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Victory through Christ

"But thanks be to God, which gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ".............. 1 Corinthians 15:57.

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Confrontation, page 45

Because man fallen could not overcome Satan with his human strength, Christ came from the royal courts to help him with His human and divine strength combined. Christ knew that Adam in Eden with his superior advantages might have withstood the temptations of Satan and conquered him. He also knew that it was not possible for man out of Eden, separated from the light and love of God since the fall, to resist the temptations of Satan in his own strength. In order to bring hope to man, and save him from complete ruin, He humbled Himself to take man's nature, that with His divine power combined with the human He might reach man where he is. He obtained for the fallen sons and daughters of Adam that strength which it is impossible for them to gain for themselves, that in His name they might overcome the temptations of Satan.

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Confrontation, page 93

Character development

We have characters to form here. God will test us and prove us by placing us in positions to develop the most enduring strength, purity, and noblity of soul, with perfect patience on our part, and entire trust in a crucified Saviour. We shall meet with reverses, affliction, and severe trials, for these are God's tests. He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver and purge His people as gold and silver, that they may offer to the Lord an offering in righteousness. [Malachi 3:3-4].

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