
Lewis T. Corlett
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Harmony Amid Human Frailties
0Lewis T. Corlett preaches about the battle over perfectionism, emphasizing the struggle between the idea of perfection and the imperfections of ethics and practice. He discusses the Wesleyan definition of sin and the development of Christian perfection based on it. Corlett addresses believers' questions about trusting God in their limitations and blunders, highlighting the need for a clear understanding of God's operations and personal responsibility for human frailties to live a victorious life in Christian perfection.
Holiness -- Objective and Foundation
0LEV 20:26ROM 8:151CO 3:112CO 5:17HEB 12:101PE 1:162PE 1:4Lewis T. Corlett preaches about the importance of holiness as the foundation for a solid and enduring life, emphasizing the need for young people to seek God's ideal for their lives and to become conscious of the solid foundation provided by holiness. Holiness is described as the moral character of God, requiring recognition of authority, giving man a concept of righteousness, presenting an ideal of morals, and contributing ideals to man's relationships and life. It is the only foundation that can provide man with a stable footing in moral values, harmonious living, purity of motives, and a personal Christian experience.
Holiness and Experience -- First Work of Grace
0PSA 32:1JHN 3:16ROM 5:52CO 5:17GAL 5:221JN 1:91JN 3:1Lewis T. Corlett preaches about how the plan of God aims to bring holiness from the infinite into the realm of man, restoring man to fellowship with the Divine. Despite man's fall and inability to save himself, God's love led Him to send Jesus Christ to bridge the gap between sinful mankind and a holy God, providing a way for man to partake in His holiness. The first step in God's plan is regeneration, where man experiences a marked crisis, a definite work by God, peace with God, reception of the Holy Spirit, possession of divine love, the new birth, witness of the Spirit, becoming a member of the family of God, and maintaining this relationship by faith.
Holiness and Experience -- Second Work of Grace
0Lewis T. Corlett preaches about the second work of grace, emphasizing the cleansing of the heart from the sin principle inherited from the race. He discusses terminology of holiness, including heart purity, baptism of the Holy Spirit, Christian perfection, death to self, singleness of eye, promise of the Father, abundant life, soul rest, and entire sanctification. Corlett explains how the Holy Spirit witnesses to this experience and highlights the importance of maintaining a walk of obedience and faith to continue in this sanctified state.
Holiness and Experience -- Second Work of Grace (Continued)
0JHN 17:21Lewis T. Corlett preaches on God's requirement for holiness in both heart and life, emphasizing the need for believers to be sanctified and unified with Him. Through the high-priestly prayer in John 17, Jesus prays for the disciples to be sanctified by the truth of God's Word and to be in unity with Him. The sermon delves into the necessity of a second work of grace, known as entire sanctification, where believers are made free from original sin and empowered by the Holy Spirit for life and service. Various biblical accounts, such as Pentecost, Peter at the house of Cornelius, the revival in Samaria, and Paul's exhortation to the Thessalonians, are used to illustrate the importance of seeking sanctification as a distinct experience after regeneration.
Holiness and Temptation
0JAS 1:13Lewis T. Corlett preaches on the significance of heart holiness in preparing Christians for life, death, and entering God's presence, restoring normal relationships as intended by God. He emphasizes that temptation is a common experience for all individuals, including Christians, and explains the process of temptation and how it becomes sin. Corlett delves into the importance of holiness in meeting the challenges of temptation, highlighting the role of divine love in strengthening legitimate desires and resisting temptation.
Holiness and Christian Living
0Lewis T. Corlett preaches about the practical operation of God's program in transforming lives, releasing guilt and condemnation, and helping individuals live in a world distorted by sin. He emphasizes the importance of developing strong Christian character through cooperation with God, making right choices, and setting goals for personal growth and efficient service for the Master. Corlett also highlights the inseparable relationship between holiness and worship, stewardship, Christian service, human relationships, and Christian appearance, stressing the need for discipline, gratitude, goodwill, reverence, loyalty, and trust in all aspects of life.
Harmony of Life Possible
0PSA 139:23JHN 14:27ROM 12:22CO 10:5PHP 4:7JAS 4:81PE 5:71JN 1:91JN 4:18REV 3:20Lewis T. Corlett preaches about the importance of finding harmony in a world filled with strife and discord, both internally and externally. He emphasizes that God's method of developing character and personality works in harmony, never in discord, leading to inner soul harmony through contemplation of God's ideal of perfection. Corlett compares God's superior plan to the advancements in mental and spiritual healing of today, highlighting the need for a fundamental view of God and the Bible in the midst of societal crises.
Source and Means of Harmonizing Life
0Lewis T. Corlett preaches about the importance of striving for perfection in God's eyes, emphasizing that man's success, welfare, and happiness are intertwined with the pursuit of perfection. He highlights how society's rejection of 'perfectionism' has led to despair and a loss of spiritual depth, urging a return to the ideal of Christian perfection rooted in love and communion with God. Corlett explains that man's potential can only be fully realized through a continuous pursuit of perfection, as commanded by God, and that this pursuit is made possible through the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Achieving Harmony of Life
0Lewis T. Corlett preaches about the harmony of Christian perfection in individual steps of Christian experience, emphasizing the psychological reactions and requirements for man in obedience to God's will. The sermon delves into the inner nature of man, the struggles with self, and the need for complete surrender to God's character and laws. It highlights the importance of spiritual problems over mechanical contrivances and the necessity of finding security and satisfaction in a higher power beyond material things.
Harmony Is Progressive
01JN 1:7Lewis T. Corlett preaches about the divine operations of God, emphasizing that His perfection is beyond human comprehension, yet all His works are in harmony with His ideal of perfection. Man's goodness is derived from God, but when he chooses selfishness, he loses the sustaining quality of goodness. However, through God's atonement and redemption, man can experience relative holiness and perfection by maintaining loyalty and obedience to God. Christian perfection is a moment-by-moment experience based on maintaining a personal connection with God, leading to an integrated personality and a life of continuous growth in grace and love.