In our worship service today, we received new members and baptized new believers, two of whom told their stories of becoming Christians. In Romans 3:19-26, we have an explanation of why and how someone can become a Christian.
Because of the Holy Spirit, believers can live in a way that pleases God.
After noting how little the people had accomplished, in Haggai 2:1-9 God told them to be strong because of his presence with them.
As God granted safety to all Paul's fellow passengers, so God grants eternal safety to all those who are connected to Jesus by faith.