August 18. 1678. the Sign, and the Thing Signified.
The Sign and the Thing Signified are two parts of a greater mystery that will ultimately put an end to all controversy.
Jane Lead preaches about the anticipation of Christ's coming and the signs that precede His substantial power and presence, emphasizing the need for believers to be prepared for the ultimate fulfillment of this great mystery. She highlights that everything in the heavens and on earth must align for this purpose, bringing an end to all controversies and ushering in the completion of God's divine plan.
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ALL that hath yet been revealed to thee, is but a forerunner. As it was said of Christ's coming, that the Sign of the Son of Man should first appear in the Heavens, but then the substantial Power and Presence must follow, as the thing Signified, which would put an end to all Controversie. Now for the perfecting of this great Mystery, all whatever is in thy Heavens and Earth, must be given hereunto.
Sermon Outline
- The Sign and the Thing Signified
- The Perfecting of the Great Mystery
- All things in Heaven and Earth must be given to this Mystery
- The Sign and the Thing Signified will put an end to all controversy
Key Quotes
“ALL that hath yet been revealed to thee, is but a forerunner.” — Jane Lead
“As it was said of Christ's coming, that the Sign of the Son of Man should first appear in the Heavens, but then the substantial Power and Presence must follow, as the thing Signified, which would put an end to all Controversie.” — Jane Lead
Application Points
- We must be open to the revelation of God's power and presence in our lives.
- The revelation of God's power and presence will bring an end to all controversy and strife.
- We must be willing to surrender all things to God's greater plan.