A Note from Our Pastor: "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:Not of works, lest any man should boast."Ephesians 2:8-9 Good Morning Dearly Beloved, For by grace are you saved .. not of works lest any man should boast. What more need the... Continue Reading →
A Note from Our Pastor: "That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus."Ephesians 2:7 Good Morning Dearly Beloved, Ephesians 2:7 is another example where understanding the distinction between the words grace and mercy becomes important to rightly dividing the word... Continue Reading →
A Note from Our Pastor: "And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:"Ephesians 2:6 Good Morning Dearly Beloved, In verses prior to this, the Apostle is speaking of regeneration and the spiritual life imparted to us in this action. As we examined, he tells us that... Continue Reading →
A Note from Our Pastor: "But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us"Ephesians 2:4 Good Morning Dearly Beloved, But God. The shortest of phrases in the scriptures pack incredible meaning. Lord Help. Pray Continually. My Grace. Rejoice. It Is Finished. "But God" belongs in that same category. In... Continue Reading →