“The Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.” – Matthew 9:6

Galatians 3:22  (NLT)

“But the Scriptures declare

that we are all prisoners of sin,

so we receive God’s promise of freedom only

by believing in Jesus Christ.”

What an encouragement to find the verse of the Bible Hebrews 12:1 in The Northern Advocate (Wednesday, August 4, 2010) under “Thought For The Day”. (“What the Bible says about perseverance”)

On the same page you can also read an article called:  “Kaitaia Baptists set to mark church 50th”.

“Who works out everything in conforming with the purpose of his will.” – Ephesians 1:11

“I tell you the TRUTH,

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whoever hears my word

and believes him who sent me

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has eternal life

and will not be condemned;

he has crossed over from death to life.”

John 5:24

“Who will bring any charge against those  whom God has chosen?” – Romans 8:33

“The priests and the Levites stood to bless the people, and God heard them,  for their prayer reached heaven his holy dwelling place.” – Second Chronicles 30:27

Second Chronicles 27:6

“Jotham grew powerful because he walked steadfastly before the Lord his God.”