Showing posts with label Salvation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Salvation. Show all posts

November 3, 2015

Straight Outta the Bible:
    12 Bits of Scripture to Contemplate

 

(Together, they tell the story... if you're willing to listen.) ;-)

 

"Then Jesus said to them, 'Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM.'"
(John 8:58)

 

"Jesus said to him, 'I Am the way, the truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.'"
(John 14:6-7)

 

“Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."
(Acts 4:12)

 

"God purchased us with His own blood"
(Acts 20:28)

 

"Jesus' blood purchased us"
(Revelation 1:5-6; Revelation 5:8-9)

 

"For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily"
(Colossians 2:9)

 

"looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ"
(Titus 2:13)

 

"Therefore, in all things He had to be made like His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted."
(Hebrews 2:17-18)

 

“For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need."
(Hebrews 4:15-16)

 

“But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
(Romans 5:8)

 

"And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the Gentiles, Believed on in the world, [and] Received up in glory."
(1 Timothy 3:16)

 

"For many deceivers have gone out into the world who do not confess Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist."
(2 John 1:7)

 

June 1, 2013

Your Rules, Not Mine

"Salvation is far from the wicked,
for they do not seek your statutes.
Great is your mercy, O Lord;
give me life according to your rules."

(Psalm 119:155-156)

 

October 30, 2011

So That None May Boast

This scripture seems pretty clear. Yet many still absolutely screw this up and get it backwards -- being prideful in their own works.

But Ephesians chapter 2, verses 8-9 says:


"God saved you by his grace when you believed.
And you can't take credit for this;
it is a gift from God.
Salvation is not a reward
for the good things we have done,
so none of us can boast about it.
"

(Ephesians 2:8-9)


Prayer for Today


Lord, please, open the eyes of our hearts. So that we truly come to know You, Jesus. And so that when we stand before You, Lord, on Judgment Day, You know us.

Please enlighten us with your wisdom. Help us overcome our 'street smarts.' Help us overcome our pride. Reveal yourself to us, Jesus. In ways we cannot -- and don't want to -- deny.

Father, please, everyone reading this, every one, please, give them over to Jesus. We know that those whom You give to Jesus, He does not let go of.

Please forgive us for our sins. Forgive us, and make us Yours, Lord.

Thank You Father, for your mercy, for your Grace, and for Jesus Christ, your son -- our Lord and Savior.

It's in His holy name we pray to you now. Amen.