Tag: Salvation
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The Why
2 Corinthians 9:7 “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” Have you ever thought about the fact that it is possible to do exactly what the Bible says and yet do it in a sinful way? That’s why the fastidious keeping of…
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The Way Up
1 Samuel 2:8 “He raises up the poor from the dust; He lifts the needy from the ash heap to make them sit with princes and inherit a seat of honor.” One of the greatest obstacles to a person being saved is that person’s failure to see their need for salvation. Jesus told the unbelieving…
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Exultation
1 Samuel 2:1 “And Hannah prayed and said, ‘My heart exults in the Lord’” As you look at yourself today and take stock of your life, can you say that you are “exulting?” It’s such a wonderful word. It means “to jump for joy!” Up until the moment of the verse from 1 Samuel 2…
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A Great Negligence
Hebrews 2:3 “How shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation?” While many people are attempting to earn their way to heaven by their good works and religious rituals, how many understand that it is negligence concerning the offer of a free gift that will damn their souls. Jesus likened it to an invitation…
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A Cry for Justice
2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.” So many people are crying out for justice today. After the George Floyd incident, we saw thousands of people marching not only in the cities across…
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If You Want Something Done Right . . .
Hebrews 1:3 “After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.” I’m sure you’ve heard the expression, “if you want something to be done right, you have to do it yourself!” I’ve heard this said (in fact I’ve been known to say it) when someone had asked or paid…
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More than a Shadow
Hebrews 10:1 “the law has but a shadow of the good things to come instead of the true form of these realities” Hebrews 1:3 “He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature” One of my favorite topics of Bible study is the shadows and types that are provided for us…
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A Personal Testimony
Titus 3:3-7 “For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to His own mercy,…
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God-Honoring Prayer
Luke 18:13-14 “But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’ I tell you, this man went down to his house justified.” The fact that the Creator of the universe actually listens to us when we pray is a wonderful thing. …
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Cart Before the Horse?
Titus 2:11-12 “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age” You’ve heard the expression, “Don’t put the cart before the horse.” A similar expression is this one: “First things first.” These sayings are talking about the fact that…
To Encourage You 