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This final beatitude is the highest level in the growth of a disciple, and while it is not success but "failure" that occupies this position, its effect is great joy and assurance of faith for the disciple and being used powerfully by God in the lives of others.

God has promised that his true children will persevere victoriously to the end of an ongoing battle against our old nature and all the forces of evil. This is his eternal plan, and the tool and power for his accomplishing it is the gospel.

When we hear the phrase "process of sanctification," it can sound overwhelming, as well as too general rather than specific. In this passage, Paul makes it much easier to understand, and by telling us very practically where to place our focus, he makes it easier for us to make progress in it.

Colossians 1:1-14 & Psalms 119:89 things that are forever settled in heaven 1:2 we have been transformed We are no longer sinners, but saints. We are not waiting on a group of frail and faulty clergymen to deem us worthy and declare us saints, according to their findings, after we die, we are SAINTS…

lass=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'>1) 12-28-08…AM…SBC 2)“A Gold Mine for 2009” Hebrews 10:19-25 Introduction: Ø What are we to do with Jesus now that Christmas has passed for another year? Ø What are we to do now when facing the end of another year and the beginning of a new one? Ø What…