3²In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. ³And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. (John 14:2‑3).

He will be with Christ and behold the glory which God has given Him, John 17:24²⁴Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world. (John 17:24).

He will be saved from wrath through Christ, Romans 5:9⁹Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. (Romans 5:9).

He will be saved by the life of the Son of God, Romans 5:10¹⁰For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. (Romans 5:10).

He will reign in life by Jesus Christ, Romans 5:17¹⁷For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.) (Romans 5:17).

He will be in the likeness of Christ’s resurrection, Romans 6:5⁵For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: (Romans 6:5).

He will live with Christ, Romans 6:8⁸Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him: (Romans 6:8).

His mortal body will be quickened, Romans 8:11¹¹But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. (Romans 8:11).

He will bear the image of the heavenly, 1 Corinthians 15:49⁴⁹And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly. (1 Corinthians 15:49).

God will raise him up by Jesus, 2 Corinthians 4:14¹⁴Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you. (2 Corinthians 4:14).

He will obtain an exceeding and eternal weight of glory, 2 Corinthians 4:17¹⁷For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; (2 Corinthians 4:17).

He will be to the praise of God’s glory, Ephesians 1:12¹²That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. (Ephesians 1:12).

In the ages to come God will show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness to him through Christ Jesus, Ephesians 2:7⁷That in the ages to come he might show the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. (Ephesians 2:7).

God who has begun a good work in him, will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ, Philippians 1:6⁶Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: (Philippians 1:6).

Christ will change his body of humiliation and fashion it like unto His body of glory, Philippians 3:21²¹Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself. (Philippians 3:21).

He will be presented holy, unblameable, and unreproveable in the sight of God, Colossians 1:22²²In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight: (Colossians 1:22).

He will appear with Christ in glory, Colossians 3:4⁴When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. (Colossians 3:4).

A rest remains for him, Hebrews 4:9⁹There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. (Hebrews 4:9).

He shall be saved to the uttermost, Hebrews 7:25²⁵Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. (Hebrews 7:25).

Christ will appear unto him, the second time without sin unto salvation, Hebrews 9:28²⁸So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation. (Hebrews 9:28).

When Christ appears he will be like Him, 1 John 3:2²Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. (1 John 3:2).

He looks for the mercy of his Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life, Jude 21²¹Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. (Jude 21).

Unto Him that loveth us, and hath washed us from our sins in His blood, and hath made us a kingdom, priests unto His God and Father, to Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.

2. —The blessings and privileges, past, present, and future, connected with a believer’s practical state, including all that may characterize him, or that he may become in virtue of a godly and faithful walk.

We would add here that some of the Class do not appear to have quite understood the scope of this division of the subject. It was not intended that the exhortations to, or the characteristics of, a godly and faithful walk should be searched out, but rather the blessings and privileges which are and will be the believer’s in consequence, as we may put it, of his following out these exhortations and exhibiting these characteristics in a practical manner during his path in this world. Some of the papers which have been sent in however have given us a hint as to what is likely to prove an acceptable subject for a future occasion.

We trust that in reading the list of blessings that follows, each one will carefully refer to the context, so as to see the conditions on which they are ours; the result will then be of real practical benefit.

Present Blessings.

Matthew 5:3-11³Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ⁴Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. ⁵Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. ⁶Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. ⁷Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. ⁸Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. ⁹Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. ¹⁰Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ¹¹Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. (Matthew 5:3‑11); Luke 6:20-23²⁰And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God. ²¹Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh. ²²Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake. ²³Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets. (Luke 6:20‑23).

He is the child of his Father which is in heaven, Matthew 5:45⁴⁵That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. (Matthew 5:45); Luke 6:35³⁵But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil. (Luke 6:35); 2 Corinthians 6:18¹⁸And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. (2 Corinthians 6:18).

He finds rest in bearing Christ’s yoke, Matthew 11:29²⁹Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. (Matthew 11:29).

He is recognized by Christ as His brother, Matthew 12:50⁵⁰For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother. (Matthew 12:50); Mark 3:35³⁵For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother. (Mark 3:35).

He does not walk in darkness, but has the light of life, John 8:31³¹Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; (John 8:31).

He is a disciple of Christ indeed, and knows and is made free by the truth, John 8:31³¹Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; (John 8:31).

“My Father will love him, and we will come unto him and make our abode with him,” John 14:23²³Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. (John 14:23).

He bears fruit as abiding in Christ, John 15:4⁴Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. (John 15:4).

His prayers are answered, John 15:8⁸Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. (John 15:8).

He abides in Christ’s love, John 15:10¹⁰If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. (John 15:10).

He is the friend of Christ, John 15:14¹⁴Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. (John 15:14).

He has his fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life, Romans 5:22.

He proves what is that good and perfect and acceptable will of God, Romans 12:2²And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. (Romans 12:2).

He is acceptable unto God and approved of men, Romans 14:8⁸For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's. (Romans 14:8).

His labor is not in vain in the Lord, 1 Corinthians 15:58⁵⁸Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. (1 Corinthians 15:58).

He is able to rejoice in the testimony borne by his conscience, 2 Corinthians 1:12¹²For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward. (2 Corinthians 1:12).

He is acceptable unto the Lord, 2 Corinthians 5:9⁹Wherefore we labor, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him. (2 Corinthians 5:9).

The God of love and peace is with him, 2 Corinthians 13:11¹¹Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. (2 Corinthians 13:11); Philippians 4:9⁹Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you. (Philippians 4:9).

He does not fulfill the lust of the flesh, Galatians 5:16¹⁶This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. (Galatians 5:16).

He is not under the law, Galatians 5:18¹⁸But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. (Galatians 5:18).

He is blameless and harmless, the son of God, shining as a light in the world, Philippians 2:15¹⁵That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world; (Philippians 2:15).

The peace of God, which passes all understanding, keeps his heart and mind through Christ Jesus, Philippians 4:7⁷And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:7).

He pleases the Lord, Colossians 1:10¹⁰That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; (Colossians 1:10).

He is a good minister of Jesus Christ, 1 Timothy 4:6⁶If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained. (1 Timothy 4:6).

By practicing godliness he has promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come, 1 Timothy 4:8⁸For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. (1 Timothy 4:8).

He is a vessel unto honor, sanctified and meet for the Master’s use, and prepared unto every good work, 2 Timothy 2:21²¹If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work. (2 Timothy 2:21).

He may be the instrument for the repentance of those who oppose the truth, 2 Timothy 2:25²⁵In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; (2 Timothy 2:25).

And may cause them to be ashamed, Titus 2:8⁸Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you. (Titus 2:8).

He and his fellow-believers may be the house of Christ, and partakers of Christ, Hebrews 3:6, 14⁶But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end. (Hebrews 3:6)
¹⁴For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end; (Hebrews 3:14).

He is rewarded by God, Hebrews 11:6⁶But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. (Hebrews 11:6).

God deals with him as with a son, Hebrews 12:7⁷If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not? (Hebrews 12:7).

He is perfect and entire, wanting nothing, James 1:4⁴But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. (James 1:4).

He puts to silence the ignorance of foolish men, 1 Peter 2:15¹⁵For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: (1 Peter 2:15).

He is neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 Peter 1:8⁸For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Peter 1:8).

The love of God is perfected in him, 1 John 2:5⁵But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him. (1 John 2:5).

He has confidence toward God, 1 John 3:21²¹Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God. (1 John 3:21).

He has both the Father and the Son, 2 John 9⁹Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. (2 John 9).

Future Blessings.

He will receive a reward for faithfulness during his Lord’s absence, Matthew 24:46⁴⁶Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. (Matthew 24:46).

He will be confessed before the Father, Matthew 10:32³²Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. (Matthew 10:32); Luke 12:8⁸Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God: (Luke 12:8).

He will receive from God a recompense for giving up all for Christ, Mark 10:21, 30²¹Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me. (Mark 10:21)
³⁰But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life. (Mark 10:30).

He will receive a reward, 1 Corinthians 3:14¹⁴If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. (1 Corinthians 3:14).

He will be acceptable unto the Lord, 2 Corinthians 5:9⁹Wherefore we labor, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him. (2 Corinthians 5:9).

He will of the Spirit reap life everlasting, Galatians 6:8⁸For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. (Galatians 6:8).

In due season he will reap, Galatians 6:9⁹And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. (Galatians 6:9).

He will receive of the Lord whatever good thing he has done, Ephesians 6:8⁸Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free. (Ephesians 6:8).

He will receive of the Lord the reward of the inheritance, Colossians 3:24²⁴Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. (Colossians 3:24).

He will receive rest, 2 Thessalonians 1:7⁷And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, (2 Thessalonians 1:7).

He will reign with Christ, 2 Timothy 2:12¹²If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us: (2 Timothy 2:12).

He will receive a crown of righteousness, 2 Timothy 4:8⁸Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. (2 Timothy 4:8).

He will receive a crown of life, James 1:12¹²Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. (James 1:12).

The trial of his faith will be found unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ, 1 Peter 1:7⁷That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: (1 Peter 1:7).

He will be the means of bringing glory to God in the day of visitation, 1 Peter 2:12¹²Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation. (1 Peter 2:12).

He will see good days, 1 Peter 3:10¹⁰For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: (1 Peter 3:10).

An entrance will be ministered unto him abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, 2 Peter 1:11¹¹For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. (2 Peter 1:11).

He will have confidence and not be ashamed before Christ at his coming, 1 John 2:28²⁸And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming. (1 John 2:28).

He will receive a full reward, 2 John 8⁸Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward. (2 John 8).

He will eat of the tree of life which is in the midst of the paradise of God, Revelation 2:7⁷He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God. (Revelation 2:7).

He will eat of the hidden manna and will receive a white stone, and in the stone a new name written which no man, s lye he, will know, Revelation 2:17¹⁷He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it. (Revelation 2:17).

He will have power over the nations, Revelation 2:26²⁶And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations: (Revelation 2:26), and will receive the Morning Star, (ver. 28).

He will be clothed in white raiment, his name will not be blotted out of the book of life, and Christ will confess his name before His Father and before His angels, Revelation 3:5⁵He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels. (Revelation 3:5).

He will be kept from the hour of temptation, Revelation 3:10¹⁰Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. (Revelation 3:10).

He will be made a pillar in the house of God: and upon him will be written the name of God, and the name of the city of God, and Christ’s new name, Revelation 3:12¹²Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name. (Revelation 3:12).

He will sit with Christ on His throne, Revelation 3:21²¹To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne. (Revelation 3:21).

1. We may remark that while some of the passages placed under this heading refer to the value of the work of Christ as regards the past of a believers life, many, and indeed most have application also to the whole of his Christian course

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