A Presentation of Perfection - Media Sabda Org

possibility of having hands that are clean. If he said, "Purify your heart," there is a
possibility of having hearts that are pure. Otherwise, the Bible is talking nonsense,
and certainly don't believe that we have that kind of break." [89]
An article was printed in October entitled "Taking Inventory." It was authored by R. G. Flexon.
In this writing Flexon asked five questions: (1) Are you really born again? (2) Are you really
sanctified wholly? (3) Are you indulging in any known sin? (4) Are you following a doubtful course
of conduct? (5) Where are your interests centered?
He had a lot to say about all of these, but our main consideration is what he said about the second
question. One interesting point he made was concerning the disciples of Christ:
The sanctification of some of the disciples of Christ seems to be more outstanding
than their conversion. From the records, we may not be able to put a finger on a
definite time and say that was the time of their conversion, but we can put our finger
on the place and time when their hearts were purified by faith. [90]
In the last paragraph in the section about sanctification, Flexon asked several more questions:
Do you know when you were sanctified? Do you know where you were cleansed? Do
you have the witness of the Spirit that such a work of grace has been wrought in your
heart? Do you know it is now up-to-date? Do the carnal traits still stir under
pressure? Are you sure the Old Man has been crucified and eradicated from your
heart? If you do not, you are not ready for heaven and you are headed for
disappointment at His coming or the judgment. Better take account of your stock. [91]
1982
There were not as many articles written about holiness that year in the God's Revivalist.
Consequently, there were only two articles that were chosen for consideration.
In August an article was printed entitled "We Need God's Power." The author was Morris
Chalfant.
The whole premise of this writing was that the church needs power that was introduced on the
Day of Pentecost. This was the crux of the whole writing:
The greatest modern need of every church is a new Pentecost. Instead of spending so
much time on socials, athletics, and other programs, why not spend some time
seeking the Holy Spirit in Pentecostal power? There is a real, genuine Pentecost. We
need it. We must have it. It is our only hope. Pentecost gives purity, power,
perspective, passion, and persuasiveness. Pentecost will purge carnality, cleanse the
soul, inspire the mind, reactivate the will, revitalize the spirit, and rejuvenate the
emotions. Pentecost will revive the Church. The Church will awaken the world. [92]