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  EPISTLE 297
  by George Fox
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the importance of staying in the power of
the Lord and the foundation of our meetings in Christ Jesus, who brings
life, love, and salvation.

Topics: "Power Of God", "Salvation"
Scripture References: Genesis 3:15, Isaiah 26:1, John 3:2, Romans 14:17, Romans 16:1, 1 Corinthians 4:20, 2 Timothy 1:10, Titus 2:11, James 2:5

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DESCRIPTION
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George Fox emphasizes the necessity of remaining in the power of the
Lord, as losing this power equates to losing the kingdom characterized
by peace, righteousness, and joy. He encourages believers to maintain
their connection to the grace of God, which is essential for salvation
and comfort. Fox highlights that Christ is the foundation of their
gatherings, who overcomes falsehood and brings forth the true gospel,
empowering both men and women to fulfill their duties in faith. He
reassures that through Christ, believers have dominion and stability,
urging them to encourage one another in their spiritual journey.

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CONTENT
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Dear friends,--Keep in the power of the Lord; for if you lose that, you
lose the kingdom which stands in power [1 Cor 4:20], and peace, and
righteousness, and joy in the holy ghost [Rom 14:17]; for out of the
kingdom is strife, and no peace; and therefore keep in the power, and
life, and love, which you did first receive; that you all may be heirs
of the kingdom [Jas 2:5], and sit under your teacher the grace of God,
which will bring your salvation [Tit 2:11f], that you may witness that
you have a teacher from God [John 3:2], that doth bring your salvation;
which salvation is your walls and bulwarks [Isa 26:1], that he may be
glorified, and ye may have your comfort in your salvation. . . .

For the foundation of our men's and women's meetings is Christ Jesus,
who bruiseth the serpent's head [Gen 3:15], who is the head of all false
orders and foundations, and the gospel, which is the power of God [Rom
16:1], which bringeth life and immortality to light [2 Tim 1:10], shines
over him that did darken you; which power of God he is out of. And
therefore all in the power and spirit, encourage both men and women in
their duty, in the order of the gospel of Christ, in whom you have
dominion, and in him who changeth not. My love is to you all.

G. F.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/george-fox/epistle-297/
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