"Salvation is of the LORD." -Jonah 2:9

"For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit."   -Romans 8:5 [KJV] None but those who are partakers of a heavenly birth feel heavenly realities to be their choice element, holy things their sweetest meditation, and the solemn worship of God their supreme delight. Look at this mark as a touchstone of divine life; for to be spiritually-minded a man must be spiritual, and to be spiritual he must have received the Spirit and been made  a partaker of that "kingdom of God which is righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost"   (Romans 14:17) .    Have you never found in reading the Scriptures a sweet peace distil over your soul, as the glorious promises came forth one after another as the stars in the evening sky, each one brighter and clearer, and you felt a blessed persuasion of your interest in them? When at the throne of grace, favoured with liberty of spirit and access to y...

    Only Two Worldwide Religions! by D.G. Miles McKee   It is estimated that there are around 10,000 religions in the world, but the truth is they break down into just two categories.  The first category of religion is comprised of those who demand performance (on the adherent’s part).  Salvation for them is a matter of doing one’s best or obeying a set of rules.  For example … ‘Don’t eat this and don’t eat that.’  ‘Pray at this time.’ ’Take part in this ceremony or that sacrament’. ’Perform this or that good work’. This is the religion of ‘DO.’ It is by far the more popular of the two. The other category of religion is really a non-religion and is summarized by the word DONE.  Membership comes about by being given the gift of eternal life by God. Since it is a gift, it cannot be earned or deserved. As we have said many times, “Without Christ, we can do nothing” (John 15:5). That’s true, but the flip side is also accurate …  with Christ, the...