“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 6:23 KJV) This one (singular) verse is one of the most misquoted and misinterpreted passages of Scripture in the New Testament related to the gospel of our salvation. They do teach that we who … Continue reading The Gift of God
Romans
Finding Better Ways to Communicate
“And concerning you, my brethren, I myself also am convinced that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able also to admonish one another. But I have written very boldly to you on some points so as to remind you again, because of the grace that was given me from God, … Continue reading Finding Better Ways to Communicate
Bearing Their Weaknesses
“Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves. Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to his edification.” (Romans 15:1-2 NASB1995) When Paul penned this letter, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, to the believers in Jesus Christ in … Continue reading Bearing Their Weaknesses
Killed for Our Christian Witness
“Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? Just as it is written, ‘For Your sake we are being put to death all day long; We were considered as sheep to be slaughtered.’ But in all these things we overwhelmingly … Continue reading Killed for Our Christian Witness
We Are Under Obligation
“So then, brethren, we are under obligation, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh— for if you are living according to the flesh, you must die; but if by the Spirit you are putting to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are being led by the … Continue reading We Are Under Obligation
Are You Called According to His Purpose?
“And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” (Romans 8:28 NASB1995) If we are loving God, what should that look like in our lives? It means that we are preferring what God prefers, which is all … Continue reading Are You Called According to His Purpose?
Love without Hypocrisy
Romans 12:9,14,16,17,19 NASB1995 “Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good.” “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.” “..Do not be wise in your own estimation. Never pay back evil for evil to anyone..” “Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath … Continue reading Love without Hypocrisy
False Gospel vs True Gospel
“So then, brethren, we are under obligation, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh— for if you are living according to the flesh, you must die; but if by the Spirit you are putting to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are being led by the … Continue reading False Gospel vs True Gospel
The Elephant in The Room
“Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. For this, ‘You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall not covet,’ and if there is any other commandment, it is summed up in this saying, ‘You shall love … Continue reading The Elephant in The Room
God’s Promises Have Conditions
“For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:38-39 NASB1995) To whom are … Continue reading God’s Promises Have Conditions
Run With It 