(The following account is a narrative of the parable told by Jesus in Luke 18:9-14 KJV). Background: The Pharisees were one of the largest and
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy,
(Matthew 23:23-24; Luke 11:42) Jesus addressed the self-righteous Pharisees on multiple occasions. Christ did not minimize their carefulness nor their strict adherence on issues of
Scripture Reading: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest
Salvation is a Gift of God Salvation is an experience of divine favor which God gives to those who humble themselves and repent of their
Of what value are good works if they do not save us? Ephesians 2:8-9 is a very important scripture and often quoted. “For by grace