Be Joyful, Patient, and Faithful – Romans 12:12
Paul calls on us, regardless of the circumstances we face, to be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. (2 Cor. 4:7 NIV)
Studies from the epistle of Paul to the church at Rome
Paul calls on us, regardless of the circumstances we face, to be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Every moment our salvation is getting closer. While we wait, we should live our lives faithfully serving our Lord, and looking to his coming.
There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ and who walk by the Spirit. We do not need to fear what the future holds.
Abraham was fully persuaded that God would fulfill his promise and was declared righteous. So will all today who put their faith in Christ.
There are many different positions held on many of the doctrines we hold to. Paul warns us about those who cause division in their teaching.
Paul expresses that all who call on the name of the Lord will be saved. Is this a call to intellectual ascent, or to discipleship?
While we all deserved death because of our sin, the gracious gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus for all who believe.
We live in a time and place where peace seems to be elusive. But the Scripture calls on us to live at peace with everyone, as much as possible
Be careful not to get drawn into arguments about disputable matters; things that Scripture is not clear about. Those arguments do not build up the body.
‘In all things God works for our good’ is not a promise for prosperity. It is a statement that God will be working in my life to accomplish his good in me.