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SALVATION IS 100% GOD'S WORK and GOD'S GIFT

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Image from https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9ZFtODifhiUOyy18FyWkoZ7JJvYowE4NLsIu-IEPAE2R0mI4-6btH5ZDjgnUQ9eA5Eza8EFKi2DxkJOVDJQKIDUfXwI4obD5Rssrt6sIGvxIA7A76BInFDYeltLGXn4Ug0Y6C8cR1zCA/s1600/ephsians_2-89.jpg There are many schools of thought (I don't know if this is the right term) on Salvation. Well, I only know two. The first one is that salvation is 100% God's work and God's gift. The second one is that salvation is MOSTLY God's work, however, man has a part in salvation because he is the one who “accepts” this salvation. Without this “acceptance”, salvation is not consummated (to use a legal term). In other words, salvation is MOSTLY God's work plus man's use of his free will. Ephesians 2:8-9 says: “For by grace you are saved through faith, and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God; it is not from works, so that no one can boast.” The first verse says that “we are saved through faith”. That'...

HOW TO FIND THE PERFECT PARTNER

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Image from http://www.papermovement.com/images/products/995.jpg Yes, the title is deceptive. There is no such thing as a perfect partner. (Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God ). But one thing I can assure is that you will the person who is perfect enough for you. First Step: Guard your heart. Proverbs 4:23 says “Guard your heart with all vigilance, for from it are the sources of life.” Do not date, court, or be with anyone just because there is social pressure. “What? You're already 18 and you don't have a girlfriend yet?” Do not be in a relationship just to “try it out”. A relationship is not a kitchen appliance that you can just exchange for something better if the first one you tried is not working well for you. A relationship involves your heart, your mind, and your soul. Being in a wrong, ungodly relationship will break your heart (if it is not broken already), and a broken heart means a broken life. So, guard yo...