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Justification By Faith Alone: A Stumbling Block Removed

Romans 4:2-5; James 2:14-18, 21-24 If Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. Now to him that … Continue reading

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The Battle Cry of the Protestant Reformation

Galatians 2:16; Galatians 3:10,11 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of … Continue reading

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God’s Election of Grace Unto Good Works

Ephesians 2:8-10 By grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, … Continue reading

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The Importance of Jesus Christ’s Atonement in the 21st Century

Leviticus 17:11; I John 1:7; Romans 5:11        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 … Continue reading

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The 2nd Pillar: Justification by Grace Through Faith in Christ Alone

Romans 4:3-5        What saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. But to him that worketh not, but … Continue reading

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Good Works in Their Proper Scriptural Place

Ephesians 2:8; James 2:14-26        By grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast.        What doth it profit, my brethren, though a … Continue reading

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Blood & Water: Justification & Sanctification

John 19:32-35; I John 5:6        Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of the first, and of the other which was crucified with him. But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they … Continue reading

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The Hard Work of Ceasing from Our Own Works

Hebrews 4:9-11        There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his. Let us labour therefore to enter … Continue reading

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