For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not from you; it is the gift of God; it is not from works, so no one may boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 NABRE We cannot save ourselves, we require grace. Grace is freely given, unearned and unmerited. By God’s…
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May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to think in harmony with one another, in keeping with Christ Jesus, that with one accord you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 15:5-6 NABRE Paul in the letter to the Romans…
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but he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” I will rather boast most gladly of my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may dwell with me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 NABRE Paul is writing to the church in Corinth,…
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Therefore, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and constraints, for the sake of Christ; for when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:10 NABRE The quoted verse from the Second Letter to the Corinthians is preceded by Paul’s acknowledging that God permits Satan‘s angel to…
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So then, while we have the opportunity, let us do good to all, but especially to those who belong to the family of the faith. Galatians 6:10 NABRE The Letter to the Galatians reveals a teaching on the grace of Christ. The great theme of the letter is the glory…
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