Romans 3 – So simple it’s … simple!

Glad I took some time tonight to read this again.
I find myself meditating on the following verses in Romans 3:
19 Obviously, the law applies to those to whom it was given, for its purpose is to keep people from having excuses, and to show that the entire world is guilty before God. 20 For no [...]

Romans 2 – What’s on the inside?

Today’s reading got me thinking about rewards. I’ve always resisted thinking about being rewarded by God for doing good. Yet, the Bible is clear that there are rewards for those who are faithful in God’s kingdom. Conversely, there are also consequences for doing wrong. Look at the passage in Romans 2, verses 5 – 11:
5But [...]

Romans 1 – Choices We Make

As I read Romans 1 this morning, I was amazed to see the correlation of what we’re studying in Wildmen, the Wild at Heart book by John Eldredge, and the first chapter of Romans. Paul is talking about how God has revealed himself with His invisible qualities, His power and His divine nature, since creation. [...]

Romans 16

20 The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet.
Come, Lord Jesus!
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One Voice – Romans 15

Others above yourself.
v5-6 – “May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus. Then all of you can join together wtih one voice, giving praise and glory to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

It takes patience [...]

Believe! – Romans 4

Wow. I’m astounded by what I read this morning in Romans 4. I’m discovering deeper meaning in what it means to be righteous. Look at what Paul writes about Abraham:

18 When God promised Abraham that he would become the father of many nations, Abraham believed him. God had also said, “Your descendants will be [...]

No Matter – Romans 3

Here we go with the ‘they’ thing again! Who is Paul talking about now?
10 As the Scriptures say, “No one is good – not even one. 11 No one has real understanding; no one is seeking God. 12 All have turned away from God; all have gone wrong. No one does good, [...]

Change of Heart – Romans 2

Paul is trying to make the Jews understand that simply being a Jew – being circumcised, being taught the law, going to church on Sunday – is not what saves. Even the gentiles – who don’t have the written law – instinctively obey the law because it is written on their hearts, “for their own [...]

I Know Who ‘They’ Is! – Romans 1

How many times have you heard someone mention ‘they’ as a source for great wisdom or reasoning? “They say that…” always makes me want to question, “Who’s ‘they’?”
Even Paul references these people in Romans chapter 1 (I’ve bolded references to ‘they’ and ‘them’):

19 For the truth about God is known to them instinctively. God has [...]

What’s Your Story? – Romans 1

What’s your story?
Do you know the story of Paul? He’s the guy that met God in a bright light there on road to Damascas. He went from being one of the most notious persecutors of the Christian faith to one of the most famous proclaimers of it. He gave up everything when he became a [...]