And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified. Romans 8:30 NIV A curious verse that describes those chosen by God. Romans 8:30 touches upon many deep facets of our faith. But it also describes a process that may interest the true seeker after God. ... Continue Reading →
This Hope
For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he already has? Romans 8:24 NIV We are children of hope. We live to put our hope in something. We need it to get us through our day. It is one of the strongest... Continue Reading →
Live By Spirit
Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. Romans 8:5 NIV The struggle continues to rage unseen within the hearts of people. Tricked into focusing upon our world,... Continue Reading →
Deadly Things
What benefit did you reap at that time from the things you are now ashamed of? Those things result in death! Romans 6:21 NIV For Adam it was an enticing fruit. For every other human being it has always been a million other delights. Things that are not God grab our attention and draw us... Continue Reading →
What Then?
What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means! Romans 6:15 NIV Short generations ago people who worshipped God placed great importance on living virtuous lives. Nowadays being good in most circles is highly look upon but not nearly as vital. We are taught freedom. The unbeliever... Continue Reading →
Hope
And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. Romans 5:5 NIV As Christians we have something growing within us. Paul calls it hope. It is a hope that we can rejoice in. It grows out of our sufferings.... Continue Reading →
Peace Through Jesus
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, Romans 5:1 NIV Christians all over the world wake up each morning and open their Bibles. They worship God. They attend services during the week. They watch, listen or read uplifting content. They go out and engage... Continue Reading →
Transgressions
because law brings wrath. And where there is no law there is no transgression. Romans 4:15 NIV The wrath of God is Holy as He is Holy. We get angry when things don´t meet our expectations. But we are not yet holy. Transgression comes when people willingly do what they know God does not... Continue Reading →
Atonement
God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood. He did this to demonstrate his justice, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished-- Romans 3:25 NIV Christianity in a nutshell is this; that God has given us this opportunity to come again within His Presence. ... Continue Reading →
Through Faith
This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, Romans 3:22 NIV If we were able to capture the significance of the words; righteousness, from God, through faith, in Jesus, all who believe, and no difference, we would be immediately ushered to a high position in... Continue Reading →
