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What does the Bible say about one doctrine and two works?

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The Bible teaches that there is one doctrine of the gospel that produces two distinct works in believers: one that brings life to the new nature and another that subdues the old nature.

In Deuteronomy 32:2, Moses outlines that God's doctrine functions similarly to rain, providing nourishment to the tender herb while also imposing a downpour on grass. This illustrates the reality that the gospel, although singular in its truth, produces transformative effects in the lives of believers. The new nature, likened to tender herb, is nourished by the gospel, which comes softly like dew, fostering growth and life. Conversely, the same doctrine acts like a heavy rain upon the old nature, symbolized by grass, subduing and laying it low. This dual work demonstrates the holistic power of the gospel in the life of a believer, where regeneration and sanctification are dual aspects of God's ongoing redemptive work.
Scripture References: Deuteronomy 32:2

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