Psalm 40

I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD.

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The Chosen People

Q. My son asked us on Thanksgiving if we could ask God any question what would it be. He said he would ask if he loved all of us so much  why did he choose the Jewish people as  his chosen people. Why them?

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Understanding Ephesians 5

Q. I have been reading your site now for about 4 years. In fact my day is incomplete until I have had a chance to consider the God-given wisdom in the answers you provide to the questions so many of us have regarding Scripture. I am forever thankful for your ministry.  Once again I find myself “blown about by the winds of doctrine.” I know … I KNOW that God requires nothing more from us for salvation than our faith in the redeeming sacrifice of Jesus. Most days I am comfortable in that belief, however, this morning in my devotional time, I read a passage that I have read many times before yet today, it struck a nerve.

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Is Grace Sufficient Or Is Work Necessary?

Q. I know that Jesus Christ is my savior and have repented of all my past sins.  I have been saved by grace because Jesus has already paid the price for me.  Thank you, Lord!  So now it’s OK for me to continue on in sin that I did before I got saved?  I can now do all the drugs I was doing, lie, have me a new lover on the side whenever I feel like it and everything will be OK in God’s eyes.  That’s basically what you’re saying a gay person can do.  He can continue living a gay lifestyle and still go to heaven?  I think you’re wrong if that’s what you’re implying.   You are leading people astray by telling people stuff like this.  You have to turn from your sins, and become a new creature in Christ.

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Psalm 37:28-40

Turn from evil and do good; then you will dwell in the land forever. For the LORD loves the just and will not forsake his faithful ones. They will be protected forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off; the righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever. The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks what is just. The law of his God is in his heart; his feet do not slip.

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What Was Paul Saying?

Q. In Acts 24 where Paul is making his defense before Felix against charges brought by the Jews, Paul makes a statement in verses 15 and 16 that seems to imply that his behavior may have some bearing upon which group he will be resurrected with, the righteous or the wicked. Can you help me to understand this passage?

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Good Morning Lord … Psalm 19

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

Psalm 19 is one of the best daily prayers I’ve ever found. Commit it to memory and use it in your prayers each morning. Just like your daily bath or shower makes you physically clean, Psalm 19 makes you spiritually clean.  It’s a great way to fulfill 1 John 1:9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”

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Psalm 35

Contend, O LORD, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me. Take up shield and buckler; arise and come to my aid. Brandish spear and javelin against those who pursue me. Say to my soul, “I am your salvation.”

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Psalm 34

I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. My soul will boast in the LORD; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt his name together.

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Psalm 28

To you I call, O LORD my Rock; do not turn a deaf ear to me. For if you remain silent, I will be like those who have gone down to the pit. Hear my cry for mercy as I call to you for help, as I lift up my hands toward your Most Holy Place.

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