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SUNDAY EXTRA: 'LED Notification' on Mumbai LOCAL TRAIN doors! Alerts crowd that trains is ready for departure | NG Vidzz- Nirav GALA

This new feature of flashing LED lights on doors is being introduced in Mumbai's local EMU trains. Flashing Led lights ALERTS commuters that train is ready for departure and should not take risk of boarding a moving train. In peak hours crowding, it will help people on the platform trying to get into trains to quickly move aside as LED lights will indicate that the train is going to depart at the very next moment.

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SUNDAY EXTRA: Train Sim World 4: LIRR Safety Systems Tutorial | Train Sim World

This video explains the safety system in the Long Island Rail Road: Commuter add-on for Train Sim World 4.

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SUNDAY EXTRA: New train alert system aims to keep drivers moving | WDEF News 12

A new train alert system set up in the Tyner and Hixson communities is designed to warn drivers nearing a railroad crossing if there is a train on the way so the drivers can take an alternate route.

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Parable of the Railroad Tracks

A car with three men inside came to be stuck on the railroad tracks at a railroad crossing on a cold, rainy night. The three men had certainly heard of trains and were aware that cars were sometimes hit by trains, but did not really believe it to be likely. While the car was stuck, they remained inside because it was more comfortable than stepping outside. They decided to call a tow truck and wait in the car until it arrived or until the rain stopped.

A man was walking along in the rain, wet and hurried. He wanted to reach his destination quickly and get out of the cold rain. He saw the car stuck on the railroad tracks and briefly thought about checking to see if they needed help. Instead, he walked on assuring himself that it was not his business to get involved and saying that he was sure it would all be fine in the end. Surely they had a phone. Surely help was already on the way. There was danger, but it was not urgent.

A second pedestrian came by and also noticed the car stuck on the tracks. He was wet and cold, too, but felt God would want Him to check on the men and warn them of the danger. He walked over to the car and spoke with the men inside briefly. He warned them that the trains usually come at night and there was real danger. The men inside did not listen, but actually seemed to get aggravated. One even made fun of the man outside the car and told him to go away. The driver did not want to leave his nice comfortable car, especially when it was uncomfortable outside. So they insisted they would wait in the car. Not wanting to offend or be considered foolish, the second pedestrian left quickly and went on about his way, shaking his head and thinking to himself that the fools deserved whatever trouble they brought on themselves.

The third pedestrian came along and spoke the same, true warning as the second pedestrian to the men in the car. He warned them about the danger from the train. He said it was urgent, the train always came about this time of night. The passengers of the car mocked him and told him to go away. They would be fine. The tow truck would be coming soon. The third pedestrian considered leaving, but instead he tried again, warning them of the urgency of getting out of the car. He pointed to the warning lights that now had started to go off and said he heard the train whistle. The driver did not want to hear it and said he was fine. He said the lights often go off on their own, probably a malfunction due to the storm. He did not hear the train whistle over the sound of thunder. Finally, one of the men in the car got out of the car, with two remaining behind. The third pedestrian hurried the passenger safely away from the car. When the two remaining passengers saw the light from the train, it was too late, they did not know what to do. The train could not stop. Both men perished. Only the one that responded to the warning was saved and only because the third pedestrian persisted in the urgency of the message.

Who served God best? The man who walked by without saying anything? the second man who tried but quickly gave up when mocked? or the third man that shouted the truth even when others mocked him and pushed him away? If not for the third man, who persisted in the warning, all in the car would have perished. How sad that people deny the impending danger of the train… of hell. They deny the need for a change … a need to die to self and submit to Christ to be saved and thus they perish. But how glorious that God, in His love for us, has made a way for us to be saved!

Christian evangelism is the sharing of the gospel of Christ with those who have not yet received Jesus as Lord and submitted their lives to Him. To share the good news of the gospel… that God loves us so much He became man in the person of Jesus Christ and suffered, died, and rose again to pay the price for our sins, is always good news! For those of us who submit to Christ, evangelism must not be a casual thing or something we do “if we have time” or “when convenient”. It is not something that only some Christians do… but something we are all instructed to do. Jesus Christ commands us to go and make disciples of all the nations. Followers of Jesus should recognize the urgency of sharing the gospel. Those who do not come to accept the offer of salvation through Jesus will perish… will suffer eternal separation from God. How can they accept and submit to Jesus if no one shares the gospel?

~ John Golda

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PRAYER:

Dear Father,

May the word of Christ always be on my lips and in my heart. May I make known to everyone in every place that Jesus is Lord and that you have raised him from the dead. Remind me continually that I have no cause to be ashamed of my faith.

Grant not only that I myself should believe but that I should also become partners with others in sending them to proclaim the Good News to the world.

Thank you that Christ is preached. Thank you for the belief you have put into my heart. Thank you for the salvation that comes from this.

In Jesus' name. Amen.

~ Heartiest

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[As it is written] How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the Gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! T he account which the Apostle Paul gives of his first reception among the Galatians (Galatians 4:15) , exemplifies the truth of this passage. He found them in a state of ignorance and misery; alienated from God, and enslaved to the blind and comfortless superstitions of idolatry. His preaching, accompanied with the power of the Holy Spirit, had a great and marvelous effect…

John Newton

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A report...

The nature of the gospel is a report: a report of God saving people from the wrath they deserve. In order to believe the report, one must receive the report! The nature of “hearing” also does not require the physical act of hearing with the ear. The report simply needs to be received. For instance, someone could “read” the gospel and receive it by faith, without an audible word being spoken. As long as the message can be received fully, the medium does not affect the outcome. The content of the message must be “the word about Christ.” As Paul states in 1 Corinthians 15:3–5, the message is “that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that He appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve.” Faith that leads to eternal salvation comes after “hearing”; that is, after receiving this message, the report, concerning Christ.

~ GotQuestions

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Pathway of faith...

Romans 10 verse 17 serves as a reminder that the Christian faith is not about blind belief but an informed conviction that comes through engaging with God’s word. Paul is encouraging us to acknowledge the pathway to faith, which involves hearing, understanding, and responding to the gospel,

“And the people of Berea were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, and they listened eagerly to Paul’s message. They searched the Scriptures day after day to see if Paul and Silas were teaching the truth.” (Acts 17:11)

Jamie Wilson

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When we are constantly exposed to the teachings, testimonies, and truth of God, our spirits get invigorated. We start to believe more in the promises of God and His goodness. Our faith grows. Hearing the Word isn’t just about the auditory act; it is about letting that truth permeate our hearts. This process can lead us to experience the transformative power of faith that allows us to navigate challenges, rejoice in hope, and trust in God’s unwavering nature.

Jamie Wilson

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PRAYER:

Father, please help me to be eternally minded, not focused solely on the matters of this world that surround me every day. Help me to see people through your eyes and not my own. Let me have a heart to desire to help others to find Christ, the courage to do so even taking personal risk, and the wisdom to know how to be effective. Help me to remember also that I can not save anyone by myself but it is only through your Holy Spirit that they will turn to you. Help others be willing to make the choice to submit to and follow you when confronted by the truth of the gospel. Help me not give up or be discouraged if I can not see the affects of my efforts to share Christ with others. You may be working in them in ways I will not witness personally. Amen.

~ John Golda

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Table of contents

Introduction

Introduction: Understanding the Context of Romans 10:17

Breaking Down the Verse: A Deep Dive into Romans 10:17

The Concept of Faith in Christianity: A Brief Overview

How Romans 10:17 Connects Faith and Hearing the Word of God

The Impact of Romans 10:17 on Christian Beliefs and Practices

Real-Life Applications: Embracing the Message of Romans 10:17

Reflections: Personal and Collective Interpretations of Romans 10:17

Conclusion: The Enduring Power and Influence of Romans 10:17

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Role...

Paul is asserting that salvation is not limited to a particular ethnic group or religious background; it is available to all who call on the Lord in faith... The message of salvation is not confined to a particular culture, ethnicity, or religious tradition. It is a message for all people, calling for a spirit of inclusivity and openness in sharing the gospel. The necessity of proclamation reminds believers of their role in God's mission. Sharing the gospel is not merely a task for pastors or missionaries; it is a calling for every believer to participate in... Despite the clear presentation of the gospel, not all have accepted it. Paul laments this reality by quoting Isaiah 53:1 while writing Romans 10:16:

"Lord, who has believed our message?"

~ Crosstalk

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