I earnestly commend a study of the whole drift and argument of this passage

FOR WE KNOW THAT THE WHOLE CREATION GROANS AND TRAVAILS IN PAIN TOGETHER UNTIL NOW

Here remark that the election by God of the Jews really involves the world’s salvation; for ABRAHAM IS “heir of the world,” (see on election in ch. vi.) i.e., receives as his inheritance the whole world.

“THEREFORE AS BY THE OFFENSE OF ONE, JUDGMENT CAME UPON ALL MEN TO CONDEMNATION; EVEN SO BY TILE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF ONE THE FREE GIFT CAME UPON ALL MEN UNTO JUSTIFICATION OF LIFE.” Rom. v. 16-18.

It is, I think, absolutely irreconcilable with a partial salvation. It contains a statement as explicit, as words can convey it, of this great truth – God’s remedy is COEXTENSIVE WITH, AND IS STRONGER, THAN SIN. In the very same sense as “the many” (all men) were made sinners, so “the many “shall have righteousness – not merely offered them – but be made righteous. And here I take my stand on these plain words of Scripture, and maintain that no state of final sin, for any soul, is compatible with them. Will our opponents explain how the grace of God (v. 15) can be mightier in fact, than sin, if there be a hell without end? Will they explain how grace can muck more abound than the offense – if there be a place of endless evil? Note the great underlying principle, viz., that grace is stronger than sin, always and everywhere stronger (finally).

“BECAUSE THE CREATURE ITSELF ALSO SHALL BE DELIVERED PROM THE BONDAGE OF CORRUPTION INTO THE GLORIOUS LIBERTY OF THE CHILDREN OF GOD. * * WAITING FOR THE ADOPTION, TO WIT, THE REDEMPTION OF OUR BODY.” Rom. viii. 21-22-23.

Wherever, upon whomsoever sin has lighted, there shall God’s grace, through Jesus Christ, come to heal

As to the details of S. PAUL’S meaning, men may fairly differ; but his central thought seems clear. All created things have been subjected to vanity – to pain and suffering, no account taken of their will – ouk hekousa.READ MORE

You can do a lot with the USDA loan, which many people don’t realize

It’s a common myth to believe that you can only buy an existing home with this loan program. In reality, you can even buy land with it. However, you will need to have plans for that land. You will have to build a home on it pretty much right away in order to qualify for USDA financing.

Finding the Right Land

Just like buying a house with USDA financing, you have to find the right one. Just as the USDA requires homes to be modest in nature, the same is true for any lot you purchase. It must be within the average size for the area. It can be smaller than that, but it cannot be larger or considered luxurious. The USDA program is to help low to middle income families buy the land and home they need. It’s not meant for investment purposes or to help the wealthy buy their homes.

The USDA Land Loan

The USDA land loan works a little differently than the loan you would use to buy a home.READ MORE