"For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe." 1 Thessalonians 2:13 (NKJV) The apostle …
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Romans 11:1-6 Set Aside, But Not Forgotten
Set Aside; But Not Forgotten Romans 11:1-6 Paul has now pointed out clearly Israel’s rejection of Jesus as Messiah. Israel is a very religious people, but lost as a nation. Is this not enough evidence to prove to us that the rejection of Jesus is also rejecting God and His righteousness. It should be enough. …
Romans 4:1-4 Unique–Saving Faith
Unique – Saving Faith Romans 4:1-25 It was, and probably still is, a popular belief among Jews of Paul’s day and Jews and non-Jews of our day to believe that Abraham was declared righteous by God due to his obedience. Paul puts the record straight. How were people of the Old Testament saved? Was it …
The Testimony of Jesus
The Old Testament Law required that there be more than on witness to any legal situation. We look today at Jesus's declaration of His testimony and that of the Father, His works, and that of the Scriptures themselves. "But I have greater witness than that of John: for the works which the Father hath given …
Verse for Thought 191388
The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: Thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of Thine own hands." Psalm 138:8 (KJV)
Wednesday Bible Study 101211
GRACE: NOT BY MAN By Law or By Faith? - Galations 3:1-4 The people of the church of Galatia had been duped or bewitched by the Judaizers, legalist teaching. What had caused them to depart from the truth of the simple Gospel of grace? Is there an answer for such a question. Surely one can …
082311 Oh that men would praise the LORD for His goodness…
"Oh that men would praise the LORD for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men! For He satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness. Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron; because they rebelled against the …
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080911 I waited patiently for the LORD; and He inclined unto me, and heard my cry
"I waited patiently for the LORD; and He inclined unto me, and heard my cry. He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. And He hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our …
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Wednesday Bible Study 052511
GRACE: NOT BY MAN So Soon Removed from Him - Galations 1:6 Paul the apostle took great care to address the matter of grace. Grace is all of God and none of man; no work of man. So Paul addresses the issue as desertion - in a military sense - and in that day a …
Scripture Of The Day 102110
"O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon His name: make known His deeds among the people. Sing unto Him, sing psalms unto Him: talk ye of all His wondrous works. Glory ye in His holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD. Seek the LORD, and His strength: seek His …
Scripture Of The Day 101610
"The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD. All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. The LORD hath made all things for Himself: …
Scripture Of The Day 082910
"What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things …
Scripture Of The Day 082510
"For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Who gave Himself for us, …
Bible Study, Wednesday, August 01, ‘07
Set Aside; But Not Forgotten Romans 11:1-6 Paul has now pointed out clearly Israel’s rejection of Jesus as Messiah. Israel is a very religious people, but lost as a nation. Is this not enough evidence to prove to us that the rejection of Jesus is also rejecting God and His righteousness. It should be enough. …
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