February 09, 2025-Bright Church Weekly

February 9, 2025

Sunday, February 09, 2025

Bible Verses of the Week
1 John 5:4 For whatever is born of God overcomes the world: and this is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith.

08:30a.m. – 09:00a.m. Hymns Sung by Church Choir
齐来崇拜
天使歌唱在高天
我一生要赞美你

09:00a.m. – 09:20a.m. Opening Prayer

09:20a.m. – 11:30a.m. The Message by Preacher Wang

11:30a.m. – 12:30a.m. Believers’ Sharing

12:30a.m. Closing Prayer

Bible Verses for Today’s Message

Revelation 2:26 And he that overcomes, and keeps my works to the end, to him will I give power over the nations:
Revelation 12:11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives to the death.
Revelation 3:21 To him that overcomes will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.
Revelation 21:7 He that overcomes shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.
Revelation 2:17 He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit said to the churches; To him that overcomes will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knows saving he that receives it.
Revelation 3:12 To him that overcomes will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.
To him that overcomes will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, Revelation 3:21 and am set down with my Father in his throne.


Gains From the Meeting:
Brothers and sisters, do you have any new knowledge of God through today’s preaching? How will you put the Lord’s teachings into practice in your daily life?

Notice:
Brothers and sisters, please preach the gospel to your relatives and friends who haven’t believe in the Lord. Because this is the Lord’s commission and our mission.
Please maintain appropriate church hygiene. Before leaving, check your belongings, put away the Bible and hymn books, and take out the trash and throw it in the bin.
During the preaching, please turn off your cell phone or turn it on silent. Do not loiter around or speak loudly. Or you may disturb others.

Pray:
Pray for being wise virgins and hearing the voice of God in the last days, so that we can welcome the Lord, and feast with the Lamb.
Pray for spreading the gospel of the heavenly kingdom all across the world, so that those who love truths and long for God’s manifestation will be able to return to God.
Pray that all brothers and sisters can cast off the binds of their sinful nature and live in the light of God.
Pray that God is always with us and protect us to live in God’s love.

Sunday Worship
For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the middle of them.(Matthew 18:20)
Bible Study
for the letter kills, but the spirit gives life.(2 Corinthians 3:6)
Prayer Meeting
After this manner therefore pray you: Our Father which are in heaven, Hallowed be your name.Your kingdom come, Your will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For your is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.(Matthew 6:9-13)


Our Worship Services
Sunday Worship Time:Sundays 8:00 AM—12:30 AM
Bible Study Time:Tuesdays 7:00 PM—9:00 PM
Prayer Meeting Time:Thursdays 8:30 AM—10:30 AM
Basic Italian Class Time:Wednesdays 7:30 PM—9:30 PM
Hymn Training Class Time:Fridays 2:00 PM—4:00 PM


Tel:+39 388 589 7965
E-mail:it.chiesadellaluce@gmail.com
Address:VIA CAVALIERE ALBERTO 10, 20153 MILANO(MI) IT
Website: https://en.brightchurch-it.org/

July 07, 2024-Bright Church Weekly

Sunday, July 07, 2024 Bible Verses of the Week Colossians 4:3-4 With praying also for us, that God would open to us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds: That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. 08:30a.m. - 09:00a.m. Hymns Sung by Church Choir 永活的故事 请你差遣我主 我要歌頌我要讚美 09:00a.m. - 09:20a.m. Opening Prayer 09:20a.m. - 11:30a.m. The Message by Preacher Miao 11:30a.m. - 12:30a.m. Believers’ Sharing 12:30a.m. Closing Prayer Bible Verses for Today’s Message Romans 10:14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? Romans 10:15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! Romans 10:16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias said, Lord, who has believed our report? Romans 10:17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Romans 10:18 But I say, Have they not heard? Yes truly, their sound went into all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world. Gains From the Meeting: Brothers and sisters, do you have any new knowledge of God through today’s preaching? How will you put the Lord’s teachings into practice in your daily life? Notice: Brothers and sisters, please preach the gospel to your relatives and friends who haven’t believe in the Lord. Because this is the Lord’s commission and our mission. Please maintain appropriate church hygiene. Before leaving, check your belongings, put away the Bible and hymn books, and take out the trash and throw it in the bin. During the preaching, please turn off your cell phone or turn it on silent. Do not loiter around or speak loudly. Or you may disturb others. Pray: Pray for being wise virgins and hearing the voice of God in the last days, so that we can welcome the Lord, and feast with the Lamb. Pray for spreading the gospel of the heavenly kingdom all across the world, so that those who love truths and long for God’s manifestation will be able to return to God. Pray that all brothers and sisters can cast off the binds of their sinful nature and live in the light of God. Pray that God is always with us and protect us to live in God’s love. Sunday Worship For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the middle of them.(Matthew 18:20) Bible Study for the letter kills, but the spirit gives life.(2 Corinthians 3:6) Prayer Meeting After this manner therefore pray you: Our Father which are in heaven, Hallowed be your name.Your kingdom come, Your will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For your is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.(Matthew 6:9-13) Our Worship Services Sunday Worship Time:Sundays 8:00 AM—12:30 AM Bible Study Time:Tuesdays 7:00 PM—9:00 PM Prayer Meeting Time:Thursdays 8:30 AM—10:30 AM Basic Italian Class Time:Wednesdays 7:30 PM—9:30 PM Hymn Training Class Time:Fridays 2:00 PM—4:00 PM Tel:+39 388 589 7965 E-mail:it.chiesadellaluce@gmail.com Address:VIA CAVALIERE ALBERTO 10, 20153 MILANO(MI) IT Website: https://en.brightchurch-it.org/

November 30, 2025-Bright Church Weekly

Sunday, November 30, 2025 Bible Verses of the Week Luke 6:14 Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew, 08:30a.m. - 09:00a.m. Hymns Sung by Church Choir 奇异恩典 住在祢裡面 神羔羊配得 09:00a.m. - 09:20a.m. Opening Prayer 09:20a.m. - 11:30a.m. The Message by Preacher Wang 11:30a.m. - 12:30a.m. Believers' Sharing 12:30a.m. Closing Prayer Bible Verses for Today's Message Luke 6:14 Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew, Philippians 2:8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient to death, even the death of the cross. Luke 23:33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. Hebrews 12:2 Looking to Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Gains From the Meeting: Brothers and sisters, do you have any new knowledge of God through today’s preaching? How will you put the Lord’s teachings into practice in your daily life? Notice: Brothers and sisters, please preach the gospel to your relatives and friends who haven’t believe in the Lord. Because this is the Lord’s commission and our mission. Please maintain appropriate church hygiene. Before leaving, check your belongings, put away the Bible and hymn books, and take out the trash and throw it in the bin. During the preaching, please turn off your cell phone or turn it on silent. Do not loiter around or speak loudly. Or you may disturb others. Pray: Pray for being wise virgins and hearing the voice of God in the last days, so that we can welcome the Lord, and feast with the Lamb. Pray for spreading the gospel of the heavenly kingdom all across the world, so that those who love truths and long for God’s manifestation will be able to return to God. Pray that all brothers and sisters can cast off the binds of their sinful nature and live in the light of God. Pray that God is always with us and protect us to live in God’s love. Sunday Worship For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the middle of them.(Matthew 18:20) Bible Study for the letter kills, but the spirit gives life.(2 Corinthians 3:6) Prayer Meeting After this manner therefore pray you: Our Father which are in heaven, Hallowed be your name.Your kingdom come, Your will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For your is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.(Matthew 6:9-13) Our Worship Services Sunday Worship Time:Sundays 8:00 AM—12:30 AM Bible Study Time:Tuesdays 7:00 PM—9:00 PM Prayer Meeting Time:Thursdays 8:30 AM—10:30 AM Basic Italian Class Time:Wednesdays 7:30 PM—9:30 PM Hymn Training Class Time:Fridays 2:00 PM—4:00 PM Tel:+39 388 589 7965 E-mail:it.chiesadellaluce@gmail.com Address:VIA CAVALIERE ALBERTO 10, 20153 MILANO(MI) IT Website: https://en.brightchurch-it.org/

May 12, 2019-Bright Church Weekly

The Church of Bright Light was a non-profit religious organization registered in Milan, Italy, in 2017. Our church is led by the Lord Jesus Christ, and comprised of all those who truly believe in God, love the truth, and accept and obey God’s work. We have various church work and church activities such as Sunday Worship, Prayer Meeting, Bible Study, Hymn Training Class, and Basic Italian Class. Through these activities, those who follow God can serve and supply each other under God’s guidance. Meanwhile, we aim to guide those who love the truth, long for righteousness, and are willing to seek and investigate the true way to come before God and gain God’s salvation and blessings.

August 18, 2024-Bright Church Weekly

Sunday, August 18, 2024 Bible Verses of the Week Matthew 21:22 And all things, whatever you shall ask in prayer, believing, you shall receive. 08:30a.m. - 09:00a.m. Hymns Sung by Church Choir 我的心,你要稱頌耶和華 我以禱告來到你跟前 在這些僅存的年間 09:00a.m. - 09:20a.m. Opening Prayer 09:20a.m. - 11:30a.m. The Message by Preacher Miao 11:30a.m. - 12:30a.m. Believers’ Sharing 12:30a.m. Closing Prayer Bible Verses for Today’s Message Luke 11:2-4 And he said to them, When you pray, say, Our Father which are in heaven, Hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done, as in heaven, so in earth. Give us day by day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. Matthew 6:5 And when you pray, you shall not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Truly I say to you, They have their reward. Matthew 6:6-7 But you, when you pray, enter into your closet, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father which is in secret; and your Father which sees in secret shall reward you openly. But when you pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Matthew 26:41 Watch and pray, that you enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. James 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that you may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. Gains From the Meeting: Brothers and sisters, do you have any new knowledge of God through today’s preaching? How will you put the Lord’s teachings into practice in your daily life? Notice: Brothers and sisters, please preach the gospel to your relatives and friends who haven’t believe in the Lord. Because this is the Lord’s commission and our mission. Please maintain appropriate church hygiene. Before leaving, check your belongings, put away the Bible and hymn books, and take out the trash and throw it in the bin. During the preaching, please turn off your cell phone or turn it on silent. Do not loiter around or speak loudly. Or you may disturb others. Pray: Pray for being wise virgins and hearing the voice of God in the last days, so that we can welcome the Lord, and feast with the Lamb. Pray for spreading the gospel of the heavenly kingdom all across the world, so that those who love truths and long for God’s manifestation will be able to return to God. Pray that all brothers and sisters can cast off the binds of their sinful nature and live in the light of God. Pray that God is always with us and protect us to live in God’s love. Sunday Worship For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the middle of them.(Matthew 18:20) Bible Study for the letter kills, but the spirit gives life.(2 Corinthians 3:6) Prayer Meeting After this manner therefore pray you: Our Father which are in heaven, Hallowed be your name.Your kingdom come, Your will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For your is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.(Matthew 6:9-13) Our Worship Services Sunday Worship Time:Sundays 8:00 AM—12:30 AM Bible Study Time:Tuesdays 7:00 PM—9:00 PM Prayer Meeting Time:Thursdays 8:30 AM—10:30 AM Basic Italian Class Time:Wednesdays 7:30 PM—9:30 PM Hymn Training Class Time:Fridays 2:00 PM—4:00 PM Tel:+39 388 589 7965 E-mail:it.chiesadellaluce@gmail.com Address:VIA CAVALIERE ALBERTO 10, 20153 MILANO(MI) IT Website: https://en.brightchurch-it.org/

May 10, 2026-Bright Church Weekly

Sunday, May 10, 2026 Bible Verses of the Week Psalm 127:3 See, children are an heritage of Jehovah: and the fruit of the womb is His reward. 08:30a.m. - 09:00a.m. Hymns Sung by Church Choir 耶和華是我的神 一顆謙卑的心 這一生最美的祝福 09:00a.m. - 09:20a.m. Opening Prayer 09:20a.m. - 11:30a.m. The Message by Preacher Miao 11:30a.m. - 12:30a.m. Believers' Sharing 12:30a.m. Closing Prayer Bible Verses for Today's Message Genesis 2:18 And Jehovah God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. Genesis 2:24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall join to his wife: and they shall be one flesh. Psalm 127:3 See, children are an heritage of Jehovah: and the fruit of the womb is His reward. Colossians 3:19 Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. Proverbs 31:10-11 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband does safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. Gains From the Meeting: Brothers and sisters, do you have any new knowledge of God through today’s preaching? How will you put the Lord’s teachings into practice in your daily life? Notice: Brothers and sisters, please preach the gospel to your relatives and friends who haven’t believe in the Lord. Because this is the Lord’s commission and our mission. Please maintain appropriate church hygiene. Before leaving, check your belongings, put away the Bible and hymn books, and take out the trash and throw it in the bin. During the preaching, please turn off your cell phone or turn it on silent. Do not loiter around or speak loudly. Or you may disturb others. Pray: Pray for being wise virgins and hearing the voice of God in the last days, so that we can welcome the Lord, and feast with the Lamb. Pray for spreading the gospel of the heavenly kingdom all across the world, so that those who love truths and long for God’s manifestation will be able to return to God. Pray that all brothers and sisters can cast off the binds of their sinful nature and live in the light of God. Pray that God is always with us and protect us to live in God’s love. Sunday Worship For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the middle of them.(Matthew 18:20) Bible Study for the letter kills, but the spirit gives life.(2 Corinthians 3:6) Prayer Meeting After this manner therefore pray you: Our Father which are in heaven, Hallowed be your name.Your kingdom come, Your will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For your is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.(Matthew 6:9-13) Our Worship Services Sunday Worship Time:Sundays 8:00 AM—12:30 AM Bible Study Time:Tuesdays 7:00 PM—9:00 PM Prayer Meeting Time:Thursdays 8:30 AM—10:30 AM Basic Italian Class Time:Wednesdays 7:30 PM—9:30 PM Hymn Training Class Time:Fridays 2:00 PM—4:00 PM Tel:+39 388 589 7965 E-mail:it.chiesadellaluce@gmail.com Address:VIA CAVALIERE ALBERTO 10, 20153 MILANO(MI) IT Website: https://en.brightchurch-it.org/

March 01, 2026-Bright Church Weekly

Sunday, March 01, 2026 Bible Verses of the Week Matthew 24:29 Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken. 08:30a.m. - 09:00a.m. Hymns Sung by Church Choir 愛喜樂生命 讓愛走動 復興從我開始 09:00a.m. - 09:20a.m. Opening Prayer 09:20a.m. - 11:30a.m. The Message by Preacher Zhang 11:30a.m. - 12:30a.m. Believers' Sharing 12:30a.m. Closing Prayer Bible Verses for Today's Message Matthew 24:29 Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken. Joel 2:29-31 And also on the servants and on the handmaids in those days will I pour out my spirit. And I will show wonders in the heavens and in the earth, blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke. The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of the LORD come. Revelation 6:12 And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, see, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood; Matthew 24:14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness to all nations; and then shall the end come. Matthew 24:30 And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. Gains From the Meeting: Brothers and sisters, do you have any new knowledge of God through today’s preaching? How will you put the Lord’s teachings into practice in your daily life? Notice: Brothers and sisters, please preach the gospel to your relatives and friends who haven’t believe in the Lord. Because this is the Lord’s commission and our mission. Please maintain appropriate church hygiene. Before leaving, check your belongings, put away the Bible and hymn books, and take out the trash and throw it in the bin. During the preaching, please turn off your cell phone or turn it on silent. Do not loiter around or speak loudly. Or you may disturb others. Pray: Pray for being wise virgins and hearing the voice of God in the last days, so that we can welcome the Lord, and feast with the Lamb. Pray for spreading the gospel of the heavenly kingdom all across the world, so that those who love truths and long for God’s manifestation will be able to return to God. Pray that all brothers and sisters can cast off the binds of their sinful nature and live in the light of God. Pray that God is always with us and protect us to live in God’s love. Sunday Worship For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the middle of them.(Matthew 18:20) Bible Study for the letter kills, but the spirit gives life.(2 Corinthians 3:6) Prayer Meeting After this manner therefore pray you: Our Father which are in heaven, Hallowed be your name.Your kingdom come, Your will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For your is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.(Matthew 6:9-13) Our Worship Services Sunday Worship Time:Sundays 8:00 AM—12:30 AM Bible Study Time:Tuesdays 7:00 PM—9:00 PM Prayer Meeting Time:Thursdays 8:30 AM—10:30 AM Basic Italian Class Time:Wednesdays 7:30 PM—9:30 PM Hymn Training Class Time:Fridays 2:00 PM—4:00 PM Tel:+39 388 589 7965 E-mail:it.chiesadellaluce@gmail.com Address:VIA CAVALIERE ALBERTO 10, 20153 MILANO(MI) IT Website: https://en.brightchurch-it.org/

December 21, 2025-Bright Church Weekly

Sunday, December 21, 2025 Bible Verses of the Week Matthew 20:28 Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered to, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. 08:30a.m. - 09:00a.m. Hymns Sung by Church Choir 超越一切 住在祢裡面 我在這裡敬拜 09:00a.m. - 09:20a.m. Opening Prayer 09:20a.m. - 11:30a.m. The Message by Preacher Wang 11:30a.m. - 12:30a.m. Believers' Sharing 12:30a.m. Closing Prayer Bible Verses for Today's Message Matthew 20:28 Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered to, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. Romans 16:18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple. Luke 22:27 For whether is greater, he that sits at meat, or he that serves? is not he that sits at meat? but I am among you as he that serves. John 12:26 If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honor. 1 Peter 4:11 If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God gives: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. Gains From the Meeting: Brothers and sisters, do you have any new knowledge of God through today’s preaching? How will you put the Lord’s teachings into practice in your daily life? Notice: Brothers and sisters, please preach the gospel to your relatives and friends who haven’t believe in the Lord. Because this is the Lord’s commission and our mission. Please maintain appropriate church hygiene. Before leaving, check your belongings, put away the Bible and hymn books, and take out the trash and throw it in the bin. During the preaching, please turn off your cell phone or turn it on silent. Do not loiter around or speak loudly. Or you may disturb others. Pray: Pray for being wise virgins and hearing the voice of God in the last days, so that we can welcome the Lord, and feast with the Lamb. Pray for spreading the gospel of the heavenly kingdom all across the world, so that those who love truths and long for God’s manifestation will be able to return to God. Pray that all brothers and sisters can cast off the binds of their sinful nature and live in the light of God. Pray that God is always with us and protect us to live in God’s love. Sunday Worship For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the middle of them.(Matthew 18:20) Bible Study for the letter kills, but the spirit gives life.(2 Corinthians 3:6) Prayer Meeting After this manner therefore pray you: Our Father which are in heaven, Hallowed be your name.Your kingdom come, Your will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For your is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.(Matthew 6:9-13) Our Worship Services Sunday Worship Time:Sundays 8:00 AM—12:30 AM Bible Study Time:Tuesdays 7:00 PM—9:00 PM Prayer Meeting Time:Thursdays 8:30 AM—10:30 AM Basic Italian Class Time:Wednesdays 7:30 PM—9:30 PM Hymn Training Class Time:Fridays 2:00 PM—4:00 PM Tel:+39 388 589 7965 E-mail:it.chiesadellaluce@gmail.com Address:VIA CAVALIERE ALBERTO 10, 20153 MILANO(MI) IT Website: https://en.brightchurch-it.org/

January 12, 2020-Bright Church Weekly

The Church of Bright Light was a non-profit religious organization registered in Milan, Italy, in 2017. Our church is led by the Lord Jesus Christ, and comprised of all those who truly believe in God, love the truth, and accept and obey God’s work. We have various church work and church activities such as Sunday Worship, Prayer Meeting, Bible Study, Hymn Training Class, and Basic Italian Class. Through these activities, those who follow God can serve and supply each other under God’s guidance. Meanwhile, we aim to guide those who love the truth, long for righteousness, and are willing to seek and investigate the true way to come before God and gain God’s salvation and blessings.