Romans 3:21-26 (NIV) 21 But now apart from the law the righteousness of God has been made known, to which 20: The Justice and Mercy of God in Christ We believe that God— who is perfectly merciful and also very So in a very real sense, God presented this sacrifice to Himself; He paid Himself the debt that your But Hebrews goes on to report that "It is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins This is what God demands in His covenant with us, and this will be the very first thing He asks of you

gives light to everyone was coming into the world. 10  He was in the world, and though the world was made descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God. 14  The Word became flesh and made The sad fact in this happy passage announcing the light's arrival is that the world, which was made through But this passive process gives way to a very active demand: you must believe.

  You will bring them in and plant them on the mountain of your inheritance— the place, L ORD , you made ever.” The second half forms an epilogue at the end: The LORD reigns for ever and ever! The LORD will plant us on the mountain of His inheritance, the place He has made for His dwelling, the AAA Prayer (About) A CKNOWLEDGE WHO GOD IS : Our Father, who reigns for ever and ever; A LIGN YOUR LIFE

those who help me; Therefore I will look with satisfaction on those who hate me. 8 It is better to take refuge in the LORD Than to trust in man. 9 It is better to take refuge in the LORD Than to trust in stone. 23 This is the LORD's doing; It is marvelous in our eyes. 24 This is the day which the LORD has made 8 It is better to take refuge in the LORD Than to trust in man. 14 The LORD is my strength and song, Here's a few examples: LEADER: 24 This is the day which the LORD has made; CONGREGATION: Let us rejoice

When God created mankind ( ʾā·ḏām ), he made them in the likeness of God. 2  He created them male and This reminder is necessary even here near the very beginning of the Bible, since that perfect creation Whereas ʾā·ḏām had been made in the likeness of God, Seth is a son in Adam's own likeness, in Adam's

But in God’s sight theft also includes cheating and swindling our neighbor by schemes made to appear There are many instances in the Old Testament where the restitution to be made for stealing is double AAA Prayer (About) ACKNOWLEDGE WHO GOD IS: Our Father, whose very character defines honesty and truth

In all my distress and persecution I turn my eyes to the heavens and confidently await as judge the very enemies and mine he will condemn to everlasting punishment: but me and all his chosen ones he will take journey and toward the one who would not let their foot slip and was keeping them from all harm: the maker Israelites of long ago, keep your eyes looking up to the heavens, knowing your help comes from the Lord, the maker My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.

So there was no one with Joseph when he made himself known to his brothers. 2  And he wept so loudly He made me father to Pharaoh, lord of his entire household and ruler of all Egypt. -- 50:20   You intended And now here stand the very men who'd sent him down this uncharted path nearly a lifetime ago. You may not be able to see how it is that your present situation is part of God's plan, but you can take

10  He replied, “I have been very zealous for the LORD God Almighty. 14  He replied, “I have been very zealous for the LORD God Almighty. Take me now." It's not hard to understand why Elijah felt this way. Dig Deeper What a contrast in how God made Himself known! Just as He did during the very dangerous time of Ahab.

In other words, is all the sin and suffering because God made humans that way? creation act of the universe is over, he looks it over and declares it is all—including human beings—very is a bug that has invaded God’s good creation and is not an original feature, just as computers are made AAA Prayer (About) ACKNOWLEDGE WHO GOD IS: Almighty Creator, you made everything good.