And if by grace, then it is no longer by works; if it were, grace would no longer be grace. Romans 11:6 NIV God does a lot for us. Not only does He create us, and an amazing environment in which to live, but He has continually makes gestures towards us in love. He cares... Continue Reading →
Remnant
So too, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace. Romans 11:5 NIV There is much talk about the remnant of the Lord. Prophet and Scripture teach of a select few who are chosen by God. One group would like to call themselves the special ones. The next group, with completely different... Continue Reading →
Obstinate People
But concerning Israel he says, "All day long I have held out my hands to a disobedient and obstinate people." Romans 10:21 NIV Israel was God´s chosen people. He made His Presence known through them. Mighty works He performed for them so that mankind would have a people to testify of Him. The chosen could... Continue Reading →
Even Those
And Isaiah boldly says, "I was found by those who did not seek me; I revealed myself to those who did not ask for me." Romans 10:20 NIV Every child of God everywhere should sense a joy uncontrollable welling up from within them. It should be our great pleasure to watch as others recognize their... Continue Reading →
How On Earth
How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? Romans 10:14 NIV In this world we look for the secret steps that will open all the golden... Continue Reading →
Who Calls
For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile--the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, Romans 10:12 NIV It may surprise us. It surprised the Jews. It surprised the Disciples. It has surprised nearly every single person who has ever chosen to tread in the footsteps after... Continue Reading →
Faith Of The Heart
For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. Romans 10:10 NIV There are many that claim they believe in Christ or say they know God. But the faith found in the Bible shows two sides standing in sharp contrast. ... Continue Reading →
Live By
Moses describes in this way the righteousness that is by the law: "The man who does these things will live by them." Romans 9:5 NIV Our Christian faith is something that should be simple, but because it is dealing with spiritual matters, we can complicate it. Modern man has become an expert in making things... Continue Reading →
Stumbling
As it is written: "See, I lay in Zion a stone that causes men to stumble and a rock that makes them fall, and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame." Romans 9:33 NIV We cannot see it. But it has tripped men up for centuries. It still trips up... Continue Reading →
Only
Isaiah cries out concerning Israel: "Though the number of the Israelites be like the sand by the sea, only the remnant will be saved. Romans 9:27 NIV History repeats itself. Over and over, time and time again, God´s children get cocky. We puff ourselves up with superiority. We think we have better religion. We call... Continue Reading →
