Tag: salvation
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Hide or Save?
15Then the kings of the earth, the princes, the generals, the rich, the mighty, and everyone else, both slave and free, hid in caves and among the rocks of the mountains. 16They called to the mountains and the rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of him who sits on the throne and from…
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David’s Last Words
1These are the last words of David: “The inspired utterance of David son of Jesse, the utterance of the man exalted by the Most High, the man anointed by the God of Jacob, the hero of Israel’s songs: 2“The Spirit of the Lord spoke through me; his word was on my tongue. 3The God of Israel spoke,…
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Humble or Haughty?
28You [God] save the humble, but your eyes are on the haughty to bring them low.–2 Samuel 22 For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. (Matthew 23:12) Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. (James 4:10) Haughty eyes and a proud heart—…
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David Sang God’s Uniqueness and Power
1David sang to the Lord the words of this song when the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. 2He said: “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; 3my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation. He is my stronghold, my refuge…
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Mephibosheth and Humility
28All my grandfather’s [Saul’s] descendants deserved nothing but death from my lord the king, but you gave your servant a place among those who eat at your table. So what right do I [Mephibosheth] have to make any more appeals to the king?”–2 Samuel 19 …for all have sinned and fall short of the glory…
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Jesus Paid It All
4Now to the one who works, wages are not credited as a gift but as an obligation. 5However, to the one who does not work but trusts God who justifies the ungodly, their faith is credited as righteousness. 6David says the same thing when he speaks of the blessedness of the one to whom God credits righteousness…
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The Wrath of God
18The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness…–Romans 1 For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Thessalonians 5:9)
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Nothing Hinders God’s Plan
6Jonathan said to his young armor-bearer, “Come, let’s go over to the outpost of those [enemy Philistine] uncircumcised men. Perhaps the Lord will act in our behalf. Nothing can hinder the Lord from saving, whether by many or by few.”–1 Samuel 14
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The Absolute Best Attitude to Have With God
5But as for me, I am poor and needy; come quickly to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; Lord, do not delay.–Psalm 70 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. (Matthew 5:4) Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings…
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The God Who Saves
20Our God is a God who saves; from the Sovereign Lord comes escape from death.–Psalm 68 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness…(Romans 1:18) For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord…
Joel M Bradshaw 