"Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received and wherein ye stand; by which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain ..." (I Corinthians 15:1-2)
Apostle Paul (in a similar fashion to John the baptizer) points to this same Christ -- behold, the Lamb of God -- by whom we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand. Indeed, Paul explains "that in the ages to come He might shew the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. 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 2:7-9)
Thus, it is because of His kindness and mercy, and the exceeding riches of His grace that allows those of us who believe that Jesus is both Lord and Christ by faith to rejoice in the hope of the glory of God ... because He is our all and all. The King of kings and Lord of lords, the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending. (Acts 2:36; Revelation 1:8; I Timothy 3:16; John 1:10-11)
Jesus -- the Bread of Life!
And not only so, as the scriptures explain, but because of the hefty price Jesus paid on the cross, with His own precious, holy blood, we are able to glory in tribulations also; knowing that tribulation works patience ... and patience, experience ... and experience hope, and hope makes not ashamed, because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. (Romans 5:2-5)
Yes, He who has purposed His body of Christ church from the very beginning desires to establish us in His goodness and grace -- sealing us with His robe of righteousness. Even now, Jesus continues to invite us to partake of the greatest love story ever told. This same Jesus -- the Way, the Truth, and the Life. He will never leave nor forsake those who love Him with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength.
And not only so, as the scriptures explain, but because of the hefty price Jesus paid on the cross, with His own precious, holy blood, we are able to glory in tribulations also; knowing that tribulation works patience ... and patience, experience ... and experience hope, and hope makes not ashamed, because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. (Romans 5:2-5)
Yes, He who has purposed His body of Christ church from the very beginning desires to establish us in His goodness and grace -- sealing us with His robe of righteousness. Even now, Jesus continues to invite us to partake of the greatest love story ever told. This same Jesus -- the Way, the Truth, and the Life. He will never leave nor forsake those who love Him with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength.
It's time to become established in His Word, and let Jesus lead and guide you in all things.
Stand in the offering plate.
Stand in the offering plate.
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