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Ana Marie Ort

Lazarus illustrates salvation

March 9, 2010

Lazarus: I wish Jesus were here.
Jesus: Lazarus, come forth!
Lazarus: “Oh, that’s Jesus calling to me! I’ve been waiting for Him to come! Now, I can get out of this miserable tomb. Wait, I must be alive first. Ah, that’s it! I must breathe. Breathe. Breathe. Yes, I feel alive now. I’m coming, Lord! Just a [...]

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One of the best illustrations of salvation…

March 9, 2010

…is the story of Lazarus.
Think about it.

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Psalm 119:65-72

March 8, 2010

65. You have dealt well with your servant,
O Lord, according to your word.
66. Teach me good judgment and knowledge,
for I believe in your commandments.
67. Before I was afflicted I went astray,
but now I keep your word.
68. You are good and do good;
teach me your statutes.
69. The insolent smear me with lies,
but with my whole heart [...]

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Understanding Grace

March 6, 2010

Notes from a discussion about Chapter 13 of Knowing God by J.I. Packer.
(” ” indicate quotes from the book)
“Grace is God’s riches at Christ’s expense.”
The purpose of everything is for the praise of the glory of His grace.
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Truths we must believe if we are to properly understand grace:
1) man is totally (in every aspect) depraved
2) [...]

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Psalm 119:57-64

March 4, 2010

57. The Lord is my portion;
I promise to keep your words.
58. I entreat your favor with all my heart;
be gracious to me according to your promise.
59. When I think on my ways,
I turn my feet to your testimonies;
60. I hasten and do not delay
to keep your commandments.
61. Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me,
I [...]

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Psalm 119:49-56

February 27, 2010

49. Remember your word to your servant,
in which you have made me hope.
50. This is my comfort in my affliction,
that your promise gives me life.
51. The insolent utterly deride me,
but I do not turn away from your law.
52. When I think of your rules from of old,
I take comfort, O Lord.
53. Hot indignation seizes me [...]

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The Forbearing Holy Spirit

February 25, 2010

“The Holy Spirit is no mere mechanical agent in the great work of a sinner’s deliverance. ‘I delight to do Your will’ is as true of the Spirit as the Son.
He loves the sinner; therefore He lays hold of him. He pities his misery; therefore He stretches out the hand of help. He has no [...]

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What makes a [future] husband jealous?

February 18, 2010

Pearls and Diamonds is doing a purity series.
This is a survey of what makes husbands jealous. You should read it.
Here are some further observations.

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Psalm 119:41-48

February 17, 2010

41. Let your steadfast love come to me, O Lord,
your salvation according to your promise;
42. then shall I have an answer for him who taunts me,
for I trust in your word.
43. And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth,
for my hope is in your rules.
44. I will keep your law continually,
forever [...]

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Psalm 119:33-40

February 15, 2010

33. Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes;
and I will keep it to the end.
34. Give me understanding, that I may keep your law
and observe it with my whole heart.
35. Lead me in the path of your commandments,
for I delight in it.
36. Incline my heart to your testimonies,
and not to selfish gain!
37. Turn [...]

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