THE MEANING OF “GRACE” ACCORDING TO THE BIBLE.
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Lessons made Jan. 29, 2016
Lessons made January 29, 2016, are: “The Importance of a Clear Conscience“, “The Hindrance to Gaining a Clear Conscience“, and “Forgiving Others“.
Forgiving Others
Good Tidings
“Fear not, for behold, I bring you good tidings”
By E Jardinel
This is about the birth of Jesus. Joseph and Mary from Galilee went out of Nazareth City to Judea, into the City of David, Called Bethlehem to be taxed. But, the time came Mary had to deliver her baby. Because there was no room in the inn, Mary delivered her baby in a manger.
In the same country, there were shepherds abiding in the field watching their flock by night. The angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them, and they were sore afraid. The angel said:
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. (Luke 2:10)
I. FEAR NOT
THE ANGEL’S MESSAGE seems a surprise to them. The angel had a great message, to bring the good news. He had good intention which is for them to be joyful.
REASONS FOR FEAR. They did not know what was happening. They did not know who was bringing the message. They did not know what his intention was. They did not know what his message was.
PEOPLE TODAY HAVE MANY FEARS. They do not know what is happening in the world. We hear of wars, epidemic, poverty, killings. Many families are experiencing hardships, poverty, conflicts, sickness, and death. Many are living in this world in loneliness, without the right purpose and direction.
II. GOD’S MESSAGE is the GOOD NEWS of great joy which shall be to all people.
Many people seem afraid of hearing the Good News because they do not know God’s intention for their lives.
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.(Jeremiah 29:11)
Everyone needs to hear the Good News because all men are sinners and in need of salvation.
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;(Romans 3:23)
For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?(Mark 8:36)
How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;(Hebrews 2:3)
THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT CHRIST DIED FOR OUR SINS, HE WAS BURIED, BUT HE ROSE AGAIN.
For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;(1 Corinthians 15:3)
And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: (1 Corinthians 15:4)
THE BASIS OF THE GOOD NEWS IS THE BLOOD OF JESUS.
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. (Romans 5:8-9)
And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission. (Hebrews 9:22)
THE SCOPE OF THE GOOD NEWS IS ALL MEN.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16)
For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, (Titus 2:11)
But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man. (Hebrews 2:9)
I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. (1 Timothy 2:1-6)
THE RESULT OF THE GOOD NEWS IS THE JOY OF SALVATION BY FAITH
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9)
I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance. (Luke 15:7)
It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found. (Luke 15:32)
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Know God through His Word, the Bible.Happy Birthday!Birthday Greetings!
Bakit ka malulungkot kung…
Greetings!
I have a very important message to you…
God loves you!
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
(John 3:16 KJV)
For God, the creator of the universe and all things that exist.
So love, the greatest degree.
The world, that means all people in the world, that includes you…
That He gave, that is the greatest act
His only begotten Son, that is the greatest gift
That Whosoever, that means Christ died for everyone…
Believeth in Him, that is the only condition to be saved.
Should not perish, God is not willing that any should perish in hell.
But have everlasting life. That is life eternal, salvation.
There is no other greater gift that you can receive than the gift of eternal life. Without salvation, man would be lost forever in hell because of sin.
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
— (Romans 3:23 KJV)For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. — (Romans 6:23 KJV)
For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? — (Mark 8:36 KJV)
Man cannot save himself by his own good works or efforts.
As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:
(Romans 3:10 KJV)Not of works, lest any man should boast.
(Ephesians 2:9 KJV)
The only way to be saved is through faith in Jesus, that He died on the cross for our sins.
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8 KJV)
For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
(1 Corinthians 15:3-4 KJV)
And He claimed to be the only way to the Father.
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
(John 14:6 KJV)
To be saved, receive Jesus by faith.
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.
(Ephesians 2:8-9 KJV)Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life.
(John 6:47 KJV)But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
(John 1:12 KJV)
Do you believe in Jesus as personal Lord and Savior?
What is His promise to those who receive and believe in Him according to John 1: 12 and John 6:47? (See verse above)
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The Greatest Gift That You Can Receive
Edwin J.
A message from the Bible Correspondence Institute
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
(2 Timothy 2:15 KJV)
Kung Ikaw ay Pagod na Pagod, anong dapat gawin?
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
(Matthew 11:28-30 KJV)
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Thank you for being friendly
A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
(Proverbs 18:24 KJV)
A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. (Proverbs 17:17 KJV)
Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
(Proverbs 27:17 KJV)
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Scriptures about Salvation by God’s grace
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The Gospel preached to Abraham
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What the Bible teaches about Gossips
A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
(Proverbs 17:4)
An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
(Proverbs 16:27)
A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. (Proverbs 18:6-7)
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. (Proverbs 18:8)
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
(Proverbs 21:23)
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
(Proverbs 21:23)
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