“We ourselves are Jews by birth and not Gentile sinners; yet we know that a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, so we also have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because … Continue reading Have You Been Crucified with Christ?
Christian Devotional
My times with the Lord in His Word
Don’t Be a Hypocrite
“But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. For before certain men came from James, he was eating with the Gentiles; but when they came he drew back and separated himself, fearing the circumcision party. And the rest of the Jews acted hypocritically along with him, so … Continue reading Don’t Be a Hypocrite
False Brothers Secretly Brought In
“Yet because of false brothers secretly brought in—who slipped in to spy out our freedom that we have in Christ Jesus, so that they might bring us into slavery— to them we did not yield in submission even for a moment, so that the truth of the gospel might be preserved for you. And from … Continue reading False Brothers Secretly Brought In
Approval of Man, or Of God?
“For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ. “For I would have you know, brothers, that the gospel that was preached by me is not man's gospel. For … Continue reading Approval of Man, or Of God?
Are You Turning to a Different Gospel?
“I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— not that there is another one, but there are some who trouble you and want to distort the gospel of Christ. But even if we or an angel from heaven … Continue reading Are You Turning to a Different Gospel?
Not from Man nor Through Men
“Paul, an apostle—not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead— and all the brothers who are with me, to the churches of Galatia: “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins … Continue reading Not from Man nor Through Men
At Your Rebuke, O Lord
“Then the earth reeled and rocked;the foundations also of the mountains trembledand quaked, because he was angry.Smoke went up from his nostrils,and devouring fire from his mouth;glowing coals flamed forth from him.He bowed the heavens and came down;thick darkness was under his feet.He rode on a cherub and flew;he came swiftly on the wings of … Continue reading At Your Rebuke, O Lord
For This I Will Praise You
“The Lord lives, and blessed be my rock,and exalted be the God of my salvation—…who rescued me from my enemies;yes, you exalted me above those who rose against me;you delivered me from the man of violence.For this I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations,and sing to your name.Great salvation he brings to his … Continue reading For This I Will Praise You
Strength for the Battle
“I pursued my enemies and overtook them,and did not turn back till they were consumed.I thrust them through, so that they were not able to rise;they fell under my feet.For you equipped me with strength for the battle;you made those who rise against me sink under me.You made my enemies turn their backs to me,and … Continue reading Strength for the Battle
The Shield of Your Salvation
“For who is God, but the Lord?And who is a rock, except our God?—the God who equipped me with strengthand made my way blameless.He made my feet like the feet of a deerand set me secure on the heights.He trains my hands for war,so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.You have given … Continue reading The Shield of Your Salvation
Run With It 