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 →
Who Are God´s?
In other words, it is not the natural children who are God's children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as Abraham's offspring. Romans 9:8 NIV There are trembling worshippers who truly have turned from themselves. By faith seek to be near God. These precious few see their need for a... 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 →
On Our Side
Who is he that condemns? Christ Jesus, who died--more than that, who was raised to life--is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. Romans 8:34 NIV The Christian can be completely confident. The promises we cling so dearly to are made by the most reputable Source. The Promises of God... 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 →
Do Not Even Know
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. 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 NIV Every time we begin to feel good about ourselves and proud of our standing, God would have... 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 →
Heirs With Christ
Now if we are children, then we are heirs--heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory. Romans 8:17 NIV Christians wait in thrilling expectancy to become heirs with Christ their Savior. Just what they expect to receive may vary. ... Continue Reading →
