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Trust in God gave Faith to Act in Obedience.
Romans 4:13-15 13 For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world did not come through the law but through the righteousness of faith. 14 For if it is the adherents of the law who are to be the heirs, faith is null and the promise is void.…
Read MoreSo that no human being might boast in the presence of God.
Romans 3:25-28 25 whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God’s righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. 26 It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier…
Read MoreThe Gift of Grace
Romans 3:23-24 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, – Romans 3:23-24 The word justified is not one we use very often in our culture. If we do it is normally…
Read MoreSave yourself?
Romans 2:24 For, as it is written, “The name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.” – Romans 2:24 The contemporary use of the word blaspheme means to speak irreverently about God or sacred things. The Greek word blasphēmeō means to speak reproachfully, to revile, to criticise with anger or to speak…
Read MoreGod’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance
Romans 2:3-5 3 Do you suppose, O man-you who judge those who practice such things and yet do them yourself-that you will escape the judgment of God? 4 Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance? 5…
Read MoreWhich he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures
Romans 1:2-3 2 which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures, 3 concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh – Romans 1:2-3 One of the compelling proofs that the word of God can be trusted is the fulfillment of prophecy in the bible. This topic is fascinating…
Read MoreFor the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
Can you make someone love you by implementing laws? The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the GALATIANS – Chapter 5 1 For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. 2 Look: I, Paul, say to you that if you accept circumcision, Christ…
Read MoreAnd because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!”
Is there truth in the statement “It’s not what you know but who you know”? The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the GALATIANS – Chapter 4 1 I mean that the heir, as long as he is a child, is no different from a slave, though he is the owner of everything, 2 but…
Read MoreBut I am afraid…..your thoughts will be led astray from a sincere and pure devotion to Christ.
How can we tell if someone is not preaching the true gospel? The Second Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the CORINTHIANS – Chapter 11 1 I wish you would bear with me in a little foolishness. Do bear with me! 2 For I feel a divine jealousy for you, since I betrothed you to…
Read MoreNow is the day of salvation.
Why do I need to act now? The Second Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the CORINTHIANS – Chapter 6 1 Working together with him, then, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain. 2 For he says, “In a favorable time I listened to you, and in a day…
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