Category: Salvation

Bible Verse of The Day – 1-31-13

(John 1:12-13 NKJV)  But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: {13} who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

But as many as received Him… These are very important words for the world to hear and understand.

We all need to understand what this means! Sadly, there is a false teaching that has been propagated throughout the earth that teaches that just because Jesus died, everyone will go to heaven.

Many people believe that we are all God’s children. But this verse above is one of many that breaks this myth and shows us that we need to receive Him in order to be called one of God’s children.

Yes… we are all God’s creations, but we are not all God’s children. This verse proves it!

Have you received Him? Have you acknowledged Him and accepted the sacrifice that he made for you on the cruel cross? Do you believe that He died for your sins?

Becoming one of God’s children isn’t difficult and it doesn’t require you to do anything special other than to put your faith in Him.

If you have never done this, do it today. Tell Him that you need Him. Ask Him to forgive you for your sins and then ask Him to help you start fresh and make you new.

It’s that easy. He’s waiting for you to reach out to Him and become one of His children. Do it right now, in the name of Jesus.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-377-5400

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Bible Verse of The Day – 1-17-13

(Matthew 18:11 NKJV)  “For the Son of Man has come to save that which was lost“.

We lost it! It was our doing in the garden.

That’s right… woman and man, man and woman. We messed up the plan as we disobeyed God, by eating of the fruit from the tree that was forbidden. It was not something to take lightly, that’s for sure. We were not going to have it easy after that ordeal.

Our relationship with Him was destroyed that day. But God, in all His Mercy and Goodness, sent His Son to save that which was lost. Our sinful nature was so bad; He could not be near us.  But, the love that He has for us saved us!

Thank you God, for your love for us and for Your  Son, who was willing to come and was crucified that we may be able to get back what was lost in the garden; our relationship with You!

As a young child, I always believed in God… that He was the Creator of this world. I believed that He loved me, and I believed He cared about me. But, that was not going to get me to Heaven or give me a relationship with Him.

What was going to get me to heaven was believing in His Son, Jesus Christ, and trusting in Him to live in me, to change me and make me the person He wants me to be.

Knowing about God has not saved me. Believing that God exists cannot save me. That’s not enough. What saved me and what saves us all is believing in His Son, Jesus Christ, and the sacrifice that He made for us on the cross.

We have a personal Savior that has made it right so we can walk with God once again. Believe in Him today, if you haven’t already; make the best decision you’ll ever make.

Choose Jesus Christ as your personal Savior!

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-377-5400

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Bible Verse of The Day – 12-25-12

(Isaiah 9:6 NKJV)  For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

We’re not ones to get caught up in tradition or giving traditional messages on specific holidays, but this group of verses has been in the forefront of my mind today.

Although we don’t know the exact date that Jesus the Messiah was born here on earth, we do know that He was born and walked the earth among us for a little over three decades.

This birth was the most significant event in the history of mankind.

As we celebrate Christmas, we are not celebrating the gifts that we give or receive. We’re not celebrating the gifts that were laid at the feet of the newborn King over 2000 years ago. We’re not celebrating the star that lead people to where the Messiah was born.

We are celebrating the ultimate gift… the gift of salvation being offered to every human being, through Jesus. We are celebrating the arrival of God here on earth, in human form, coming to live among us and then die for us on a cruel, torturous Roman cross.

We encourage you today to spend time with your friends and family, celebrating. We encourage you to enjoy this day… to relax and have fun. But most of all, know that you have been given the biggest gift you will ever receive in your lifetime; the love of God offered to you in the form of the ultimate sacrifice.

If you have received that gift of salvation, thank Him for it. If you haven’t made that choice, do it right now. And thank Him for it. You’ll never receive a gift like it again in your life.

Merry Christmas. We love each and every one of you from the bottom of our hearts.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-377-5400

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Bible Verse of The Day – 10-22-12

(Mat 19:30 NKJV)  “But many who are first will be last, and the last first.”

Despite the short length of this verse and the apparent simplicity of it, this verse is really very important and has much more meaning than it appears to have at a quick glance!

Most times we hear this verse used when people are teaching about putting others above ourselves and caring for others unselfishly.

In reality, though, if you read the verses that follow this one, you’ll see that Jesus was talking about something entirely different than that.

Jesus went on to share a parable that taught the disciples that when someone comes into the kingdom of heaven… becomes a follower of Christ and has their name written in the Lamb’s book of life, that person is just as saved and is looked upon by God just the same as someone who has been saved for many years.

He was also referring to those who get saved late in their lives, at an older age, when compared to someone who gets saved early in their life, at a young age.

There is no difference in God’s eyes. Once we are washed in the blood of Jesus, we are sons and daughters of the Most High God. Period.

We do not gain seniority in the kingdom of God. Someone who was saved 35 years ago does not have more favor with God than someone who was saved 35 minutes ago.

Obviously, someone who has followed God for 35 years should be more spiritually mature than a recent convert, but in God’s eyes the two are equally saved.

So know this in your heart and never let anyone tell you that God favors longtime Christians over “newborn” Christians. The last shall be first and the first shall be last!

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-377-5400

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Bible Verse of The Day – 10-20-12

(Eph 2:1-2 NKJV)  And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, {2} in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience…

With Christ we are a new creation and we are alive! Today, let us celebrate the life that we have been given through God’s mercy and His Son, Jesus Christ!

We wonder at times why we get mistreated by others or how people can say and do the things they do at times. We have to understand that just as we were once without Christ, so are they without Christ. If someone is without Him, they are considered dead. Therefore what else should we expect from dead people? They don’t know how to live.

This world we live in is full of dead people…those without Christ. They have been born into evil just as we were at one time. We are here to show them God’s love and mercy with the hope that they too will give their life to Christ and come alive in Him and LIVE!!

Today, let us remember that we once were dead and someone showed us God’s love and the way to life. We must do the same for others!!

Let us not give up on the dead… the unsaved. We can pray, and show them how to receive life through Jesus Christ, the Author and Finisher of our faith!!

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-377-5400

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Bible Verse of The Day – 10-3-12

(2 Cor 5:14-15 NKJV)  For the love of Christ compels us, because we judge thus: that if One died for all, then all died; {15} and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.

Jesus Christ died once, for all. For everyone. For me and for you.

It doesn’t matter what you have done. It doesn’t matter what different kinds of sin you have been involved in. Jesus died to take those sins away. You just need to believe it.

Are you trapped in sin today? Have you done things that you’re ashamed of? Do you think that you can never be forgiven?

Let me state very clearly that Jesus died for you. He died for your sins. He died to bring you forgiveness, so you won’t have to live in guilt any longer. His blood was shed to set you free.

Is this speaking to you? You can be set free today, right now. There’s no magic formula to make it happen. It’s not complicated. You don’t need to be in a church building or anywhere special. You can have forgiveness right here, right now.

Pray this simple prayer:

God, I know I am a sinner. I believe Jesus died on the cross for me. Please forgive my sins and make me a new creation. Wash me clean with the blood of Jesus. Help me to turn from my sinful ways and live my life for you. Thank you for loving me. Amen

Congratulations! If you have prayed this prayer and meant it sincerely, you are now a child of God! Your past sins have now been washed away and forgiven. Today is a new day for you. You now have a place in heaven and your name is written in the Lamb’s book of life.

If you have prayed this prayer, please reply to this email and tell us about it. We want to know so we can celebrate with you and help you in your new life as a child of God!

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-377-5400

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Bible Verse of The Day – 10-1-12

(Mat 26:39-40 NKJV)  He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.”

I often think about this verse and wonder exactly what Jesus was feeling inside, knowing that this was the very thing He was destined for, to face death on the cross at the hands of the Roman soldiers.

Despite being God in the flesh, He was also here on earth in human form, where He experienced everything that we experience; joy, sorrow, hope, and disappointment… all of the emotions we experience on a daily basis.

But through this terrible ordeal, He chose to do what was right. He chose to die the cruelest of deaths on the cross and to redeem mankind, you and me, from our sins.

I am thankful for His sacrifice. I am thankful that He took my place. I am thankful that my soul and my salvation have been bought and paid for by His blood.

If you have grown lukewarm in your walk, stop and consider what was given for you… the price that was paid to redeem you. Let it sink in and penetrate your spirit.

If we can truly start to understand this, we will see so many things in a different light.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-377-5400

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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-17-12

(Luke 23:35 NKJV)  And the people stood looking on. But even the rulers with them sneered, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ, the chosen of God.”

Jesus came to save us from our sins. The rulers just didn’t get it and some people today just don’t get it.

It’s a simple message; so simple that even children can understand it. Jesus didn’t need to save Himself! Jesus was God in the flesh. It was His purpose all along to do what He did.

When they saw Christ on that cross they thought He was helpless and without power. They thought they had Him. But little did they know that what He was doing for the world, no other person could have done.

It took His righteous blood to wash away our sins. He did it for you and I, that we may have everlasting life with Him.

What an Awesome God we serve… He is so worthy of our praise today!

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-377-5400

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Bible Verse of The Day – 7-30-12

(John 19:30 NKJV)  So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit.

“It is finished.” These are the most significant words spoken in the history of man.

These 3 words represent the beginning of salvation for man and the end of the power of death.

Jesus came and walked this earth for this reason… to give His life for us. It is this that gives us salvation. It is this that gives us freedom from sin. It is this that makes us righteous. We just need to claim it.

You have been bought with a price. There’s nothing that you can do to add to it. Jesus paid it all and made it possible for us to stand before God, spotless and clean. We just need to ask for it.

Have you accepted the offer of salvation that Jesus made for you on that terrible cross? If not, you need to! It’s not difficult and you don’t need to feel like you have to clean yourself up before you can come to God.

Come to Him first and then let Him help you with the cleanup process afterward. It’s a very simple thing to do. Just ask Him! If you have never accepted God’s offer of salvation and forgiveness for your sins, just say this prayer or something similar in your own words:

God, I know I am a sinner. Please forgive me for my sins and make me a new creation. I believe Jesus died for me. I want to live my life for you. Amen.

That’s all there is to it! If you prayed that prayer for the first time, congratulations! You are now a child of God! Your sins have been forgiven and you are starting with a clean slate.

If you have just been saved, be sure to write to us and tell us. We want to share in your joy!

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-377-5400

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Bible Verse of The Day – 7-28-12

(Rev 3:20 NKJV)  “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.

Is Jesus knocking on your door today? Is He asking you to let Him in?

Why would we not let Him come in? Do we feel that we are not clean enough? Listen and hear what God is saying.

We don’t have to be clean. When we let Him in, He will clean us up. We don’t have to wait until we are doing everything just right. When we let Him in He will help us do things right. We don’t have to try to act righteous. As we let Him in, He will cleanse us and through His blood He will make us righteous.

We won’t want to do the same things over again that bring us pain or suffering. We won’t want to live the way we were living. We will feel ourselves wanting to get away from the things that are wrong and run to the things that are right and are good for us!!  Our lives and habits will change when Christ comes in!

Is Jesus knocking? Open the door and let Him in! It’s the best choice we could ever make in this life!!

Be blessed and write to us and let us know if you opened the door to Jesus today! We want to rejoice with you and pray with you for we know that He has a wonderful life for you!!

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-377-5400

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Bible Verse of The Day – 7-21-12

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

This is one of my favorite verses. It sums up the entire foundation of our salvation in a way that nobody can sensibly dispute it. Period.

Jesus is the way, He is the truth and He is the life. There is nothing found outside of Him. He offers us eternal life through simple faith.

There is no need for a 12-step program, a complicated set of rituals or anything else that man might be able to conjure up in order to make it difficult or to try to make it fit into a logical mold for our better understanding.

If anyone denies Jesus or His deity, they deny life itself. God has made it simple for us to have life in Him. Sadly, we have complicated it and made it seem difficult.

If anyone ever tries to tell you that salvation requires anything more than faith in the messiah, Jesus Christ, walk away from them and never listen to a single word they speak, because their words are not of God.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-377-5400

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