GOD'S GRACE AND MERCY

About the Book

THIS BOOK CONTINUES THE REFLECTIONS ON THE WAY OF LIFE THROUGH THE WORDS OF THE HOLY BIBLE There are sixty-six books and letters that make up the Bible. These are divided into chapters and verses that help make it easy reference. When Scriptures are quoted in passages they are written to refer to or mention by the way of example, or proof in publication, the first number after the name indicates the chapter of the Bible book or letter, and the next refers to the verse. For example, when the Scripture refers to "(2-Timothy 3:16)" means the second letter to Timothy, chapter 3, verse 16. You will quickly become familiar with the Bible by looking up Scriptures passages. This book will help you understand the Bible much better then you could ever believe. You have in this book study and reflection in a way you will have to read the Bible to get some of the answers; I must say it is a great privilege having you as one of the most valuable readers of this book. I am sure you will enjoy and receive a blessing in reading as you apply the Word of God to growth in your life. Applying the teachings of the Bible requires some adjustments in the value of the life you live. I wanted to be absolutely sure you received this valuable information concerning the way of life through the teachings of the word of the truth as it was given to me to share with you the salvation of God through Christ Jesus. The entire gospel comes to a focus in John 3: 16. It shows that God's love is not static or self-centered; it reaches out and draws others in. God sets the pattern of true love, the basis for all love relationships when you love someone dearly; you are willing to give freely to the point of self-sacrifice. I urge you to also read John 17:20-21.

About the Author

The author has studied the Bible from the time he was solemnly and publicly set apart in 1985 and ordained to the work of the gospel ministry by the authority and order of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church under the Reverend Curtis Kyle. He was publicly ordained in 1990 to the work of the Gospel Ministry to the views of the Holy Bible Doctrine in the Christian Faith of the Pentecostal Church. The author received instruction in Part I and II of the Old and New Testament at Howard University in 1977. He was a member of the 1988 Ministry Class at the Jericho Christian Training Center, Washington, DC; attended Chaplain Moral Leadership Staff College at Dover College, Dover, Delaware in 1988; then completed further studies in Moral Leadership at the Middle East Region Chaplain’s Staff College at Dover Air Force Base, Dover, Maryland in 2000. That same year he received the Chaplain of the Year Award. After serving as chaplain for the District of Columbia Jail, author became chaplain for the District of Columbia Department of Corrections under the federal government from 1997 until 2004. He joined the Chaplain Department at the District of Columbia General Hospital in 1985 and served diligently until his retirement in 2004. He also served as police Clergy with the Philadelphia Police Department and for 9 years volunteered as a Big Brother in the District of Columbia. Chaplain John A. Jefferson E-MAIL: jj2558@bellsouth.net