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This is the sum of the years of Abraham’s life which he lived: one hundred and seventy-five years. Then Abraham breathed his last and died in a good old age, an old man and full of years, and was gathered … Continue reading →

The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence. So God looked upon the earth, and indeed it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted their way on the earth. (Genesis 6:11-12) Man Without God … Continue reading →

Therefore, brethren, we are debtors—not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you … Continue reading →

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 →