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How do we know that the gospel brings spiritual purity?

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The gospel brings spiritual purity by revealing sin and providing grace, ensuring that true believers are unharmed by the message.

The sermon illustrates that the gospel serves as a test for believers, similar to the ritual in Numbers 5 where the unfaithful wife drinks bitter water to reveal guilt. When the true gospel is preached, it will not harm genuine believers; rather, they will find joy and satisfaction in it. Conversely, those who are not true believers will find the gospel offensive and irritating, highlighting their disconnection from Christ. The act of preaching the gospel itself is a means of purifying the church, as it attracts those genuinely seeking Christ and drives away those who are not. In this way, the purity of the church is preserved as the message of the gospel separates true believers from unfaithful ones.
Scripture References: Numbers 5, 1 Corinthians 11, Hebrews 4:12

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