Take Note

"He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son.  And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life."  - I John 5:10-12


Dear Friends,

How can we be sure? There are some Christians who struggle with the assurance of their salvation. The enemy plants thoughts of "it's too good to be true." Well, the truth is SALVATION in Jesus Christ is good and Jesus is Truth.

It is very important to take note of what the scriptures tell us regarding our salvation.   We are saved by grace through faith.

"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast." Ephesians 2:8-9

Jesus paid it all.  Money could not satisfy the debt but through his blood the sin debt was paid.

I Peter 1:18-21:  "Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;  But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:  Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you, Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.

It is so important that we know and hold fast to the truth of our redemption and assurance of salvation in Christ Jesus Our Lord.  The choir sang two selections today:  "Let the Redeemed of the Lord Say So!"  Jesus has redeemed us from the hand of death and the grave. He has forgiven us.  This is newsworthy.  It is not to be kept to ourselves.  Take note!   The other song selection was "God Favored Me"  The songwriter says: I can't help but give God glory when I think about my story and I know God favored me because my enemies tried and could not triumph over me"  

Take note!  As a child of the King of Kings you are favored of God.  This is not an accident.  It is a divine appointment.  

*Take Note: "Know therefore this day, and *(take note) consider  it in thine heart, that the Lord he is God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: there is none else. Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes, and his commandments, which I command thee this day, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth, which the Lord thy God giveth thee, for ever."
- Deuteronomy 4:39-40

in Christ,

Sis. Stephanie