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Salvation by Grace By James Cope

In Titus 2:11-13 we read: "For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ." This passage affirms that the grace of God that brings salvation teaches us. The salvation here mentioned is obviously salvation ...

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Is Gambling Wrong?

The Kansas City Star on February 4, 2000, did a story on the desire to win "the big one" in local gambling establishments.  The article, "Jackpot Quest Takes Its Toll: Elusive payoff leaves players empty-handed," reported that one individual lost $98,000 playing slot machines over a three week period.  This person, while looking on the bright side of things said, "The best day I only lost $2000." Is gambling wrong?  Something certainly seems wrong with ...

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