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
No Condemnation?
Romans 8:1-8 NKJV “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. 2For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. 3For what the law … Continue reading No Condemnation?
Marriage to Christ
Romans 6:1-6,12,16 NKJV “What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? 2Certainly not! How shall we who died to sin live any longer in it? 3Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? 4Therefore we were … Continue reading Marriage to Christ
Justified By Faith
Romans 5:1-2 NKJV “1Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.” I am borrowing this from a writing from two months ago, “Peace … Continue reading Justified By Faith
Is Darkness Your Old Friend?
Romans 2:17-24 NKJV Indeed you are called a Jew, and rest on the law, and make your boast in God, 18and know His will, and approve the things that are excellent, being instructed out of the law, 19and are confident that you yourself are a guide to the blind, a light to those who are … Continue reading Is Darkness Your Old Friend?
Know the Goodness of God
Romans 2:1-4 NKJV “1Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things. 2But we know that the judgment of God is according to truth against those who practice such things. 3And do you think this, O … Continue reading Know the Goodness of God
Without Excuse
Summary Romans 1:18-25 All of human kind has been shown God’s invisible attributes through his created works (his creation). So, if any of us chooses ungodliness and unrighteousness and uncleanness, in the lusts of our hearts, in exchange for the truth about God, and if we end up worshipping the created instead of the creator, … Continue reading Without Excuse
The Power of God
Romans 1:16-17 NKJV “16For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. 17For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, ‘The just shall … Continue reading The Power of God
Follow Jesus with Your Lives
Summary Acts 28:17-22 So Paul had been in prison for awhile because the Jews were accusing him falsely of something he did not do. Eventually he appealed to Caesar and then he went on a long trip to get to Rome. When Paul got to Rome he called the leaders of the Jews together, with … Continue reading Follow Jesus with Your Lives
Ruined Vessels
Acts 27:9-11,21-25 NKJV 9Now when much time had been spent, and sailing was now dangerous because the Fast was already over, Paul advised them, 10saying, “Men, I perceive that this voyage will end with disaster and much loss, not only of the cargo and ship, but also our lives.” 11Nevertheless the centurion was more persuaded … Continue reading Ruined Vessels
Run With It 