But I do not consider my life of any account as dear to myself, so that I may finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify solemnly of the gospel of the grace of God. — ACTS 20:24 — Vitali Rozhko: Word of Grace Bible Institute | USA Someone … Read More
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Innate Knowledge
For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them. — ROMANS 1:18–19 — Veniamin Portansky: Word of Grace Bible Institute | USA The word of … Read More
The Truth About Unity
Now I urge you, brethren, keep your eye on those who cause dissensions and hindrances contrary to the teaching which you learned, and turn away from them. — ROMANS 16:17 — Veniamin Portansky: Word of Grace Bible Institute | USA This text reveals Paul’s passionate care and love for people in the church. He loves these … Read More
Faith and Works
But someone may well say, “You have faith and I have works; show me your faith without the works, and I will show you my faith by my works.” — JAMES 2:18 — Veniamin Portansky: Word of Grace Bible Institute | USA Imagine this scenario. One person speaks of salvation by faith in the substitutionary … Read More
Supreme Love
And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength. — Mark 12:30 — Vasiliy Tkachev: Word of Grace Bible Institute | USA Love should be the chief disposition of our souls toward God. Our God seeks to occupy … Read More
Genuine Hope
For in hope we have been saved, but hope that is seen is not hope; for who hopes for what he already sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, with perseverance we wait eagerly for it. — Romans 8:24-25 — Dmitriy Zherebnenkov: Word of Grace Bible Institute | USA At … Read More
A Liberating and Purifying Gospel
For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world by the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and are overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first. — 2 Peter 2:20 — Dmitriy Zherebnenkov: Word of Grace Bible Institute | USA … Read More
The Joy of a Humble Heart
And Mary said: “My soul exalts the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior, for He has had regard for the humble state of His bondslave. For behold, from this time on all generations will count me blessed.” — Luke 1:46–48 — Dmitriy Zherebnenkov: Word of Grace Bible Institute | USA … Read More
Contagious Gospel Zeal
.. [we] preach the gospel even to the regions beyond you, and not to boast in what has been accomplished in the sphere of another. — 2 Corinthians 3:15 — Dmitriy Zherebnenkov: Word of Grace Bible Institute | USA This wonderful and encouraging passage should stir the heart of every Christian toward global mission … Read More
God Meant It for Good
As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people alive. — Genesis 50:20 — Vitaliy Pelikhatyy: Word of Grace Bible Institute | USA Joseph said these words to his brothers, his own family who had conspired to … Read More
The Compassionate Shepherd
Seeing the people, He felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and dispirited like sheep without a shepherd. — Matthew 9:36 — Vitaliy Pelikhatyy: Word of Grace Bible Institute | USA A.W. Tozer wrote that what we think of God is the most important thing about us. Tozer rightly perceived that our view … Read More
He Is Our Peace
For He himself is our peace, who made both groups into one and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall. — Ephesians 2:14 — Vitaliy Pelikhatyy: Word of Grace Bible Institute | USA What is it that makes the church simultaneously one of the sweetest and most challenging places on earth? People. Every … Read More
Your Will Be Done
And He went a little beyond them, and fell on His face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as you will.” — Matthew 26:39 — Andrey Gorban: Word of Grace Bible Institute | USA How incredibly humbling it is to … Read More
Pleasing Men or Pleasing Christ?
For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a bond-servant of Christ. — Galatians 1:10 — Andrey Gorban: Word of Grace Bible Institute | USA What a shame it is when … Read More
Do You Love Me?
So when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love you.” He said to him, “Tend my lambs.” — John 21:15 — Aleksey Kolomiytsev: Word of Grace Bible Institute | USA … Read More
Love One Another
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another. — John 13:34–35 — Aleksey Kolomiytsev: Word of Grace Bible Institute | USA … Read More
The Perfect Sacrifice
…once at the consummation of the ages He has been manifested to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself. — Hebrews 9:26 — Aleksey Kolomiytsev: Word of Grace Bible Institute | USA Perfect efficacy characterizes the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. In past centuries, the people of God had to offer sacrifices. The purpose was to … Read More
True Confession
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. — 1 John 1:9 — Aleksey Kolomiytsev: Word of Grace Bible Institute | USA Freedom from sin is one of the greatest needs in people’s lives. Sin deprives us of joy, brings feelings of … Read More
