Before we begin with today’s devotional on our Bible reading*, we need to start with a basic understanding. It’s crucial that all discussion of justification begins with this basic thought: God is God and I’m not (and neither are you). So much discussion in churches and Bible studies — and just basic conversation — is…
While Romans is one of my favorite books of the Bible, today’s Bible reading* is from my favorite chapter of Romans. Paul has built his argument for the gospel through the first seven chapters of this book. And today’s reading is the climax of the message. One of the last things Jesus said to His…
Among other things that Paul addresses in today’s Bible reading*, he concludes the chapter discussing his internal holiness conflict. On one hand, he says that he doesn’t do what he wants to do. Instead, he does the very things he hates. (Romans 7:15, 19) A few years ago I heard someone tell about being arrested…
Yesterday, I said that grace overcomes sin and there is no sin that God’s grace cannot cover. Where sin multiplied, grace multiplied even more. (Romans 5:20) In today’s Bible reading*, Paul asks the natural follow-up question: If that’s true, then, can’t we just sin it up, knowing that God’s grace is sufficient to cover it?…
Paul continues developing his thoughts on justification by grace through faith in today’s Bible reading*. He says, “So then, as through one trespass there is condemnation for everyone, so also through one righteous act there is justification leading to life for everyone.” Romans 5:18 (CSB) Each of us is responsible for our own sin, yet…