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The 500th Anniversary of the Reformation

          Martin Luther's posting of his  95 Theses  sparked one of the most incredible movements in human history. It stirred the consciences of men and women to come back to the authority of Scripture and by doing so, brought to light the excellent and holy doctrine of justification by faith alone. In 1517, the Roman Catholic church sold partial and plenary  indulgences . These indulgences gave the Roman Catholic church prosperity at the expense of burdening the souls of men and women with a false gospel. Indulgences coincided with the Roman Catholic doctrine of  purgatory , a place of temporary punishment. The  95 Theses  inadvertently challenged the papal claim of the existence of the  treasury of merit , and led to the Reformation, the  5 Solas , an abundance of Bible translations, and a Catholic Reformation. Climate, Luther, and the 95 Theses           Leading up to the Reformation, one of the many groundwork elements was the production of both Greek and Latin New Testaments ...

Prayer for the Nations

Scripture Matthew 9:36-38 (NASB) 36  Seeing the people, He felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and dispirited like sheep without a shepherd.  37  Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.  38  Therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.” Mark 11:17 (NASB) And He began to teach and say to them, “Is it not written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer for all the nations’? But you have made it a robbers’ den.” Romans 10:14-15 (NASB) 14  How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in Him whom they have not heard? And how will they hear without a preacher? 15  How will they preach unless they are sent? Just as it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news of good things!” 2 Thessalonians 3:1-3 (NASB) 1  Finally, brethren, pray for us that the word of the Lord will spread rapidly and be glorified, just as it did also with y...

The Daily Praise of God

Scripture Deuteronomy 10:21 (NASB) 21  He is your praise and He is your God, who has done these great and awesome things for you which your eyes have seen. Deuteronomy 32:3-4 (NASB) 3    “For I proclaim the name of the  Lord ;      Ascribe greatness to our God! 4    “The Rock! His work is perfect,      For all His ways are just;      A God of faithfulness and without injustice,      Righteous and upright is He. 1 Chronicles 16:8-9 (NASB) 8     Oh give thanks to the  Lord , call upon His name;      Make known His deeds among the peoples. 9     Sing to Him, sing praises to Him;      Speak of all His wonders. Psalm 18:46 (NASB) 46  The  Lord  lives! Praise be to my Rock!      Exalted be God my Savior! Acts 16:25 (NASB) 25  But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God, and the prisoners were listening to them; Colossians 3:16 (NASB) 16  Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and h...