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The Lord brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; He makes the plans of the peoples of no effect. The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the plans of His heart to all generations. Blessed is the nation whose … Continue reading →

And let our people also learn to maintain good works, to meet urgent needs, that they may not be unfruitful. (Titus 3:14) Good Advice For People Of God One of the qualities of those who follow Christ is the manner … Continue reading →

There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of what was called the Italian Regiment, a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, who gave alms generously to the people, and prayed to … Continue reading →

But to him who does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness, just as David also describes the blessedness of the man to whom God imputes righteousness apart from works: “Blessed … Continue reading →

Not everyone who says to Me, “Lord, Lord,” shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, “Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in … Continue reading →

For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9) By Grace The first time the word “grace” is found in … Continue reading →

And with many other words he testified and exhorted them, saying, “Be saved from this perverse generation.” (Acts 2:40) A Perverse Generation Sin is not new. It has been in the world since Adam and Eve ate of the forbidden … Continue reading →

Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” (Acts 2:38) Luke’s Stories About … Continue reading →

Now these are the ones sown among thorns; they are the ones who hear the word, and the cares of this world, the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things entering in choke the word, and it becomes … Continue reading →

We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification. For even Christ did not please Himself; but … Continue reading →