The first eight chapters of Romans are also known as “the gospel according to Paul”. In these chapters Paul teaches that the only way to have a relationship with God and to receive salvation, isn’t through good works or the Law, but rather grace through faith in Jesus Christ. Now Paul shifts his focus to Israel and his heartbreak over the refusal of the Jews to accept the risen Messiah. …
Proverbs 23:18
The beginning of each new year is supposed to be filled with hope and excitement for the new months to come. But what if it’s not? For many people there isn’t much hope or joy to be found in the world today. And sadly, it’s hard to argue otherwise. But thankfully, as followers of Jesus, we can have a hope and excitement the world can never take away. For we know our future. It is one filled with an eternity of joy, and peace spent in the presence of God. And as the days grow closer to the Lord’s return, we can hearts overflowing with hope and excitement at the certainty of the awesome future ahead!
