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Blessed is he who takes refuge in the Lord

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Glorify the Lord with me; Let us exalt his name together. I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Those who look at him are radiant; his faces are never covered with shame. The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him and delivers them. Taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is he who takes refuge in him. Fear the Lord, you holy people of his, for those who fear him lack nothing. The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack nothing. Who among you loves life and wishes to see many good days, keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies. Turn away from evil and do good; Seek peace and pursue it. The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil, to blot out his name from the earth. The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all his troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearte...

Christ is the end of the law, for the justification of all who believe

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Indeed, Moses also defines the righteousness that comes from the law: The man who does these things shall live by them. But thus speaks the righteousness that comes from faith: Do not say in your heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? it is to bring down Christ; or: Who will descend into the abyss? it is to trace Christ from the dead. What does she say then? The word is near you, your mouth, and your heart. Now it is the word of faith that we preach. If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing with the heart that we come to righteousness, and it is by confessing with the mouth that we come to salvation, according to this scripture: Anyone who believes in him will not be confused. There is no difference, indeed, between us, since we all have the same Lord, who is rich for all those who invoke him. Anyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. How then will they invoke the o...

God's kingdom rules over all

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Universal Church of the Living God and Seminary, Inc. Always remember this: From eternity and to eternity the love of the LORD is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with his children, with those who keep his covenant and remember to obey his commands. The LORD has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all. Praise the LORD, you angels of his, you mighty ones who fulfilled his commands, who obey his word. Praise the LORD, all you heavenly hosts, you his servants who do his will. Praise the LORD, all his works in every place of his dominion.

Fasting! Fasting! Fasting!

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Universal Church of the Living God and Seminary, Inc. This is the fast enjoyed by the Lord: Loosen the chains of wickedness, Loosen the bonds of bondage, Free the oppressed, and let every yoke be broken. Share your bread with the hungry and bring the homeless poor into your house; If you see a naked man, cover him, and do not turn away from your neighbor. Then your light will burst forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly germinate; Your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the Lord will follow you. Then you shall call, and the LORD will answer; You will weep, and he will say: Here I am! If you remove the yoke from your midst, the threatening gestures and the insulting words, If you give your own food to the hungry, if you satisfy the needy soul, your light will rise in the darkness, and your darkness will be like noon. The LORD will always be your guide, He will satisfy your soul in the dry places, and he will give strength to your limbs; You will be like a w...

The gospel of grace and truth is not of man but God

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Universal Church of the Living God and Seminary, Inc. Considering Galatians 1, I Cor 2:6-8, Gal:6 v1-3, Acts 9, 2 Cor 13. Paul, an apostle, not from men, nor by a man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead, and all the brethren who are with me, to the churches of Galatia: Grace to you and peace from God the Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins, to deliver us from this evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to who be the glory forever and ever! Amen! I am surprised that you turn away so quickly from the one who called you by the grace of Christ, to move on to another gospel. Not that there is another gospel, but there are people who confuse you and want to subvert the gospel of Christ. But, when we, when an angel from heaven announces another gospel than the one, we have preached to you, let him be anathema! We have already said it, and I repeat it at this hour: if anyone announces a different Gospel to you ...

God is worthy of all praise

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Universal Church of the Living God and Seminary, Inc. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love lasts forever. Give thanks to the God of gods. His love lasts forever. Give thanks to the Lord of lords: His love lasts forever. To him who alone does great wonders, His love lasts forever. Who by his intelligence made the heavens, His love lasts forever. Who spread the earth over the waters, His love lasts forever. Who made the big lights. His love lasts forever. The sun to rule the day, His love lasts forever. The moon and the stars rule the night; His love lasts forever. Hallelujah.