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The Foundling

Chapter XXVII

Chapter 27 of The Foundling is here in full — 43 sentences across 9 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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_Convictions_—_Strivings_—_Bondage_—_Liberty_—_Promises_— _Encouragements_—_Success in Ministry_—_Temptations_—_Deliverances_—_Answers to Prayer_—_Present Situation and Experience_.
“And all thy children shall be taught of God.”
To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.
The wisdom, righteousness, and sanctification of them; but there can be no supernatural knowledge or enjoyment of the adorable Saviour, in this or in a coming world, till we are born again by the Spirit.
It is the high privilege of God’s elect to be saved in the Lord with an everlasting salvation; but they must be born again to _know_ it.
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The Foundling

Chapter XXVII

Chapter 27 of The Foundling is here in full — 43 sentences across 9 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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_Convictions_—_Strivings_—_Bondage_—_Liberty_—_Promises_— _Encouragements_—_Success in Ministry_—_Temptations_—_Deliverances_—_Answers to Prayer_—_Present Situation and Experience_.
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“And all thy children shall be taught of God.”
/ənd ɔːl ðaɪ ˈtʃɪldrən ʃæl biː tɔːt ʌv ɡɑːd/
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To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.
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The wisdom, righteousness, and sanctification of them; but there can be no supernatural knowledge or enjoyment of the adorable Saviour, in this or in a coming world, till we are born again by the Spirit.
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It is the high privilege of God’s elect to be saved in the Lord with an everlasting salvation; but they must be born again to _know_ it.
/ɪt ɪz ðə haɪ ˈprɪvlədʒ ʌv ɡɑːdz ɪˈlekt tuː biː seɪvd ɪn ðə lɔːrd wɪð æn ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ sælˈveɪʃən bʌt ðeɪ mʌst biː bɔːrn əˈɡen tuː noʊ ɪt/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

adoption noun US /əˈdɑːpʃən/

the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception

From this reading “To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.”

adorable adjective US /əˈdɔːrəbəl/

lovable especially in a childlike or naive way

From this reading “The wisdom, righteousness, and sanctification of them; but there can be no supernatural knowledge or enjoyment of the adorable Saviour, in this or in a coming world, till we are born again by the Spirit.”

elect verb US /ɪˈlekt/

select by a vote for an office or membership

From this reading “To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.”

holiness noun US /ˈhoʊlinəs/

the quality of being holy

From this reading “To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.”

righteousness noun US /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/

adhering to moral principles

From this reading “The wisdom, righteousness, and sanctification of them; but there can be no supernatural knowledge or enjoyment of the adorable Saviour, in this or in a coming world, till we are born again by the Spirit.”

sanctification noun US /ˌsæŋktəfəˈkeɪʃən/

a religious ceremony in which something is made holy

From this reading “The wisdom, righteousness, and sanctification of them; but there can be no supernatural knowledge or enjoyment of the adorable Saviour, in this or in a coming world, till we are born again by the Spirit.”

specified adjective US /ˈspesəfaɪd/

clearly and explicitly stated

From this reading “To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.”

Strivings noun US /ˈstraɪvɪŋz/

plural of “striving” — an effortful attempt to attain a goal

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

Present Situation verb + noun

In this reading “_Convictions_—_Strivings_—_Bondage_—_Liberty_—_Promises_— _Encouragements_—_Success in Ministry_—_Temptations_—_Deliverances_—_Answers to Prayer_—_Present Situation and Experience_.”

high privilege adjective + noun

In this reading “It is the high privilege of God’s elect to be saved in the Lord with an everlasting salvation; but they must be born again to _know_ it.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The wisdom, righteousness, and sanctification of them; but there can be no supernatural knowledge or enjoyment of the adorable Saviour, in this or in a coming world, till we are born again by the Spirit.

adoptionnounUS /əˈdɑːpʃən/

the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception

From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

adorableadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrəbəl/

lovable especially in a childlike or naive way

From this reading The wisdom, righteousness, and sanctification of them; but there can be no supernatural knowledge or enjoyment of the adorable Saviour, in this or in a coming world, till we are born again by the Spirit.

againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading The wisdom, righteousness, and sanctification of them; but there can be no supernatural knowledge or enjoyment of the adorable Saviour, in this or in a coming world, till we are born again by the Spirit.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading “And all thy children shall be taught of God.”

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It is the high privilege of God’s elect to be saved in the Lord with an everlasting salvation; but they must be born again to _know_ it.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _Convictions_—_Strivings_—_Bondage_—_Liberty_—_Promises_— _Encouragements_—_Success in Ministry_—_Temptations_—_Deliverances_—_Answers to Prayer_—_Present Situation and Experience_.

AnswersnounUS /ˈænsərz/

plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading _Convictions_—_Strivings_—_Bondage_—_Liberty_—_Promises_— _Encouragements_—_Success in Ministry_—_Temptations_—_Deliverances_—_Answers to Prayer_—_Present Situation and Experience_.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The wisdom, righteousness, and sanctification of them; but there can be no supernatural knowledge or enjoyment of the adorable Saviour, in this or in a coming world, till we are born again by the Spirit.

AsconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “And all thy children shall be taught of God.”

bloodnounUS /blʌd/

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

BondagenounUS /ˈbɑːndɪdʒ/

the state of being under the control of a force or influence or abstract power

From this reading _Convictions_—_Strivings_—_Bondage_—_Liberty_—_Promises_— _Encouragements_—_Success in Ministry_—_Temptations_—_Deliverances_—_Answers to Prayer_—_Present Situation and Experience_.

bornadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/

brought into existence

From this reading The wisdom, righteousness, and sanctification of them; but there can be no supernatural knowledge or enjoyment of the adorable Saviour, in this or in a coming world, till we are born again by the Spirit.

bringverbUS /brɪŋ/

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The wisdom, righteousness, and sanctification of them; but there can be no supernatural knowledge or enjoyment of the adorable Saviour, in this or in a coming world, till we are born again by the Spirit.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The wisdom, righteousness, and sanctification of them; but there can be no supernatural knowledge or enjoyment of the adorable Saviour, in this or in a coming world, till we are born again by the Spirit.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The wisdom, righteousness, and sanctification of them; but there can be no supernatural knowledge or enjoyment of the adorable Saviour, in this or in a coming world, till we are born again by the Spirit.

childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading “And all thy children shall be taught of God.”

choicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

ChristnounUS /kraɪst/

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

ChurchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

clearlyadverbUS /ˈklɪrli/

without doubt or question

From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading The wisdom, righteousness, and sanctification of them; but there can be no supernatural knowledge or enjoyment of the adorable Saviour, in this or in a coming world, till we are born again by the Spirit.

ConvictionsnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃənz/

plural of “conviction” — an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading _Convictions_—_Strivings_—_Bondage_—_Liberty_—_Promises_— _Encouragements_—_Success in Ministry_—_Temptations_—_Deliverances_—_Answers to Prayer_—_Present Situation and Experience_.

dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/

dearly loved

From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

Deliverances

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Convictions_—_Strivings_—_Bondage_—_Liberty_—_Promises_— _Encouragements_—_Success in Ministry_—_Temptations_—_Deliverances_—_Answers to Prayer_—_Present Situation and Experience_.

determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/

characterized by great determination

From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

electverbUS /ɪˈlekt/

select by a vote for an office or membership

From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

Encouragements

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Convictions_—_Strivings_—_Bondage_—_Liberty_—_Promises_— _Encouragements_—_Success in Ministry_—_Temptations_—_Deliverances_—_Answers to Prayer_—_Present Situation and Experience_.

enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading The wisdom, righteousness, and sanctification of them; but there can be no supernatural knowledge or enjoyment of the adorable Saviour, in this or in a coming world, till we are born again by the Spirit.

eternaladjectiveUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəl/

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

everlastingadjectiveUS /ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ/

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

ExperienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading _Convictions_—_Strivings_—_Bondage_—_Liberty_—_Promises_— _Encouragements_—_Success in Ministry_—_Temptations_—_Deliverances_—_Answers to Prayer_—_Present Situation and Experience_.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

glorynounUS /ˈɡlɔːri/

a state of high honor

From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading “And all thy children shall be taught of God.”

God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/

possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading It is the high privilege of God’s elect to be saved in the Lord with an everlasting salvation; but they must be born again to _know_ it.

HeadnounUS /hed/

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

highadjectiveUS /haɪ/

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It is the high privilege of God’s elect to be saved in the Lord with an everlasting salvation; but they must be born again to _know_ it.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

holinessnounUS /ˈhoʊlinəs/

the quality of being holy

From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

homenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _Convictions_—_Strivings_—_Bondage_—_Liberty_—_Promises_— _Encouragements_—_Success in Ministry_—_Temptations_—_Deliverances_—_Answers to Prayer_—_Present Situation and Experience_.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is the high privilege of God’s elect to be saved in the Lord with an everlasting salvation; but they must be born again to _know_ it.

JesusnounUS /ˈdʒiːzəs/

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading It is the high privilege of God’s elect to be saved in the Lord with an everlasting salvation; but they must be born again to _know_ it.

knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading The wisdom, righteousness, and sanctification of them; but there can be no supernatural knowledge or enjoyment of the adorable Saviour, in this or in a coming world, till we are born again by the Spirit.

LibertynounUS /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading _Convictions_—_Strivings_—_Bondage_—_Liberty_—_Promises_— _Encouragements_—_Success in Ministry_—_Temptations_—_Deliverances_—_Answers to Prayer_—_Present Situation and Experience_.

LordnounUS /lɔːrd/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

lovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

meansnounUS /miːnz/

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

MinistrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/

religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)

From this reading _Convictions_—_Strivings_—_Bondage_—_Liberty_—_Promises_— _Encouragements_—_Success in Ministry_—_Temptations_—_Deliverances_—_Answers to Prayer_—_Present Situation and Experience_.

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It is the high privilege of God’s elect to be saved in the Lord with an everlasting salvation; but they must be born again to _know_ it.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

objectsnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekts/

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “And all thy children shall be taught of God.”

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The wisdom, righteousness, and sanctification of them; but there can be no supernatural knowledge or enjoyment of the adorable Saviour, in this or in a coming world, till we are born again by the Spirit.

peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

PrayernounUS /prer/

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading _Convictions_—_Strivings_—_Bondage_—_Liberty_—_Promises_— _Encouragements_—_Success in Ministry_—_Temptations_—_Deliverances_—_Answers to Prayer_—_Present Situation and Experience_.

predestinated

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From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

PresentverbUS /ˈprezənt/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading _Convictions_—_Strivings_—_Bondage_—_Liberty_—_Promises_— _Encouragements_—_Success in Ministry_—_Temptations_—_Deliverances_—_Answers to Prayer_—_Present Situation and Experience_.

preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/

prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use

From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading It is the high privilege of God’s elect to be saved in the Lord with an everlasting salvation; but they must be born again to _know_ it.

PromisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/

plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future

From this reading _Convictions_—_Strivings_—_Bondage_—_Liberty_—_Promises_— _Encouragements_—_Success in Ministry_—_Temptations_—_Deliverances_—_Answers to Prayer_—_Present Situation and Experience_.

purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

righteousnessnounUS /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/

adhering to moral principles

From this reading The wisdom, righteousness, and sanctification of them; but there can be no supernatural knowledge or enjoyment of the adorable Saviour, in this or in a coming world, till we are born again by the Spirit.

salvationnounUS /sælˈveɪʃən/

(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil

From this reading It is the high privilege of God’s elect to be saved in the Lord with an everlasting salvation; but they must be born again to _know_ it.

sanctificationnounUS /ˌsæŋktəfəˈkeɪʃən/

a religious ceremony in which something is made holy

From this reading The wisdom, righteousness, and sanctification of them; but there can be no supernatural knowledge or enjoyment of the adorable Saviour, in this or in a coming world, till we are born again by the Spirit.

savedadjectiveUS /seɪvd/

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading It is the high privilege of God’s elect to be saved in the Lord with an everlasting salvation; but they must be born again to _know_ it.

Saviournoun

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading The wisdom, righteousness, and sanctification of them; but there can be no supernatural knowledge or enjoyment of the adorable Saviour, in this or in a coming world, till we are born again by the Spirit.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading “And all thy children shall be taught of God.”

SituationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading _Convictions_—_Strivings_—_Bondage_—_Liberty_—_Promises_— _Encouragements_—_Success in Ministry_—_Temptations_—_Deliverances_—_Answers to Prayer_—_Present Situation and Experience_.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

sonsnounUS /sʌnz/

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

specifiedadjectiveUS /ˈspesəfaɪd/

clearly and explicitly stated

From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

SpiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading The wisdom, righteousness, and sanctification of them; but there can be no supernatural knowledge or enjoyment of the adorable Saviour, in this or in a coming world, till we are born again by the Spirit.

StrivingsnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋz/

plural of “striving” — an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading _Convictions_—_Strivings_—_Bondage_—_Liberty_—_Promises_— _Encouragements_—_Success in Ministry_—_Temptations_—_Deliverances_—_Answers to Prayer_—_Present Situation and Experience_.

subjectsnounUS /ˈsʌbdʒɪkts/

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

SuccessnounUS /səkˈses/

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading _Convictions_—_Strivings_—_Bondage_—_Liberty_—_Promises_— _Encouragements_—_Success in Ministry_—_Temptations_—_Deliverances_—_Answers to Prayer_—_Present Situation and Experience_.

supernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/

supernatural forces and events and beings collectively

From this reading The wisdom, righteousness, and sanctification of them; but there can be no supernatural knowledge or enjoyment of the adorable Saviour, in this or in a coming world, till we are born again by the Spirit.

taughtverbUS /tɔːt/

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading “And all thy children shall be taught of God.”

TemptationsnounUS /temˈteɪʃənz/

plural of “temptation” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading _Convictions_—_Strivings_—_Bondage_—_Liberty_—_Promises_— _Encouragements_—_Success in Ministry_—_Temptations_—_Deliverances_—_Answers to Prayer_—_Present Situation and Experience_.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The wisdom, righteousness, and sanctification of them; but there can be no supernatural knowledge or enjoyment of the adorable Saviour, in this or in a coming world, till we are born again by the Spirit.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading The wisdom, righteousness, and sanctification of them; but there can be no supernatural knowledge or enjoyment of the adorable Saviour, in this or in a coming world, till we are born again by the Spirit.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It is the high privilege of God’s elect to be saved in the Lord with an everlasting salvation; but they must be born again to _know_ it.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

thydeterminerUS /ðaɪ/

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading “And all thy children shall be taught of God.”

tillprepositionUS /tɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading The wisdom, righteousness, and sanctification of them; but there can be no supernatural knowledge or enjoyment of the adorable Saviour, in this or in a coming world, till we are born again by the Spirit.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _Convictions_—_Strivings_—_Bondage_—_Liberty_—_Promises_— _Encouragements_—_Success in Ministry_—_Temptations_—_Deliverances_—_Answers to Prayer_—_Present Situation and Experience_.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The wisdom, righteousness, and sanctification of them; but there can be no supernatural knowledge or enjoyment of the adorable Saviour, in this or in a coming world, till we are born again by the Spirit.

wisdomnounUS /ˈwɪzdəm/

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading The wisdom, righteousness, and sanctification of them; but there can be no supernatural knowledge or enjoyment of the adorable Saviour, in this or in a coming world, till we are born again by the Spirit.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is the high privilege of God’s elect to be saved in the Lord with an everlasting salvation; but they must be born again to _know_ it.

WithoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

WordnounUS /wɜːrd/

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading To — As God is determined to bring all his dear people home to glory, as the objects of his everlasting love, the subjects of his eternal choice, as the predestinated to the adoption of sons, as the purchase of his blood, and as the preserved in Christ Jesus, so, the means for their preparation for that glory is clearly specified in the Word—“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord;”—and this holiness is the Lord Jesus, as the elect Head of the Church.

worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The wisdom, righteousness, and sanctification of them; but there can be no supernatural knowledge or enjoyment of the adorable Saviour, in this or in a coming world, till we are born again by the Spirit.

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