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  JESUS GIVES PERFECT PEACE
  by Jim Elliot
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the importance of knowing and loving God,
and the role of peace, thankfulness, and Scripture in our daily lives.

Topics: "Regeneration", "Repentance"
Scripture References: Psalm 39:2, Psalm 103:5, Psalm 104:30, Lamentations 5:21

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DESCRIPTION
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The preacher, focusing on the Greek word 'anakainizo' meaning 'to
restore,' emphasizes the concept of bringing to conversion again and the
impossibility of a second repentance according to Hebrews. This renewal,
leading to becoming a 'brand new creation,' is a one-time miracle,
highlighting the idea of regeneration in early Christian writings. The
term 'anakainizo' is used in secular writing to signify renewing, giving
new life, or restoring something already present, with a unique emphasis
on a new and qualitatively different repentance.

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CONTENT
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I walked out on the hill just now. It is exalting, delicious, to stand
embraced by the shadows of a friendly tree with the wind tugging at your
coattail and the heavens hailing your heart, to gaze and glory and give
oneself again to God--what more could a man ask? Oh, the fullness,
pleasure, sheer excitement of knowing God on earth! I care not if I
never raise my voice again for Him, if only I may love Him, please Him .
. . . If only I may see Him, touch His garments, and smile into His eyes
--ah, then, not stars nor children shall matter, only Himself.

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were
called in one body; and be thankful.

Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching
and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God (Colossians 3:15-16).

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/jim-elliot/jesus-gives-perfect-peace/
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