Tag: Romans

[:en]Peace and Joy (vs. 1-11) Because Jesus had paid the price of our sins through His death on the cross, we now had reconciled with Him and have peace with God.  God has declared us not guilty as we have gained access by faith into His grace.  All Christians will experience sufferings because God is… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Romans 5[:]

[:en]Abraham Justified by Faith (vs. 1-25) If a person can earn right standing with God by doing good works, the granting of that gift is no longer free.  Jesus offers salvation as a gift because He loves us and not because we have earned it through our powerful faith.  What is faith then?  Faith is… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Romans 4[:]

[:en]God’s Faithfulness (vs. 1-8) The law that God gave to show the way to live reveals our evil deeds and condemns us.  But the law is not the basis of our hope.  It is God who in His righteousness and love gives us salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.  It is not earned but given… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Romans 3[:]

[:en]God’s Righteous Judgment (vs. 1-16) You have no right to pass judgment on someone because you yourself are doing the same thing.  God’s judgment against people is based on truth.  But you, a mere man, if you judge others, do you think you will escape God’s judgment?  Are you showing contempt for the riches of His… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Romans 2[:]

[:en]Paul called himself a servant of God to be completely dependent and obedient to Him.  He called Jesus as the descendant of David, the Son of God, the promised Messiah and the resurrected Lord.  Through Christ, we receive grace with the responsibility to share the gospel with others.  Those who become Christians by faith belong… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Romans 1[:]

[:en]In the final  chapter of Romans, Paul mentioned and recorded all the people who had helped him in his ministry.  Among them are Phoebe, Priscilla and Aquila, Epenetus, Mary, Andronicus and Junias, Ampliatus, Urbanus, Stachys, Apelles, Aristobulus, Herodion, Narcissus, Tryphena and Tryphosa, Persis, Rufus, Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, Philolous, Julia, Nereus and Olympas (vs.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Romans 16[:]

[:en]Those who are strong must bear with the failings of the weak (v. 1).   Be united with one heart and mouth so that you may glorify God (v. 5-6).  Paul proclaimed the gospel to the Gentiles (vs. 16-21) and the Gentiles shared their material blessings to the Jews (vs. 26-27)[:]

[:en]Living: “If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord.  So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord” (v. 8) Judgment: You should not judge your brother or look down on him (v. 10).   Do not pass judgment on one another nor put… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Romans 14[:]

[:en]Submission to Authority: “Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established.  The authorities that exist have been established by God.  Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves”… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Romans 13[:]

[:en]Living Sacrifices: “Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God – this is your spiritual act of worship.  Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.  Then you will… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Romans 12[:]