Hear my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my supplications: in thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness. And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no man living be justified. Psalm 143:1-2 The last part of verse two says that “…in thy sight shall no man living be [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Romans’
22 Feb
Goodness and Severity
Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God… Romans 11:22a I was reading a book the other day and came across this passage and how it relates to the cross. It was an interesting point made by the author and since I’ve been thinking about it for the last couple of days, I wanted to [...]
18 Jan
Our Righteousnesses
But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away. Isaiah 64:7 Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that [...]
6 Jan
Resolutions: Go and Tell
And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. Mark 16:15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace and bring glad tidings of good things! Romans 10:15 [...]
25 Dec
One Gift
And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins. Matthew 1:21 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 It is Christmas Day, and I hope that you are enjoying [...]
11 Oct
Not A Just Man On Earth
For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not. Ecclesiastes 7:20 Solomon presents a pretty bleak view of humanity here in this verse. “There is not a just man upon earth” and no person who “doeth good,and sinneth not” are not phrases that are going to win friends and [...]
30 Jun
Who Shall Deliver Me?
O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death? Romans 7:24 The Apostle Paul was one of the greatest Christians to ever walk the Earth. If there was anyone in history who could look at himself with an approving nod, it was Paul. If there was anyone in [...]
2 Apr
He Loved Us
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 This verse speaks of a love so amazing that it could only come from God Almighty. While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. He loved us even when we hated Him. He loved [...]
17 Feb
Love and Hate
Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. Romans 12:9 The Bible tells us in this verse that we are to let our love be “without dissimulation” (dissimulation: to hide under false appearance) We are supposed to love the Lord and love each other the way the [...]
8 Feb
Not Slothful in Business
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord… Romans 12:11 At school every morning, I get to start the day with the Elementary kids. We read our monthly verses and then we either talk about a Proverb or have sword drills or something like that. Often, when we look at a Proverb, we end up [...]
