"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report. Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. By faith Abel …
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GRACE: NOT BY MAN The Law and the Promises of God - Galations 3:21-29 Verse 21 - Since the gift of God is "by grace through faith" (Ephesians 2:8-10), what is the purpose of the law (v. 20)? Does the law nullify the promise? Is law and faith in competition? The purpose of the law …
"For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have committed unto Him against that day. Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith …
"Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving …
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"Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, 'This people say, 'The time is not come, the time that the LORD’S house should be built.' Then came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet, saying, 'Is it time for you, O ye, to dwell in your cieled houses, and this house lie waste?' Now …
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"Now the LORD had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. Then Jonah prayed unto the LORD his God out of the fish’s belly, and said, 'I cried by reason of mine affliction unto the LORD, and He heard me; …
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"Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of His goodness, and the work of faith with power: That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in Him, according to the grace of …
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GRACE: NOT BY MAN Abraham, Faith, and the Law - Galations 3:6-14 Verse 6 - Five times in verses 6-14 the name of Abraham is mentioned. This in inself tells us that Abraham is an important character in the matter of faith and salvation. It is mentioned in the New Testament several times, "Abraham believed …
"Now the word of the LORD came unto Jeremiah, while he was shut up in the court of the prison, saying, 'Go and speak to Ebedmelech the Ethiopian, saying, 'Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; 'Behold, I will bring My words upon this city for evil, and not for good; and …
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"In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah; We have a strong city; salvation will God appoint for walls and bulwarks. Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in. Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee: because …
Continue reading 100211 For in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength
"The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, 'Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand: that I will break the Assyrian in My land, and upon My mountains tread him under foot: then shall his yoke depart from off them, and his burden …
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GRACE: NOT BY MAN Dead, Yet Living - Galations 2:20-21 Verse 20 - Paul now goes on to explain the meaning of the life in Christ through grace. We know of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, but we do not often think of the Christian life being one of death. Let's look at Galations 5:24; …
"I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies. The sorrows of death compassed me, and the floods of ungodly men made me afraid. The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented me. In my distress I called upon the …
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"Then Job answered the LORD, and said, 'I know that Thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from Thee. Who is he that hideth counsel without knowledge? therefore have I uttered that I understood not; things too wonderful for me, which I knew not. Hear, I beseech Thee, and I …
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"At this also my heart trembleth, and is moved out of his place. Hear attentively the noise of His voice, and the sound that goeth out of His mouth. He directeth it under the whole heaven, and His lightning unto the ends of the earth. After it a voice roareth: He thundereth with the voice …
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