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Our scripture today is Ephesians 2:8-9 (NASB1995). For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast. We’ve discussed this verse and what some believe is a contradictory verse in James 2:26 which …
Our scripture today is Psalms 51:10 (NASB1995). Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. David had sinned grievously and it was made plain to him through a visit from the prophet Nathan (2 Samuel 12). He went to God in repentance, asking to be made new. Notice …
Our scripture this morning is Philippians 1:3-5 (NASB1995). I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always offering prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all, in view of your participation in the gospel from the first day until now. Paul prayed often for the people in churches he had planted. …
Our scripture this morning is Proverbs 18:10-11 (NASB1995). The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous runs into it and is safe. A rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own imagination. This pair of verses contrasts the mindset of those who put their trust …
Our scripture this morning is John 6:35 (NASB1995). Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me will not hunger, and he who believes in Me will never thirst.” Jesus uses a series of “I am” statements in John in order to help us see who He is and …
Our scripture this morning is John 1:14 (NASB1995). And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth. This verse connects God’s Word with us in the form of Jesus Christ, fully God and fully man. The …
Our scripture this morning is Romans 1:16-17 (NASB1995). For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, …
Our scripture this morning is Ephesians 1:7 (NASB1995). In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace. We have talked before that some verses need context for a good understanding and some verses speak for themselves. This verse is pretty self explanatory. We used …
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 18:2 (NASB1995). The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. David overflows with words of praise describing God’s saving love and protection. Remember that David didn’t go …
Our scripture this morning is 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (NASB1995). Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant, does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered, does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices …