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.
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The 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.
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It 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.
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Chapter 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.
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This 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.
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This 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.
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Chapter 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.
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This 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.
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This devotional reading focuses on two of the most frequently quoted verses of the entire New Testament – Romans 8:28 and Romans 8:38-39.
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This 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.
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The extraordinarily good news was, and is, that every individual — Jew or Gentile — can be saved simply by his or her faith in Jesus Christ.
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If 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.
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The real source of strong relationships with others must start with a strong relationship with the Lord.
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I 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.
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Chapter 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.
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Today’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.
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Our friend Tom Tatum has written another book and it inspires all of us to follow God’s calling and to reach out and share our faith.
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Life takes us down strange paths and sometimes down dark winding roads. See Jeff Buck’s compelling story of how he found the light in this reader revelation.
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One of the most moving experiences of my life came during a professional insurance industry meeting. The experience not only reinforced my faith but also the profound value of my profession and the efforts of insurance industry sales representatives and employees.
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