Grace

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Why?

One of you will say to me: "Then why does God still blame us? For who resists his will?"  Romans 9:19  NIV Why?  Why?  Why?  We have all been there!  There are surely times when our pain or struggles are more than we can bear.  The situations we face are too much for us and... Continue Reading →

Effort And Desire

It does not, therefore, depend on man's desire or effort, but on God's mercy.  Romans 9:16  NIV Some put a lot of effort into their religion.  Some don´t.  Some conform their lives to what their church teaches.  Some stay clear of church.  Some work hard to find out Who God Is, what He is like,... Continue Reading →

God´s Purpose

Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad--in order that God's purpose in election might stand:  Romans 9:11  NIV We do not begin to take any steps closer to God until we get one thing straight.  God´s creation, which we form a considerable part, is His.  We are His design.... Continue Reading →

God´s Own

the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory, the covenants, the receiving of the law, the temple worship and the promises.  Romans 9:4  NIV Christians are supposed to be God´s very own people.  We have the calling.  We have the promises.  We have the Word.  All the glory of... Continue Reading →

Nothing In All Creation

neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.  Romans 8:39  NIV   The love of God has overcome this great follower of Christ.  He shares with the world what he has learned of the Lord. ... Continue Reading →

For The Good

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.  Romans 8:28  NIV   John was in a wheelchair.  An accident had left him crippled.  Yet he was the most incredibly positive person.  When you met him, you felt pity. ... Continue Reading →

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