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or search YouTube for What is salvation by works the
predominantly held viewpoint? By GodQuestions.org
“But to as many as did receive and welcome Him, He gave
the right, the authority, the privilege, to become children of God, that is, to
those who believe in – adhere to, trust in, and rely on – His name – who were born, not of blood – natural conception – nor of the will of the flesh-
physical impulse, nor of the will of the man – that of a natural father, but of
God that is, a divine and supernatural birth – they are born of God –
spiritually transformed, renewed, sanctified.” John 1:12-13
“However, it is not as though God’s word has failed,
coming to nothing. For not all who are descended
from Israel/ Jacob are the true Israel; and they are not all the children of
Abraham because they are his descendants by blood, but the promise was: ‘Your
descendants will be named through Isaac’ – though Abraham had other sons.
“That is, it is not the children of the body (Abraham’s
natural descendants) who are God’s children, but it is the children of the
promise who are counted as Abraham’s true descendants.” Romans 9:6-8
“For it is by grace – God’s remarkable compassion and
favour drawing you to Christ – that you have been saved and actually delivered
from judgment and given eternal life through faith.
“And this salvation is not of yourselves – not through
your own effort – but it is the undeserved, gracious gift of God; not as a
result of your works, nor your attempts to keep the Law, so that no one will be
able to boast or take credit in any way for his salvation.” Ephesians 2:8-9
– Quotes from The Amplified Bible
A. ‘Not by means of human parents. –
Just because we have Christian parents it does not mean that we are the
children of God.
B. Not by our own efforts or deeds –
Nothing that we can do or be will please God UNTIL we are born again.
C. Not by anything man can do for us.
– Nothing that any church can do for us; nothing that a preacher, priest, or
missionary can do for us will make us a child of God.[1]”
It is critical that you understand what you are counting on
for your salvation, because as simple as it is, man has ‘worked’ to make it
complicated.
Take care with love, especially His, Darlene (who still
prays for you each day)
PS: Find my
statement of faith: https://especiallyhislove.blogspot.com
(where you will also find a series of beginner Bible studies to
share). You can easily find the WeakDay Devotion online by doing a Google
search for ‘WeakDay Devotion’. (Also,
there is an android ‘Google
Blogger’ app you can download to read them on your phone. Not sure about Apple.)
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS (any updates?)
· Christians in Afghanistan – Many Christians went to this country to
share the Good News to many who would never have heard of Jesus. These leaders and baby Christians are now in heightened
danger and need your prayers to protect them and sustain them during this
time.
· Those Left Behind in Afghanistan – Please pray for those who have
been unable to escape from Afghanistan before America abandoned the
country. They (especially the women) now
face persecution and death at the hands of barbarians. How heart wrenching.
·
Family of Eric – Eric at 52 died suddenly leaving his 47-year-old
wife and three girls (ages 16, 19 and 23).
Pray the Lord comforts the family through this time of mourning. Pray for their wisdom and that God will send
trustworthy, honourable, Bible-based councilors for the many decisions that now
must be made.
·
Jay – Please pray for him as he watches his ministry begin to be used by the
Lord in a new media, due to the lockdown.
Give him strength, wisdom and protect his health.
· UPDATE - Peyton - eldest granddaughter of Jeff
and Rachael – is entering her second year of college. Please continue to pray for her that she does
well, makes good decisions and continues having a good relationship with the
Lord.
·
Adam –
please pray for his strength and peace as he pursues a new job and that the
Lord will guide him clearly in his decisions and that his wife will be the
loving supporter he badly needs.
· Barb – my brother’s
faithful and kind wife. Thank you for
praying for her. She needs prayers to
sustain her and protect her health and energy during this time of additional
stress and challenge.
·
UPDATE - Sophie – three-year old daughter of a friend who is
chronically unwell and frail. Please
pray for her, her parents and health carers to find ways to manage the symptoms
and heal her.
·
Hans –
a dear friend in Germany, the immunotherapy for his lung cancer seems to be
working for now. Pray for his ongoing
strength through the pain, patience and God’s mercy. Pray for his healthcare providers and that he
is surrounded by faithful and compassionate Christian friends who will support
him through this journey. Pray for his
Mom (age 84) who is also unwell -- that their time together is filled with
extraordinary good memories and lots of love.
·
Callilah
- a lost child. Pray the Lord will
capture her heart.
Pray for those in full-time service
Pray to uphold our Christian leaders – that they never compromise God’s Word, are bold and courageous in the face of evil. Pray for their wisdom, safety, ingenuity, strength and for their families.
Pray for those with ongoing health concerns
Many of us have family, friends and loved ones with fragile health. Pray God takes special care with them and protects them in practical ways and that the Lord will have mercy on them during this challenging time.
Pray for the World
[1]
© 1958, Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, God’s Word Made Plain,
by Mrs. Paul Friederichsen, pp. 102-3.
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