War, politics, lies, betrayal, the murdering of innocents, our young men and women in uniform dying on a battle field via men of power; takeovers of nations, riots and lawlessness, sin abounding, the church asleep or complacent for the most part; the gospel diluted, and do we even notice? Through all that is going on … Continue reading For Our Nation
The Righteous Requirement of The Law
Romans 8:1-4 ESV (English Standard Version) “1There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. 3For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. … Continue reading The Righteous Requirement of The Law
Brought from Death to Life
Romans 6:12-23 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “12Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its desires. 13Do not present the parts of your body to sin as instruments of wickedness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and present the parts … Continue reading Brought from Death to Life
The Good Life
Romans 6:1-11 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “What then shall we say? Shall we continue in sin so that grace may increase? 2Certainly not! How can we who died to sin live in it any longer? 3Or aren’t you aware that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? 4We … Continue reading The Good Life
Growing to Maturity in Christ
Faith in Jesus Christ Romans 5:1-2 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “1Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.” The … Continue reading Growing to Maturity in Christ
When Miracles Don’t Happen
When miracles don’t happenExactly when we hoped,And things go on as normal;We don’t know how to cope; When troubles, disappointments,Are foll’wing us around,And sadness starts to linger,And gladness turns to frowns; When all the world around usIs turning upside down,And honesty is missing,And faithfulness not found; When liars and deceiversAre pulling all their tricks,And people … Continue reading When Miracles Don’t Happen
Will You Escape God’s Judgment?
Romans 2:1-11 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on another. For on whatever grounds you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. 2And we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. 3So … Continue reading Will You Escape God’s Judgment?
He’ll Let You Go
Romans 1:28-32 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “28Furthermore, since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, He gave them up to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done. 29They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed, and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, and malice. … Continue reading He’ll Let You Go
Choosing Sin Over God
No Excuses For Sinful Practices! Romans 1:18-20 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “18The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness. 19For what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. 20For … Continue reading Choosing Sin Over God
I Am Not Ashamed of The Gospel
Romans 1:16-17 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 16I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek. 17For the gospel reveals the righteousness of God that comes by faith from start to finish, just as it is written: … Continue reading I Am Not Ashamed of The Gospel
Run With It 