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Jesus only saves SINNERS! Jesus saves anybody who recognizes they are a sinner and ask Jesus for salvation. I Corinthians 6:9-11 makes it very clear that Jesus saves fornicators, idolaters, adulterers, effeminate, abusers of themselves with mankind, thieves, covetous people, drunkards, revilers and extortioners. Joshua 2 explains that Rabah the harlot was a true believer when she helped Israel destroy her city, but Joshua 6:22-23 reveals she saved her entire family from destruction. Matthew 4:23-25 reveals the type of people who listened to the sermon on the mount, but also there were there listening some who said they prophesied in the name of Jesus, they cast out devils in the name of Jesus, and in the name of Jesus did many wonderful works, but Jesus said he never knew them. Luke 23:39-43 states that Jesus even saved the thief on the cross, a man so worthless the Roman government put him to death! John 3, John 7:45-53 and John 19:38-39 declares that Jesus also saved religious, but lost people, such as Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea, a secret disciple because he was afraid of the Jews. Jesus can save anybody, even you, if you are lost. Come to Jesus and confess your sins to him and him alone. He knows all about you and he can and will forgive you and freely give you eternal life.

A brief bit of encouragement for the journey from God's Word. Today's Scripture reading: James 3 To support this devotional ministry: https://faithbaptiststerling.com/give/ Music: "Awaken the Dawn" by Stanton Lanier https://www.stantonlanier.com CCLI #20109360

Christian persecution is rising in the five nations with the most evangelicals: the United States, China, India, Brazil, and Nigeria. In Nigeria alone, thousands of believers have been killed this year. Why is it happening, and what should Christians in America do about it? Kevin Swanson sees a spiritual battle behind the headlines, and a lesson in it: Jesus never promised His disciples an easy road. Then Bill Jack of Worldview Academy joins him in studio to talk about the opportunity the church missed over the last several years, why so many Christians want Jesus as Savior but not as King, and what it looks like to stand firm when the pushback comes. They point to their friend Jack Phillips, the Colorado baker who has fought for his convictions for over a decade while staying humble and kind and praying for those who opposed him. Their message is simple. Rejoice, love your enemies, and don't give up. #ChristianPersecution #ChristianWorldview #StandFirm #KevinSwanson #GenerationsRadio

This sermon explores the biblical role of the wife as a virtuous woman and a godly helpmeet, drawing primarily from Proverbs 31 and Ephesians 5. The central message emphasizes that submission to one's husband is an act of humility and obedience to God, mirroring the church's relationship with Christ. Through scriptural examples such as Lot's wife, Job's wife, and Priscilla, the text contrasts wives who hinder their husbands with those who empower them through wisdom, diligence, and kindness. The preacher urges women to cultivate these character traits before and during marriage, while also challenging men to lead in a way that facilitates their wives' spiritual growth. The tone is pastoral and instructional, aiming to encourage believers to live out their distinct roles with reverence and mutual support.

WITH APOLOGIES, DUE TO AN ERROR IN OUR RECORDING PROCESSES, WE HAVE NO VIDEO. While we may become frustrated with people who will not listen to us when we speak helpfully and reasonably, here we have divine patience and kindness with stubborn sinners. The Lord issues a plea to the hard-headed, the stubborn-hearted, who are far from righteousness, which is itself a wonder of grace. Even more, the Lord makes a promise to the same people to bring his righteousness near and not to defer or delay his salvation. He even tells us where to look—he identifies a place as the one in which he will reveal his glory in the accomplishment of salvation: Jerusalem. This divine favour still rolls out to us, as God makes known the gospel of his Son, Jesus Christ, who suffered and died at Jerusalem, to stubborn sinners. Will you acknowledge the Lord's wisdom and goodness, and—abandoning our own righteousness—receive his instead.

The sermon explores the theological concept of God's omnibenevolence, asserting that His nature is inherently good, kind, and gracious despite the presence of evil and suffering in the world. It addresses the tension between divine goodness and human tragedy by examining biblical examples, such as the patience shown to Noah's generation and the common grace extended to sinners like Judas. The central argument, grounded in Romans 2:4, posits that God's forbearance and kindness are intended to lead humanity toward repentance rather than serving as a license for sin. The message challenges the assumption that tragic events are direct punishments for specific sins, citing Jesus' teaching in Luke 13 to emphasize that all people are sinners who need grace. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a response of repentance and trust in God's character, even amidst personal grief and uncertainty.

The establishment of the OC on the basis of the Levitical priesthood was a great kindness for a time, but the establishment of the NC on the basis of Christ's priesthood is an infinitely greater kindness that shall last forever. I. A Change of Priesthood II. A Change of Pact III. A Change of People