Hello My Friend/Guest,

Today is Friday November 20, 2009 and we are continuing our studies in the book of Romans, please read chapters 4-7 in your Bible or Click Here to read them http://www.readytofollow.com/bible-november-20

Today's Message: Set Yourself Free
You do not have to live in bondage to things that you have done in the past nor things that others have done to you. Set yourself free through none other than through the Lord, Jesus Christ.

The Book of Romans is a guide to not only help the lost find and understand Salvation, but also answer some questions that Christian's might have about it as well. Now, everything that we go through today has not changed since the world began, every circumstance and situation that we have gone through has been addressed by someone in the Bible, we just have more advanced weapons and technology. If you think that what you are going through something that no one else has, think again. The Bible addresses adultery, murder, rape, homosexuality, homelessness, alcoholism, incest, and many other circumstances and situations known to man. Regardless of any of these circumstances God loves each and everyone the same way and gives the same opportunity to all. Paul explains that it is not by our works that we are saved, but by the grace of God. “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.” - Romans 3:23-26. To be justified means that we are cleared of all the charges or sin debts that are owed against us by the grace of God. As we by faith accept that Jesus shed His blood to save us we are justified by any sin that we committed. In other words, if you believe in Jesus and tell Him that you do, every sin debt of the past and even those to come are paid and you are cleared of all the charges.

Paul explains further by using Abraham and David as examples, “What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.” - Romans 4:1-7. Paul explains that we are not justified by any works that are done by the flesh. In other words if we have it in our minds that we need to work for our salvation we are wrong, all we would be doing is rewarding the flesh, not paying for the debt that we owe. It may look as if you are doing something good for God to man, but not to God. God will only recognize the work that you have done through Jesus Christ. Remember what Jesus said about entering the kingdom of heaven? “Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.” - Matthew 7:21-23. Once again, it's not by works that we enter the kingdom of heaven, it's by doing the will of God. Doing the will of God is by first and foremost accepting Jesus Christ.

I believe that one of the biggest things that is so frustrating to Jesus is that people are willing to believe that aliens have come down to earth, which no one has ever seen, but they can not believe in Him, who has been here on earth and in fact came here to save even those who do not believe in Him. It is time to let go of all the fears, the shame, the doubts, and the lies that you have been told. Jesus is a real as you and I and He is the only way to be set free of all the charges that are against you. You do not have to go through these circumstances alone, you can live in peace, you can be set free from the bondage of sin that you have caused and of sin that others have done to you. Let Jesus set you free and give you that peace, “Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.” - Romans 5:1-6.

Have a wonderful and blessed day/night and weekend.
God Bless You,
Christina

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Hello My Friend/Guest,

Today is Thursday November 19, 2009 and we are beginning our studies in the book of Romans, please read chapters 1-3 in your Bible or Click Here to read them http://www.readytofollow.com/bible-november-19

Today's Message: What is Faith?
As Christian's we learn that the just shall live by faith alone, so what is faith and how do we get it.

Now we begin reading the epistles (letters), most of which were written by Paul. The book of Romans is the 6^th book of the New Testament, 45^th book of the Bible, and contains sixteen chapters. The author of the book is Paul and it was written to the believers in Rome. The purpose of the book was to present the meaning of the Gospel in relation to law, prophecy, and the universal need of man for salvation by faith. What we are to learn is that the just shall live by faith.

The word faith means to have trust or confidence in a person or thing. To live by faith means that we have put our trust in our Savior, Jesus Christ to save us and set us free from the bondage of sin. When we think of the word sin we often think of it as a murderer, adulterer, or someone that does things that seem bad, however sin goes beyond the obvious. God has given us a set of guidelines to live by, now He does not do this to punish us or keep us from enjoying life, but so we can enjoy life, even through sorrow, through pain, or any circumstances that we are facing. The truth is that a sin is any action or thought that is immoral, evil, or wrong. Anger and pride can become sin, for example, it is good to be proud of a person for what they have accomplished, it is bad to be so proud of our own accomplishments that we forget the people that helped us get there. Sin has cut off our relationship with God. “For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.” - Romans 1:18-21. God has given us enough of a conscience to know that He created every living thing on earth. Every person born into this world has been born with enough common sense to realize that they were created by someone, not just their fathers and mothers. However, if one does not believe in creation now, it's only because he/she has allowed himself/herself or others to educate him/her out of God's existence.

Some even say they believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, but their lives show no evidence of genuine repentance. Where there is genuine faith there will always be repentance. “For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.” - Psalm 86:5. The confession of one's personal sinfulness is the first step to all true repentance. The sincere believer never seeks to excuse himself or blame or compare himself with others but, acknowledges that he/she is a sinner and looks to God for mercy and forgiveness. “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” - Romans 10:9,10. When we put our faith in the Lord Jesus and say that we believe in Him we will be saved. It's simple and causes no harm to anyone, but unless we are willing to put that trust in Him nothing will ever change. Incidentally, faith comes by God and hearing His Word, if we are not willing to hear His Word than we will never increase our faith not see the true blessings of God. Jesus said, “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.” - John 5:24.

Have a wonderful and blessed day/night
God Bless You,
Christina

P.S. I apologize for this getting posted a day late. All will resume this afternoon. Thank you and God Bless.

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