Then Shall the Sanctuary Be Cleansed - Donald K. Short

disciples then, He wants to say to us now (John
16:12). The Spirit of truth "will guide you into all
truth" (John 16:13). This will not win friends and
influence people. This will not produce charts that
show the number of countries entered and the
languages being used and the impressive
achievements that please human ego. This is the
message that will judge the world in righteousness.
This will gather out a people willing to face travail,
"hated of all nations for my name's sake," offended
and betrayed by one another. The church, indeed
the whole world is waiting to see "this gospel"
(Matthew 24:9, 10, 14).
"This gospel" will be seen when the "body" of
Christ understands the significance of the road He
traveled. He was called out of Egypt; so the "body"
is called out of sin. He was baptized because He
was willing to listen to the message of John and
took "the necessary steps in repentance,
conversion, and faith" which also is a vital
experience for His "body." He is the Bridegroom
and the church is the Bride and they twain shall be
one, one in purpose, one in faith, one in
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