
Charles William Butler
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The Doctrine of Holiness
0HEB 13:12Charles William Butler delves into the Trinitarian statement that categorizes holiness truth into three aspects: holiness as a doctrine of Scripture, holiness as a heart experience, and holiness as a way of life. The sermon emphasizes the will of the Father for sanctification, the provision of sanctification through the death of Jesus Christ, and the role of the Holy Spirit in sanctifying believers. It highlights the importance of faith in receiving sanctification as part of the full salvation offered through Christ, making sanctification a vital component of the Gospel message.
The Experience of Holiness
0JOS 5:12ISA 6:3PHP 1:202TI 4:2HEB 4:12Charles William Butler shares his personal testimony of experiencing holiness as a definite epochal crisis, leading to a deep understanding and illumination of the Word of God. This experience of holiness brings an enlarged vision of truth, a passion for promoting the truth, and a complete alignment with Wesleyan interpretation of saving truth. It removes any resistance to God's Word and fills the possessor with a holy enthusiasm for the whole truth. Butler emphasizes the importance of standing unwaveringly for the absolute authority of God's Word and promoting second-blessing holiness, despite the reproach that may come with it.
The Life of Holiness
0Charles William Butler preaches on the doctrine of holiness as the central idea of Christianity, emphasizing that the experience of holiness is the true normal state of Christianhood and God's mightiest challenge to an unbelieving world. Through sanctification, believers are united with God and called to be a light to the world, representing Christ to others for the purpose of world conquest. The experience of holiness results in a deep separation and devotement unto God, establishing controls in the believer's life that reflect Christ's character and lead to right world relationships.
Advantages of Holiness
0Charles William Butler preaches on the definite experience of true holiness as the highest state of grace attainable in this life. This experience, entered instantaneously, greatly impacts our prayer life by removing hindrances and deepening our fellowship with God. It enhances our ability to resist temptations and empowers us to have victory over the world, the flesh, and the devil. Additionally, holiness prepares us to face life's trials by aligning us with God's will and giving us the strength to endure. Ultimately, true holiness equips us for sustained Christian service, providing both the motive and power for impactful ministry.
The Relation of the New Birth, to Holiness and Heaven
0JHN 3:32CO 5:17EPH 1:11HEB 12:141JN 3:9Charles William Butler preaches on the necessity of being born again to enter the Kingdom of God, emphasizing the essential spiritual transformation required for individuals to see and know the realities of the Kingdom. The new birth leads to an enriched and enlarged life, bringing about a vital change in our relationship with God and the world. This experience of being born again is unmistakable and results in believers becoming children of God, heirs of His promises, and joint heirs with Christ.
Witnesses to Holiness
0PSA 119:11PRO 20:27ACT 1:8ROM 6:14EPH 3:201TH 5:232TI 1:7HEB 12:14JAS 4:81PE 1:16Charles William Butler preaches on the testimony of Brother John Garrick, emphasizing the importance of experiencing complete deliverance from sin through regeneration and entire sanctification. The sermon highlights the distinction between sin existing in our lives and sin reigning over us, pointing towards the work of God in removing sin from our innermost nature through sanctification. The experience of Christian Holiness leads to abiding victory, a deep love for the Bible, a sensitive conscience, spiritual empowerment, and a burning desire for revival. Various testimonies from historical figures like Lady Huntington, Jonathan Edwards, and John Wesley further affirm the transformative power of holiness in one's life.
The Need and Value of Being Sanctified Wholly
0PSA 29:2JHN 7:37ROM 12:1EPH 5:251TH 5:23HEB 12:14Charles William Butler emphasizes the importance of entire sanctification, a second work of grace, which removes sin from our spirit, soul, and body through faith in Jesus' blood, making us what we ought to be. He explains that holiness folk may embrace the doctrine without experiencing the grace, but true holiness transforms our real selfhood. Entire sanctification enables us to live right inwardly, satisfying our spirit nature and preparing us for Christian service and worship of a holy God.
Eradication, Suppression, or Counteraction, Which?
0PSA 68:13ISA 1:25EZK 36:25MAL 3:2ROM 6:6ROM 8:2EPH 4:22EPH 5:26COL 3:91JN 1:7Charles William Butler delves into the theological terms 'eradication,' 'suppression,' and 'counteraction' in Christian holiness, emphasizing the need to base doctrines on the truths found in the Scriptures. While these terms are not directly from the Bible, the concept of dealing with indwelling sin is deeply rooted in biblical principles. Through various Bible verses, the sermon explores the idea of God purging, cleansing, and transforming believers, ultimately leading to a life free from sin and filled with righteousness and holiness.
The Importance of Holiness
0MAT 5:8MRK 7:21LUK 1:73JHN 1:13JHN 17:19ROM 5:1EPH 1:7HEB 13:121JN 1:7Charles William Butler preaches on the importance of Christian holiness as a second work of grace, emphasizing its truth and value throughout Christian history. The Scriptures reveal the essential nature of holiness in salvation, addressing the twofold nature of sin and the need for reconciliation with God. While forgiveness and justification through faith in Christ address certain aspects of sin, there remains a deeper need for inner purity and sanctification to overcome the moral condition of the heart.
Identification - Holiness
0PSA 16:11MAT 7:20MAT 25:40LUK 19:10JHN 15:5JHN 17:17GAL 5:22COL 3:41TH 4:71PE 1:15Charles William Butler emphasizes the importance of identification with Christ in various aspects, such as material interests, life, and mission. He highlights the need for believers to be fully consecrated and aligned with the great objective of Christ in seeking and saving the lost. Butler stresses the significance of maintaining a strong identification with holiness, urging believers to uphold this truth and experience without compromise. He calls for a revival of true holiness preaching and the propagation of holiness through witnesses and special meetings.
Heart Talk on the Second Work of Grace
0JHN 3:3JHN 17:19ACT 1:4EPH 5:25COL 1:28Charles William Butler emphasizes the distinction between the first epochal work of grace, the new birth, and the second work of grace, sanctification, as essential for every true student of the Word of God to understand. The new birth signifies a spiritual rebirth, transitioning from death to life, enabling individuals to become God-conscious and know God personally. On the other hand, sanctification, symbolized by fire and associated with being baptized with the Holy Ghost, is a deep, personal, and Spirit-wrought purification process that leads to true holiness. Butler stresses the importance of embracing both aspects of salvation, the double cure for sin, through faith in Christ's redemptive work and the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit.
A Heart Talk on Holiness
0PSA 99:9MAT 22:37ROM 6:22EPH 4:241JN 4:17Charles William Butler reflects on encountering a man who professes grace but openly hates holiness, prompting a deep dive into the true nature of holiness and its importance in the Christian faith. He emphasizes that holiness stems from the character of God Himself, the basis of all moral values, and that true holiness is the opposite of sin, leading to a life of victory and devotion. Butler discusses the misconceptions that lead some to oppose holiness, clarifying that holiness is not about eradicating humanity but about freeing humans from sin through God's grace.
Holiness and Service
0Charles William Butler preaches on the sanctification process for Christian holiness, emphasizing the importance of faith, consecration, and complete devotion to Christ. Holiness leads to a deep passion for service and a recognition of human needs, inspiring believers to actively work for God. The experience of holiness brings forth latent gifts and powers, enabling individuals to serve with freedom and power. Despite initial zeal and expectations, the true essence of holiness lies in sustained Christian activity fueled by divine love and a holy passion.
The Method by Which God Makes Us Holy
01CO 2:9EPH 3:17COL 1:26COL 3:172TH 2:13Charles William Butler preaches about the method God has chosen for the accomplishment of salvation, which is through the sanctification of the Holy Spirit and belief in the truth. The work of the Holy Spirit involves destroying sin and cleansing the temple, leading to an instantaneous deliverance from all sin and revealing the deep things of God to believers. This experience includes having Christ dwell in our hearts, rooted in love, and filled with the fullness of God, preparing us for spiritual union with God and world conquest.
Holiness and Worship
0JHN 4:23Charles William Butler emphasizes the importance of true worship, highlighting the need to worship God in spirit and in truth as instructed in the Bible. He explains that worship is the highest exercise of the human soul and requires sanctification to truly glorify God. Butler stresses that believers, living in earthly bodies, must be filled with the sanctifying grace of the Spirit to experience continuous fervent devotion and worship. He encourages worship not only in public places but in everyday activities, emphasizing the harmonious relationship between believers and God through sanctification.
Preaching Holiness
0ACT 3:61CO 9:16EPH 4:11COL 1:251TH 5:23Charles William Butler emphasizes the importance of preaching the truth as revealed in the Word of God to promote true holiness. The ultimate goal of every New Testament minister is to present every individual as perfect in Christ Jesus, reaching the fullness of Christianhood. Preaching the doctrine of holiness using Bible terms is crucial to accomplishing God's purpose and leading others to sanctification, even if it may face opposition or rejection. Personal experience of the truth is essential for effective preaching, as demonstrated by Peter's example in the Bible.
The Logic of Holiness Evangelism
0JHN 16:13ACT 1:8ROM 10:171CO 6:11EPH 1:71TH 4:72TI 1:9TIT 2:14HEB 10:101PE 1:16Charles William Butler preaches about the importance of understanding holiness as an integral part of God's salvation provision, directly related to the blood of Christ and the work of the Holy Spirit. He emphasizes that holiness is as much a part of salvation as forgiveness and should not be relegated to a secondary role. Butler highlights the need for genuine evangelism to precipitate conviction and realization of sin's remedy in personal experience, urging believers to spread Scriptural holiness persistently and insistently as a central idea of Christianity.
A Single Standard
0ROM 5:17EPH 4:241TH 5:231JN 2:11JN 3:9Charles William Butler preaches about the one standard of life for all Christians, emphasizing that holiness begins with genuine repentance and is maintained through obedience to God. He explains that true holiness involves both inward cleansing and outward righteous living, achieved through two works of grace - the first giving life and the second bringing health. Butler highlights the importance of seeking sanctifying grace, which saves from sin and prepares believers for final glory, stressing the need for faith, dependence on Christ's sacrifice, and surrender to God's will.
Observations - a Holiness Manifesto
0ISA 6:3LUK 1:752CO 7:1EPH 3:191TH 4:7HEB 10:14HEB 12:14JAS 4:81PE 1:161JN 3:3Charles William Butler preaches on the nature of holiness, emphasizing that it can only be attributed to responsible personalities with moral capacity and freedom of choice. He delves into the concept of holiness in God, angels, and men, highlighting its pure, active force that resists evil and embraces good. Butler discusses the importance of forming habits of holy thinking and doing, enabling believers to walk worthy of God in obedience and victory. He concludes by stressing that true holiness involves the highest level of fellowship between moral beings, ultimately leading to eternal fellowship with God through Christian holiness.
How to Obtain the Blessing
0LEV 20:7PSA 37:5PRO 16:3ROM 8:28ROM 12:12CO 6:16PHP 3:13HEB 10:221PE 1:16Charles William Butler preaches on how to obtain the blessing, emphasizing the importance of meeting the conditions laid down in the Word for each phase of salvation. He highlights the human side and divine side in every step, explaining that while meeting conditions does not save us, it prepares us to receive the divine side that brings salvation. Butler delves into the concept of consecration, stressing the need for a complete and definite consecration of body, soul, and spirit to God, leading to a full realization of His perfect will. He underscores that consecration is a love-covenant with God, not just for service but to be wholly and forever His, akin to a marriage covenant.
The Compelling Power of Christian Realism
0Charles William Butler preaches about the importance of Christian realism, emphasizing the need to adhere to truth that corresponds to reality, especially in the realm of theology. He highlights how Christian truth and experience, though not demonstrable in a chemical laboratory, can be realized and demonstrated in the laboratory of higher values of life, leading to fundamental changes in human personality. Butler explores the concept of Christian realism through the example of Peter and John's unwavering faith in the face of opposition, showcasing how the realism of Christian faith creates a compelling force and enthusiasm in believers. He underscores the mission of the true Christian church to produce witnesses through genuine evangelism, anchoring individuals intellectually, morally, and spiritually in the reality of salvation.