As a “testimony” to the mission to which God had called her, Alexandrina desired the following words written on her tombstone: “Sinners, if the dust of my body can be of help to save you, come close, walk over it, kick it around until it disappears. But never sin again: do not ...
4And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away. 5Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the ...
Let’s bring it together. Nobody can come to Christ unless they are drawn by the Father, who provides us with both the extension of the offer of salvation and the faith necessary to receive it, a calling that was sealed in heaven before the world began, according to His purpose and gr...
All People Are Sinners 9Well then, should we conclude that we Jews are better than others? No, not at all, for we have already shown that all people, whether Jews or Gentiles,[g]are under the power of sin.10As the Scriptures say, ...
Men are sinners and they can really mess things up badly. We see this in the history of Israel as well. Judas was one of the twelve. Yet the Church is still here. Somehow grace survives. Do not focus on the institution or the men who are seemingly in charge. Focus on Jesus ...
Receive. Finally, we must receive Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. It’s not enough to realize we are sinners and repent of our sins—we must also put our faith and trust in Jesus Christ to be saved. If you feel inadequate for this task, but a child requests to be saved, see...
When Jesus came and welcomed sinners and preached to them the gospel of grace, the people thought Him to be licentious. Sometimes, you just can’t win. A while back, my son Hayden was a little under the weather. He was also teething. So when I held him, he cried And when I put ...
t biblical.See here.Jesus spoke of loving God not to get into heaven but to receive help in loving others here on earth.See here.Personally, the biggest reason for being a God-follower is the forgiveness, inspiration, and encouragement I sense in striving to be a better human being. ...
15See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. 16See that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his inheritance rights as the oldest son. 17Afterward, as you ...
Now, I see, also, that if my case is very special, still I need not tremble or stand in dread of need. What if I require superabundant Grace? I may have it! …What comfort this should afford even to poor sinners who are far away from God. He is able to give you great forgivene...