45:21-25 - Irrevocable Ezekiel 36:24-27 - A Whole New Reality Romans 9:15-21 - God's Mercy, Not Your Effort sovereignty this year, there will be times, as we've already experienced, where God doesn't answer every Whenever theology gets complicated, make it simple again. YOU MUST PRAISE THE LORD It's true that you can praise God in every endeavor in life - in you work, recreation universe exists simply because God spoke, and it came to be, the more you'll realize that the LORD has every

recognized if it has the following marks: The church engages in the pure preaching of the gospel; it makes Summary Often times a person's physical appearance makes their recent activities obvious. This formula of action + testimony + acknowledgement is what "makes love complete among us. follow His instructions, which are summarized in our three marks, and He ordinarily rewards the Church's efforts Pray that your churches efforts in preaching, participating in the sacraments, and disciplining will

45:21-25 - Irrevocable Ezekiel 36:24-27 - A Whole New Reality Romans 9:15-21 - God's Mercy, Not Your Effort person first needs to get his religious house in order in before he could even begin to hope that his efforts Dig Deeper   Once again, scripture makes it clear the one thing you need in order to have peace with So it's no wonder that all throughout history, every civilization and culture developed some sort of It seems to make sense that if we just try really hard and do our best, the gods will mercifully smile

did not recognize Jesus, yet in condemning him they fulfilled the words of the prophets that are read every the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. 39  Through him everyone who believes is set free from every Holy Spirit kindles in our hearts a true faith that embraces Jesus Christ, with all his merits, and makes In fact, these visitors boldly claim, everyone who believes this is set free from every sin. Our exhausting efforts to simultaneously seek the things of this world alongside the kingdom of God?

God infuses new qualities into the will,  making the dead will alive,  the evil one good, the unwilling Some might say people still have some power in themselves to choose God, but even our best efforts fall We still have a will and the ability to make choices, but since the fall of Adam, our will is broken God doesn’t just make us able to obey; He causes us to actually want to obey.   But what makes this heart “new” is that it truly wants to follow God.

Baptism doesn't make you a Christian, it's always been a core part of Christianity. In the institution of baptism where he says: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing This passage has been quoted as the rallying cry behind countless outreach and discipleship efforts. While commanding the eleven remaining disciples to go and make more disciples, Jesus teaches them how Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness

themselves, and the oath confirms what is said and puts an end to all argument. 17  Because God wanted to make In God We Trust ​ Article 5: The Sources of Unbelief and of Faith James 1:13-18 - The Devil (didn't) Make 45:21-25 - Irrevocable Ezekiel 36:24-27 - A Whole New Reality Romans 9:15-21 - God's Mercy, Not Your Effort might find it difficult to trust in God's promises because you live in such a tumultuous world, and every verses that we still sing today: When darkness veils his lovely face, I rest on his unchanging grace; in every

A psalm. 1  The LORD says to my lord: “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for In God We Trust ​ Article 5: The Sources of Unbelief and of Faith James 1:13-18 - The Devil (didn't) Make 45:21-25 - Irrevocable Ezekiel 36:24-27 - A Whole New Reality Romans 9:15-21 - God's Mercy, Not Your Effort Notice His sovereign power and how it achieves victory: I will make your enemies a footstool; The LORD Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness

In God We Trust ​ Article 5: The Sources of Unbelief and of Faith James 1:13-18 - The Devil (didn't) Make 45:21-25 - Irrevocable Ezekiel 36:24-27 - A Whole New Reality Romans 9:15-21 - God's Mercy, Not Your Effort passage that true faith is something far more profound—it is unwavering trust in God’s promise, even when every Abraham had every earthly reason to doubt. Paul makes it clear that this wasn’t just Abraham’s story—it’s ours too.

Why can’t the good we do make us right with God, or at least help make us right with him? A. Because the righteousness which can pass God’s scrutiny must be entirely perfect and must in every way Even the very best we do in this life is imperfect and stained with sin. who think they're so high and mighty and righteous that they can ride their own awesome law keeping efforts Trying to make yourself right with God on your own is hopeless.