The modern temples of Molech's child-sacrifice have been made unapproachable by their priests. But courage and truth can still triumph over the tyranny of the wicked.
John UK wrote: My freed will got me to approach unto God for so great salvation.
It was God the Holy Spirit which did all that for me even when I was at enmity with God, dead in sin and unable to spiritually discern what it was all about anyway.
Eph 2:3 Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others. 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, 5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved)
God did it all, to Him be all the praise and glory.
Jesus said. Matthew 19:17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.
"After White turned in his rough draft, however, his teacher circled the word "Jesus" and deducted a point from his grade. The teacher then explained that he needed to rewrite the poem without the offending word."
Matt 1:21 "And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins."
Poor teacher she is not saved.
John 20:31 "But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name."
Phil 2:10 "That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;"
James 4:8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. *The opposite is true! If you draw away from God He will draw away from you. Our nation is an example of that. You're Still a sinner with the need of sanctifying grace.
9 Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. * You don't belong to this world or society. You mourn because you want to leave but can't. Yet!!
10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up. * Note to humble yourselves in the sight of God - not men. If you try to do it in front of men then like the pharisee, you are a hypocrite.
JD Said "I can out-Calvin you any day. You are persevering. I'm not. I'm eternally secure. All my sins are paid for................etc etc etc.
JD We all know your perfect.!!! Thats why every VERB in your version of the Bible speaks of JD's ability to save himself.!!! Your omnipotence is assured oh great one JD.