"SALVATION IS OF THE LORD!"
Charles H. Spurgeon
And if GOD does require the sinner—dead in sin—that he should take the first step, then he requireth just that which renders salvation as impossible under the gospel as ever it was under the law, seeing man is as unable to believe as he is to obey, and is just as much without power to come to Christ as he is without power to go to heaven without Christ. The power must be given to him of the Spirit. He lieth dead in sin: the Spirit must quicken him. He is bound hand and foot, fettered by transgression; the Spirit must cut his bonds, and then he will leap to liberty. GOD must come and dash the iron bars out of their sockets, and then he can escape afterwards, but unless the first thing be done for him, he must perish as surely under the gospel as he would have done under the law.
I would cease to preach, if l believed that God, in the matter of salvation, required anything whatever of man which He Himself had not also engaged to furnish.. I am the messenger. I tell you the master's message; if you do not like the message quarrel with the Bible, not with me; so long as I have Scripture on my side I will dare and defy you to do anything against me. Salvation is of the Lord. The Lord has to apply it, to make the unwilling willing, to make the ungodly godly, and bring the vile rebel to the feet of Jesus, or else salvation will never be accomplished. Leave that one thing undone, and you have broken the link of the chain, the very link which was just necessary to its integrity. Take away the fact that God begins the good work, and that He sends us what the old divines call preventing grace-take that away, and you have spoilt the whole of salvation; you have just taken the key-stone out of the arch, and down it tumbles. There is nothing left then.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Monday, January 3, 2011
The Joy of Jesus is being at one with God
Christ, as one with the Father, claimed on behalf of all that had been given to him, and should in due time believe on him, that they should be brought to heaven; and that there the whole company of the redeemed might behold his glory as their beloved Friend and Brother, and therein find happiness. He had declared and would further declare the name or character of God, by his doctrine and his Spirit, that, being one with him, the love of the Father to him might abide with them also. Thus, being joined to Him by one Spirit, they might be filled with all the fulness of God, and enjoy a blessedness of which we can form no right idea in our present state
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Salvation is The Joy of Jesus
A new decade is a time of great hope and joy. All we things take on a new life. What should we expect in the future that will hold a real meaning given the challenges of the past? Can Jesus be the answer to all such questions? In a word; YES!
Salvation is the only hope today. There are so many difficulties ahead. How we we to prepare for the evils of the future? Jesus said that our faith in him would let our hearts not be troubled.
Is there a reason for hope? Can we endure all things in Christ Jesus? We must follow Jesus and put our trust in God. We must share this love to the end of time. Jesus is the light of the world. We love Him because he first loved us. The Joy of Jesus is our salvation.
Salvation is the only hope today. There are so many difficulties ahead. How we we to prepare for the evils of the future? Jesus said that our faith in him would let our hearts not be troubled.
Is there a reason for hope? Can we endure all things in Christ Jesus? We must follow Jesus and put our trust in God. We must share this love to the end of time. Jesus is the light of the world. We love Him because he first loved us. The Joy of Jesus is our salvation.
The Joy of Jesus is Life in 2011
New International Version (©1984)
Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.
New Living Translation (©2007)
There is no greater love than to lay down one's life for one's friends.
English Standard Version (©2001)
Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.
New American Standard Bible (©1995)
"Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends.
International Standard Version (©2008)
No one shows greater love than when he lays down his life for his friends.
GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
The greatest love you can show is to give your life for your friends.
King James Bible
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
American King James Version
Luke 12:4 "I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more.
John 10:11 "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
John 17:19 For them I sanctify myself, that they too may be truly sanctified.
Romans 5:7 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die.
Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
1 John 3:16 This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.
Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.
New Living Translation (©2007)
There is no greater love than to lay down one's life for one's friends.
English Standard Version (©2001)
Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.
New American Standard Bible (©1995)
"Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends.
International Standard Version (©2008)
No one shows greater love than when he lays down his life for his friends.
GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
The greatest love you can show is to give your life for your friends.
King James Bible
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
American King James Version
Luke 12:4 "I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more.
John 10:11 "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
John 17:19 For them I sanctify myself, that they too may be truly sanctified.
Romans 5:7 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die.
Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
1 John 3:16 This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.
Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
The Joy of Jesus is a New Year
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended [1] it not.
Commentary: The plainest reason why the Son of God is called the Word, seems to be, that as our words explain our minds to others, so was the Son of God sent in order to reveal his Father's mind to the world. What the evangelist says of Christ proves that he is God. He asserts, His existence in the beginning; His coexistence with the Father. The Word was with God. All things were made by him, and not as an instrument. Without him was not any thing made that was made, from the highest angel to the meanest worm. This shows how well qualified he was for the work of our redemption and salvation. The light of reason, as well as the life of sense, is derived from him, and depends upon him. This eternal Word, this true Light shines, but the darkness comprehends it not. Let us pray without ceasing, that our eyes may be opened to behold this Light, that we may walk in it; and thus be made wise unto salvation, by faith in Jesus Christ.
5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended [1] it not.
Commentary: The plainest reason why the Son of God is called the Word, seems to be, that as our words explain our minds to others, so was the Son of God sent in order to reveal his Father's mind to the world. What the evangelist says of Christ proves that he is God. He asserts, His existence in the beginning; His coexistence with the Father. The Word was with God. All things were made by him, and not as an instrument. Without him was not any thing made that was made, from the highest angel to the meanest worm. This shows how well qualified he was for the work of our redemption and salvation. The light of reason, as well as the life of sense, is derived from him, and depends upon him. This eternal Word, this true Light shines, but the darkness comprehends it not. Let us pray without ceasing, that our eyes may be opened to behold this Light, that we may walk in it; and thus be made wise unto salvation, by faith in Jesus Christ.
Friday, December 31, 2010
The Joy of Jesus is from The Heart
New International Version (©1984)
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
New Living Translation (©2007)
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.
English Standard Version (©2001)
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.
New American Standard Bible (©1995)
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my rock and my Redeemer.
GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
May the words from my mouth and the thoughts from my heart be acceptable to you, O LORD, my rock and my defender.
King James Bible
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
Psalm 18:2 The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
Psalm 31:5 Into your hands I commit my spirit; redeem me, O LORD, the God of truth.
Psalm 104:34 May my meditation be pleasing to him, as I rejoice in the LORD.
Isaiah 47:4 Our Redeemer--the LORD Almighty is his name--is the Holy One of Israel.
New International Version ©1984 by Biblica
Acceptable Chief David Heart Meditation Mouth Musician O Pleasing Psalm Redeemer Rock Salvation Sayings Sight Strength Thoughts
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
New Living Translation (©2007)
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.
English Standard Version (©2001)
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.
New American Standard Bible (©1995)
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my rock and my Redeemer.
GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
May the words from my mouth and the thoughts from my heart be acceptable to you, O LORD, my rock and my defender.
King James Bible
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
Psalm 18:2 The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
Psalm 31:5 Into your hands I commit my spirit; redeem me, O LORD, the God of truth.
Psalm 104:34 May my meditation be pleasing to him, as I rejoice in the LORD.
Isaiah 47:4 Our Redeemer--the LORD Almighty is his name--is the Holy One of Israel.
New International Version ©1984 by Biblica
Acceptable Chief David Heart Meditation Mouth Musician O Pleasing Psalm Redeemer Rock Salvation Sayings Sight Strength Thoughts
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