Monday
Nov172014

Heidelberg Catechism

Question 62. But why can’t our good works be our righteousness before God, or at least part of it? 

Answer: Because the righteousness which can stand before God’s judgment must be absolutely perfect, (a)  In this life, even our best works are imperfect and defiled with sin. (b)

(Scriptural proofs after the fold.)

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Saturday
Nov152014

Sunday's Hymn: O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing

O for a thousand tongues to sing
My great Redeemer’s praise,
The glories of my God and King,
The triumphs of his grace.

My gracious Master and my God,
Assist me to proclaim,
To spread through all the earth abroad,
The honors of thy Name.

Jesus, the Name that charms our fears,
That bids our sorrows cease;
‘Tis music in the sinner’s ears,
‘Tis life, and health, and peace.

He breaks the power of reigning sin,
He sets the pris’ner free;
His blood can make the foulest clean,
His blood availed for me.

He speaks and, listening to his voice,
New life the dead receive;
The mournful, broken hearts rejoice;
The humble poor believe.

Hear him, ye deaf; his praise, ye dumb,
Your loosened tongues employ;
Ye blind, behold your Savior come;
And leap, ye lame, for joy.
—Charles Wesley

  

Other hymns, worship songs, prayers, sermons excerpts, or quotes posted today:

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Friday
Nov142014

For Salvation

In keeping with our theme for November at Out of the Ordinary, I’ve posted there this morning on being thankful for our salvation. From start to finish, salvation is a gracious gift from God, so we ought to always be thanking him for it. I’ve posted a list of some of the benefits of our salvation to get us started.

Do you have something to add to my list?