by lighthouse | Jul 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
Romans 10:5-6 “So too, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace. And if by grace, then it is no longer by works; if it were, grace would no longer be grace.” Being a loving Christian is a natural character trait of faith. That character trait accomplishes nothing for your or my salvation. Jesus accomplished it ALL. Good works are simply a thank you to our God for the blessings He pours on you and me. Good works never have and never will gain eternity. The grace of God through the life, death and resurrection of our Savior is responsible for our salvation. If that was not true “grace would no longer be grace”. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Jul 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
Romans 10:17 “Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ.” If you never heard God’s Word you would not know Him. Someone thought it important that you know God. Your life on this earth and your eternal life were at stake. Without hearing and believing the Gospel message life become a meaningless existence. What is your and my responsibility? As simple as simple gets. Tell others–our children, friends, neighbors, the world–about the saving truth of the Gospel. Big job. Simple job. The most important job in the world.
by lighthouse | Jul 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
Romans 10:12 “For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile–the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him.” Does skin color, country of origin, age or language one speaks determine the love of God? Absolutely not! Jesus lived, died and rose for all. Every person we see on the street has been bought by our Savior with His precious blood. Every child formed in the womb is precious to our Savior. There is no difference. Our God, without question, blesses all who praise Him. That is exactly why you are blessed!
by lighthouse | Jul 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Faith does not carry a complex formula. Faith could not be simpler: confess and believe. All the massive benefits freely given by our Almighty God are based on this simple truth–confess and believe. Man’s problem is the little word–if. If is the most eternally destructive word possible. Many allow that tiny word to ultimately be their disaster. Eliminate if. Confess and believe. Simple.
by lighthouse | Jul 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Romans 9:30-32 “What then shall we say? That the Gentiles, who did nor pursue righteousness, have obtained it, a righteousness that is by faith; but Israel, who pursued a law of righteousness, has not obtained it. Why not? Because they pursued it not be faith but as if it were by works.” It is a total waste of time, effort and thought to pursue God through good works. We cannot with all our beings try and buy our way into salvation. Jesus, our Savior, is our only way into God’s heart. A child-like faith, founded on trust is the magic key. No other key works. To think good works bring salvation will only result in continually failed frustration. The only answer to Faith or works is—Faith!
