Preach It Definitely and Specifically
Arthur Vess emphasizes the importance of preaching the second definite work of grace, stressing eradication and death to the old man, and trusting in God's power to save and sanctify.
Arthur Vess emphasizes the importance of seeking a second definite work of grace, stressing the instantaneous blessing that comes with it. He highlights the need for eradication and death to the old sinful nature, emphasizing the crucifixion of the old man to live a life free from sin. Vess underscores the necessity of meeting God's conditions for Him to meet our needs, pointing out that faith is essential for purification and sanctification. He encourages using clear and specific Scriptural terms like 'sanctification,' 'Holy Ghost,' 'eradication,' 'carnality,' 'second blessing,' and 'perfect love' to help believers understand and receive this transformative experience.
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Preach it definitely and specifically as a second definite work of grace, no more and noless. "Press the instantaneous blessing." Offer the experience on Bible terms and conditions. Stresseradication and death to the old man, and old woman too -- "knowing this that our old man iscrucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth (from now on) weshould not serve sin, for he that is dead (to sin) is freed from sin. We must meet the conditions,before God can meet our need. "Their hearts were purified by faith." There are two reasons whywe must trust God to save and to sanctify us.
Namely: First, because we cannot do it for ourselves;second, because God can and will do it for us.
Faith is the switch which ties us on to God's greatpower house, storehouse and light house. Call it by its clearest Scriptural names, so that the devil will recognize it and fight it, andso honest, hungry souls will recognize it and get it. Use definite terms, such as "sanctification,""Holy Ghost," "eradication," "carnality," "second blessing," "perfect love," etc.
Sermon Outline
- Preaching the Second Definite Work of Grace
- Meeting the Conditions for God's Blessing
- Using Definite Terms in Preaching
- Purification of the Heart by Faith
- Trust in God's Power to Save and Sanctify
- Scriptural Names for God's Power
- Defeating the Devil's Deception
Key Quotes
“Press the instantaneous blessing.” — Arthur Vess
“Their hearts were purified by faith.” — Arthur Vess
“Faith is the switch which ties us on to God's great power house, storehouse and light house.” — Arthur Vess
Application Points
- We must trust God to save and sanctify us, rather than trying to do it ourselves.
- Using definite terms in preaching helps to defeat the devil's deception and ensures that honest, hungry souls receive the truth.
- Faith is the key to receiving God's blessing and connecting with His power.