Lutheran Ping!
Wishing a Blessed Reformation & Hallowtide!
Now we know that whatever the law says it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be stopped, and the whole world may be held accountable to God. For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin.
But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it--the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God’s righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.
Then what becomes of our boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? By a law of works? No, but by the law of faith. For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law.
Ping.
You should be worried about whether or not Jesus will recognize you and your heart!
If you're not following Him, guess where you're headed!
Wishing a Blessed Reformation & Hallowtide!
A mighty fortress is our God
A bulwark never failing
Our help amid the flood
Of mortal ills prevailing
For still our ancient foe
Doth seek to work us woe
His craft and power are great
And armed with cruel hate
On earth is not his equal
But God's kingdom will prevail on earth as it does in heaven, amen.
Leni
Hey! In three years it will be both the 500th anniversary of Reformation Day AND a total eclipse that will be crossing Missouri. Got plans yet for each?
Where is there a “Reformation Day” in the Bible?
Amen.