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Although we are beginning a new year and many are in the
process of making resolutions, there are some old tradi-
tions we need to hold onto. Note this verse from Jeremiah
6:16, “Thus says the LORD: Stand in the ways and see,
and ask for the old paths, where the good way is, and walk
in it; then you will find rest for your souls. But they said, we
will not walk in it.” Then look at these verses from Prov-
erbs.
Prov. 22:28 Do not remove the ancient landmark which
your fathers have set.
Prov. 23:10 Do not remove the ancient landmark, nor en-
ter the fields of the fatherless.
Let us continue to read and study the word of God and
profit from it. (Continued on pg. 8)
Volume 1, Issue 1
A Word From The Pastor
From The Editor’s Desk
PRAISE THE LORD FRIENDSHIP! How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! Psalm 133:1
Welcome to the first issue of The Edifier;
our own Christian Community Newsletter.
Our prayer is that The Edifier will inform,
edify, encourage, inspire, motivate and
challenge you to use your God given gifts,
here at Friendship and in the world.
We want to keep you informed on church
news & views. Also, we hope to unify and
strengthen our church member relation-
ships by highlighting activities and minis-
tries of interest to our church family.
As you flip through the pages of this issue,
you’ll see we’ve taken the name The Edifier
to heart. It is, indeed, a place of edification
and glorification to God—albeit in print.
Members from different ministries have
contributed their best ideas and most inter-
esting views on the pages that follow.
We’ll definitely need more solid material
for future issues, so please consider sub-
mitting your best ideas, stories, praise
reports, events, etc.
Our submission forms are located at the
rear of the sanctuary in the hanging wall
basket. Or, just send an email to:
We’d love to know what you think of our
new Christian Community Newsletter, The
Edifier. Please take a moment to e-mail
your feedback!
Peace and Blessings to you all,
Cathy D. Steverson Editor/Production
January / February 2013
Julius T. Davis, Jr., Pastor
E d i f y i n g t h e S a v e d t o E v a n g e l i z e t h e L o s t
The Edifier EDITOR/PRODUCTION
CATHY D. STEVERSON
FEATURE WRITERS
JOYCE DAVIDSON
BEVERLY THOMPSON
CONTRIBUTORS
CYNTHIA DANIELS
CHRISTAL DAWSON
GORDON GIBSON
TIFFANY POWELL
LOREE RICHARDSON
CHENEQUA ROGERS
BETTY L. SCOTT
CRYSTAL SHELLS
CECELIA TALTOAN
PASTOR
JULIUS T. DAVIS, JR.
THE EDIFIER, FBC’S NEW
CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY NEWSLET-
TER WILL RELY ON YOUR INPUT,
YOUR TESTIMONIES, YOUR
STORIES, YOUR IDEAS, YOUR
PARTICIPATION.. BECAUSE THE
EDIFIER IS FOR YOU..
WE LOVE YOU WITH THE LOVE
OF THE LORD..
THE EDITORIAL STAFF
Live Out Loud For Christ
Ministry Highlights
2
What’s In Your History?
Presidential Facts
FBC Business Directory
3
Crossword Puzzles 4
Educational News 5
Where Will You Be?
Trust In God
6
Birthdays, Anniversaries,
Praise Reports
7
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
About 28 years ago, my hus-
band, our baby and I were
taking a road trip about 2 1/2
hours from our home. Prior to
getting on the road, we
stopped at a gas station and
had the attendant fill up the
tank. Yes, there were full ser-
vice stations at that time. An
hour or so passed and the car
started to stall, my husband
restarted the car and we drove
for a few more miles when it
stalled again. The car began
to sputter. Then, nothing. We
were stopped, completely, on
the highway. My husband
called for roadside assis-
tance. They arrived after
about thirty minutes and
looked under the hood. One
of the men got in the car to
attempt to start it, and no-
ticed the gas gauge read
“empty.” He told my hus-
band who said that he no-
ticed that but paid it no at-
tention since we had just
filled the tank. He assumed
it must have been broken.
The man then checked the
gas tank, and, lo and be-
hold, it was empty. The gas
attendant did not fill it up at
all. Well, we paid for more
gas and were on our way
once again. The car showed
signs of being empty of gas;
my husband ignored the
signs and we were “running
on empty.” Isn’t that like so
many Christians? Trying to
do the work of God without
being filled with the Spirit
of God. All the signs are
there that show they need
a refilling, but they ignore
the signs. Yes, upon salva-
tion we are indwelt by the
Holy Spirit; like putting gas
in a car. But we need a
daily filling in order to ac-
complish what God would
have us to do. One reason
so many Christians seem
to be “burnt-out” is be-
cause they are running on
empty. If you find yourself
complaining at everything
you have to do in the vari-
ous ministries in which you
work or boasting about
how well you’re doing, re-
ceiving glory instead of
giving God the glory; or
message of the gospel; the
death, burial and resurrec-
tion of Jesus Christ; and to
make the Word of God
come alive so that all may
understand the biblical
principles and life lessons
within it. The Drama Minis-
try is based upon two main
scriptures; Proverbs 3:5-6,
“Trust in the Lord with all
thine heart; and lean not
on thine own understand-
ing. In all thy ways
acknowledge Him, and He
The Drama Ministry of
Friendship Baptist Church
of Girard is lead by Sister
Cynthia Daniels. Cynthia
has the ability to look at
various life situations and
circumstances and create
skits and plays to reflect
the spiritual messages
within them. The plays
show how the lessons can
be applied to life on a daily
basis.
The purpose of the Drama
Ministry is to minister the
shall direct thy path.” Also,
Romans 1:16 “For I am not
ashamed of the gospel of
Christ: for it is the power of
God unto salvation to eve-
ryone that believeth; to the
Jew first, and also to the
Greek.”
Cynthia emphasizes that
the Drama Ministry really
seeks to drive home how
active Christ is in the world
today and that the Word of
God is applicable in all
situations. Continued on page 7
PAGE 2
Ministry Highlights FBC’s Multi-Media Ministry
Running On Empty by Beverly Thompson
Friendship Baptist Church of Girard DRAMA MINISTRY
Cynthia Daniels
February—the month of LOVE Four skits will be presented. One each week on “The Object of Your Love”
tions for worship services
and/or special projects;
providing audio of sermons
as requested; providing
written information and
audio sermons to post on
FBC Facebook. To be a
member of the Multimedia
Ministry team one must be
saved, baptized and an
active member of FBC for
at least one year. Good
communications skills,
creativity, basic computer
and MS Office software
skills are preferred.
The FBC Media Team
needs you! Use your gifts in
the following roles; sound
board operator, camera
operator, graphic artist,
web master, audio/video
editor or photographer. If
you have an event that
requires media support, or
would like to be a part of
this ministry, contact Bro.
Gordon Gibson. Give at
least 2 weeks advance
notice for event support.
The FBC Multimedia Minis-
try team includes the de-
partment head, Brother
Gordon Gibson along with
Anita Benson, Aaron Wash-
ington, Christal Dawson
and Lavell Turnage, Jr. The
departments mission is to
support all church activities
by providing services that
enhance the worship expe-
rience. These services
include providing sound-
system during all services;
providing visual presenta-
What is the Multimedia
Department all about?
FBC’s Multimedia Ministry is dedicated to
enhancing the church’s worship service and
spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ using graphic,
audio and video technology.
Live Out Loud For Christ
THE ED IFIER
when you find you must be
recognized or that going to
church or working a ministry
is a chore instead of a joy —
you may be running on emp-
ty. So how do you get filled
with the Spirit? Take time
daily to read, study and
meditate on the Word of
God. Praise God daily. Live
a lifestyle of prayer, worship
and obedience to God. Sur-
render your will to His and
let the Word of God govern
you in all matters—daily. By
doing these things, you are
sure to always have a “full
tank”. You will become sen-
sitive to the voice of the
Holy Spirit and your own
spirit will reflect the Spirit of
God. Be sure to avoid run-
ning on empty.
VO L UME 1, ISSUE 1
Recent ly
the Da-
v i d s o n
brothers, Fletcher and Benja-
min reminisced about family
with their cousin Leo from
New Jersey. Fletcher’s curiosi-
ty about a cousin who built a
hospital in the segregated
South led me to do an inter-
net search for more infor-
mation. In just a few minutes,
I found the book, Under the
Knife by Hugh Pearson, Jr.
Fletcher and Ben had remem-
bered correctly. Their cousin,
Joseph built the Griffin Hospi-
tal and Clinic in Bainbridge,
Georgia. Their father’s moth-
er, Mary Etta Griffin Davidson
and Joseph’s father were
brother and sister. On the
inner flap of his book, Pear-
son states his parents be-
lieved he could look to his
great-uncle, Dr. Joseph Griffin
for inspiration. Although Hugh
Pearson’s father was a doc-
tor, they left the deep South.
Joseph, however, stayed and
prospered. “He became the
first Negro surgeon in South
Georgia, donating millions of
dollars to Afro-American insti-
tutions and building the larg-
est private hospital for Afro-
A m e r i c a n s i n t h e
state.” (Pearson, 2000).
When Pearson’s book came
out, Abraham Verghese from
the Chicago Tribune wrote:
“Griffin was a wealthy man,
building Griffin Hospital in
1950, pledging $250,000
worth of Coca-Cola stock in
1970 to his alma mater, Me-
harry Medical College in
Nashville.” (Verghese, 2000).
Griffin graduated from Meharry
in 1915. He eventually set up
practice in Bainbridge, and
most of his patients were black.
When those patients needed
hospitalization, he would drive
them 40 miles to the Florida
A&M College Hospital in Talla-
hassee, the nearest hospital
that would admit blacks. Pear-
son writes, “In the first year of
his practice, he’d drive his pa-
tients along the dusty road to
Tallahassee for serious opera-
tions only. If the operation was
not so serious he’d perform it at
the patients home.” Griffin was
a skilled surgeon and a hard
worker. According to a biog-
raphy of Griffin, written by Pear-
son’s aunt, Griffin had a reputa-
tion for being generous and
selfless. (Verghese, 2000).
Pearson also explores the con-
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PAGE 3
President Obama is CNN's Most Intriguing Person of 2012
What’s In Your History? by Joyce Davidson
Friendship Baptist Church Member Business Directory But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:33
A year ago, President Barack Obama was under fire. Today, he is being feted. In just 12 months, the 51-year-old lawyer and former U.S. senator raised by a single mother went from a beleaguered candidate for re-election -- his record and signature health care law under daily attack by Republican rivals -- to being the first Democrat to win more than 50% of a presidential vote twice since Franklin D. Roosevelt. Now the nation's first African-American president is CNN's Most Intriguing Person of 2012, as voted on by readers of CNN.com, five days after being named TIME's Person of the Year. (By Tom Cohen, CNN—updated 10:41 PM EST, Mon December 24, 2012)
Barack Obama, a Senator from Illinois and 44th President of the United States; born in Honolulu, Hawaii, August 4, 1961; obtained early education in Jakarta, Indonesia, and Hawaii; continued education in Occidental College, Los Angeles, Ca-lif.; received a B.A. in 1983 from Columbia University, New York City; worked as a community organizer in Chicago, Ill.; studied law at Harvard University, where he became the first African American president of the Harvard Law Review, and received J.D. in 1991; lecturer on constitutional law, University of Chicago; member, Illinois State
Senate 1997-2004; elected as a Democrat to the U.S. Senate in 2004, and served from January 3, 2005, to November 6, 2008,
when he resigned from office, having been elected president; elected as the 44th President of the United States on November 4,
2008, and was inaugurated on January 20, 2009. The President will be inaugurated for his second term in January 2013.
Commit your
works to the
LORD
and your plans
will be
established.
Proverbs 16:3
troversial areas of his great
uncle, the millionaire who gen-
erously gave and as Pearson
discovered, did not hesitate to
have his patients pledge prop-
erty as collateral for his ser-
vices. The other part of this
interesting story relates to my
connection to Hugh Pearson,
Jr. When I saw the name Pear-
son, I thought, could this Pear-
son be from my side of the
family? Sure enough, my pater-
nal grandmother, Annie and
his paternal grandfather, Na-
than were brother and sister.
Often our histories include
people who inspired family and
community, as did Dr. Joseph
Griffin, whom the community
of Bainbridge honored in 2007
during a Martin Luther King, Jr.
Day observation.
What’s in your history?
Michelle and Barack Obama
President and First Lady of the United States
PAGE 4 THE ED IFIER
VO L UME 1, ISSUE 1
In order to graduate from high
school in the State of Ohio,
students must fulfill the cur-
ricular requirements and pass
all five of the Ohio Graduation
Tests (OGT’s). For those high
school students who have yet
to pass all five of the tests, do
not be discouraged. Many
times, there is only one test
that the student has yet to
pass; in those cases, the
State of Ohio has designed an
Alternative Pathway which
could possibly allow students
to graduate. There is special
criteria that is set in order
that a student be eligible to
graduate without passing all
five tests.
1. On the one OGT that the
student has not passed;
the person must have
missed passing the test
by 10 points or less.
2. The student has to have
at least a 97% attend-
ance rate for each of the
last four school years.
3. The student has not
been expelled from
school in any of the last
four school years.
4. The student has a grade
point average of at least
2.5 out of 4.0 in the sub-
ject area of the failed OGT.
5. The student has taken
advantage of any interven-
tion programs provided by
the school district or school
in the subject area of the
failed OGT, and has a 97%
attendance rate, excluding
any excused absences, in
any of those programs that
are provided at times be-
yond the normal school
day. The student can re-
ceive credit for attending
comparable intervention
services such as Sylvan,
tutoring, etc.
time, preferably beginning with the fall
semester.
The grant is not competitive or need
based, and credits do transfer to other
state institutions.
To learn more, call EGCC at
(330) 744-8967
Option 1 for Admissions.
Looking for a way to pay for your
child’s college education? Eligible
2012 high school graduates from
Mahoning, Columbiana and Trumbull
Counties can receive free tuition with
Eastern Gateway Community College’s
Gateway Grant. Eligible graduates
must attend Eastern Gateway full
PAGE 5
Junior Civic League Scholarship submitted by Betty L. Scott
Alternative Pathway to Graduation submitted by Loree Richardson
The eligibility criteria for the Junior Civic League Scholarship are:
Students must have at least one parent of African American origin; student must be a graduating
senior at a public or private high school in the Mahoning Valley; student seeks an associates or bach-
elors degree from an accredited college or university in the United States, or enroll in a school of
nursing that is affiliated with a university, and; must be in good academic standing with a cumulative
grade point average of no less than a 2.50 on a 4.0 grading scale.
Scholarships are $1,500 each and non-renewable. The scholarship is divided into increments
paid upon proof of enrollment and grades each semester or quarter during the freshman year.
The required documents to submit are:
An application; an official high school transcript; a personal essay; three letters of recommendation; proof of household income
(copy of parents or graduates 2012 IRS tax return or copy of all 2012 W2 forms).
To get a Junior Civic League Scholarship application go to www.juniorcivicleague.org , or contact Sister Betty L. Scott.
Deadline for application is April 2013.
6. The student has a letter
recommending gradua-
tion from the person’s
high school principal.
7. The student has met all of
the high school curricu-
lum requirements in the
subject area.
Please see the school’s guid-
ance counselor immediately to
get further information. If a
student does not meet the 2.5
grade point average in the
subject area of the failed OGT,
consult with the counselor
immediately to inquire about
taking credit recovery courses.
THERE IS HOPE !
Junior Civic League Members
PAGE 6 THE ED IFIER
Trust in God by Norman Macleod
Courage, Brother, do not stumble, Though your path be dark as night;
There’s a star to guide the humble, Trust in God and do the right.
Let the road be rough and dreary, And its end far out of sight,
Foot it bravely, strong or weary; Trust in God and do the right.
Perish policy and cunning, Perish all that fears the light;
Whether losing, whether winning, Trust in God and do the right.
Trust no party, sect or faction, Trust no leaders in the fight;
But in every word and action, Trust in God and do the right.
Simple rule and safest guiding, Inward peace and inward might,
Star upon our path abiding; Trust in God and do the right.
Some will hate you, some will love you, Some will flatter, some will slight;
Cease from man, and look above you, Trust in God and do the right.
submitted by Crystal Shells
Where Will You Be In 100 Years?
Your soul will be living forever .. But where?
HEAVEN …………. OR …………HELL The only reason you’ll be
in Heaven. You are saved
by grace through faith in
Jesus Christ (Eph. 2:8)
This means:
You know who God is
according to the Bible
You know Jesus died
on the cross for your
sins
You have repented of
your sins
You have received
Jesus as the Lord and
Savior of your life
You know your good
works can’t earn you
a place in heaven
(Eph. 2:9)
You know “grace” is a
free, unearned gift
from God
There are many reasons
why a person thinks they
are going to heaven.
I just know I am .
What is your reason
for believing this?
What if you are
wrong
I’m a good person.
No one is good, not
even one
(Rom. 3:12)
All sinned and fall
short of the glory of
God (Rom. 3:23)
I belong to a Church.
Satan was in Heav-
en before he was
kicked out
Not everyone who
says to Me Lord,
Lord, will enter the
Kingdom of Heaven
(Matt.7:21)
I believe Jesus existed
and died on the cross.
So does the devil
and he trembles
(James 2:19)
Assurance of life in Heaven
You love Jesus be-
cause He first loved
you
You know you are a
new creation (your
priorities in life have
changed)
Your goal in life is to
please the Lord Jesus
Repentance is part of
your daily life
(I John 1:9)
Jesus reigns over and
is the center of your
life.
Submitted by
Christal Dawson
Please.. Save the Date
“No more Christian Nice Girl”
Saturday, February 23, 2013
The Georgetown
5945 South Avenue
Boardman, OH 44512
Pilgrim Baptist Church
Sister –To-Sister Luncheon
ing. Not only to the born
again believer, but also as
a witness to the unsaved
person, to encourage them
to begin a relationship with
Christ through salvation.
Cynthia has stated, “we
(ministry members), may
be the only scripture that
some people may ever
read.”
In order to become a part
of the Drama Ministry, sal-
vation is a must; also regu-
lar attendance at Sunday
School / Bible Study is
required. Each member of
the ministry should be re-
ceiving doctrinally sound
teaching consistently in
order to be an effective
participant in this evangeli-
cal endeavor of minister-
“I am happy and glad to give God the glory for restoring and keeping me from
drugs and alcohol on January 4th; 25 years ago. I know on my own I could
have not done so. Only God has kept me clean and free. When I think about
those drug days and what He has done for me, Victory!”
I Cor. 15:57
FBC Drama Ministry continued from page 2
PAGE 7
January 2013 Birthdays & Anniversaries
1 Stacey Shells
7 Beverly Thompson
Jason & Sherria Duncan
9 Terri Ewell
10 Jasmine Williams
Tom & Dianne Simmons
11 Cynthia Daniels & Sylvia Williams
12 Karen Carter & Delores Dawson
16 Olivia Duncan
17 Gwen Poole
20 Thais Davidson
27 Ashley Peace
29 Britney Curd
30 Melanie Johnson
February 2013 Birthdays & Anniversaries
1 Jalessa Moore & Lewis Daniels
3 Faye White
6 Brandon Carter
9 Alexa Moore & Noelle Lytle
11 Doll Peace
12 Cassie Mitchell Jones &
Gordon Gibson
13 Jason Davis
14 Gloria & Larry Spires
16 Bill & Judy Beck
20 Ann Clark
21 Link & Tanya McNeely
22 Thelma Vines
23 Vanito Adams
25 Seth Powell
DID YOU KNOW?
The Ohio Department of Commerce an-
nounced that Ohio’s minimum wage would
increase on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. The
increase is from $7.70 to $7.85 per hour for
non-tipped employees. For employees who
receive tips, it will increase from $3.85 to
$3.93 per hour. The increase will apply to em-
ployees of businesses with annual gross re-
ceipts of more than $288,000.
Also,
Ohio Attorney General, Mike DeWine is encour-
aging Ohioan’s to sign up for the do-not-call
registry and report violators to his office. To
join, visit www.donotcall.gov or call 1-888-
382-1222. To report unwanted calls, visit
www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov or call 1-800-
282-0515.
Lavance Turnage, FBC member and Ursuline
High graduate is a triple threat athletically at
Waynesburg University, playing football and
basketball and running track. Off the field,
Turnage is a business management major mi-
noring in marketing finance.
Mahoning –Shenango Valley
Sunday School Association
FREE SKATE PARTY
Sunday January 13, 2013
5:30 - 8:30 PM
Free Skating Admission
Skate Rental $3.50
All Other Activities $3.25
SKATE ZONE Fun Center
5420 Mahoning Ave.
Austintown, OH 44515
(330)-270-4386
Fun for all ages
Sister Cecelia Taltoan, an Usher at FBC
shared this testimony. ..
VO L UME 1, ISSUE 1
A Word From The Pastor continued from page 1
The Scriptures and Sin
How a person is to profit from the Word of God is clearly answered by scripture text 2 Tim. 3:16-17.
1. It is profitable for doctrine—What is doctrine? Teaching, training
2. For reproof—conviction
3. Correction
4. Instruction in righteousness
5. The result—perfection or reaching the desired goal. The idea in the words perfection or perfect is more than just maturity, it is
goal reaching, as in pressing toward the mark in Phil. 3 and when that which is perfect is come in I Cor. 13-10.
6. The desired goal—fully equipped for all good works. The word good means profitable, advantageous, beneficial, useful, etc., not
just constitutionally good (made right). The same idea is seen in the phrase, “created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God
has before ordained that we should walk in them. Eph. 2:10
We profit from the Word of God when:
1. The Word convicts us of sin. See Isa. 6—woe is me, for I am undone; Luke 5—depart from me for I am a sinful man; Rom. 7:18—for
I know that in me dwells no good thing; Psalm 51:5—shaped in iniquity and in sin did my mother…; Rom. 7:13—that sin might be-
come exceedingly sinful.
2. When the Word makes us sorrow over sin. See 2 Cor. 7:8-10—Godly sorrow produces repentance; Rom. 7:23—O wretched person
that I am…; Jer. 31:19—I was ashamed and also humiliated.
3. When the Word leads to confession of sin. See Prov. 28-13—he who covers his sin shall not prosper, but who confesses and for-
sakes them shall prosper; Psalm 32:3-5—silence, heaviness, then acknowledgement; 1John 1:8-2:2—confession, advocate, propiti-
ation.
4. When the Word produces in us a deeper hatred of sin. See Psalm 97:10—you who love the Lord, hate evil; Psalm 119:104, 128—I hate
every false way; Prov. 8:13—the fear of the Lord is to hate evil.
5. When the Word causes a forsaking of sin. See again Prov. 28.13; 2 Cor. 6:14-7:1—separate from and separate to; 2 Tim. 2:19—
depart from iniquity; 2 Peter 1:3-4—we have become partakers of the divine nature so escape the corruption that is in the world
through lust.
6. When the Word fortifies against sin. See Psalm 119:11—thy word have I hidden in my heart; Psalm 37:11—the law of his God is in his
heart, none of his steps shall slide; Gen. 39:9—how then can I do this great wickedness and sin against God.
7. When the Word causes us to practice the opposite of sin. See James 1:22—be you doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiv-
ing yourselves; Heb. 3:12-13—we encourage each other; Jer. 17:9-10—we let God search our hearts; 1 John 3:18—let us love in deed
and truth.
There are serious reasons to believe that much bible reading and
bible study of the last 50 years has been of
very little spiritual profit to those engaged in it.
Arthur W. Pink, Profiting From the Word
copyright The Banner of Truth Trust
”I will instruct you and teach you in the way which
you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon
you.” Psalm 32:8
PAGE 8 VO L UME 1, ISSUE 1
The Edifier Newsletter Mission / Purpose
Our mission is three-fold:
To share the gospel of our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ and to glorify God the Father.
To inform, edify, encourage, inspire, motivate and challenge believers in Christ at FBC to a
higher standard of Christian living in the world, through the distribution of printed Christ-
centered materials.
To unify and strengthen the relationships between the FBC ministries and members, as well
as with other churches in our communities by sharing information and news about our
church, ministries and Christian businesses.
Faith Statement
We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that personal salvation and
the forgiveness of sin are only available through Him, by Grace.
We believe in God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
We believe that the Holy Bible is God’s Word to His Church and that it is complete and
fully trustworthy.
(John 3:16, Romans 3:23, John 4:16, Eph. 2:8-9, Matt. 28:19, II Tim. 3:16)
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