“For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since, therefore, … Continue reading Christ Died for the Ungodly
Inspirational
This Grace in Which We Stand
“Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that … Continue reading This Grace in Which We Stand
You May Be Sure of This
“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” (Ephesians 5:1-2 ESV) To imitate someone is to copy, emulate, follow, and model yourself after that person. And as followers of Jesus Christ we are to … Continue reading You May Be Sure of This
Hypocritical Judging and Immorality
In Romans 1 Paul commended all in Rome who were loved by God and called to be saints, because of their faith which was being proclaimed in all the world. But then he mentioned that he was under obligation both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish to preach … Continue reading Hypocritical Judging and Immorality
They Suppress the Truth
“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 They Suppress the Truth
Are We Preparing our Minds for Action?
“Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in … Continue reading Are We Preparing our Minds for Action?
I am Not Ashamed of the Gospel
“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 I am Not Ashamed of the Gospel
For the Gospel of God
“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 Gospel of God
That We Might Obey His Commandments
I am reading in Psalms 105 which teaches me, again, that all God’s promises have conditions. And this is why it is critical that we read of his promises in their full context to where we can see the conditions for those promises to be fulfilled. For, yes, God did make a covenant with Abraham … Continue reading That We Might Obey His Commandments
If We’re Willing and Obedient
“Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord:though your sins are like scarlet,they shall be as white as snow;though they are red like crimson,they shall become like wool.If you are willing and obedient,you shall eat the good of the land;but if you refuse and rebel,you shall be eaten by the sword;for the mouth of … Continue reading If We’re Willing and Obedient
Run With It 