Tag: Grace
Grace, Unearned and Unmerited Favor
“And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God” Luke 1:30 Every Christmas, we remember “The Christmas Story” of Jesus birth. Have you ever considered the amazing events that took place only nine months earlier? We are introduced to a remarkable young woman […]
Read MoreA Servant who Lives a Life that is True
“Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.” Titus 2:14 There are a whole host of people in this world who claim to be Christians. However, there are even fewer who actually attain to […]
Read MoreStand Fast
“2. My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3. Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.” James 1:2-3 James did not become a Christian until after Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection. He finally understood that one must trust in Jesus by faith. […]
Read MoreThe Goal for this Life
“What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?” James 2:14 As a Christian, the goal for this life is to be as Christ-like as one could possibly be. However, not many Christians understand what this means exactly, […]
Read MoreBetrayals
“For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.” 2 Corinthians 7:10 Have you ever experienced the betrayal of a friend? Did you understand the reasoning behind that betrayal? I believe it hurts the most when one is betrayed […]
Read MoreThe Problem
“And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.” 1 John 5:19 What is The Problem in the world today? Sin. “And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness” (1 John 5:19). Those who belong to Jesus […]
Read MoreHow to Draw Nigh to God
“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.” James 4:8 Repentance before God is very important. From the call to Adam in the Garden of Eden (see Genesis 3:8-10), God has called for man’s repentance. […]
Read MoreBe not Troubled
“And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels.” 2 Thessalonians 1:7 The news today can at times be very troubling. Not only is there much insanity in the world, but sanity is becoming rare. This thought […]
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