This Sunday, October 5th at 10:00 AM, Calvary Bible Church hosts a special Bible Teaching Fellowship & Communion Service in the park across the street from Avalon City Hall, offering a study of Paul's Letter to The Romans, Chapters 9-11. While on his third missionary journey to Asia (57 AD), Paul wrote a letter to the believers in Rome, exhorting them to beware of the popular Jewish heresy of the day: a strict legalistic following of the Jewish law as a way to salvation.

In these three chapters of his letter to the churches in Rome, Paul addresses the unbelief of the Jews of his day. He reminds them (and also us) that the word of faith is in our mouths and in our hearts, not in the things that we do to attain salvation. "If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved," Paul tells us in Romans 10:9. Even the prophet Joel in the Old Testatment reminds us that "whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." This faith "comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God." (Romans 10:17) Have you heard the Word of God lately? Do you believe that Jesus alone can save you from sin and ultimate destruction?

Paul reiterates that the death of Jesus Christ saves us from sin -- we do not save ourselves. Trying to be "a good person" or doing good deeds does not lead to salvation. Peter echoes Paul's words and tells us "there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." (Acts 4:12) It is only by our repentance of sin and direct commitment to Jesus Christ -- not belonging to a particular religion, following a church denomination, or doing "good deeds" -- that changes in our life and our eternal salvation are assured. Are you ready to make this direct commitment to Him? Join us this Sunday and learn how your own resurrection from death and your eternal rest in heaven can be assured through a personal relationship today with Jesus Christ, a relationship that began with an empty tomb on the most important morning in history!

Each week's study is taught by Pastor Jason Gant, bringing you the Word of God from the Bible, chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse. Everyone is welcomed, and transportation is happily provided. Attendees at this Sunday's service will have the opportunity to ask their Bible questions and take part in a brief discussion period after the teaching. Celebration of the Lord's Supper for believers follows the service with our "Coffee & Carbs Fellowship" immediately afterwards. Prayer Fellowship meets every Thursday at 11:00 AM. For more information, please call 310-510-3003. Toll-Free 24-Hour Prayer Line 1-866-Holy-Word (465-9967). Remember... Read the Book, Learn the Truth!