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Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Romans

This is a collection of devotional posts from the book of Romans. They are sorted according to when they were written, with the most recent first. To see them in their biblical order, select them from the menu.

who can condemn those Christ died for

Who Can Condemn Those Christ Died For? – Romans 8:33-34

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Who can condemn the ones for whom Christ died? Especially since the one who died for us is at the hand of the Father interceding for us.

God's mercy

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

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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.

The Sovereignty of God in Salvation

The Sovereignty of God in Salvation – Romans 9:18

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Scripture teaches us God's sovereignty in our salvation as well as our need to respond in faith. They may seem at odds, but they are not.

calling on the name of the Lord

Calling on the Name of the Lord – Romans 10:12-13

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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?

Share the Good News

Share the Good News – Romans 10:13-15

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It is necessary to call on the name of the Lord to be saved. But people cannot do that if no one will share the good news of Jesus with them.

How beautiful the feet of those who bring good news

How Beautiful the Feet – Romans 10:14-15

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How can people be saved without first hearing the gospel message? That makes it important for us to take the gospel to the world.

We should not question the wisdom of God and his understanding

The Depth of God’s Wisdom – Romans 11:33-34

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Are you like a child, trusting in your heavenly Father? Or, like a know-it-all teenager, thinking your wisdom rivals or exceeds God's wisdom?

What is true worship?

The Mark of True Worship – Romans 12:1

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Does your experience on Sunday morning satisfy your need to worship? Or is there more to it? Paul tells us that true worship is the sacrifice of self.

Be transformed by the renewing of your mind

Be Transformed, Not Conformed – Romans 12:2

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It is easy to conform to the culture you live in. But we are called to be transformed. To be different that the world. And to know God's perfect will.

perform a spiritual self-evaluation of your giftedness

Evaluating Your Spiritual Giftedness – Romans 12:3

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Paul encourages us to evaluate our spiritual giftedness. Not for our own benefit. But for how has God equipped you to serve the body.

On being a body part

On Being a Body Part – Romans 12:4-5

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I have been called to be a part of the body of Christ. And as a body part, I have a part to play. And if I don't, then I am hurting the body

We belong to each other

We Belong to Each Other – Romans 12:4-5

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As members of Christ's church, we belong to each other. And each of us are called to serve the body, and the members of the body.