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

“...we have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.”   In the book of the Acts, we have Paul’s constant manner of preaching often described to us, particularly; “...and Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures, opening and alleging, that Christ must needs have suffered, and risen again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom I preach unto you, is Christ.” {Acts 17:2,3}   Yea, when he had occasion to preach at Rome a whole day, from morning unto evening, we are told what he insisted on all the time, in this manner; “...and when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of ...

" Give ear to my words, O L ORD , consider my meditation.  Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto Thee will I pray.  My voice shalt Thou hear in the morning, O L ORD ; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto Thee, and will look up."                                                                               -Psalm 5:1-3 [KJV]

" Ye are called in one hope of your calling." -Ephesians 4:4 [KJV] What a glorious day was that to Saul, when the Lord called to him from heaven, and said, I am Jesus, your Saviour! Says one, “O that I were as sure that Christ hath called me, as He did St. Paul! Then, how happy should I be!” Verily, thou mayest be happy: thou mayest be as sure, thou art as effectually called as the apostle was. Thy concern of mind about it is a clear evidence, and full proof of it. While in a state of natural ignorance and unbelief, had St. Paul a single wish, or desire, to be called by Christ? Nor wouldst thou, if He had not first called thee by the grace of His word, and the power of His Spirit.  Therefore, doubt not of, but rejoice in the hope of thy calling. Love Christ for calling thee. Give Him the glory of it. Ye are called. The effects prove it. Ye who were dead in sin, without hope in Christ, have ears to hear the word of Christ, eyes to see the glory of Christ, a he...

The three main evidences of the total depravity of man are set forth in the Word of God as follows:  (1) Man by nature, fallen in Adam, has no righteousness by which to be justified and accepted with God – “As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one” (Romans 3:10) ;   (2) Fallen man cannot work out and establish righteousness by his best efforts to obey the law of God – “Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in His sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin” (Romans 3:20) ;   and,   (3) Man born dead in trespasses and sin does not know, desire, or seek after righteousness God’s way – by grace in and through the Lord Jesus Christ – “There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one” (Romans 3:11-12) .   To save us from our depravity, Christ, as Surety of...

" There is one body and one Spirit." -Ephesians 4:4 [KJV] St. Paul exhorts saints to a holy, loving, peaceful walk. He knew nothing could effect this, like the consideration, that they all composed one body, of which the holy, loving, peaceful Jesus is the head. While the power of this truth lives in the heart, love prevails in holiness before God and peace with our brethren. Then, in sweet fellowship, we say, with Abraham to Lot, “Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee—for we are brethren” (Genesis 13:8.)   There is one body. Saith our Lord, “A body hast Thou prepared Me” (Hebrews 10:5.) As Christ had a natural body, formed by the power of the Holy Ghost, which He was to inhabit, in which He was to atone for sin, fulfil all righteousness, and make intercession for transgressors; so He has also a mystical body, chosen and given Him by God the Father: in and over all these He is head. This is a sweet word. “God gave Christ to be Head over all...

"It is better to trust in the L ORD than to put confidence in man. It is better to trust in the L ORD than to put confidence in princes."  -Psalm 118:8-9 [KJV]  Note: verse 8 is the middle verse of the Holy Bible of God's Word, friends

Amazing love, how rich and free, That God would set His love on me; Forgive all my iniquity, And save my soul eternally. Amazing love, amazing grace, That Christ would come to take my place; To bear my sin and then to die, The law’s demands to satisfy.   Amazing love, how can it be, That Christ would die on Calvary? For by that death He ransomed me, From condemnation I am free. Amazing love, O wondrous thought, The Savior my salvation bought; He drank the cup of justice dry, To save my soul and justify.   Amazing love is still my theme, For in that bloody, crimson stream, My sin and guilt were washed away, When Jesus died my debt to pay. Amazing love will be our song, When all the ransomed, blood-bought throng, Are gathered at His throne above, We’ll sing of God’s amazing love.     TUNE TO  SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER     LM/DOUBLE WORDS BY JIM BYRD