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Chapter 6: Growth

Chapter 6: Growth “Grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ” (2 Pet. 3:18). The subject of the text which heads this page is one that ought to be deeply interesting to every true … Continue reading

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Chapter 5: The Cost

Chapter 5: The Cost “Which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first and counteth the cost?” (Luke 14:28). The text which heads this page is one of great importance. Few are the people who are not … Continue reading

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Chapter 4: The Fight

“Fight the good fight of faith” (1 Tim. 6:12). It is a curious fact that there is no subject about which most people feel such deep interest as fighting. Young men and maidens, old men and little children, high and … Continue reading

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Chapter 3: Holiness

“Holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord” (Heb. 12:14). The text which heads this page opens up a subject of deep importance. That subject is practical holiness. It suggests a question which demands the attention of all professing … Continue reading

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Chapter 2: Sanctification

“Sanctify them through Thy truth” (John 17:17). “This is the will of God, even your sanctification” (1 Thess. 4:3). The subject of sanctification is one which many, I fear, dislike exceedingly. Some even turn from it with scorn and disdain. … Continue reading

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Chapter 1: Sin

“Sin is the transgression of the law” (1 John 3:4). He that wishes to attain right views about Christian holiness must begin by examining the vast and solemn subject of sin. He must dig down ver)l low if he would … Continue reading

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