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Paul once again shares his heartfelt desire for the Jews to be saved, and he points out their fundamental error - thinking that they could be righteous by works of the Law, being ignorant of the righteousness of God which is through Christ by faith. Many professing Christians today think that anyone who has a zealous sincerity in religion can be saved - and verse 4 shows this to be a dangerous error.

The Morning Devotional Season 11 | Edition 72 Psalm 112 Providence Presbyterian Church Evansville, IN Pastor's Website: https://theparchment.net/ This devotional explores Psalm 112, highlighting the profound blessings that come to those who fear the Lord and delight in His commandments. The sermon emphasizes that true righteousness manifests through generous giving, justice, and steadfast trust in God amidst life's uncertainties. It contrasts the secure, unshakable hope of the upright with the ultimate futility faced by the wicked. The message encourages believers to embody these godly characteristics as a natural outflow of sanctification and gratitude for Christ's sacrifice. Ultimately, it calls Christians to live lives of praise that extend beyond words into tangible acts of mercy and faith.

This sermon introduces a new study on Colossians, highlighting the essential characteristics of genuine Christianity found in the early church. The preacher emphasizes that true faith, self-sacrificial love, and confident hope in eternal life are gifts from God that define a believer's relationship with Him and others. Central to this identity is the gospel, which provides peace and removes the burden of sin through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The message stresses the critical importance of biblical knowledge for spiritual growth and proper conduct, warning against ignorance and false teachings like Gnosticism. Ultimately, the sermon encourages believers to pursue exact knowledge of God's will, resulting in patience, long-suffering, and joyfulness.

The Morning Devotional Season 11 | Edition 72 August 17, 2026 Psalm 112 This devotional explores Psalm 112, presenting the blessed life of a person who fears the Lord and delights in His commandments. The text highlights that true righteousness results in spiritual stability, generosity toward the poor, and an unshakable trust in God amidst adversity. It emphasizes that these godly characteristics are not innate but are cultivated through the work of the Holy Spirit in the process of sanctification. The message encourages believers to live out their faith through actions that reflect God's grace and justice, rather than merely offering verbal praise. Ultimately, it calls Christians to emulate Christ by trusting in divine sovereignty and extending mercy to others.

Jesus clarifies but does not cancel the Sabbath, per John's Gospel. Then we see Jews and Gentiles meeting on the Sabbath in the book of Acts!

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)

We look at the Lutheran teaching on confession and absolution

In these days in which we now live we are seeing a most serious decline in true religion, a most rapid flight from the fundamentals of our faith on the part of churches, on the part of ministers, on the part of individual Christians. Sometimes we wonder, why is this, what is happening? In Scripture, we have the most fundamental matter of all, the issue which very largely accounts for the present raging apostasy. It has to do with our attitude to the Word of God. To read the article: https://www.tbsbibles.org/page/OurAttitudeTowardTheWordOfGod To learn more about TBS: https://www.tbsbibles.org/ This article was narrated using artificial intelligence.

This discussion explores the final stages of the Christian journey as depicted in Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, focusing on the transition from Beulah Land to the Celestial City. The speakers examine the spiritual peace and anticipation experienced by believers nearing death, contrasting it with the lingering struggles of faith and doubt. They analyze how suffering and trials serve to build endurance and hope, reminding listeners that outward prosperity is not a guarantee of divine favor. The conversation highlights the comfort found in Christ's victory over death and the promise of perfect worship in eternity. Ultimately, the sermon encourages believers to fix their eyes on Jesus and remain faithful to the narrow path until the end.