"No, a person is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a person's praise is not from other people, but from God." Romans 2:29 Some of the people in the church were telling new believers that they must become a... Continue Reading →
Romans 2:13 Declared Righteous
"For it is not those who hear the law who are righteous in God's sight, but it is those who obey the law who will be declared righteous." Romans 2:13 People love to talk about the laws. Some people agree with the laws, while others will disagree. There are many heated debates about the value... Continue Reading →
Romans 1:21 Darkened Hearts
"For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened." Romans 1:21 Most people around the world will accept that there is a god who is over all of the earth. The god they serve is different for... Continue Reading →
Romans 1:17 Righteousness By Faith
"For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed--a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: The righteous will live by faith." Romans 1:17 Ever since God created Adam and Eve, He has wanted everyone to be righteous. Being righteous meant that a person would live his... Continue Reading →
Romans 1:8 Reported Faith
"First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being reported all over the world." Romans 1:8 As Paul begins his letter to the church in Rome, he gives them some thanks. The thanks that he gives was not for something they gave him or did for him.... Continue Reading →
