“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth forever.” Psalm 111:10 KJV Everyone likes to be thought of as wise; to have wisdom in life, in career choices, in family planning, in rearing their children, in guiding their teens, in decision making throughout their lifetime. Wisdom begins with a fear of the Lord, and understanding…
“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;” Titus 2:11-12 We have heard that grace is the unmerited favor of God. But what exactly does that mean? A merit is “something that entitles one to reward or gratitude.” That means you’ve earned it. You cannot earn…
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9 The word grace means unearned favor. Therefore, to be saved by the grace of God means that salvation is given to you free and clear. You can’t earn it; nor do you deserve it. But there is one thing you must…
“Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.” I Timothy 2:4 KJV The truth of salvation is found in the person of the Lord Jesus Christ. II Corinthians 4:6 says, “For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face…
“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” Romans 10:9-10 KJV In order to be saved from hell, (and go to Heaven) there’s nothing you must do except confess Jesus as Lord…
“Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.” Romans 3:28 KJV Faith is all you need to be saved. Jesus did the rest. And all you need to do is trust Him.. A lot of people like to add their impressions to God’s Word. In other words, they’re under the impression that baptism is necessary for salvation. The same with good works. …
Verse of the Week: “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” Acts 4:12 Encouraging Thought: According to the Bible, there is only one way to get to Heaven. Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6) Jesus is that way…
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23 KJV Mankind was made in God’s image. Because God is a spirit, you were given a spirit. That way your spirit could communicate and fellowship with God your Creator. Also, Adam and Eve, the first man and woman, were created in perfection. They were perfect because God their Creator is perfect. Because of God’s holiness, He…