"....ONCE FOR ALL...."

"But when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things to come, He entered through the greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this creation; and not through the blood of goats and calves, but through His own blood, He entered the Holy Place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption."  (Hebrews 9:11, 12--NASB)

This epistle was written primarily to Jews, but as with all Scripture, just as Colossians was written to the Church at Colossae, it is for us all.  These Words are clear.  These Words are Life.  These Words tell me some of the Eternal "effect" of the Cross of Jesus Christ.

"Fairest Lord Jesus, Ruler of all nations, O, Thou of God and man, the Son.  Thee will I cherish, Thee will I honor, Thou, my soul's glory, joy and crown. "  Amen.

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PSALM NUGGET ON FACE BOOK

When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

Hebrews 12:2

PSALM NUGGET, OT LESSON, NT LESSON

PSALM NUGGET:

"The angel of the Lord encamps all around those who fear Him, and delivers them."  (Psalm 34:7)

OT LESSON:

"But the Lord is the true God; He is the Living God and the everlasting King.  At His wrath the earth will tremble, and the nations will not be able to endure His indignation."  (Jeremiah 10:10)

NT LESSON:

"Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, 'Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree'), that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith."  (Galatians 3:13, 14)

When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

Hebrews 12:2

ANOTHER LOOK AT ROMANS 8:28

"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose."  (Romans 8:28)

This is not a "multiple choice."  There are two integral requirements here:  "love God," and, "called according to His purpose." 

"Love God," means a life walked in obedience to Him.  "Called...to His purpose," means a conversion experience which began and continues in repentance and walks continually in, "His purpose."  Our Lord Jesus Christ put it this way:  "If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me...." 

Father, in Jesus' Name, I pray to be more than just a quoter of Scripture.  Amen.

 

When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

Hebrews 12:2