Welcome to our Epistles of Paul series. For the next few days we’ll be exploring Paul’s letter to the Romans. Your thoughts and comments are welcomed.
Read MoreThe overall theme of Paul’s letter to the Romans is God’s plan of salvation and righteousness for Jews and Gentiles alike.
Read MoreToday’s devotional reading focuses on Romans 1 and examines issues of identifying with sin and how it can provide glimpses of God.
Read MoreIt is difficult at times for us to admit that we are sinners. And we are often warned against using broad generalizations that may not always apply.
Read MoreChapter 4 reminds the Romans that God’s unmerited, undeserved gift of grace comes not from adherence to the law or from our good works but rather simply in response to our abiding faith.
Read MoreThis devotional reading of Romans 5 looks at Paul’s way of harmonizing the Old Testament with the New.Please take some time to read and respond. Bless you all for participating in this process.
Read MoreThis chapter provides much fodder for contemplation, debate and discussion. It is a very strong declarative by Paul on how we should live our lives after being declared innocent or righteous by God.
Read MoreChapter 7 of Romans can be very confusing if we read selected verses out of context. Please join me as we explore issues of temptation and sinful transgressions.
Read MoreThis devotional reading looks at Chapter 8 and continues to examine how we may live a more righteous way of life, free from the constant reminders of our sinful nature.
Read MoreThis devotional reading focuses on two of the most frequently quoted verses of the entire New Testament – Romans 8:28 and Romans 8:38-39.
Read MoreThis devotional looks at Romans 9 and examines the sovereignty of God and who will be saved. Please take a moment to read and respond. I am interested in hearing your thoughts. God bless.
Read MoreThe extraordinarily good news was, and is, that every individual — Jew or Gentile — can be saved simply by his or her faith in Jesus Christ.
Read MoreIf you have ever puzzled over the apparent differences in the characterization of God in the Old Testament versus the New Testament, this devotional reading (and the series as a whole) can provide clarity and understanding.
Read MoreThe real source of strong relationships with others must start with a strong relationship with the Lord.
Read MoreI invite you to take a moment to read, reflect and reply to this devotional. It is a delicate balance between the role of the church in establishing what constitutes moral or immoral behaviors and the role of authorities in governing such behaviors.
Read MoreChapter 14 focuses on how Christians treat each other within their community of faith. In this chapter, Paul is addressing the very real human tendency to judge or criticize others, even among fellow believers.
Read MoreToday’s reading focuses on Paul’s closing comments to the Romans. Please take some time to read and reflect. Let me know your thoughts on this reading and the series.
Read More