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We are not saved on account of the Holy Ghost's work in us; we are saved by means of it. We are saved on account of Christ's work for us. The Spirit never tells us to look iiiwara even to His own operations, for peace, but outward to Christ.

— William Paton Mackay Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895)

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Bring your ignorance to the Holy Spirit, the great teacher, who by His precious truth will lead you into all truth.

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The law showed what man ought to be. Christ showed what man is, and what God is.

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Stand up from among the dead, and patiently work as one waiting for the judgment-seat of Christ.

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Take the lost sinner's place, and claim the lost sinner's Saviour.

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One look outward to Jesus and you are saved; not a look inward to a feeling that can give nothing but despair to the conscientious soul.

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