Tag Archives: Grace

The Presence of the Lord is Our Great Reward

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Mark Shields

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. – Ephesians 2:8 Shared in the post “Immanuel” was the purpose of the tent of meeting which … Continue reading →

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Crucified with Christ

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Mark Shields

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for … Continue reading →

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The Promise Of The Spirit

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Mark Shields

The motives of the false teachers as explained in Galatians 6:11-18 were to gain more followers in their belief that human achievement is the better way rather than giving God the glory. They wanted the Galatians to keep part of … Continue reading →

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Walking on Water

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Because of God’s grace Through Jesus our Lord, We have confidence In this one accord. Solid foundation Upon which the Gospel Has been founded With Christ our model. Our eternal future Brings ultimate peace. Every…

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Time to Do Something

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Mark Shields

Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror … Continue reading →

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