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“No one can ever be made right with God by doing what the law commands. The law simply shows us how sinful we are” (Romans 3:20)

July 16, 2012

The law is a mirror, looking we see our sin. Some turn away and try to forget. Some put on makeup and cover up, pretending they are good. Others admit their sin and come to Jesus, being made right with God by faith.

“When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours” (Romans 1:12)

July 12, 2012

This is what “get-togethers” should accomplish– mutual encouragement of our faith. BTW, thanks to all for the birthday greetings today. You’ve encouraged me. I look forward to encouraging you back when next we get-together!

“It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known” (Romans 15:20)

August 1, 2011

Paul’s ambition should be ours. Do we have zeal to see the gospel preached to those who haven’t heard? Christ wants us to crucify our old ambitions and have them replaced with Christ’s. Christ came to seek and to save them which are lost. What’s your ambition?

“Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord” (Romans 12:11)

July 29, 2011

Where’s the passion with which you began? Have you lost your first love? Fan into flames your spiritual zeal. Encourage yourself in the Lord. Don’t let serving others be a burdensome duty. Let it be your passionate worship!

“For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen” (Romans 11:36)

July 28, 2011

“From, through, and to” God, so ends Paul’s doxology in Romans (“Doxa” – Greek for “glory.” “Logos” – word). We were made by Him and for Him. Is your life a doxology to God?

“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” (Romans 10:13)

July 26, 2011

Call on Jesus. Confess Him as Lord over every aspect of your life. Believe in His sacrificial death and resurrection. And be saved. Saved from the bondage of sin and the wages of sin, which is death. He has been calling you. Have you called back?

“We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express” (Romans 8:26)

July 24, 2011

The Holy Spirit abides in believers, so that He knows us better than we know ourselves. And He knows God’s perfect will for us too. Even when we don’t know how to pray, He intercedes for us.

“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us” (Romans 8:18)

July 23, 2011

Have you ever noticed how quickly a new mother forgets her labor as she holds her infant in her arms? So shall we forget our present troubles when we see Christ at His return.

“There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1)

July 22, 2011

God has spent His wrath for our sin upon Christ. When God judged the earth with a flood, those “in” the Ark were saved. Jesus is our Ark! All who are “in” Him will not see condemnation. Do you know what it means to be “in” Christ?

“Being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised” (Romans 4:21)

July 18, 2011

Of Abraham’s faith. Are you fully persuaded that God can/will do what He promised? First, we must know His promises (hear/read/study), then we must believe that God will keep them. What promise(s) are you trusting God for today?