The apostle Paul was expressing his concern for his fellow Israelites, for the majority of them had rejected Jesus Christ as the Christ (the Messiah) and as the Savior of the world. And all who rejected Christ were no longer God’s chosen people, his holy nation, because God’s chosen people were now all who believed … Continue reading Who are God’s Children?
IF God is For Us
“What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us? He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him over for us all, how will He not also with Him freely give us all things? Who will bring a charge against God’s elect? God is the … Continue reading IF God is For Us
We Know That God…
“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. For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren; and … Continue reading We Know That God…
Jesus Christ is Our Salvation
Mary, the mother of Jesus, had just given birth to her son. An angel of God visited some shepherds keeping watch over their flock by night, and he told them that on that day, in the city of David, “there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” So they went … Continue reading Jesus Christ is Our Salvation
We Suffer With Him
“The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him. For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to … Continue reading We Suffer With Him
Celebrating Jesus Christ
“And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of … Continue reading Celebrating Jesus Christ
According to The Flesh
“For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace, because the mind set on … Continue reading According to The Flesh
According to The Spirit
“Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death. For what the Law could not do, weak as it was through the flesh, God did: sending His own … Continue reading According to The Spirit
Perseverance in Trials
As most of you probably know by now, I have been going through a series of about 12 medical diagnostic tests and about 8 doctor consults for the past three months to try to determine what is the cause of my chest pain and pressure, the breathing difficulties, and the ongoing sharp shooting nerve pains … Continue reading Perseverance in Trials
Slaves to Righteousness
“I am speaking in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. For just as you presented your members as slaves to impurity and to lawlessness, resulting in further lawlessness, so now present your members as slaves to righteousness, resulting in sanctification. For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard … Continue reading Slaves to Righteousness
Run With It 