Bible Verse of the Day

Category: Salvation

  • Bible Verse of The Day – 4-23-26

    Ephesians 1:7 (AMPC) 7 In Him we have redemption (deliverance and salvation) through His blood, the remission (forgiveness) of our offenses (shortcomings and trespasses), in accordance with the riches and the generosity of His gracious favor,

    Welcome back!

    We are on day 4 of this 5-day series.

    Today we will discuss forgiveness.

    More specifically, we will be looking at receiving forgiveness from God, not one person forgiving another.

    Looking at it from this perspective, here is how forgiveness would be defined.

    Forgiveness: God’s act of pardoning sinners by releasing them from the penalty of sin and canceling their debt.

    Greek: Aphiemi, Aphesis

    Aphiemi represents the cancelation of a debt. It signifies that the penalty for our sin (which is death) has been fully discharged. We are no longer bound by it.

    Aphesis represents the state of remission (or release) from that debt. It has been paid in full on your behalf by Someone else who did not incur the debt (in this case, God).

    Our past sin is not overlooked. It is sent away, removed from us through the blood of Christ that was shed on the cross.

    Because of a repentant heart, we turn away from our old ways.

    We begin to see the world through a different lens, leaning more toward God and less toward the things of the world that once enslaved us.

    By now we should be starting to see a clearer picture of the 5 components of salvation.

    We experience and/or become aware of God’s grace and mercy toward us. This realization or discovery causes us to be remorseful for our sins and repent. Repentance opens the door to forgiveness. And forgiveness sets us free from the debt of our sins.

    Tomorrow, let’s discuss the final component of this; redemption.

    Thank you for reading.

    Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

    Seven Seas Ministries
    49 N Lamplighters Walk
    Hampstead, NC 28443

    401-439-3780

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  • Bible Verse of The Day – 4-22-26

    Luke 13:3 (LSB) 3 I tell you, no, but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.

    Welcome to day three of our series!

    We have covered grace and mercy.

    Today, we will discuss repentance.

    Contrary to what many believe, repentance is more than simply feeling sorrow for our behavior or actions.

    Repentance: a turning away from our old self and old ways.

    Greek: metanoia

    True repentance begins with a genuine feeling of remorse; remorse for what we have done, who we have been, and our sinful ways as a whole.

    That remorse stirs us and causes us to desire God’s forgiveness. And it is that repentant heart that leads (opens the door) to repentance.

    Without repentance, there is no forgiveness.

    Luke 13:3, the verse above, was spoken by Jesus as He addressed the Jews.

    In the latter part of Chapter 12, immediately prior to what He spoke in Luke 13:3, He reprimanded the crowd, and His disciples as well, for not discerning the times, and for not recognizing what was right in front of them.

    And He warned them that if they did not repent, they would perish.

    Likewise, in the book of Acts, Peter warned the Jews that they also must repent so their sins may be wiped away.

    Acts 3:19 (LSB) 19 Therefore repent and return, so that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord;

    Again, it is repentance that opens the door to forgiveness.

    In summary, true repentance (metanoia) is a turning point; a place where we begin the process of forsaking our old self and embracing the man or woman God is transforming us into.

    This transformation is whole, impacting us from head to toe, inside and out. Even our mind is renewed as we begin to shed and forsake the ways of the world, embracing instead the things of God.

    This transformation cannot happen if we allow ourselves to continue to be enslaved to the ways of the world.

    Romans 12:2 (NKJV) 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

    Tomorrow we will continue as we discuss forgiveness.

    Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

    Seven Seas Ministries
    49 N Lamplighters Walk
    Hampstead, NC 28443

    401-439-3780

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  • Bible Verse of The Day – 4-21-26

    Ephesians 2:4-5 (LSB) 4 But God, being rich in mercy because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved…

    Yesterday we discussed grace; receiving favor/kindness we don’t deserve.

    Today we will discuss mercy; not receiving punishment we do deserve.

    These two, grace and mercy, go hand in hand, leading us toward God and a repentant heart.

    Mercy: the compassionate treatment of those in distress, specifically involving the withholding of deserved punishment or the relief of misery.

    Original Greek: Eleos

    In the verses above, Ephesians 2:4-5, we learn that because of His great love for us, God displayed mercy toward us even while we were dead in our transgressions (sins), making us alive in Christ.

    Thank you, Father!

    What is this mercy that Paul speaks of in these verses?

    Let’s examine it and break it down so we can be sure to understand it correctly.

    As seen in the short definition above, mercy in its simplest definition is when someone has the right and the cause to punish us, but they choose not to do so.

    Our sin and blatant rebellion against God give Him the right to punish us; to condemn us to eternal separation from Him.

    God’s compassion toward us prevents us from receiving the judgement that we deserve.

    It is in becoming aware of, and recognizing, His grace and mercy toward us that our heart changes.

    We become repentant, displaying genuine remorse for our sin.

    Tomorrow, we will discuss that oh-so-important word, repentance.

    We hope you will join us!

    Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

    Seven Seas Ministries
    49 N Lamplighters Walk
    Hampstead, NC 28443

    401-439-3780

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  • Bible Verse of The Day – 4-20-26

    Ephesians 2:8 (LSB) 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not of yourselves, it is the gift of God;

    Welcome to part 1 of what will be a 5-part series!

    This series will touch on five different components of our salvation in Christ.

    1. Grace
    2. Mercy
    3. Repentance
    4. Forgiveness
    5. Redemption

    We will examine each of these five components and gain understanding as to the integral part that each plays in our salvation.

    Ephesians 2:8 (above) states that we are saved by grace, though faith. What is grace. And how does it contribute to our salvation?

    Grace: unmerited favor, kindness, or goodwill given to someone who doesn’t deserve it.

    Original Greek: charis

    Exhibiting kindness toward someone who has not displayed kindness toward you is a simplified example.

    A more complicated, intricate example might be this:

    Someone you know has spent years treating you badly. They have slandered you, treated you harshly, and done everything they can to destroy your career and your reputation. They have made themselves your enemy.

    This person, though a series of poor choices, has fallen into deep debt. He is on the brink of losing everything. This would destroy him and his family.

    What if you had the power, though financial means, to save him from certain destruction?

    He has not asked you to help. You don’t owe him anything. But you act on his behalf and help him anyway.

    This is grace in action. And it leads to a complete change of heart in your enemy. He is changed by this forever.

    You see, grace can be transformative.

    So it is with God and us. God chose to offer us kindness despite our hatred and irreverence toward Him.

    And it caused our heart to become repentant, seeking His forgiveness. It is the first step toward our redemption.

    Please join us tomorrow as we continue our journey.

    Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

    Seven Seas Ministries
    49 N Lamplighters Walk
    Hampstead, NC 28443

    401-439-3780

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  • Bible Verse of The Day – 3-8-26 – The Cost of The Crown

    Please click to watch the video nowGreetings in the wonderful name of Jesus, our Lord! 

    Salvation through Christ is an incredible gift from God. But do we understand it in its true Biblical entirety? 

    We have a new video for you today that dives into this topic. In the video, The Cost of The Crown – Why Acceptance Isn’t Enough, we teach about the the fact that salvation in Christ is about more than just “accepting Jesus” as our savior”. 

    We hope you find this new video informative and eye-opening, giving you a new understanding of this often-overlooked topic. 

    Please click here to watch the video now.

    We love you all very much. 

    And we hope you enjoy the rest of your day. 

    Sincerely, 

    Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

    Seven Seas Ministries
    49 N Lamplighters Walk
    Hampstead, NC 28443  

    401-439-3780 

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  • Bible Verse of The Day – 9-20-25

    John 14:6 (NKJV) 6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

    As a young woman told me the story of what happened to her recently, she shared that she almost died.

    It opened the door for me to ask her this very important question.

    “Do you know where you would go if we had lost you?”

    She looked at me like, are you kidding? And I continued to explain there are only two places we go when we die; heaven or hell.

    She looked at me and chuckled, and said, “I think I’m probably going to hell.”

    I said to her, “it is my responsibility right now to help you know for sure.”

    As I started to explain this, I could tell she wasn’t interested. I clearly sensed she wasn’t at all concerned.

    She made a statement to me; “maybe there’s another place to go to besides heaven or hell.”

    And on that note, I mentioned that “if it was me, I would want to know for sure rather than to wait and find out that I’m wrong.

    Please don’t let yourself be in this same situation.

    Let us be safe and know for sure the way to Heaven; one way, through Jesus Christ.

    It’s not a game. It’s Heaven or hell.

    Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

    Seven Seas Ministries 
    49 N Lamplighters Walk 
    Hampstead, NC 28443

    401-439-3780

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  • Bible Verse of The Day – 9-8-25

    Acts 20:21 (NLT) 21 I have had one message for Jews and Greeks alike—the necessity of repenting from sin and turning to God, and of having faith in our Lord Jesus.

    Have you ever wanted or needed a short, concise definition or description of salvation, and Christianity?

    Have you wished you had something that could be used to describe to others what it is that you have dedicated your life to?

    The verse above is exactly that!

    Does it give deep theology? No.

    Does it explain that the blood of Jesus was shed for all humanity, for the redemption and washing of our sins? No.

    And does it teach about the resurrection of Jesus, destroying the chains of death and giving us hope for eternal life? No.

    But what it does do is sum up the basis of our relationship with God through Christ.

    Salvation is for Jews and non-Jews; all of humanity.

    Repentance is necessary as we turn to God for forgiveness.

    And our faith must be in Jesus Christ, the One who shed His blood for us; Emmanuel, God with us.

    And there you have it; Christianity in a nutshell.

    The most concise phrase I have seen in the entirety of God’s word to describe our relationship with God, and our hope in Jesus Christ.

    Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

    Seven Seas Ministries
    49 N Lamplighters Walk
    Hampstead, NC 28443

    401-439-3780

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  • Bible Verse of The Day – 9-7-25 – A Dangerous Place to Be – Part 2

    Please click to watch the video now.Greetings, precious brothers and sisters in Christ. 

    The Apostle Paul told us to make our calling and election sure. What did he mean? 

    Our newest video explains this as we teach about A Dangerous Place to Be – Part 2. 

    In this video, we pick up where we left off last week, continuing our teaching about being sure of our salvation in Christ. 

    Please click here to watch the video now.

    We love you all immensely. 

    Sincerely, 

    Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

    Seven Seas Ministries
    49 N Lamplighters Walk
    Hampstead, NC 28443  

    401-439-3780

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  • Bible Verse of The Day – 8-31-25 – A Dangerous Place to Be (part 1)

    Please tap to watch the video now.Greetings in the name of Jesus! 

    Jesus taught many things while He was here on earth. Most of His teachings were focused on preparing people for eternity. 

    One of His statements about eternity involved people who believed they would enter heaven but found that they were turned away when they faced Jesus on the day of judgement. 

    This is a serious topic, and it’s one that we teach about in our newest video. In this video we teach about being sure of our salvation through Christ by learning of Him, and by surrendering ourselves to Him wholly. 

    The video is called, A Dangerous Place to Be (part 1). 

    We hope you can take the time to watch this. 

    Please click here to watch the video now.

    We pray that God speaks to many hearts through this video today 🙏 

    We love you all. 

    Sincerely, 

    Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

    Seven Seas Ministries
    49 N Lamplighters Walk
    Hampstead, NC 28443  

    401-439-3780

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  • Bible Verse of The Day – 6-5-25

    Romans 10:13 (NKJV) 13 For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

    As Jesus spoke to the thief on the cross, His words would echo down through the centuries; a simple, yet deeply profound truth that has seemingly gotten lost in deep theology and human logic (today you will be with Me in Paradise).

    Yesterday, we ended our devotional with a question; “how can we reconcile what happened on the cross with what we have been told is required for someone to be saved?”

    In short, we can’t. Or at least not without doing a lot of dancing around to make it seem like it works.

    It seems that some believers not only become confused but become angry with this topic because it flies in the face of our beloved long-believed theology.

    To this, let us ask this question; how can we argue with God’s word?

    In the verses shared over the last few days, it is abundantly clear that salvation is very simple.

    Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved (Acts 16:31).

    I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise (Luke 23:43).

    Whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved (Romans 10:13).

    Those three verses alone speak very plainly as to what is required.

    Now, man has managed to add many other pieces to this “puzzle” that it seems were never intended.

    But that’s OK, because if we go to God’s word, we can see through those layers, and we can peel them away to see the foundational truth.

    Romans 10:13 states that if we call on the name of the Lord, we shall be saved.

    The thief on the cross called on the name of Jesus. And Jesus answered; today you will be with Me in paradise.

    This is the simplest piece of evidence in the entirety of God’s word that shows us what is required to be saved.

    Acts 16:31 says, believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved.

    The thief on the cross believed. He was saved. The words of Jesus prove it beyond any doubt.

    Who are we to argue with Jesus? How can we justify putting so many requirements or stipulations on the salvation of a human soul?

    Now, should our lives change after being saved? Yes! But that comes after.

    When we call on the name of the Lord, He saves us. Plain and simple.

    There is much that comes afterward. This is all part of our new life as a believer.

    We repent. We allow God to change our heart and our ways. We seek God more deeply. We learn of Him. We draw nearer to Him.

    And we do that all in faith; the same faith that caused us to call out to Him.

    He is faithful to answer us. And our relationship with Him grows. Over time, as we pursue Him wholeheartedly, that relationship flourishes.

    And we spend the remainder of our lifetime growing as a child of God.

    But it all started with calling to Him in trust; a simple act of faith with no ceremony, no fanfare, and no special requirements except to call on His name.

    Does this mean that walking an aisle, reciting a specific prayer, etc. is meaningless? Not necessarily. But in the end, it all comes down to our heart.

    What must we do to be saved? Call on the name of the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved.

    Amen

    Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

    Seven Seas Ministries
    49 N Lamplighters Walk
    Hampstead, NC 28443

    401-439-3780

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  • Bible Verse of The Day – 6-4-25

    Luke 23:43 (NKJV) 43 And Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.”

    Yesterday, we ended our devotional as Jesus was about to speak some critically important words to a thief on a cross.

    Those words, in the verse above, deserve our full attention because they just may change the way we think about salvation and faith in Christ.

    The thief recognized who Jesus really was. He had a divine revelation while hanging on a cross; a place of certain death.

    He understood that this was the Messiah hanging next to him, being unjustly punished. And he asked Jesus to remember him when He came into His kingdom.

    There on the cross, this man trusted Jesus with his soul, pleading with Jesus to remember him.

    And in His response, Jesus assured the man that he would be with Him in paradise that very same day.

    There in those few minutes, a self-admitted criminal went from despicable in the eyes of society, to forgiven by Jesus with a single, short phrase; “remember me when You come into Your kingdom”.

    If we look at this interaction, we cannot deny that this man was accepted by Jesus and assured that he would enter paradise upon his death (today you will be with Me in Paradise).

    The proof of this is in the words of Jesus Himself. It is not theory. It is not an assumption. It is not a figment of someone’s imagination.

    Knowing this, we must somehow reconcile this with everything we have been told or taught about becoming a Christian; a child of God through faith in Christ.

    Walk an aisle during an altar call. Recite a specific prayer. Confess our faith before others, etc.

    How does what took place between Jesus and the thief reconcile with what we have been told is required by so many?

    Let us ponder this overnight, and we will put all the pieces together tomorrow as we bring this study to a conclusion.

    Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

    Seven Seas Ministries
    49 N Lamplighters Walk
    Hampstead, NC 28443

    401-439-3780

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