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A Word On Grace

”And Joseph’s master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king’s prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison.But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.” | Genesis 39: 20-21

Grace always presupposes unworthiness in its object.

The province of grace ceases where merit begins: what a cheering word is this to those of you who have no worth, no merit, no goodness whatsoever!

Crimes are forgiven, and follies are cured by our Redeemer out of mere free favor.

The word grace has the same meaning as our common term gratis: Wickliffe’s prayer was, “Lord save me gratis.”

No works can purchase or procure salvation, but the heavenly Father giveth freely, and upbraideth not.

~ C.H. Spurgeon

Click here to listen to the message “Joseph – Part 1” (29:26 minutes)

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A Man Is Justified By Faith

“Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.” | Romans 3: 28

Most preachers, church members, and Bible teachers agree with this statement, “A man is justified by faith.”

But when we define, from the Scriptures, what Paul is actually saying here, we have great disagreement.

“John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:” (Luke 3: 16)

1.) WHO JUSTIFIES? “It is God that justifieth.” Salvation is of the Lord from origination to consummation.

2.) WHOM DOES HE JUSTIFY? “The ungodly.” There are not a lot of folks standing in line to take this title unto themselves.

3.) HOW DOES HE JUSTIFY? “By grace through faith in Christ.” His blood and righteousness is our peace and holiness. By His doing and dying He – alone – enables God to be just and justifier!

4.) WHERE DOES SAVING FAITH COME FROM? “It is the gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast.”

Yes!

I do believe a man is justified by faith!

~ Pastor Henry Mahan

Click here to listen to the message “It’s All About Him” (28:53 minutes)

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