Posted on 01/18/2006 3:55:17 AM PST by DollyCali
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January 18, 2006
Get The Point!
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One thing you have to say about the apostle Paulhe was not a man to mince words. It didn't matter who it wasa judge, a ruler, or his fellow apostle PeterPaul said what had to be said. In Galatians 2:16, he made the same point three times: No one is justified by the works of the law.
The law was a critical issue in the early church because many of the converts were Jews. Although they believed in Jesus, some of them just would not let go of their legalistic ways. I imagine hearing them say, "A person can't be saved unless he is circumcised and refuses to eat meat offered to idols. And no Jewish believer should ever eat with Gentiles." But Paul told them in no uncertain terms that they were wrong. Being made right with God comes by faith, not by any requirements a church or individual adds.
As the author of confusion, Satan finds all kinds of ways to corrupt the gospel by giving us the impression that faith is not enough. He plays into our desire to be in control and to do something to save ourselvesadding anything from tithing to perfect church attendance to clothing styles to entertainment choices. Each of these is important to the believer, but none is essential to salvation.
The point is: Salvation is by faith. Dave Egner
Justification: Our guilt gone; Christ's goodness given.
Bravo!
Hitlery and Schumer are my Sinators and that isn't misspelled.
Going crazy in NY.
understanding the book of Hebrews is helpful with this in mind. Thanks Rus for the daily cuppa/devotion! I and MANY others appreciate your faithfulness to this "mission"
yes Chris Rocks! The RATS make it easy for a good writer... so much fodder!
Thanks for stopping by..
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We've had hard wind the last few days but abundant sun. And I think the wind is forecast to be less today.
Gotta say we don't miss the cold weather one bit.
:^)
Please add my name to your "Praying" list. I have a son in the USAF. Thanks, jrushing.
Thank you Mayor, I always enjoy reading your devotions.
Writer33 has done himself proud. And it is right and proper that you and FreeRepublic celebrate his contributions.
I want to Thank You so much for Your Sacrifice for Service, Protecting and Defending Freedom! God Bless You!
will do and pinging the other thread posters so they can add you & your son. Please convey our "Thank you" for his service
jrushing.........son
Talked about being "canned" - Very cool
Architects and engineers compete to see whose team can build the most spectacular structure using little more than cans of food at Canstruction, the 13th annual NYC Design and Build competition in New York. The exhibit at New York Design Center is open to the public. At the end of the competition on 23 November 2005, the 130,000 cans that are part of the exhibit will be given to the Food Bank of New York City.
Canstruction is a national charity and has similar competitions each year in over 66 cities throughout the United States and Canada . For more information, visit http://www.canstruction.org/
Great thread Dolly.
Great article writer.
LOL! :) I love that thread to Rush last week. I hope Rush got to see it. :)
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