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Predictably, people were unable to successfully live up to the standards set in the Ten Commandments… and neither are we.  They [and we] needed someone to step in and accept responsibility for the mistakes that were made.  They [we] simply … Continue reading →

Today’s portion of Scripture reminds us that Adam [and Eve] had but one responsibility; to be obedient to God.  He [they], however, chose to be disobedient and went against God’s plan for living life.  There were some obvious consequences for … Continue reading →

Think about it.  Today’s verse may make you wonder if you would be willing to die for someone or not.  For most of us, it is not an easy answer.  We probably have lots of if this, if that, under … Continue reading →

Verses: Romans 5:1-5 (NIV) Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast … Continue reading →

Verses: Romans 4:23-25 (NIV) The words “it was credited to him” were written not for him alone, but also for us, to whom God will credit righteousness—for us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead. … Continue reading →

Verses: Romans 4:20-21 (NIV) Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. … Continue reading →

Verses: Romans 4:7-8 (NIV) Blessed are those whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord will never count against them. May we be counted among those whose transgressions have been forgiven!  Thankfully, … Continue reading →

Verses: Romans 3:22-24 (NIV) This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are … Continue reading →

Verse: Romans 1:20 (NIV) For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse. Everything in creation points to … Continue reading →

Verse: Romans 1:16 (NIV) For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. It can be scary to talk … Continue reading →