Hope manifested in holiness
Rev. John Marcus expounds 1 Peter 1:13-16 to demonstrate how Christian hope for Christ's return and heavenly glory necessarily produces holiness of life. The article argues that God's gracious work of regeneration and sanctification manifests itself visibly in the believer's pursuit of holiness, not as a means of earning salvation but as the inevitable fruit of genuine hope in Christ.
Rev. John Marcus, pastor of Peace PRC in Dyer, Indiana Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance: But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. I Peter 1:13-16 Every child of God who hopes for heaven...
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