Romans

A Spirit Of Self Sacrifice – (Romans 9)

Romans 9

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. …

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December 16th – Romans 6:23

Romans 6:23

A wonderful thing usually happens around the holidays. We hear news of good Samaritans going around and paying off the debts of others. We too have a Good Samaritan, Jesus Christ. We all have a debt owing, for the penalty of sin is death, and it has to be paid one way or the other. Either we pay it on our own with our lives, or we let Jesus pay it in full. For God sent His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, as a perfect sin offering. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus wipes away all of our sin, and in the eyes of God declares us debt free!

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December 10th – Romans 15:13

Romans 15:13

Hope, Joy, and peace aren’t things we just wish for around the holidays. As a Christian, God wants everyday to be filled with the hope, joy, and peace that He alone can provide. We have hope knowing that God wants the best for us, and always fulfills His promises. We have joy feeling the great love God has for us, as shown in the blessings we receive each day. And we have peace knowing that when we make God our refuge, we are in the safe under the wings of the Creator of the universe!

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