In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, Whom He appointed heir of allthings, and through Whom He made the universe.
To Him Who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy, to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen.
However, to the man who does not work but trusts God Who justifies the wicked, his faith is credited to him as righteousness.
Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him.
What does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”
Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, Who provides us with everything for our enjoyment.
But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
Live such good lives among the pagans that, though thay accuse you of doing wrong, thay may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.