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Strangers and Sojourners – Who We Are

Mark Hoeksema·2013-05-01
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Scripture uses many names to describe God’s people. Some of them are nouns, such as elect, saints, God’s people, the righteous, saints, the beloved. Collectively they are called children, church, brethren, a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people, Zion, and Jerusalem. Sometimes individuals are addressed, such as Timothy, Titus, and Philemon.  Adjectives include called, sanctified, faithful, holy, justified, meek, merciful, pure in heart, poor in spirit, and many...

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Author
Mark Hoeksema
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2013-05-01

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Beacon Lights
Scripture References
Psalm 39:12
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