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What is True Saving Faith?

Ephesians 2:8,9; Hebrews 11:1-3; John 13:23 For 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. Now faith is the substance of things … Continue reading

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Failing of the Grace of God; What Does That Mean?

Hebrews 12:14,15 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God. CHARLES SIMEON (1759-1836): The riches of the Gospel are freely imparted to … Continue reading

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Faithful Witnessing

Mark 12:31; Proverbs 24:11,12; Isaiah 43:10,11,15 Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain; if thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; … Continue reading

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The Elect Lady

2 John 1:1-4 The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth; for the truth’s sake, which dwelleth in us, and … Continue reading

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Whole Hearted Seeking

Proverbs 23:26; Jeremiah 29:13; 1 Chronicles 22:19; Psalm 119:58 My son, give me thine heart. And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. Now set your heart and your soul … Continue reading

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The Blessings of Cheerful Charity

2 Corinthians 9:6-15 For I say, he which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of … Continue reading

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The Cities of Refuge

Joshua 20:1-3, 6-9 The LORD also spake unto Joshua, saying, Speak to the children of Israel, saying, Appoint out for you cities of refuge, whereof I spake unto you by the hand of Moses: That the slayer that killeth any … Continue reading

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True Liberty

John 8:32; John 8:36; 2 Corinthians 3:17 Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there … Continue reading

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A Three Point Gospel

Job 13:23; Romans 7:18; Romans 5:8 How many are mine iniquities and sins? make me to know my transgression and my sin. For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing. But God commendeth … Continue reading

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Angelic Curiosity

Ephesians 3:9-11; I Peter 1:12 The fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ, to the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in … Continue reading

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