READ THE BIBLE

  Wednesday, May 10, 2023   INTRODUCING ROMANS, CHAPTER 5   Romans 5 begins with a powerful, joyful revelation of all that comes with being justified in God's eyes by our faith in Christ. We have peace with God. We stand in God's grace. We have hope for eternal glory and meaning in our current suffering. God has proven His love for us in the death of Christ for our sin while we were still sinners. Adam introduced sin and death to the world, and they continue today. Christ, though, by dying for our sin brought God's grace to all who believe, once and for all. There is no need to continue time and time again to sacrifice the blood and flesh of animals on the altar to gain God's grace. Jesus' blood was valuable enough. It is perfect to serve as the one and only, the final sacrifice to God for our sins.   ( h ttps://www.bibleref.com/Romans/5/Romans-chapter-5.html) 1)Peace and Hope, Verses 1-11, MAMA Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we...

  Wednesday, May 3, 2023   INTRODUCING ROMANS, CHAPTER 4   So far, this letter has established that every single person is guilty of sin and does not deserve God's forgiveness. Whether we know God's law explicitly, or not, we still fail to obey. Only faith in Christ can rescue us from the penalty we deserve for that sin. Romans 4 explores the example of Abraham, and God's amazing gift of declaring Abraham righteous solely based on his faith. This declaration was given many years before Abraham was circumcised, causing Abraham to become the father of all those who believe in God by faith. Abraham's continued faith in God is a model for us. Romans will continue by exploring how Christ brings us peace with God.   h ttps://www.bibleref.com/Romans/4/Romans-chapter-4.html 1)Abraham Justified by Fath, Part 1, Verses 1-9, MAMA What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, discovered in this matter?   2  If, in fact, Abraham w...

  Wednesday, April 26, 2023   INTRODUCING ROMANS, CHAPTER 3   It is by faith the Spirit of the law is made available to the Jew and Gentile, alike.  In Chapter 2 we understand that God's judgment on sin will come to all men, whether they were Jews who understood the law or Gentiles who had never had access to the literal law. Faith in God, in the heart, matters more to God than outward obedience. At the start of this chapter, Paul answers a series of hypothetical questions that were in opposition to the teachings found in Chapter 2. He goes on to quote a series of Old Testament passages that support His teaching that human beings are by nature sinful. Each of us turns away from God at some point in our lives. Therefore, nobody can be justified by the law. To be justified by the law one would have to follow it perfectly, at all times. This is impossible because human beings are by nature sinful. Fortunately, it is possible to attain God's righteousness: but only by Hi...

  Wednesday, April 19, 2023   INTRODUCING ROMANS, CHAPTER 2   Having just concluded a list of terrible sins humanity indulges in as a result of rejecting God, Paul turns to religious people and says, ''This applies to you, too.'' {Review Romans 1: 28-32} Nobody can judge arrogantly, because we are all guilty. Even God's people the Jews will stand before Him in judgment based on their works. Having the law only matters if someone can keep the law. Paul asks his Jewish readers why they don't and shows that they must be Jewish and circumcised in their hearts for it to matter.   (https://www.bibleref.com/Romans/2/Romans-chapter-2.html) 1)God's Righteous Judgement (Part 1) 1-8, JEANNIE You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things.   2  Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on tr...

  Wednesday, April 5, 2023   INTRODUCING ROMANS, CHAPTER 1 Paul's letter to the Christians in Rome is a thorough and clear presentation of the gospel, or "good news," about salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. Paul identifies himself as both a servant of Jesus and an apostle, representing Christ's authority and message to others.  ( https://www.bibleref.com/Romans/1/Romans-chapter-1.html) 1)Introduction , 1-7, JEANNIE Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God—   2  the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures   3  regarding his Son, who as to his earthly life [ a ]  was a descendant of David,   4  and who through the Spirit of holiness was appointed the Son of God in power [ b ]  by his resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord.   5  Through him we received grace and apostleship to call all the Gen...