February 6. 1678. the Body of Sin Sacrificed.
The Spirit's ministration is to put an end to sin, allowing us to bring a living sacrifice to God.
Jane Lead preaches about the necessity of sanctification through the offering of our bodies to God, emphasizing the importance of putting an end to sin in order to present ourselves as living sacrifices. She urges the congregation to cease corrupting themselves with things that hinder their spiritual growth and to instead focus on bringing their whole being as an offering to the Lord.
Text
Perceiving now the whole Ministration of the Spirit terminateth in the putting and end to Sin; This word of Instruction was further given, saying, For this cause ye need to sanctifie your selves, through the offering of the Body, Wherein the motions of Sin do stir, and in you make War. For till that be taken out of the way, ye cannot expect to bring the first Born of a Virgin-Body, for a Peace-offering to your Lord and King. Hence cease to corrupt your selves with dead things, which do aim to kill your superiour Life, which is your living Sacrifice, that you can only bring to God.
Sermon Outline
- I. The Ministration of the Spirit and the End of Sin
- A. The Spirit's work is to put an end to sin
- B. This requires sanctification through the offering of the Body
- II. The Nature of Sin and Its Effects
- A. Sin is a corrupting influence that aims to kill our superior life
- B. This life is our living sacrifice to God
- III. The Need to Cease from Dead Things
- A. We must stop corrupting ourselves with things that aim to kill our life
- B. This is necessary to bring a living sacrifice to God
Key Quotes
“For till that be taken out of the way, ye cannot expect to bring the first Born of a Virgin-Body, for a Peace-offering to your Lord and King.” — Jane Lead
“Hence cease to corrupt your selves with dead things, which do aim to kill your superiour Life, which is your living Sacrifice, that you can only bring to God.” — Jane Lead
Application Points
- We must stop corrupting ourselves with things that aim to kill our life, allowing us to bring a living sacrifice to God.
- Sanctification through the offering of the Body is necessary to bring a peace-offering to our Lord and King.
- We must cease from dead things and focus on our living sacrifice to God.