Spiritual Birth
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Epistle 101
By George Fox0GEN 1:27GEN 25:23JER 9:3GAL 4:29EPH 4:30JAS 3:17REV 17:14George Fox emphasizes the importance of living in the everlasting seed of God, which embodies wisdom, life, and dominion over the fallen nature. He encourages believers to offer themselves to God through the suffering seed, aligning with the nature of the Lamb who must achieve victory over the rough nature that arose from the fall. Fox highlights the distinction between the two births: the flesh and the spirit, urging the faithful to embrace the spiritual birth that leads to eternal life. He calls for vigilance against grieving the Spirit and encourages believers to be a blessing and a good savor in the world by standing firm in truth.
Oneness With God in His Purpose
By T. Austin-Sparks0JHN 3:6GAL 4:4T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the profound nature of the Christian calling, which is not merely about forgiveness and the promise of heaven, but about being part of God's grand purpose to create a heavenly people through sonship. He illustrates this through the life of Abraham and the miraculous birth of Isaac, highlighting that true sonship is a supernatural act of God, requiring a new birth by the Spirit. Sparks urges young Christians to grasp the enormity of their calling and the necessity of spiritual rebirth, which is foundational to the Christian life. He also discusses the process of divine training that follows this new birth, preparing believers for their future roles as manifested sons of God. Ultimately, he reassures that the struggles faced in life serve to develop spiritual maturity and responsibility in God's children.