Tag: Series on Romans
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Devotional for June 3rd, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 16:25-27 25 Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery kept secret since the world began 26 but now made manifest, and by the prophetic Scriptures made known to all nations, according to…
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Devotional for June 2nd, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 16:21-24 21 Timothy my fellow worker greets you, and so do Lucius and Jason and Sosipater, my kinsmen. 22 I, Tertius, who write this letter, greet you in the Lord. 23 Gaius, host to me and to the whole church, greets you. Erastus, the city treasurer greets you, and Quartus, the brother. 24 The grace of our…
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Devotional for June 1st, 2017
The Word: Romans 16:19-20 19 For your obedience is known to all, so that I rejoice over you, but I want you to be wise as to what is good and innocent as to what is evil. 20 The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus…
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Devotional for May 31st, 2017
The Word: Romans 16:17-18 17 I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. 18 For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the…
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Devotional for May 30th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 16:3-16 3 Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, 4 who risked their own necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles. 5 Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who…
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Devotional for May 29th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 16:1-2 1I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea; 2that you receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and that you help her in whatever matter she may have need of you; for she herself has…
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Devotional for May 27th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 15:30-33 “ 30 I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in earnest prayer to God on my behalf, 31 that I may be rescued from the unbelievers in Judea, and that my ministry to Jerusalem may…
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Devotional for May 26th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 15:22-29 22This is why I have often been hindered from coming to you. 23But now that there is no more place for me to work in these regions, and since I have been longing for many years to visit you, 24I plan to do so when I go to Spain. I…
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Devotional for May 25th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 15:14-21 14And concerning you, my brethren, I myself also am convinced that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able also to admonish one another. 15But I have written very boldly to you on some points so as to remind you again, because of the grace that…
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Devotional for May 24th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 15:8-13 8For I say that Christ has become a servant to the circumcision on behalf of the truth of God to confirm the promises given to the fathers, 9and for the Gentiles to glorify God for His mercy; as it is written, “THEREFORE I WILL GIVE PRAISE TO YOU AMONG THE…
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Devotional for May 23rd, 2017
I. TEXT: Romans 15:5-7 5 Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus, 6 that you may with one mind and one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 7 Therefore receive one another, just as Christ also received…
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Devotional for May 22nd, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 15:1-4 1Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves. 2Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to his edification. 3For even Christ did not please Himself; but as it is written, “THE REPROACHES OF THOSE WHO…
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Devotional for May 20th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 14:19-23 19 Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another. 20 Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All things indeed are pure, but it is evil for the man who eats with offense. 21…
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Devotional For May 19th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 14:14-18 14 I know and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself, but it is unclean for anyone who thinks it unclean. 15 For if your brother is grieved by what you eat, you are no longer walking in love. By what you eat, do not destroy the…
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Devotional for May 18th, 2017
The Word: Romans 14:9-13 9 For to this end Christ died and lived again, that he might be Lord both of the dead and of the living. 10 Why do you pass judgment on your brother? Or you, why do you despise your brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God;…
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Devotional For May 17th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 14:5-8 5 One person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. 6 The one who observes the day, observes it in honor of the Lord. The one who eats, eats in honor of the Lord, since he…
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Devotional for May 16th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 14:2-4 2 For one believes he may eat all things, but he who is weak eats only vegetables. 3 Let not him who eats despise him who does not eat, and let not him who does not eat judge him who eats; for God has received him. 4 Who are you…
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Devotional for May 15th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 14:1 1Now accept the one who is weak in faith, but not for the purpose of passing judgment on his opinions. “WARNING: Please note this post was written with tongue firmly planted in cheek.” This week I have been given the task to explain Romans 14:1. It is difficult to explain…
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Devotional for May 13th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 13:14 “But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts.” II. Study Questions 1. What is the meaning of sanctification? 2. What does it mean to “put on the Lord Jesus Christ?” “As I look upon the two sides of His Holiness,…
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Devotional for May 12th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 13:12-13 12 The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light. 13 Let us walk properly as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and sensuality, not in…
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Devotional for May 11th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 13:11 11Do this, knowing the time, that it is already the hour for you to awaken from sleep; for now salvation is nearer to us than when we believed. II. Reflection Questions: 1. What is the words, “Do this…” commanding us to do? 2. What does “knowing the time” mean? Historically? Literally? Spiritually? Biblically?…
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Devotional for May 10th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 13:8-10 NRSV 8 Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. 9 The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery; You shall not murder; You shall not steal; You shall not covet”; and any other commandment, are summed up in this word, “Love your neighbor…
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Devotional for May 9th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 13:3-7 3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same. 4 For he is God’s minister to you for good. But if you do evil, be afraid; for…
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Devotional for May 8th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 13:1-2 1Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God. 2Therefore whoever resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon themselves. II. Reflection Questions…
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Devotional for May 6th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 12:19-21 19 Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. 20 Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink; For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on…
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Devotional for May 5th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 12:14-18 14Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. 16Be of the same mind toward one another; do not be haughty in mind, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation. 17Never pay…
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Devotional for May 4th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 12:9-13 9Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. 10Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; 11not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;12rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer, 13contributing to…
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Devotional for May 3rd, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 12:6-8 6 Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; 7 if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; 8 the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who…
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Devotional for May 2nd, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 12:3-5 3 For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. 4 For as we have many members in one…
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Devotional for May 1st, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 12:1-2 1Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. 2And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may…
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Devotional for April 29th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 11:33-36 33 Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out! 34 “For who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has become His counselor?” 35 “Or who has first given to Him And it shall…
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Devotional for April 28th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 11:28-32 28From the standpoint of the gospel they are enemies for your sake, but from the standpoint of God’s choice they are beloved for the sake of the fathers; 29for the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. 30For just as you once were disobedient to God, but now have…
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Devotional for April 27th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 11:22-27 22 Note then the kindness and the severity of God: severity toward those who have fallen, but God’s kindness to you, provided you continue in his kindness. Otherwise you too will be cut off. 23 And even they, if they do not continue in their unbelief, will be grafted in, for God…
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Devotional for April 26th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 11:11-21 11I say then, they did not stumble so as to fall, did they? May it never be! But by their transgression salvation has come to the Gentiles, to make them jealous. 12Now if their transgression is riches for the world and their failure is riches for the Gentiles, how much…
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Devotional for April 25th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 11:6-10 6 And if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace. But if it is of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work. 7 What then? Israel has not obtained what it seeks; but the elect have obtained it, and the…
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Devotional for April 24th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 11:1-5 “I say then, God has not rejected His people, has He? May it never be! For I too am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. God has not rejected His people whom He foreknew. Or do you not know what the Scripture says in the…
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Devotional for April 22nd, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 10:16-21 (ESV) 16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed what he has heard from us?” 17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ. 18 But I ask, have they not heard? Indeed they have, for “Their voice…
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Devotional for April 21st, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 10:14-15 14How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in Him whom they have not heard? And how will they hear without a proclaimer? 15How will they proclaim unless they are sent? Just as it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of…
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Devotional for April 20th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 10:12-13 12For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, abounding in riches for all who call on Him; 13for “Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.” II. Reflection Questions: 1. What does it mean to “call” upon…
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Devotional for April 19th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 10:8-11 8 But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); 9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you…
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Devotional for April 18th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 10:5-7 5 Moses writes concerning the righteousness that comes from the law, that “the person who does these things will live by them.” 6 But the righteousness that comes from faith says, “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’” (that is, to bring Christ down) 7 “or ‘Who will descend into the…
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Devotional for April 17th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 10:1-4 1Brethren, my heart’s desire and my prayer to God for them is for their salvation. 2For I testify about them that they have a zeal for God, but not in accordance with knowledge. 3For not knowing about God’s righteousness and seeking to establish their own, they did not subject themselves…
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Devotional for April 15th, 2017
I. TEXT: Romans 9:30-33 30 What shall we say then? That Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness of faith; 31 but Israel, pursuing the law of righteousness, has not attained to the law of righteousness.[a] 32 Why? Because they did not seek it by faith, but as it were, by the…
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Devotional for April 14th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 9:19-29 19You will say to me then, “Why does He still find fault? For who resists His will?” 20On the contrary, who are you, O man, who answers back to God? The thing molded will not say to the molder, “Why did you make me like this,” will it? 21Or does…
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Devotional for April 13th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 9:19-29 19You will say to me then, “Why does He still find fault? For who resists His will?” 20On the contrary, who are you, O man, who answers back to God? The thing molded will not say to the molder, “Why did you make me like this,” will it? 21Or does…
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Devotional for April 12th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 9 14What shall we say then? There is no injustice with God, is there? May it never be! 15For He says to Moses, “I WILL HAVE MERCY ON WHOM I HAVE MERCY, AND I WILL HAVE COMPASSION ON WHOM I HAVE COMPASSION.” 16So then it does not depend on the man…
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Devotional for April 11th, 2017
I. Text: Romans 9:6-13 6 But it is not that the word of God has taken no effect. For they are not all Israel who are of Israel, 7 nor are they all children because they are the seed of Abraham; but, “In Isaac your seed shall be called.” 8 That is, those who are the children of the…
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Devotional for April 10th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 9:1-5 1I am telling the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience testifies with me in the Holy Spirit, 2that I have great sorrow and unceasing grief in my heart. 3For I could wish that I myself were accursed, separated from Christ for the sake of my brethren, my…
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Devotional for April 8th, 2017
I. Text: Romans 8:33-39 33 Who shall bring a charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. 34 Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us. 35 Who shall separate us from the love of…
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Devotional for April 7th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 8:28-32 28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. 29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the…
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Devotional for April 6th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 8:26-27 26Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. 27And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, becauseg the Spirit intercedes for the…
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Devotional for April 5th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 8:18-25 19 For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and…
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Devotional for April 4th, 2017
I. TEXT: Romans 8:5-17 5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. 6 For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. 7 Because the carnal mind is…
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Devotional for April 2nd, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 8:1-4 1Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death. 3For what the Law could not do, weak as it was through the flesh,…
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Devotional for April 1st, 2017
I. TEXT: Romans 7:13-35 13 Has then what is good become death to me? Certainly not! But sin, that it might appear sin, was producing death in me through what is good, so that sin through the commandment might become exceedingly sinful. 14 For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am carnal, sold under…
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Devotional for March 31st, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 7:13-25 13Therefore did that which is good become a cause of death for me? May it never be! Rather it was sin, in order that it might be shown to be sin by effecting my death through that which is good, so that through the commandment sin would become utterly sinful.…
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Devotional for March 30th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 7:13-25 13 Did that which is good, then, bring death to me? By no means! It was sin, producing death in me through what is good, in order that sin might be shown to be sin, and through the commandment might become sinful beyond measure. 14 For we know that the…
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Devotional for March 29th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 7:7-12 7 What then should we say? That the law is sin? By no means! Yet, if it had not been for the law, I would not have known sin. I would not have known what it is to covet if the law had not said, “You shall not covet.” 8 But sin, seizing…
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Devotional for March 28th, 2017
I. TEXT: Romans 7:7-12 7 What shall we say then? Is the law sin? Certainly not! On the contrary, I would not have known sin except through the law. For I would not have known covetousness unless the law had said, “You shall not covet.” 8 But sin, taking opportunity by the commandment, produced in me all manner…
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Devotional for March 27th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 7:1-6 1Or do you not know, brethren (for I am speaking to those who know the law), that the law has jurisdiction over a person as long as he lives? 2For the married woman is bound by law to her husband while he is living; but if her husband dies, she is…
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Devotional for March 25th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 6:23 23For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. II. Reflection Questions: What’s the best thing you have ever earned in life? What was your response after receiving what you were owed? What’s the best gift you have…
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Devotional for March 24th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 6:15-22 15What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? May it never be! 16Do you not know that when you present yourselves to someone as slaves for obedience, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin resulting in death, or of obedience resulting in…
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Devotional for March 23rd, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 6:12-14 12Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its lusts, 13and do not go on presenting the members of your body to sin as instruments of unrighteousness; but present yourselves to God as those alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. 14For sin shall…
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Devotional for March 22nd
I. The Word: Romans 6:8-11 8 Now if we have died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. 9 We know that Christ, being raised from the dead, will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him. 10 For the death he died he died to sin, once for…
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Devotional for March 21st, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 6:5- 5For if we have become united with Him in the likeness of His death, certainly we shall also be in the likeness of His resurrection, 6knowing this, that our old self was crucified with Him, in order that our body of sin might be done away with, so that we would no longer be slaves to sin; 7for…
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Devotional for March 20th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 6:1-4 1What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin so that grace may increase? 2May it never be! How shall we who died to sin still live in it? 3Or do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus have been baptized into His…
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Devotional for March 18th, 2017
I. TEXT: Romans 5:20-21 20 Moreover the law entered that the offense might abound. But where sin abounded, grace abounded much more, 21 so that as sin reigned in death, even so grace might reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. II. Study Questions 1. What are some limitations of the law? 2.…
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Devotional for March 17th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 5:12-19 12 Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned- 13 for sin indeed was in the world before the law was given, but sin is not counted where there is no law. 14…
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Devotional for March 16th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 5:9-11 9Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath of God through Him. 10For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. 11And not only this,…
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Devotional For March 15th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 5:6-8 6 For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— 8 but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for…
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Devotional for March 14th, 2017
Text: Romans 5:3-5 3 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; 4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. (NKJV) Perspective: “a particular attitude…
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Devotional for March 13th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 5:1-2 1Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we have confidence in hope of the glory of God. II. Reflection Questions: 1. We have talked a…
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Devotional for March 10th, 2017
I. Text: Romans 4:22-25 “Now it was not written for his sake alone that it was imputed to him, but also for us. It shall be imputed to us who believe in Him who raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead, who was delivered up because of our offenses, and was raised because of…
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Devotional for March 10th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 4:16-22 16 For this reason it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all his descendants, not only to the adherents of the law but also to those who share the faith of Abraham (for he is the father of all of…
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Devotional for March 9th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 4:13-15 13For the promise to Abraham or to his descendants that he would be heir of the world was not through the Law, but through the righteousness of faith. 14For if those who are of the Law are heirs, faith is made void and the promise is nullified; 15for the Law brings about…
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Devotional for March 8th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 4:9-12 9 Is this blessing then only for the circumcised, or also for the uncircumcised? For we say that faith was counted to Abraham as righteousness. 10 How then was it counted to him? Was it before or after he had been circumcised? It was not after, but before he was circumcised. 11 He received the sign of…
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Devotional for March 7th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 4:4-8; John 1:43-49; Psalm 32 “Now to him who works, the wages are not counted as grace but as debt. But to him who does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness, just as David also describes the blessedness of the man…
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Devotional for March 6th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 4:1-3 1What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, has found? 2For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3For what does the Scripture say? “ABRAHAM BELIEVED GOD, AND IT WAS CREDITED TO HIM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS.” II. Reflection Questions: 1. What…
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Devotional for March 4th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 3:27-31 27Where then is boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? Of works? No, but by a law of faith. 28For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the Law. 29Or is God the God of Jews only? Is He not the God of Gentiles also? Yes, of Gentiles…
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Devotional for March 3rd, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 3:21-26 21 But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— 22 the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and are justified by his grace as…
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Devotional for March 2nd, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 3:19-20 19Now we know that whatever the Law says, it speaks to those who are under the Law, so that every mouth may be closed and all the world may become accountable to God; 20because by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified in His sight; for through…
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Devotional for March 1st, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 3:10-18 10 as it is written: “None is righteous, no, not one; 11 no one understands; no one seeks for God. 12 All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; no one does good, not even one.” 13 “Their throat is an open grave; they use their tongues to deceive.” “The venom of asps…
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Devotional for February 28th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 3:5-8 “5But if our unrighteousness demonstrates the righteousness of God, what shall we say? The God who inflicts wrath is not unrighteous, is He? (I am speaking in human terms.) 6May it never be! For otherwise, how will God judge the world? 7But if through my lie the truth of God abounded to…
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Devotional for February 27th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 3:1-4 1Then what advantage has the Jew? Or what is the benefit of circumcision? 2Great in every respect. First of all, that they were entrusted with the oracles of God. 3What then? If some did not believe, their unbelief will not nullify the faithfulness of God, will it? 4May it never be! Rather,…
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Devotional for February 25th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 2:28-29 28 For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision that which is outward in the flesh; 29 but he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the Spirit, not in the letter; whose praise is not from…
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Devotional For February 24th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 2:24-27 24 For “THE NAME OF GOD IS BLASPHEMED AMONG THE GENTILES BECAUSE OF YOU,” just as it is written. 25 For indeed circumcision is of value if you practice the Law; but if you are a transgressor of the Law, your circumcision has become uncircumcision. 26 So if the uncircumcised…
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Devotional for February 23rd, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 2:17-23 17 But if you call yourself a Jew and rely on the law and boast in God 18 and know his will and approve what is excellent, because you are instructed from the law; 19 and if you are sure that you yourself are a guide to the blind, a…
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Devotional for February 22nd, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 2:12-16 12 For all who have sinned without the law will also perish without the law, and all who have sinned under the law will be judged by the law. 13 For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but the doers of the law who will be…
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Devotional for February 21st, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 2:5-11 5 But in accordance with your hardness and your impenitent heart you are treasuring up for yourself wrath in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God, 6 who “will render to each one according to his deeds”: 7 eternal life to those who by patient…
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Devotional for February 20th, 2017
The Word: Romans 2:1-4 1 Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things. 2 We know that the judgment of God rightly falls on those who practice such things. 3 Do you…
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Devotional for December 18th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 1:28-32 28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting; 29 being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are…
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Devotion for February 17th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 1:24-27 24 Therefore God gave them over in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, so that their bodies would be dishonored among them. 25 For they exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. 26 For this reason God…
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Devotional for February 16th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 1:18-23 18For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, 19because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them.20For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal…
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Devotional for February 15th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 1:15-17 15 So, for my part, I am eager to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome. 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.…
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Devotional for February 14, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 1:8-14 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. 9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of His Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in…
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Devotional for February 13th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 1:1-7 1Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, 2which He promised beforehand through His prophets in the holy Scriptures, 3concerning His Son, who was born of a descendant of David according to the flesh, 4who was declared the Son of God with power…
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Devotional for February 7th, 2017
Why did Paul write this letter to Romans? Scholars and experts are not clear of the purpose of Paul’s letter to Christians in Rome. Leon Morris, expert and scholar, in his commentary on Romans asks, “Why did the man who did not build on other people’ foundations want to preach in the flourishing church…
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Devotional for February 6th, 2017
This week in Starter we are going to spend looking at the background of the book to the Romans. The goal for this week is to set you up with all the context and insights you would need to have in order to launch into this next four months of studying Romans. Starting on the…
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Devotional for February 4th, 2017
There are plenty of opinions of just about everything in the evangelical circle. Whether it is political or social injustice issue, the church is quite opinionated about these matters. All have become experts in some way to describe and prescribe how to approach certain issues. Perhaps it is good for Christians to have conviction on…
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