Saturday, July 28, 2012

Inspiration

REDEEMED FROM THE LAW

Galatians 4:4: "But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons."

Again, affirmation of fact, we (those born of the Holy Spirit) are not saved by the law; quite the contrary, we are saved by God's grace (unmerited favor). It is no secret that God favors those who accept His free gift of Jesus Christ.

If you have yet to receive God's favor learn how by: Reading the Bible to discover the secret of salvation; actually it is no secret. I cannot tell you how many times the invitation for salvation has been extended to all the world.

Friday, July 27, 2012

Inspiration

REDEEMED FROM THE LAW

 

Galatians 4:4: "But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons."

 

Again, affirmation of fact, we (those born of the Holy Spirit) are not saved by the law; quite the contrary, we are saved by God's grace (unmerited favor). It is no secret that God favors those who accept His free gift of Jesus Christ.

 

If you have yet to receive God's favor learn how by: Reading the Bible to discover the secret of salvation; actually it is no secret. I cannot tell you how many times the invitation for salvation has been extended to all the world.                                          

Friday, July 20, 2012

Inspiration

REDEMPTION ON A TREE

 

Galatians 3:13: "Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: 'Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree." We are redeemed through Jesus' death and resurrection, i.e. for those who choose to believe in Him.

 

There are powerful messages in Galatians; nothing glamorous, just the truth. Verse 25: "Now that faith has come, we are no longer under the supervision of the law." (the 10 commandments)   

 

The more one reads the Bible the more convinced one should be that faith, and only faith, is what the Bible says   leads us to redemption. Righteous, goodness, and obedience to the law or some other set of rules can only lead us away from the truth.

 

The truth can be found in the Bible, the living word of God, so why not read it?

Friday, July 13, 2012

Inspiration

JUSTIFIED BY GRACE

Galatians 2:16: "…know that man is not justified by observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ, so we too have put our faith in Christ Jesus, that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by observing the law, because by observing the law no one will be justified."

Enough said; observance of the law is out because if it were not, it would mean that anyone could earn their way to heaven; this would be contrary to the words of Jesus when He said, "Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved." (Acts 4:12) Romans 10:13 says, "…for, Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved."

I can't improve on those words except to say His grace (unmerited favor) is boundless. If you would like to experience His grace I would suggest you: Read the Bible to 'hear' His words.

Friday, July 6, 2012

Inspiration

NO OTHER GOSPEL

 

Galatians 1:3,4&5: "Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen."

 

Peace and salvation; could we ask for more? And yet Paul was astonished when the Galatians turned to a different Gospel than the one he preached.

 

Today the same problem persists and will until the Lord comes back. So many religions; so many preachers; so many telling everyone else how right and how wrong everyone is. What is right? What is wrong? Who is right and who is wrong?

 

The ONLY way one will know the answer for his/herself is to read the Bible with a sincere desire for the Truth. If you will sincerely ask He will tell you; He will open your mind's ear and he will speak to you.