6. It is interesting to note that Jesus’s claim would not be a threat to the innocent; for speaking to his disciples previously, he used some of the same words to describe salvation: “And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory” (13:26...
It’s very True and confirmed in Scripture that we can’t earn God’s Grace which is all about His Love and Compassion for us, His Salvation in Christ Jesus is a free Gift, although when we are Perfected in His Love we will fully show we have it and this is something we are to ...
12Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and earn the food they eat. 13And as for you, brothers and sisters, never tire of doing what is good. 14Take special note of anyone who does not obey our instruction in this letter. Do not associate with them...
The Savior of the World is the Jesus of the New Testament, the Jehovah of the Old, and has power to do all things which are expedient in Him. So, if He is so powerful and can accomplish all of His purposes for His children, wouldn’t it be reasonable to expect that...
12Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and earn the food they eat. 13And as for you, brothers and sisters, never tire of doing what is good. 14Take special note of anyone who does not obey our instruction in this letter. Do not associate with them...
That is the kind of love toward our neighbor that is required to earn eternal life. To say nothing of the kind of love we are required to show God. But who can show such love to his neighbor? None of us. That was the message for the lawyer. It is the message of Jesus for us ...
“A recent study conducted by the National Institute for Literacy found that twenty percent of Americans read below the level needed to earn a living wage,” said Rob Weisbord, chief operating officer, Sinclair. “Our goal is to help ensure all children can become proficient readers, improving ...
there is no more worthwhile investment then learning about and consuming what God’s Word has for us. It bears the words of Truth and salvation that cannot be found anywhere else, and I praise God for His blessing to His people in all times and places. I pray that you will keep reading...
Only God is truly righteous. No matter how many good works we do on earth, we can never earn righteousness. Our own sin cannot be erased by racking up any amount of good deeds – the sin is still there regardless of the good deeds. Thankfully, God’s program of righteousness for the...
Historically, these sacrifices were believed to earn favor from higher powers, which would then have effects on the overall societal structure and economy. The idea of martyrdom is a complex mix of personal faith and collective identity. A martyr’s death, framed as a pinnacle of devotion, can...