From: "Phil Rembleski" <PHIl@rescuechurchofchrist.org>

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Sent: Wed, Mar 9, 2022 at 6:10 AM

Subject: 3-9-22 THOUGHTS

3-9-22   THOUGHTS

I suppose we could title the reading below,  FUNDAMENTAL SALVATION!  From this passage area, any believer should be able to teach Jesus.  

1Pet 1:3-19   Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4  to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, 5  who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 6  In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials,  7  so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ;  8  and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory,  9  obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls. 10  As to this salvation, the prophets who prophesied of the grace that would come to you made careful searches and inquiries, 11  seeking to know what person or time the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating as He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow. 12  It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, in these things which now have been announced to you through those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven  — things into which angels long to look.  13  Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14  As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, 15  but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; 16  because it is written, "YOU SHALL BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY."  17  If you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay on earth; 18  knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, 19  but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ.
1Cor 6:17-18 and 7:1    "Therefore, COME OUT FROM THEIR MIDST AND BE SEPARATE," says the Lord. "AND DO NOT TOUCH WHAT IS UNCLEAN; And I will welcome you.  18  "And I will be a father to you, And you shall be sons and daughters to Me," Says the Lord Almighty.  7:1   Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

My Prayer:
Rearrange our minds O God, that we may see Your Almighty Holiness.  Teach us to revere your being and know your majesty. Motivate us toward a closer walk in your presence.  Help our hearts and minds to isolate themselves in focus to you.  Impute to us holiness from your Holiness. Welcome us into your presence O Lord.     In the name of our Lord Jesus,        Amen