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Salvation Depends on God’s Mercy – Romans 9:16

September 11, 2021December 16, 2017

Salvation is only by God’s mercy and grace. There is nothing I can do to earn it. Nor will it come about through human desire.

Suffering for Christ and Future Glory – Romans 8:17-18

August 25, 2021December 15, 2017

As a child of God I am his heir, so long as I am willing to suffer for Christ. But that suffering is nothing compared to the glory that awaits me as God’s heir.

The War Within, the Flesh vs. the Spirit – Romans 7:21-25

August 21, 2021December 14, 2017

The war within the believer between the old man and the new is a reality for all of us. But his Spirit enables us to have victory.

Dead to Sin, but Alive in Christ – Romans 6:11

August 17, 2021December 13, 2017

As a believer, I am in Christ, and participate in his death, burial, and resurrection. My life should reflect that , being dead to sin and alive in Christ.

Glory in Suffering and Trials – Romans 5:3-4

August 14, 2021December 12, 2017

How do you respond to the challenges of life? Paul, and others, tells us to glory in our suffering because of what it produces in our lives.

Belief Credited as Righteousness – Romans 4:3

August 2, 2021December 11, 2017

Abraham is the example of salvation by faith and not by works. Abraham believed God, and God credited it to him as righteousness.

Justified Freely by God’s Grace – Romans 3:22-25

August 2, 2021December 10, 2017

It is by God’s grace that I have been freely justified through faith in Christ Jesus. A gift freely given and totally undeserved.

Mutual Encouragement – Romans 1:12

June 15, 2021December 6, 2017

Believers are called to be in community, not to be Lone Rangers. We need to gather together to encourage one another and to provide avenues for service.