Salvation Journey

  Focus Verse (Psalm 119:7) “I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments.” ——Psalm 119:7 (KJV) Context for Psalm 119:7 ALEPH (Psalm 119:1-8) (1) Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.  (2) Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.  (3) They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways.  (4) Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently.   (5) O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!   (6) Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments. (7) I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments.  (8) I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly. Notes for Psalm 119:7 Who: (7) “ I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments.” Here we have the believer and the “LORD” mentioned in verse 1. W

Focus Verse (Psalm 100:1): “Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.” ——Psalm 100:1 (KJV) Context for Psalm 100:1: (Psalm 100:1-4) (1) Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.  (2) Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.  (3) Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. (4) Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. Prayer for Psalm 100:1 Dear Lord, I pray that you will fill our hearts with joy in service to you. Bless our ministry efforts so that people may come to a saving knowledge of Jesus who bled and died for our sins. In Jesus name I pray. Amen. For Further Reading  King James Bible   Salvation Journey Blog

  “ Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:” —-Philippians 1:1 (KJV) Humbleness  It’s interesting to note how Paul saw himself, as well as his companion Timothy, as servants of Christ even though they were great early Christian leaders. Reading the letter of Philippians it is easy to see why. Later in the letter Paul writes about how Jesus gave up the privileges of Heaven to come to Earth and die for our sins. It’s almost unimaginable that someone would die for another, especially after they committed a multitude of transgressions against the one doing the sacrifice. No matter our position in the Church, a Christian organization, and life in general, we should always walk with the attitude of a humble servant to the one who died for our sins and rose again on the third day. Only through Jesus are we made righteous and reconciled to God. Otherwise, we’re doomed to the Lake of Fire

This is a part of a series where I compile doctrinal verses, and where possible, provide illustrative correlation scripture along with some interpretation. Theme Verses: (13) Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.  (14) He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. —John 16:13-14 (KJV) Illustrative Verses (3) It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,   (4) That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.  —-Luke 1:3-4 (KJV) Commentary  Theophilus means “Friend of God”, according to the King James Study Bible. I believe Luke wrote the Gospel of Luke to encourage Theophilus in the Gospel out of love.  More importantly, I also t

Focus Verse (Psalm 119:6) “Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.” ——Psalm 119:6 (KJV) Context for Psalm 119:6 ALEPH (Psalm 119: 1-8) (1) Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.  (2) Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.  (3) They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways.  (4) Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently.   (5) O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!   (6) Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments. (7) I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments.  (8) I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly. Notes for Psalms 119:6 Who: “Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.” —-Psalm 119:6 (KJV) I believe this represents the believer and the Lord, who is mentioned in verse 1. What : “

Focus Verse (Psalm 119:5) “ O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!” —— Psalm 119:5 (KJV) Context for Psalm 119:5 ALEPH (Psalm 119: 1-8) (1) Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.  (2) Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.  (3) They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways.  (4) Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently.   (5) O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!    (6) Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments. (7) I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments.  (8) I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly. Notes for (Psalm 119:5) Who: (5) “O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!” I believe the word “ my ” references the author and believer. The word “ thy ” references the “ Lord” mentioned in verse 1. What : (5) “ O that my ways