Back To The Old Paths

Pastor Michael Lindsay, of the West Side Baptist Church, Mayodan, NC, preaches on Sunday evening, September 29, 2024.Deuteronomy 18:9-14 KJB: 9   When thou art come into the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not learn to do after the abominations of those nations.10   There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch.11   Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer.12   For all that do these things are an abomination unto the LORD: and because of these abominations the LORD thy God doth drive them out from before thee.13   Thou shalt be perfect with the LORD thy God.14   For these nations, which thou shalt possess, hearkened unto observers of times, and unto diviners: but as for thee, the LORD thy God hath not suffered thee so to do.

Pastor Dale Massengale, of the Pleasant View Baptist Church, McQuady, KY, talks a little bit/exhorts,  at the end of a Testimony Service, on Wednesday evening, October 1, 2025.Colossians 1:9-17 KJB: 9   For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;10   That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;11   Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;12   Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:13   Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:14   In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:15   Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:16   For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:17   And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.

Pastor Dale Massengale, of the Pleasant View Baptist Church, McQuady, KY, preaches on Sunday evening, September 28, 2025.James 1:26-27 KJB: 26   If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.27   Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.

Pastor Dale Massengale, of the Pleasant View Baptist Church, McQuady, KY, preaches on Sunday morning, September 28, 2025.Colossians 1:9-11 KJB: 9   For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;10   That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;11   Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;

Pastor Dale Massengale, of the Pleasant View Baptist Church, McQuady, KY, preaches on Sunday evening, September 21, 2025.Ephesians 4:11-16 KJB: 11   And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;12   For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:13   Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:14   That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;15   But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:16   From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.

Pastor Dale Massengale, of the Pleasant View Baptist Church, McQuady, KY, preaches on Sunday morning, September 21, 2025.Colossians 1:9-11 KJB: 9   For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;10   That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;11   Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;

Pastor Buster Mullins, of the Little Rock Baptist Church, Glade Spring, VA, preaches on Sunday morning, September 14, 2025.1 Peter 5:1-3 KJB: 1   The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:2   Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;3   Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.

The late Brother Don Collins, a prolific Radio and Revival preacher and Founder/long-time Pastor of the Friendly Chapel, Pilot Mountain, NC, preaches on a Sunday morning several years ago, there at Friendly Chapel.Jonah 1:1-3 and 3:1-5 KJB: 1   Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying,2   Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me.3   But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go with them unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD.1   And the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the second time, saying,2   Arise, go unto Nineveh, that great city, and preach unto it the preaching that I bid thee.3   So Jonah arose, and went unto Nineveh, according to the word of the LORD. Now Nineveh was an exceeding great city of three days' journey.4   And Jonah began to enter into the city a day's journey, and he cried, and said, Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown.5   So the people of Nineveh believed God, and proclaimed a fast, and put on sackcloth, from the greatest of them even to the least of them.

The late Brother Don Collins, a prolific Radio and Revival preacher and Founder/long-time Pastor of the Friendly Chapel, Pilot Mountain, NC, preaches on a Sunday morning several years ago, there at Friendly Chapel.Jonah 1:1-3 and 3:1-5 KJB: 1   Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying,2   Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me.3   But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go with them unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD.1   And the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the second time, saying,2   Arise, go unto Nineveh, that great city, and preach unto it the preaching that I bid thee.3   So Jonah arose, and went unto Nineveh, according to the word of the LORD. Now Nineveh was an exceeding great city of three days' journey.4   And Jonah began to enter into the city a day's journey, and he cried, and said, Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown.5   So the people of Nineveh believed God, and proclaimed a fast, and put on sackcloth, from the greatest of them even to the least of them.

Cletus Grubbs ObituaryPublished by The Reidsville Review, Eden Daily News, or Madison Messenger from Apr. 12 to Apr. 14, 2006.Funeral services for Rev. Cletus Emmett Grubbs, 72, of 728 Carrington Lane, Eden, who went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, April 8, 2006 at Annie Penn Hospital, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at Rock of Ages Baptist Church with Rev. David Hatcher, Rev. Carlton Dunn, Rev. Don Collins and Rev. Harold Townsend officiating. Interment followed in Dan View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Shawn Clark, Darrell Curry, Gene Hunt, David Jones, Curtis Lovelace and Keith Lovelace. Honorary Pallbearers were Pastor Friends of Rev. Grubbs.https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/cletus-grubbs-obituary?id=32548683Here's something a little different, found on an old mixtape: the first few minutes of an edition of The Rock Of Ages Baptist Church Radio Broadcast of Reidsville, NC, as aired over AM 950, WPET, Greensboro, NC, on a Saturday morning back in early 1997.  I know the announcements, song and just the look back in time, will be a blessing.

Assistant Pastor Keith Voyles, of the Pleasant View Baptist Church, McQuady, KY, preaches on Wednesday evening, September 10, 2025.2 Timothy 2:1-4 KJB: 1   Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.2   And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.3   Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.4   No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.Ephesians 6:10-24 KJB: 10   Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.11   Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.12   For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.13   Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.14   Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;15   And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;16   Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.17   And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:18   Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;19   And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,20   For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.21   But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:22   Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.23   Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.24   Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.

Evangelist Dr. Larry K. Raynes, former long-time Pastor of Pleasant View Baptist Church, Taylors, SC, now a member of Progress Baptist Church, Fletcher, NC, preaches during a Revival Meeting several years ago, at the West Side Baptist Church, Mayodan, NC, back when he was still pastoring.1 Kings 21:1-20 KJB: 1   And it came to pass after these things, that Naboth the Jezreelite had a vineyard, which was in Jezreel, hard by the palace of Ahab king of Samaria.2   And Ahab spake unto Naboth, saying, Give me thy vineyard, that I may have it for a garden of herbs, because it is near unto my house: and I will give thee for it a better vineyard than it; or, if it seem good to thee, I will give thee the worth of it in money.3   And Naboth said to Ahab, The LORD forbid it me, that I should give the inheritance of my fathers unto thee.4   And Ahab came into his house heavy and displeased because of the word which Naboth the Jezreelite had spoken to him: for he had said, I will not give thee the inheritance of my fathers. And he laid him down upon his bed, and turned away his face, and would eat no bread.5   But Jezebel his wife came to him, and said unto him, Why is thy spirit so sad, that thou eatest no bread?6   And he said unto her, Because I spake unto Naboth the Jezreelite, and said unto him, Give me thy vineyard for money; or else, if it please thee, I will give thee another vineyard for it: and he answered, I will not give thee my vineyard.7   And Jezebel his wife said unto him, Dost thou now govern the kingdom of Israel? arise, and eat bread, and let thine heart be merry: I will give thee the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.8   So she wrote letters in Ahab's name, and sealed them with his seal, and sent the letters unto the elders and to the nobles that were in his city, dwelling with Naboth.9   And she wrote in the letters, saying, Proclaim a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people:10   And set two men, sons of Belial, before him, to bear witness against him, saying, Thou didst blaspheme God and the king. And then carry him out, and stone him, that he may die.11   And the men of his city, even the elders and the nobles who were the inhabitants in his city, did as Jezebel had sent unto them, and as it was written in the letters which she had sent unto them.12   They proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people.13   And there came in two men, children of Belial, and sat before him: and the men of Belial witnessed against him, even against Naboth, in the presence of the people, saying, Naboth did blaspheme God and the king. Then they carried him forth out of the city, and stoned him with stones, that he died.14   Then they sent to Jezebel, saying, Naboth is stoned, and is dead.15   And it came to pass, when Jezebel heard that Naboth was stoned, and was dead, that Jezebel said to Ahab, Arise, take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, which he refused to give thee for money: for Naboth is not alive, but dead.16   And it came to pass, when Ahab heard that Naboth was dead, that Ahab rose up to go down to the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, to take possession of it.17   And the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying,18   Arise, go down to meet Ahab king of Israel, which is in Samaria: behold, he is in the vineyard of Naboth, whither he is gone down to possess it.19   And thou shalt speak unto him, saying, Thus saith the LORD, Hast thou killed, and also taken possession? And thou shalt speak unto him, saying, Thus saith the LORD, In the place where dogs licked the blood of Naboth shall dogs lick thy blood, even thine.20   And Ahab said to Elijah, Hast thou found me, O mine enemy? And he answered, I have found thee: because thou hast sold thyself to work evil in the sight of the LORD.

The late Brother Bob McCurry, formerly of Buladean, NC, preaches during a Revival Meeting several years ago, at the Mount Zion Baptist Church, Henrietta, NC.Matthew 28:5-7 KJB: 5   And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.6   He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.7   And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.

The late Brother Bob McCurry, formerly of Buladean, NC, preaches during a Revival Meeting several years ago, at the Mount Zion Baptist Church of Henrietta, NC.James 2:23 KJB: 23   And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.

The late Brother Bob McCurry, formerly of Buladean, NC, preaches during a Revival Meeting at the Mount Zion Baptist Church of Henrietta, NC, some years ago.Song of Solomon 2:8 KJB: 8   The voice of my beloved! behold, he cometh leaping upon the mountains, skipping upon the hills.

On Thursday morning, August 17, 2023, “Preacher Bob” McCurry finally beheld what he had spent over fifty years preaching about. When I received the news that he had passed, my heart was broken, but I rejoiced for my friend as I began to realize that he had finally made it home.I told someone that day that I felt sure Bob was finally at the intersection of Hallelujah Avenue and Glory Boulevard just as we’d heard him say so many times. Robert L. McCurry was born on January 3, 1943, in Erwin TN to Hanford and Bonnie McCurry. As a young man, he met the love of his life, Carolyn, through a relative and they were later married on July 8, 1967. After five or six years of marriage, Bob and Carolyn were attending Unicoi Baptist Church where Bob served as a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher and eventually announced his calling into the Gospel ministry. His son Bryan was five, and daughter Beth was two, when the Lord opened the door for Bob and Carolyn to be called to Spring Creek Baptist Church in Buladean where they would faithfully serve as Pastor and wife, for almost 50 years. Bob was working at Magnavox at the time, and he continued there until July of 1975 when they stepped out on faith and entered full-time ministry. Their younger son Israel came along later in 1983. Together they built a life and ministry, along with their three children Bryan, Beth, and Israel and later became “Pappy & Mimmie” to their six grandchildren: Peyton, Gabriel, Jackson, Deegan, Zoey, and Judson. Bob liked to say that your family was the only thing that you could take with you to Heaven, and he was able to lead all nine of his children and grandchildren to the Lord and baptize them.Bob and his family faithfully made the commute across the mountain to Buladean until June of 1976, when they moved into their home just below the church which had been started earlier in the Spring of that year. Over the next several decades, Bro. Bob faithfully preached the Word of God as he continued to Pastor Spring Creek, and preach revivals that called him to Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee, and all over both Carolinas. Bob also had a burden for the people of Jamacia and made at least twenty-six trips there over his ministry, faithfully preaching the Gospel.Bob was a friend to everyone, and especially to other men of God and preachers that he encountered. Most preachers and members alike were amazed at Bob’s ability to memorize Scripture and quote several passages without opening his Bible. Bro Bob was able to “read it off the walls of his mind” and his sermon titles were always unique and memorable. One of his favorite phrases was “He owns the cattle on a thousand hills” and “Your problem is never too big for God.” Bro Bob had a gift for keeping the message simple and focused on Jesus. His wife, Carolyn, told me recently “We are just simple people, and I am amazed with all that the Lord could do with just simple people. I just want to brag on the Lord and how he used him.” When asked if Bob had a favorite Scripture, Carolyn said that it would be hard to choose because he had so many favorites, but she always remembered that Bob would use John 14:6 when he was talking to people about salvation and letting them know that “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” If that was Bob’s favorite Scripture would be hard to say, but “Lamb” was Bob’s favorite name for Jesus, and that certainly was his message… that Jesus, the Lamb of God, is the only way.As we celebrate Pastor Appreciation Month, I am so thankful for the time that I knew Bob McCurry. My first memories of hearing him preach were on a borrowed cassette tape of the message “Eagle Christians” when I was a teenager. Later, he and I formed a friendship as he did with many other Pastors in this area, and that friendship was a great blessing in my life. Bro. Bob was a very special servant of God and will long be remembered in this area and Association as Pastor, Friend, Mentor, and Man of God.  It was always a blessing to hear him close a service by thanking God for what he was “doing for my friends around this altar.”Preacher Bob made a big impact on this area, and on the many lives that he touched. May we follow his example in our ministry, and never lose sight of the simple truth of the Gospel that he preached for over fifty years. Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life!Toby CrowderPastor – Mt. Carmel Baptist ChurchMitchell County_______________________________________Toby Crowder serves as Pastor of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Spruce Pine. He and his wife Leslie have been married for 28 years and have two daughters, Emilee, and Katy. He can be contacted via the church’s website MCfamilyforChrist.org or mtcarmelsprucepine@gmail.comhttps://blueridgechristiannews.com/preacher-bob-mccurry-toby-crowder/Brother McCurry preaches during a Revival Meeting at the Mount Zion Baptist Church, Henrietta, NC, several years ago.Luke 19:28 KJB: 28   And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem.

On the afternoon of Monday, September 3, 2018, Dr. Gregory Jack Grant, age 63, of Marion, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord with his loving family by his side. A native of Catawba County, Gregg was born on October 5, 1954 to Jack Grant and the late Ima Jean Reid Grant.Gregg was a member of West Court Baptist Church for forty-four years. He was in the ministry for over fifty years mostly pastoring and evangelistic work throughout the United States and to four foreign countries. Gregg was an avid sports fan who enjoyed pulling for the Atlanta Braves, University of North Carolina and the Dallas Cowboys.In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife of forty-three years, Gail Parker Grant; two children, Donna M. Grant and Michael Grant and wife Regenia; one brother, Bryan Grant and wife Debbie. Also surviving Gregg are his first grandchild to be born in March; three nephews, one niece and two great-nephews.The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 6, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at West Court Baptist Church. A homegoing service to celebrate Gregg’s life will be held on Friday, September 7, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at West Court Baptist Church with Reverends Kevin Hager, Tim Huffman, Rick Shoemaker and Dr. Michael Grant officiating. Interment will take place following the service at West Court Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Jeff Harmon and Mr. Bryan Grant officiating.https://www.beamfuneralservice.com/obituaries/dr-gregory-grantDr. Grant preaches on Sunday evening, October 5, 1997, during the closing service of a Revival Meeting, at the Bethany Baptist Church of Greensboro, NC.  I was in attendance that night, provided some of the special singing and was (otherwise apparently) in close proximity to whoever operated the tape recorder.Hebrews 10:38-11:6 KJB: 38   Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.39   But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.1   Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.2   For by it the elders obtained a good report.3   Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.4   By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.5   By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.6   But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

The late Pastor Danny Jarrell, formerly of Asheboro, NC, teaches/preaches on Wednesday evening, March 17, 2004.  There seems to be some confusion concerning the name of his church.  When I first heard a portion of this message over the air and requested the tape, the name on the broadcast was, To God Be The Glory Independent Baptist Church.  The tape label says, To God Be The Glory Ministries.  Searching online reveals a later name as, To God Be The Glory Bible Fellowship.1 Peter 5:1-8 KJB: 1   The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:2   Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;3   Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.4   And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.5   Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.6   Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:7   Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.8   Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

Pastor Rawley Dink Haynes, of the True Vine Baptist Church, Mount Airy, NC, preaches during a Friday Afternoon Preachers Fellowship, at the West Side Baptist Church, Mayodan, NC, several years ago.  Upon further investigation, I believe this is from 1993.  Opening and closing comments, are made by Dr. Paul Sisk, former long-time Pastor.Matthew 13:18-23 KJB: 18   Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower.19   When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.20   But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;21   Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended.22   He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.23   But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.

It's a Saturday in March (by the wording of the announcements, I'd say it's March 20), 1971, at 3:00 and we're once again, tuned in to AM 1220, WREV, Reidsville, NC.  The Lawsonville Road Baptist Church Radio Broadcast is on the air, with Brother Gattis Brown moderating and preaching.  I know the songs, prayer time, announcements, message and just the look back in time, will be a blessing.Ephesians 2:1-10 KJB: 1   And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins;2   Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:3   Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.4   But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,5   Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)6   And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:7   That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.8   For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:9   Not of works, lest any man should boast.10   For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.