seek something to get rid of the guilt. Yet, instead of believing in grace, they believe that they can pay the debt themselves. I John 1:7 tells us, “the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleans- eth us from all sin.” It is His blood that does it, not good works, not good character, not church life, not church work, not gifts of money for any pur pose. “For by grace are ye saved . . . not of works . . . (Ephesians 2:8-9). Did you hear those words? “Not of works” ! The Lord Jesus keeps salva tion in His own hand as a free gift to those who put trust and confidence in Him. You put your trust in that lovely precious One and He will take you to glory. * * * The reason God can offer salvation free is because it was paid for in advance by Christ. EXAMINE YOURSELF In the Bible we are constantly re minded that, as believers, we are to examine ourselves, making sure that our lives are sincere and without offense. The famed painter, Leonardo da Vinci, spent the last three years of his life in Paris serving the king of France. During this time he became ill and was sick for several months. Fearing that death was near he began asking questions about the Christian faith. He studied the mean ing of the Lord’s supper, finally con fessing his own sins and his personal need of Christ as Saviour. Supported by his friends he got out of bed to go to church and partake of communion. Years before, da Vinci had painted that which is now recognized as a masterpiece of art in the canvas of “The Last Supper.” How sad that he had to wait until he was near death’s door to fully appreciate its true meaning. So, there are many to day who know about the church ordi nances; they are familiar with the rit uals and can use all of the proper phrases, but they have never by faith come to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour. This is why, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, the Apostle Paul cautions us, “But let a man examine himself, for he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself." “Exam ine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves.”
RIGHTLY DIVIDING In the Word of God, one familiar in junction to the believer is to “rightly divide” the Word of truth. The back ground comes from the ministry of the priests in tabernacle service. They were to cut up the sacrificial animal carefully, giving God His rightful portion at the altar, the rest going to the priest for his own use. We need to distinguish care fully the teaching of God’s Word on such matters as the difference between law and grace. That which the Lord commanded Israel is not always applica ble to this dispensation of grace. So, the exhortation comes, not only to Biola stu dents, but rather to every child of the Lord, “Study to show thyself approved unto God." Before you seek correctly to interpret a passage of Scripture ask two vital questions, to whom is it addressed, and about what is the context talking? The reading and studying of God’s Word is a necessity for true spiritual growth. If a man can have victory with God in solitude, then he can also have it in the crowd. (Continued from page 2) OTHER STATES Albuquerque, New Mexico KARA 1310 7:00 A.M. MTWTF KARA 99.5 (FM) Billings, Montana KURL 730 Caldwell-Bolse The road to success will always be under construction.
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