In context, Paul was writing to all those in Rome who were loved by God and called to be saints, i.e. all those called to be set apart by God, different from the world, because they were being conformed by God to the likeness of Jesus Christ. So he wrote this to the church, the … Continue reading Judged According to Our Works
Christian Devotional
My times with the Lord in His Word
Judge with a Righteous Judgment
“Though they know God's righteous decree that those who practice such things deserve to die, they not only do them but give approval to those who practice them.” (Romans 1:32 ESV) “Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, … Continue reading Judge with a Righteous Judgment
God Has the Final Word
“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly … Continue reading God Has the Final Word
Eager to Preach the Gospel
“I am under obligation both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish. So I am eager to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome. For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to … Continue reading Eager to Preach the Gospel
Mutually Encouraged by Each Other’s Faith
“First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world. For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I mention you always in my prayers, asking that somehow by God's will I … Continue reading Mutually Encouraged by Each Other’s Faith
For the Sake of His Name
“Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures, concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh and was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the … Continue reading For the Sake of His Name
Why are You Cast Down?
“As a deer pants for flowing streams,so pants my soul for you, O God.My soul thirsts for God,for the living God.When shall I come and appear before God?My tears have been my foodday and night,while they say to me all the day long,‘Where is your God?’These things I remember,as I pour out my soul:how I … Continue reading Why are You Cast Down?
As the Apple of Your Eye
“Hear a just cause, O Lord; attend to my cry!Give ear to my prayer from lips free of deceit!From your presence let my vindication come!Let your eyes behold the right!You have tried my heart, you have visited me by night,you have tested me, and you will find nothing;I have purposed that my mouth will not … Continue reading As the Apple of Your Eye
The Lord Who Gives Me Counsel
“Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge.I say to the Lord, ‘You are my Lord;I have no good apart from you.’As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones,in whom is all my delight.The sorrows of those who run after another god shall multiply;their drink offerings of blood I … Continue reading The Lord Who Gives Me Counsel
If Anyone Among You Wanders
“My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.” (James 5:19-20 ESV) “Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual … Continue reading If Anyone Among You Wanders
Run With It 