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Saturday September 4, 2004 InTouch Early Light Devotional Tragedy in the Church House 1 John 5:10-13 The Bible warns about the predicament of countless churchgoers who will, to their utter dismay, face doom because they are trusting in their good works. (Matthew 7:22-23) Such a frightful tragedy can be avoided-the solution requires a sustained and accurate presentation of the Gospel in all its power and simplicity. The plain truth is that Jesus took upon Himself the sins of the whole world. He died in my place and took the penalty I deserved. His sacrifice is my only hope of salvation; when I believe in what He did, then I am saved. Scripture says that salvation is a free gift; if we could earn it, it would no longer be a gift. In order to be saved, it is absolutely essential that we understand and appropriate the truth. It is also important to base our salvation on a definite decision made at a specific point in time. We don't gradually acquire salvation by growing up in the church or improving our behavior. It is possible to mature in our mental understanding of the Gospel, but at some point, we must do something concrete with that knowledge. At the end of our earthly existence, those of us who have embraced the truth will live forever; those who have rejected it will enter eternal darkness and misery. There is no middle ground. Thanks be to God that we don't have to wonder which side we are on. His Word says we can know we have eternal life. This is not a "hope so." It is the blessed assurance of the redeemed. * * * What if you and Dr. Charles Stanley could study God's Word together, one-on-one, at your own pace, and in the comfort of your own home? Now you can! Enroll today at the Charles Stanley Institute For Christian Living. www.charlesstanleyinstitute.com For broadcast schedules, outlines, expanded studies, audio, and video of Dr. Stanley's sermons, visit In Touch's Broadcast page: http://www.intouch.org/myintouch/broadcasts/index_76108.html. >>> Share the good news <<< Please forward this message to a friend! FREE Christian Book http://l.salemweb.net/swnoffer0203/ ____________________SUBSCRIPTION INFO_______________________ * This newsletter is never sent unsolicited. To unsubscribe from this newsletter immediately, simply click on the link below. If this link is not clickable, simply cut and paste it into the address bar of your browser. http://www.salememail.com/unsub/209/1698058.aspx * Copyright C 2004 Salem Web Network and its Content Providers. All rights reserved. 1698058 ____________________________________________________________ TRINITY COLLEGE & SEMINARY OFF CAMPUS & ONLINE Experience Personal & Ministry Growth Through Bible-Focused Degree Programs Associate and Bachelor of Arts Master of Arts, M.Div., Doctor of Arts, Doctor of Ministry http://l.salemweb.net/tcs2003tr/footer/ ____________________________________________________________ Questions or comments can be sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> $9.95 domain names from Yahoo!. Register anything. http://us.click.yahoo.com/J8kdrA/y20IAA/yQLSAA/BCfwlB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kumpulan/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
