Peter gives us a warning in today’s Scripture. He says that we are not to be conformed to this world’s pattern. If we are not extremely careful, that is exactly what will happen. Peter, writing under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, gives the solution. Are you ready for it? He says we are to … Read More
Pastor’s Blog
HIS Ways are Higher than OUR Ways!
God’s intention was that Christ’s salvation would be available to all people, not just the Jews. Here, Paul addresses some objections and misconceptions the Jews had about the grace and mercy of Christ. Romans 11:1-36 1. Vs. 1-10. Many Jews felt like God hadn’t kept His covenant to Israel. Paul reminded them that God had … Read More
Romans 10:12-13 Devotion
“For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile – the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on Him, for, ‘Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’” Romans 10:12-13 It might as well be screaming out to me, “Give yourselves COMPLETELY to God, for … Read More
Romans 9 Devo
“I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my people.” Romans 9:2 This passage starts off with Paul’s intense concern and love for his people. You find his willingness to be cursed and cut off … Read More
God’s Love > Everything
Romans 8:18-39 When pain and “hard times” come into our lives, it’s easy to think that God has abandoned/forgotten us. We think, if He were there, He would have done something by now. However, today’s passage says that nothing can separate us from Christ’s love. Here in this passage we see the neither time, events, … Read More
Spirit Of Adoption
According to Romans 8:14-17, a key indicator of our spiritual family of origin is our ability (and our willingness) to be led by God’s Spirit. It is a badge of our eternal parentage and our everlasting heritage. And God’s precious Spirit is such a wonderful guide we need never fear where He’ll lead us. His … Read More
“There is therefore now no condemnation…”
Romans 8:1-13 “There is therefore now no condemnation…” What a wonderful statement! How relaxing it is to be reminded of this. Our debt is paid, our lives redeemed. The cost has been met, the battle won. “But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Corinthians 15:57) further … Read More
Rejoice!
Romans 5 “Since we have now been justified by His blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through Him! For if, while we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to Him through the death of His Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through His life! Not … Read More
Righteousness Through Faith
Romans 3:23-31 reminds us that we stand equally guilty of sin and also equally in need of God’s righteousness. God’s plan for our righteousness was fully accomplished by His efforts and due to His sacrificial gift; i.e. we brought nothing to the equation to deserve it and we can do nothing to earn it – … Read More
Guilt of All Humanity
Where are you going with your Family? – Romans 3:1-20 Every one of us is guilty before God. No one is righteous. None of us seek after God. We have all turned aside from God. None of us do good. There is no fear of God before our eyes. In hearing this, we ought to … Read More