19. You will say then, “Branches were broken off, that I might be grafted in.” 20. True; by their unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by your faith. Don’t be conceited, but fear; 21. for if God didn’t spare the natural branches, neither will he spare you. Romans 11:19-21 WEB Some people actually... Continue Reading →
Both Pain and Progress
Pain has a way of helping us see our need for the Lord and driving us to seek more of Him. However, it is gratefully not the only thing that helps build up our walk with Christ. The small and the large successes, each new discovery of the wonder of our God, and progress in... Continue Reading →
AMEN
to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen. Romans 16:27 NIV Glory be to God in the Highest! We say the words. They were taught to us early. We sing the songs. Sometimes we even feel a lift of soul when we do. We can come to church. We can go... Continue Reading →
Hidden Mystery
Now to him who is able to establish you by my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery hidden for long ages past, Romans 16:25 NIV In the scene of history, the human race has its emergency. But the struggling and lost are given a Hero. Unknown to... Continue Reading →
Grace With Us
The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. Romans 16:20 NIV The grace of Jesus is with us all! He has come to us and become the living reflection of God. He has brought us grace untold. Christ has opened a door of... Continue Reading →
Not Christ
For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the minds of naive people. Romans 16:18 NIV We can almost hear the author´s anguish in the last words of his letter. He tries to guide his reader’s hearts to seek God instead of being... Continue Reading →
Watch Out!
I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them. Romans 16:17 NIV We are warned to be on the alert for people who put obstacles in the way of others and make it... Continue Reading →
Receive
I ask you to receive her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints and to give her any help she may need from you, for she has been a great help to many people, including me. Romans 16:21 NIV Our call to step out of the world and step in behind... Continue Reading →
God Of Peace
The God of peace be with you all. Amen. Romans 15:33 NIV We talk of peace these days but we have no idea what it is that we are talking about. We use it to describe a situation without hostility between two countries while we all know that much suspicion and precautionary action are still... Continue Reading →
Making Plans
So after I have completed this task and have made sure that they have received this fruit, I will go to Spain and visit you on the way. Romans 15:28 NIV We read the Bible and see how even Godly men and women made their plans. The outcome of those plans may rarely have played... Continue Reading →
