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You cannot be saved by being a 'good person':

"For by grace are ye saved through faith...Not of works, lest any man should boast." (Ephesians 2:8a-9 KJV)

And there are not 'many paths’ to God, there's only One:

"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)

The Bible tells us that everyone is a sinner:

"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;" (Romans 3:23 KJV)

You must realize that there is a punishment for sin:

"For the wages of sin is death..." (Romans 6:23a KJV)

This does not mean only physical death, but also spiritual death:

"...fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell." (Matthew 10:28b KJV)

Jesus died on the cross for your sins:

"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." (Romans 5:8 KJV)

And then He rose from the dead, conquering death:

"Him God raised up the third day, and showed him openly;" (Acts 10:40 KJV)

Because of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, eternal life becomes a free gift from God:

"...by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life." (Romans 5:18b KJV)

"...the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." (Romans 6:23b KJV)

But just like any gift, it doesn't become yours until you receive it. To receive God's gift of eternal life, you must call on the name of the Lord:

"For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." (Romans 10:13 KJV)

Time is growing short and you should not put off your decision. The Bible tells us:

"(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succored thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)" (2 Corinthians 6:2 KJV)

There is no other way to be saved than by Jesus, and there is no better time than now to receive salvation...

Salvation

"That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." (Romans 10:9-10 KJV)

"Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;" (Acts 3:19 KJV)

Jesus said He is the only way you can receive eternal life. The Bible says you must repent of your sins and receive Him as your Lord and Savior. If you don't you will be condemned for eternity:

"He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God." (John 3:18 KJV)

To receive Jesus as your Lord and Savior simply do as the Bible tells us in Romans 10:9 above: Believe in His resurrection with your heart and confess Him as Lord with your mouth. You can say this prayer or one similar for your confession:

Dear Jesus, I know that I'm a sinner and need Your forgiveness. I believe that You died for my sins and God raised You from the dead. I'm sorry for my sins and want to turn from them and follow You. I now confess that You are Lord and ask You to come into my life and be my Savior. Thank You for saving me Lord Jesus. In Your name, amen.

But you may be thinking, there's no example in the Bible of a 'sinner's prayer'. True, we’re saved by God’s grace through our faith in Christ (Ephesians 2:8), not by a prayer. But we're told to "confess with our mouth" (Romans 10:9a) because the verbal confession is a product of our salvation (Romans 10:10b). If we’re not willing to confess Jesus as Lord before others, He will deny us before the Father in Heaven (Matthew 10:32-33).

And heartfelt belief in His resurrection must also accompany the verbal confession (Romans 10:9b) because that belief produces righteousness (Romans 10:10a). Our outward confession is a product of our inward belief. One can say their own prayer for their confession, I only offer an example.

Remember the thief on the cross? He believed in Jesus and was saved by God’s grace, so he addressed Jesus as Lord and asked Him to remember him when He came into His Kingdom (Luke 23:42). That was the thief’s verbal confession of Jesus’ Lordship and his acknowledgment of Jesus’ resurrection by alluding to the Lord's future Kingdom to come.

So if you’ve just received Jesus as your Lord and Savior welcome to the family of God and to eternal life! Please read and study your Bible and pray every day for guidance. If you don't have a Bible there is one online at Blue Letter Bible (http://www.BlueLetterBible.org/), or you can download free Bible and study software for your computer at E-Sword (http://www.e-sword.net/).

If you have questions about Jesus and salvation, or if you want to share your decision in receiving Jesus as your Savior, we would enjoy hearing from you. Please contact us through our website Divine Intervention (http://www.DivineIntervention.ws/).

In His service,

Keith

What’s Next

Now that you have received Jesus as your Lord and Savior, there are certain things we should do as Christians. We recommend attending a good Bible believing church so you can fellowship with other Christians and learn more about Jesus and God's Word. The Bible tells us:

"Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching." (Hebrews 10:25 KJV)

The Lord commands us to support our local Church financially by giving it 10% of our income. This is known as tithing and is commanded in both the Old and New Testaments:

"And concerning the tithe of the herd, or of the flock, even of whatsoever passeth under the rod, the tenth shall be holy unto the LORD." (Leviticus 27:32 KJV)

"And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's..." (Mark 12:17 KJV)

Also, one way of proclaiming your Christian faith to others is to be baptized. Baptism is not necessary for salvation, but is a way for believers in Christ to publicly demonstrate our identity with Him:

"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:" (Matthew 28:19 KJV)

"For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ." (Galatians 3:27 KJV)

Jesus wants us to testify to others about the salvation He offers. Tell everyone what He has done in your life and can do in theirs. He wants us to continue what He began until He comes for us:

"And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come." (Luke 19:13 KJV)

"And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." (Mark 16:15 KJV)

You can know that you are saved and cannot lose your salvation. Jesus, Himself, declared that salvation through Him cannot be lost:

"And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand." (John 10:28 KJV)

Our Heavenly Father promises that once you have received His Son as your Lord and Savior you are saved and are His forever:

"And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God." (1 John 5:11-13 KJV)

We’re told not to sin after being saved, but if we do, as Christians we now have our Lord Jesus that speaks to the Father on our behalf:

"My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world." (1 John 2:1-2 KJV)

If we sin after being saved we should immediately confess our sin to God, ask for forgiveness, and turn from our sin. We don't lose our salvation when this happens. We lose our fellowship with God for a time, but not our relationship.

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:  (1 Peter 5:8)

And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch.  (Mark 13:37)

But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken; The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.  (Luke 12:45-46)

Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame.  (Revelation 16:15)

Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.  (1 Thessalonians 5:6)

Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.  (Philippians 4:5)

Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;  (Titus 2:12)

Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;  (1 Peter 1:13)

Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward.  (Hebrews 10:35)

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.  (1 Corinthians 15:58)

For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.  (Galatians 6:8)

Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.  (John 6:27)

Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.  (Jude 1:21)

For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.  (John 1:17)

That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.  (Romans 5:21)

And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.  (1 John 5:11)

Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.  (John 5:39)

Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you:  (1 Peter 1:10)

For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous men have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.  (Matthew 13:17)

That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:  (Ephesians 3:6)

That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.  (Galatians 3:14)

The LORD hath made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.  (Isaiah 52:10)

Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.  (Revelation 15:4)

He is the LORD our God: his judgments are in all the earth.  (Psalms 105:7)

With my soul have I desired thee in the night; yea, with my spirit within me will I seek thee early: for when thy judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness.  (Isaiah 26:9)

I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seek my face: in their affliction they will seek me early.  (Hosea 5:15)

For, behold, the LORD cometh forth out of his place, and will come down, and tread upon the high places of the earth.  (Micah 1:3)

For, lo, he that formeth the mountains, and createth the wind, and declareth unto man what is his thought, that maketh the morning darkness, and treadeth upon the high places of the earth, The LORD, The God of hosts, is his name.  (Amos 4:13)

Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God.  (Isaiah 44:6)

And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.  (1 Timothy 3:16)

I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.  (Revelation 1:18)

Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.  (Hebrews 7:25)

Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.  (Romans 8:34)

For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;  (1 Timothy 2:5)

Is he the God of the Jews only? is he not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also:  (Romans 3:29)

There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.  (Galatians 3:28)

That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.  (John 17:21)

Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.  (1 Corinthians 1:10)

I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,  (Ephesians 4:1)

Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,  (2 Timothy 1:9)

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.  (Romans 8:28)

Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.  (2 Timothy 2:19)

My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:  (John 10:27)

Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.  (Revelation 3:20)

He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.  (John 12:48)

In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.  (Romans 2:16)

And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead.  (Acts 10:42)

And he said unto them,  Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.  (Mark 16:15)

Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.  (Psalms 96:3)

Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else.  (Isaiah 45:22)

Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.  (Hebrews 12:2)

And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:  (Ephesians 2:16)

Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.  (2 Corinthians 5:20)

Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee.  (Job 22:21)

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.  (Philippians 4:7)

Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.  (1 Peter 1:5)

Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath: for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a garment, and they that dwell therein shall die in like manner: but my salvation shall be for ever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished.  (Isaiah 51:6)

Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.  (Matthew 24:35)

So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.  (Isaiah 55:11)

It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.  (John 6:63)

So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.  (Romans 10:17)

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.  (Hebrews 4:12)

Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.  (Revelation 2:16)

For by grace are ye saved through faith...Not of works, lest any man should boast. (Ephesians 2:8a-9)

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)

For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; (Romans 3:23)

For the wages of sin is death... (Romans 6:23a)

...fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. (Matthew 10:28b)

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8)

AMEN!

Brother Keifer, it's been awhile since I thanked you. I do want you to know that the Scriptures are timely and still the most powerful message on earth. As an example, your post today is one of my favorite portions of Scripture. It has power for the lost and the saved. For the saved, it's a reminder of the biggest thing we have to give thanks for - JESUS CHRIST as LORD and SAVIOUR!

Love In Christ,
Tom

Bless your heart brother Tom, and glory to our Lord! Merry Christmas and happy new year to all. Here's today's offering...

Him God raised up the third day, and showed him openly; (Acts 10:40)

...by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life. (Romans 5:18b)

...the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Romans 6:23b)

For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. (Romans 10:13)

(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succored thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.) (2 Corinthians 6:2)

That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.  (Romans 10:9-10)

Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.  (1 John 3:2)

But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he is like a refiner's fire, and like fullers' soap:  (Malachi 3:2)

So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.  ( Hebrews 9:28 )

When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.  (Colossians 3:4)

Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.  ( 2 Timothy 4:8 )

And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.  ( 1 John 2:28 )

But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming...The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of,  (Matthew 24:48 & 50)

For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,  (1 Thessalonians 5:9)

And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch.  (Mark 13:37)

Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.  (Luke 21:36)

But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.  (2 Timothy 4:5)

Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God;  (Colossians 1:25)

Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.  (2 Timothy 4:2)

To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;  (Isaiah 61:2)

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.  (Matthew 11:28)

Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else.  (Isaiah 45:22)

Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.  (Hebrews 12:2)

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.  (John 1:1)

And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.  (John 1:14)

I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.  (Psalms 2:7)

In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.  (1 John 4:9)

For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:  (2 Corinthians 5:14)

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.  (Romans 5:8)

All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.  (Isaiah 53:6)

Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.  (James 5:20)

Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.  (1 Timothy 4:16)

Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come:  (Acts 26:22)

Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.  (Acts 20:21)

For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for he wrote of me.  (John 5:46)

But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the vail is upon their heart. Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away.  (2 Corinthians 3:15-16)

For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.  (Romans 11:25)

Afterward shall the children of Israel return, and seek the LORD their God, and David their king; and shall fear the LORD and his goodness in the latter days.  (Hosea 3:5)

And it shall be to me a name of joy, a praise and an honour before all the nations of the earth, which shall hear all the good that I do unto them: and they shall fear and tremble for all the goodness and for all the prosperity that I procure unto it.  (Jeremiah 33:9)

For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.  (Romans 10:12)

Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:  (Romans 3:22)

And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:  (Philippians 3:9)

Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;  (Titus 3:5)

Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.  (Psalms 51:10)

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.  (Ephesians 2:10)

But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.  (1 John 1:7)

For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul.  (Leviticus 17:11)

And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,  (Revelation 1:5)

Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.  (Acts 20:28)

Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.  (1 Peter 5:3)

In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.  (Titus 2:7-8)

That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;  (Philippians 2:15)

Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.  (Acts 20:30)

For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;  (2 Timothy 4:3)

They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.  (1 John 2:19)

These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men's persons in admiration because of advantage.  (Jude 1:16)

Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.  (James 1:15)

Woe to them that devise iniquity, and work evil upon their beds! when the morning is light, they practise it, because it is in the power of their hand.  (Micah 2:1)

For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,  (2 Timothy 3:2)

For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ's.  (Philippians 2:21)

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.  (Romans 5:8)

And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.  (2 Corinthians 5:15)

Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.  (Titus 2:14)

And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.  (Colossians 3:17)

Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.  (Romans 13:13)

And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.  (Ephesians 5:2)

For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish:  (2 Corinthians 2:15)

For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.  (1 Corinthians 1:18)

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.  (Hebrews 4:12)

(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)  (2 Corinthians 10:4)

Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.  (2 Timothy 2:3)

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.  (James 1:12)

That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:  (1 Peter 1:7)

That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:  (1 Timothy 6:14)

Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;  (Titus 2:13)

Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.  (2 Timothy 4:8)

And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come.  (1 Thessalonians 1:10)

I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;  (2 Timothy 4:1)

And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.  (1 John 2:28)

But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.  (2 Peter 3:10)

The mountains quake at him, and the hills melt, and the earth is burned at his presence, yea, the world, and all that dwell therein.  (Nahum 1:5)

The earth shook, the heavens also dropped at the presence of God: even Sinai itself was moved at the presence of God, the God of Israel.  (Psalms 68:8)

For the day of the LORD of hosts shall be upon every one that is proud and lofty, and upon every one that is lifted up; and he shall be brought low:  (Isaiah 2:12)

Woe unto you that desire the day of the LORD! to what end is it for you? the day of the LORD is darkness, and not light.  (Amos 5:18)

The great day of the LORD is near, it is near, and hasteth greatly, even the voice of the day of the LORD: the mighty man shall cry there bitterly.  (Zephaniah 1:14)

The time is come, the day draweth near: let not the buyer rejoice, nor the seller mourn: for wrath is upon all the multitude thereof.  (Ezekiel 7:12)

Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.  (Philippians 4:5)

Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door.  (James 5:9)

Hi Keifer,
Welcome, I'm May, a born again Christian from Mauritius.Each verses from the word of God is a blessing. Since I have accepted Jesus - Christ as my Lord & Saviour I'm a new creation.I'm happy & fill of joy.I know that life is not like a rose but Jesus is here as the good Shepherd who care & provide our needs.
Hoping you will read these word & reply. 


Sister May

A belated welcome to the boards sister May! How blessed you are that the Lord has you living in such a beautiful part of the world as Mauritius (http://www.mauritius.net/index.php)! My wife and I love the tropical locations and our main website receives many visitors from that part of the world. Thanks for stopping in and saying a few words. Here's today's offering...

Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.  (John 14:23)

Hello Brother Keifer,

Your post reminded me that I haven't been to your web site in a long time, so I just came back from your site. I must say WOW!

Your web site is INCREDIBLE, BIBLICAL, BEAUTIFUL, ENLIGHTENING, AND FASCINATING to say the least! You've put together a POWER-PACKED but concise presentation about the End Times that all Christians need to read and study. Further, I can also see how valuable your site would be for the lost to spend some time on. Brother, I will continue to pray for your ministry, and I'm positive that GOD is using your site for HIS GLORY.

http://www.divineintervention.ws/ (http://www.divineintervention.ws/)

I bookmarked your links and kept notes so that I can study your presentation slowly and carefully. I look forward to that and want to thank you sincerely for your hard work. I plan to enjoy it and consider it Spiritual Food.

Love In Christ,
Tom

Romans 6:23 NASB  23  For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Thanks so much for the kind words Tom, and we're so glad you were nourished on your visit. Next month, April 20th, we will be celebrating Divine Intervention's 10th birthday! I lack words to describe how much the Lord has guided and blessed our ministry. What an awesome God we have, and what a time to be alive and serving Him! Thanks again brother. Here's today's offering...

Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father.  (1 John 2:24)

Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.  (Revelation 3:3)

Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.  (Hebrews 2:1)

If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.  (1 Timothy 4:6)

Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.  (Philippians 3:16)

For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.  (Galatians 5:13)

For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:  (Ephesians 5:8)

As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:  (Colossians 2:6)

(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)  (2 Corinthians 5:7)

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.  (Galatians 2:20)

I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,  (Ephesians 4:1)

Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;  (Philippians 1:27)

Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more.  (1 Thessalonians 4:1)

Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.  (John 15:2)

Hi Keifer,
I'm really happy to hear that you know Mauritius. On day you & your wife may come to Mauritius.I will welcome both of you in my House.
HOW WONDERFUL IT IS, HOW PLEASANT, FOR GOD'S PEOPLE TO LIVE TOGETHER IN HARMONY........
THAT IS WHERE THE LORD HAS PROMISED HIS BLESSING - LIFE THAT NEVER ENDS

Bless your heart May. Here's today's offering...

But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.  (2 Peter 3:18)

And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.  (John 17:3)

For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.  (2 Corinthians 4:6)

That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:  (Ephesians 1:17)

That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;  (Colossians 1:10)

When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.  (Proverbs 16:7)

For all people will walk every one in the name of his god, and we will walk in the name of the LORD our God for ever and ever.  (Micah 4:5)

I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,  (Ephesians 4:1)

That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.  (1 Thessalonians 2:12)

Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;  (Philippians 1:27)

And I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me for ever, for the good of them, and of their children after them:  (Jeremiah 32:39)

Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word;  (John 17:20)

So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.  (Romans 12:5)

Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.  (Ephesians 4:3)

Keifer,
I'm blessed by these verses.
MEANWHILE THESE THREE REMAIN: FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE;AND THE GREATEST OF THESE IS LOVE.1 corinthians13

AMEN SISTER MAY!

Your one sentence speaks volumes, and the same is true for many portions of Scripture. This is just one reason why we should be searching the Scriptures daily. All of the ANSWERS are in GOD'S WORD just waiting for us.

Love In Christ,
Tom

1 Corinthians 8:5-6 ASV  5  For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or on earth; as there are gods many, and lords many; 6 yet to us there is one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we unto him; and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things, and we through him.

God blesss you May and Tom. Here's today's offering...

And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.  (James 3:18)

The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.  (Proverbs 11:18)

And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.  (Isaiah 32:17)

Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he come and rain righteousness upon you.  (Hosea 10:12)

Hi Tom,
if only we could love as Jesus' love. The world will be as Heaven. Each verses written by Keifer is a blessing to each member on that forum .Blessed be the name of the Lord JESUS for internet where born again christian all over the world can share God's words. AMEN

Hello Sister May,

These things will happen at GOD'S Appointed Time, but only GOD can RULE and establish the type of peace you're talking about all over the world. Bible Prophecy tells us that the earth will go through a horrible seven year Tribulation Period before CHRIST'S SECOND COMING! The SECOND COMING OF CHRIST will be in GREAT and HOLY WRATH, and JESUS CHRIST will crush evil and reserve it for eternal judgment. JESUS CHRIST HIMSELF will rule and rein over the earth from the Throne of David in Jerusalem, and the earth will finally have peace. I must add that ONLY JESUS CHRIST has the power to restore order and establish the REAL PEACE described in HIS WORD. As Christians, we already have Eternal Promises from GOD that HE WILL fulfill perfectly. JESUS CHRIST is already our KING, and THE HOLY SPIRIT OF GOD lives in our hearts. We're just temporary travelers here and hopefully serving our LORD and SAVIOUR for this short life. This world is NOT our HOME, and we have an inheritance waiting for us in HEAVEN for ETERNITY.

Love In Christ,
Tom

1 Corinthians 15:53-58 NLT  53  For our perishable earthly bodies must be transformed into heavenly bodies that will never die.  54  When this happens-when our perishable earthly bodies have been transformed into heavenly bodies that will never die-then at last the Scriptures will come true: "Death is swallowed up in victory.  55  O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?"  56  For sin is the sting that results in death, and the law gives sin its power.  57  How we thank God, who gives us victory over sin and death through Jesus Christ our Lord!  58  So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and steady, always enthusiastic about the Lord's work, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.

Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:  (Isaiah 55:6)

And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.  (Jeremiah 29:13)

Seek him that maketh the seven stars and Orion, and turneth the shadow of death into the morning, and maketh the day dark with night: that calleth for the waters of the sea, and poureth them out upon the face of the earth: The LORD is his name:  (Amos 5:8)

(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)  (2 Corinthians 6:2)

Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.  (Luke 13:24)

Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.  (Matthew 7:14)

Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.  (John 6:27)

Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.  (Colossians 1:29)

Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power.  (Ephesians 3:7)

For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.  (Philippians 2:13)

Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.  (Hebrews 13:21)

Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.  (Philippians 1:11)

And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.  (Colossians 3:17)

For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.  (Ephesians 2:18)

For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.  (Romans 8:15)

For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.  (1 Corinthians 12:13)

But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.  (John 4:14)

When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the LORD will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them.  (Isaiah 41:17)

This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.  (Psalms 34:6)

Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:  (Matthew 7:7)

And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.  (Jeremiah 29:13)

Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.  (Isaiah 55:7)

Seek ye the LORD, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be hid in the day of the LORD'S anger.  (Zephaniah 2:3)

And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the LORD; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation.  (Isaiah 25:9)

And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day.  (John 6:39)

Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.  (1 Peter 1:5)

He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.  (John 12:48)

And it shall come to pass, that every soul, which will not hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people.  (Acts 3:23)

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)

Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.  (Luke 21:36)

But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.  (2 Timothy 4:5)

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:  (1 Peter 5:8)

He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.  (1 John 3:8)

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.  (James 4:7)

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.  (Matthew 11:29)

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.  (John 14:27)

And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.  (Matthew 10:28)

Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:  (Hebrews 12:28)

God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that are about him.  (Psalms 89:7)

For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the LORD: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.  (Isaiah 66:2)

Who would not fear thee, O King of nations? for to thee doth it appertain: forasmuch as among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like unto thee.  (Jeremiah 10:7)

Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.  (Revelation 15:4)

All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy name.  (Psalms 86:9)

I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.  (Isaiah 45:23)

And it shall come to pass, that every one that is left of all the nations which came against Jerusalem shall even go up from year to year to worship the King, the LORD of hosts, and to keep the feast of tabernacles.  (Zechariah 14:16)

For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same my name shall be great among the Gentiles; and in every place incense shall be offered unto my name, and a pure offering: for my name shall be great among the heathen, saith the LORD of hosts.  (Malachi 1:11)

So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him.  (Isaiah 59:19)

Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will save my people from the east country, and from the west country;  (Zechariah 8:7)

And I will plant them upon their land, and they shall no more be pulled up out of their land which I have given them, saith the LORD thy God.  (Amos 9:15)

For this is my covenant unto them, when I shall take away their sins.  (Romans 11:27)

In those days, and in that time, saith the LORD, the iniquity of Israel shall be sought for, and there shall be none; and the sins of Judah, and they shall not be found: for I will pardon them whom I reserve.  (Jeremiah 50:20)

I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.  (Isaiah 43:25)

And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do them.  (Ezekiel 36:27)

If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?  (Luke 11:13)

For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.  (Romans 8:14)

And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.  (2 Corinthians 6:18)

For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.  (Galatians 3:26)

Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.  (1 John 3:1)

For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.  (Colossians 3:3)

What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?  (Romans 6:1-2)

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.  (Galatians 2:20)

For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:  (Romans 8:3)

Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;  (Colossians 2:14)

Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;  (Acts 3:19)

But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul.  (Deuteronomy 4:29)

Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile.  (Psalms 32:2)

I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.  (Isaiah 43:25)

Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:  (Romans 5:20)

Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)  (Ephesians 2:5)

Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:  (Philippians 1:6)

That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;  (Colossians 1:10)

Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,  (Hebrews 6:1)

But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.  (2 Peter 3:18)

That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him.  (John 5:23)

And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.  (2 Timothy 4:18)

To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.  (Jude 1:25)

Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.  (Isaiah 12:2)

But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour;  (Titus 1:3)

For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe.  (1 Timothy 4:10)

Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy;  (Psalms 107:2)

Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time? who hath told it from that time? have not I the LORD? and there is no God else beside me; a just God and a Saviour; there is none beside me.  (Isaiah 45:21)

For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.  (John 3:17)

And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world.  (1 John 4:14)

This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.  (1 Timothy 1:15)

Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;  (Ephesians 3:8)

Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!  (Psalms 31:19)

And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.  (John 1:16)

O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!  (Romans 11:33)

But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.  (1 Corinthians 2:9)

To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:  (Colossians 1:27)

I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.  (Revelation 3:18)

These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you.  (1 John 2:26)

Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.  (Acts 20:30)

For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.  (2 Corinthians 11:13)

Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.  (Colossians 2:8)

Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;  (1 Timothy 4:1)

For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.  (2 John 1:7)

But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.  (2 Peter 2:1)

Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.  (Ephesians 6:11)

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:  (1 Peter 5:8)

Hello Brother Keifer,

I remember reading and studying this verse as a child. I knew what a lion was, but I had to ask what the word "devour" meant. This was a pretty scary Scripture for a small child, but my teacher turned this into a wonderful object lesson with surrounding Scriptures in context.

1 Peter 5:6-11 KJV  Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:  7  Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.  8  Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:  9  Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.  10  But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.  11  To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.


Brother, the biggest priority was putting yourself in the hands of Jesus and not trusting in your own strength. As an adult living in these evil times, this portion of Scripture is more applicable than ever. As that small child, I remember thinking about that lion hunting me and wanting to eat me. As an adult, this portion of Scripture obviously has a broader meaning that includes persecution and other bad things that the world wants to hurl at Christians. The remedy remains the same - put ourselves in the loving hands of Jesus and give Him all of the glory.

Love in Christ,
Tom

Ephesians 6:10-20 KJV  Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.  11  Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.  12  For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.  13  Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.  14  Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;  15  And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;  16  Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.  17  And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:  18  Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;  19  And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,  20  For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

Amen Tom. This is one of the hardest things for a blood-bought Christian to do. It's man's nature to rely on his own strength and ingenuity. Thank God for the Holy Spirit's guidance which ever leads us to a greater reliance upon our Savior. Blessings brother, and here's today's offering...

Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.  (Matthew 10:16)

For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.  (Luke 21:15)

For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.  (Romans 16:19)

Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.  (1 Corinthians 14:20)

But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.  (2 Corinthians 11:3)

See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.  (Ephesians 5:15-16)

For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;  (Colossians 1:9)

That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;  (Philippians 2:15)

Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:  (1 Thessalonians 2:10)

But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.  (2 Corinthians 4:2)

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.  (Romans 1:16)

That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;  (Ephesians 4:14)

But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.  (1 Thessalonians 2:4)

Then hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place, and forgive, and do, and give to every man according to his ways, whose heart thou knowest; (for thou, even thou only, knowest the hearts of all the children of men;)  (1 Kings 8:39)

I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee.  (1 Chronicles 29:17)

Great in counsel, and mighty in work: for thine eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men: to give every one according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings:  (Jeremiah 32:19)

And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.  (Romans 8:27)

Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.  (Hebrews 4:13)

For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.  (Ecclesiastes 12:14)

Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.  (Acts 17:31)

In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.  (Romans 2:16)

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.  (2 Corinthians 5:10)

Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof.  (Romans 6:12)

This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.  (Galatians 5:16)

There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.  (Romans 8:1)

No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.  (Isaiah 54:17)

But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:  (1 Corinthians 1:30)

For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.  (2 Corinthians 5:21)

And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:  (Philippians 3:9)

For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.  (Romans 10:4)

For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.  (John 1:17)

And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.  (Acts 13:39)

Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.  (Galatians 3:24)

For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.  (Hebrews 10:14)

That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.  (Romans 15:16)

Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.  (Philippians 2:17)

Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.  (2 Corinthians 5:20)

Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee.  (Job 22:21)

And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.  (Luke 14:23)

If by any means I may provoke to emulation them which are my flesh, and might save some of them.  (Romans 11:14)

For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more.  (1 Corinthians 9:19)

Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.  (2 Timothy 4:2)

Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:  (Colossians 1:28)

Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.  (2 Corinthians 5:11)

Thou, even thou, art to be feared: and who may stand in thy sight when once thou art angry?  (Psalms 76:7)

Who can stand before his indignation? and who can abide in the fierceness of his anger? his fury is poured out like fire, and the rocks are thrown down by him.  (Nahum 1:6)

And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.  (Matthew 10:28)

For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the LORD: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.  (Isaiah 66:2)

Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:  (Hebrews 12:28)

Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.  (1 Peter 1:5)

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.  (Galatians 2:20)

And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.  (2 Timothy 3:15)

If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:  (2 John 1:10)

Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.  (Romans 16:17)

But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.  (1 Corinthians 5:11)

But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.  (Galatians 1:8)

Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.  (2 Timothy 3:5)

Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.  (Matthew 7:15)

They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.  (Titus 1:16)

But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.  (1 Corinthians 9:27)

For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.  (Romans 8:13)

Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.  (2 Timothy 2:22)

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.  (Philippians 4:8)

For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;  (Titus 2:11-12)

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.  (Romans 12:2)

And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.  (John 6:40)

Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:  (Galatians 1:4)

Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:  (Ephesians 2:2)

And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.  (1 Corinthians 6:11)

Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;  (Titus 3:5)

And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,  (Revelation 1:5)

Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.  (Jude 1:21)

Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning:  (Mark 13:35)

Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.  (Matthew 24:44)

Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.  (Philippians 4:5)

But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of,  (Matthew 24:48, 50)

Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.  (2 Timothy 4:8)

Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.  (Revelation 3:11)

The great day of the LORD is near, it is near, and hasteth greatly, even the voice of the day of the LORD: the mighty man shall cry there bitterly.  (Zephaniah 1:14)

Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.  (Philippians 4:5)

Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door.  (James 5:9)

Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.  (Hebrews 10:25)

And when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, be ye not troubled: for such things must needs be; but the end shall not be yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows.  (Mark 13:7-8)

So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.  (Matthew 24:33)

Verily I say unto you, that this generation shall not pass, till all these things be done.  (Mark 13:30)

The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.  (Romans 13:12)

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.  (Ephesians 6:12)

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:  (1 Peter 5:8)

Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.  (Ephesians 6:11)

For the LORD your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.  (Deuteronomy 20:4)

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.  (Joshua 1:9)

Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded.  (2 Chronicles 15:7)

In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.  (Psalms 138:3)

Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.  (2 Corinthians 12:10)

Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;  (Colossians 1:11)

Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.  (2 Timothy 2:1)

But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.  (1 Peter 5:10)

For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;  (2 Corinthians 4:17)

For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.  (Psalms 86:5)

Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.  (Micah 7:18)

That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.  (Romans 5:21)

For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.  (John 1:17)

For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,  (Titus 2:11)

For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:  (Romans 1:20)

Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:  (Isaiah 55:6)

Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:  (Matthew 7:7)

Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.  (Hebrews 4:16)

For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.  (Romans 8:15)

Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.  (Isaiah 55:7)

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.  (Philippians 4:6)

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.  (1 Peter 5:7)

Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.  (Psalms 55:22)

Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.  (Luke 12:32)

He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.  (Isaiah 40:11)

My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.  (John 10:27-28)

Yea, he loved the people; all his saints are in thy hand: and they sat down at thy feet; every one shall receive of thy words.  (Deuteronomy 33:3)

Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O LORD God of truth.  (Psalms 31:5)

Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.  (Hebrews 7:25)

For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;  (1 Timothy 2:5)

And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.  (John 14:13)

And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.  (Philippians 2:11)

That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.  (Romans 10:9)

Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.  (Matthew 10:32)

Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:  (1 John 4:2)

Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.  (1 Corinthians 12:3)

And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:  (1 Thessalonians 1:6)

Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.  (Philippians 3:17)

Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.  (2 Thessalonians 3:9)

For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:  (1 Peter 2:21)

And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.  (Matthew 10:38)

For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it.  (Mark 8:35)

For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?  (Luke 9:25)

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.  (John 16:33)

Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.  (Romans 8:37)

Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:  (Galatians 1:4)

For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.  (1 John 5:4)

As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.  (Romans 8:36)

But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.  (1 Corinthians 15:57)

He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.  (Revelation 3:5)

Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.  (Luke 15:10)

Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;  (Acts 3:19)

And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels,  (2 Thessalonians 1:7)

For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.  (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17)

If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.  (John 12:26)

For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.  (2 Corinthians 4:5)

And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.  (1 Timothy 3:16)

Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:  (Ephesians 1:9)

That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;  (Colossians 2:2)

Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.  (1 Thessalonians 5:14)

Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD:  (Amos 8:11)

For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;  (2 Timothy 4:3)

Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.  (Matthew 21:43)

Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in.  (Isaiah 26:2)

Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.  (Psalms 33:12)

Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.  (Titus 2:14)

Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.  (Matthew 20:28)

Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:  (Galatians 1:4)

As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.  (John 10:15)

This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.  (1 Timothy 1:15)

For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:  (1 Peter 3:18)

For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power of God toward you.  (2 Corinthians 13:4)

And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled  (Colossians 1:21)

Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.  (Titus 1:15)

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.  (1 Corinthians 10:31)

If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.  (1 Peter 4:11)

Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.  (1 Corinthians 12:4)

For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:  (Romans 12:4)

There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;  (Ephesians 4:4)

As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.  (1 Peter 4:10)

Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.  (Matthew 20:28)

For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.  (Hebrews 6:10)

As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.  (Galatians 6:10)

Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;  (Philemon 1:5)

We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death.  (1 John 3:14)

He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now.  (1 John 2:9)

They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course.  (Psalms 82:5)

For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.  (Galatians 5:13)

Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.  (Romans 6:11)

For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.  (1 Corinthians 6:20)

Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:  (Galatians 3:13)

Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;  (1 Peter 1:18)

Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us.  (Hebrews 9:12)

That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.  (Galatians 3:14)

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.  (Hebrews 11:1)

While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.  (2 Corinthians 4:18)

Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:  (1 Peter 1:8)

Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me.  (John 8:42)

And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.  (2 Corinthians 5:15)

For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.  (Galatians 5:6)

Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father;  (1 Thessalonians 1:3)

For  God giveth to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him that is good before God. This also is vanity and vexation of spirit.  (Ecclesiastes 2:26)

Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;  (Acts 3:19)

¶The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;
Isaiah 61:1

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For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.  (2 Corinthians 2:17)

For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;  (1 Timothy 2:3)

But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.  (1 Peter 3:4)

But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.  (Isaiah 11:4)

Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.  (James 1:21)

Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.  (Acts 13:26)