“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.” James 1:17-18
God’s goodness is constant and stands in contrast to the world. He chose believers to gift with salvation through the Word of Truth, the Gospel, delivered through the Holy Spirit, not by any work or obedience of man. The Word of Truth is the means or instrument by which we are regenerated.
God’s purpose in this regeneration is consecration or being set apart for him. It is not a creative act, but the truth secures a fair and full influence on the soul. The Gospel, which is the Word of Truth, contains nothing but truth. We must listen to this truth carefully and diligently as it is the beginning of a higher life.
Joyce
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