The Unmerited Favor of God For by grace are ye saved . . . —Ephesians 2:8 “Grace,” according to the dictionary, is the unmerited favor of God toward mankind. The word “grace” is used over 170 times in the New Testament alone. Grace is not bought. It is a free …
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A New World Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared forthem that love him. —1 Corinthians 2:9 At the close of the Bible we encounter these words, “And I saw a new heaven and a new …
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The Eternal Fact And all who trust him—God’s Son—to save them have eternal life . . . —John 3:36 (TLB) Currently, Christianity is being compared with other religions as never before. Some so-called Christian leaders even advocate the working out of a system of morals, ethics, and religion that would …
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Unity in Scripture . . . holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. —2 Peter 1:21 Although one can derive inspiration from any portion of the Scripture, it is better to have an understanding of the general structure of the Bible to get the …
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The Mind of Christ For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. —2 Timothy 1:7 Many diseases of both body and mind are self-inflicted. For example, ulcers are often caused by worry and anxiety. Heart attacks are …
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Ills of the Human Race Set thy house in order . . . —2 Kings 20:1 Man condemns himself by his refusal of God’s way of salvation. In love and mercy, God is offering to men and women a way of escape, a way of salvation, a hope and anticipation …
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Love One Another But if we are living in the light of God’s presence, just as Christ does, then we have wonderful fellowship and joy with each other, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from every sin. —1 John 1:7 (TLB) I received a letter from a …
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Guard Against Greed You cannot serve two masters: God and money. —Matthew 6:24 (TLB) Read:The Power of Divine Timing: Trusting God’s Plan When Life Feels Stuck Christian Perspectives on Homosexuality Tell me what you think about money, and I will tell you what you think about God, for these two …
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Sufficient to Save There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. —Proverbs 14:12 Read:The Power of Divine Timing: Trusting God’s Plan When Life Feels Stuck Christian Perspectives on Homosexuality A line of human thought that seems right to many …
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Demands of the Soul And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought . . . —Isaiah 58:11 Read:The Power of Divine Timing: Trusting God’s Plan When Life Feels Stuck Christian Perspectives on Homosexuality The soul demands as much attention as the body. It demands fellowship …
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