C.H. Spurgeon's Evening Devotional
Thursday June 12, 2025

"Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling."-2 Timothy 1:9
    
    The apostle uses the perfect tense and says, "Who hath saved us." Believers in Christ Jesus are saved. They are not looked upon as persons who are in a hopeful state, and may ultimately be saved, but they are already saved. Salvation is not a blessing to be enjoyed upon the dying bed, and to be sung of in a future state above, but a matter to be obtained, received, promised, and enjoyed now. The Christian is perfectly saved in God's purpose; God has ordained him unto salvation, and that purpose is complete. He is saved also as to the price which has been paid for him: "It is finished" was the cry of the Saviour ere He died. The believer is also perfectly saved in His covenant head, for as he fell in Adam, so he lives in Christ. This complete salvation is accompanied by a holy calling. Those whom the Saviour saved upon the cross are in due time effectually called by the power of God the Holy Spirit unto holiness: they leave their sins; they endeavour to be like Christ; they choose holiness, not out of any compulsion, but from the stress of a new nature, which leads them to rejoice in holiness just as naturally as aforetime they delighted in sin. God neither chose them nor called them because they were holy, but He called them that they might be holy, and holiness is the beauty produced by His workmanship in them. The excellencies which we see in a believer are as much the work of God as the atonement itself. Thus is brought out very sweetly the fulness of the grace of God. Salvation must be of grace, because the Lord is the author of it: and what motive but grace could move Him to save the guilty? Salvation must be of grace, because the Lord works in such a manner that our righteousness is for ever excluded. Such is the believer's privilege-a present salvation; such is the evidence that he is called to it-a holy life.
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Monday, April 13, 2015

Grace of God DVD movie review with giveaway

ABOUT GRACE OF GOD

Having lost his faith many years ago, Detective Bill Broadly is called to investigate the disappearance of the local church's collection plate. As he questions its various church members, rumors swirl as more congregants learn about the theft. When one unexpected church-goer confesses to stealing the funds, the confession resurrects Broadly's views on God, and helps him see that through faith and belief there really is rebirth and redemption.



Starring: John Ratzenberg, Erin Bethea, Lorenzo Lamas
Studio Name: Phase 4 Films
Rating: Not Rated
Format: DVD
Run Time (in minutes): 99 minutes
Language: English
Audio Tracks: Digital Sound
Shipping Weight (in pounds): 0.15

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This movie was totally not what I was expecting.  The sub title is A story of Easter Traditions.  There was nothing about Easter in this movie.  The theme of redemption, love, grace, and forgiveness is there.  Also says it is based on the Ten Commandments.  ok maybe thou shalt not steal, love thy neighbor, shalt not covet.  We are really stretching it I think.  I can't say the acting was the best I've seen in Christian movies.  My daughters would say it was cheesy. The story plot could have been better developed. Yes, it is a family movie.  No bad language, scenes, etc.  I'm going to give one reader a chance to see for themselves.  You may like the movie.  FlyBy Promotions has a copy to send to one of my readers.  Tell me an Easter Tradition you and your family share.  Be sure to leave a way for me to contact you.   Giveaway valid in US & Canada only.  I'll draw a winner on April 25th. 

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