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OCTOBER 2 Reading 275 ABRAHAM’S FAITH Romans 4 “The words, ‘It was credited to him,’ were written not for him alone, but also for us, to whom God will credit righteousness—for us who believe in Him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead” (Rom. 4:23).From the very beginning, righteousness has been a gift, receivedContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

OCTOBER 1 Reading 274 NO ONE RIGHTEOUS Romans 2–3 “No one will be declared righteous in His sight by observing the Law; rather through the Law we become conscious of sin” (Rom. 3:20).All have sinned. So all are eligible for the salvation won by Jesus for sinners. Background Law. “Law” is one of the mostContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

Romans SEPTEMBER 30 Reading 273 THE POWER OF GOD Romans 1 “I am not ashamed of the Gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile” (Rom. 1:16).The power of God is displayed in those who believe. And the need forContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

Romans INTRODUCTION This letter was written by the Apostle Paul to the church in Rome about A.D. 57. The theme of the letter is righteousness. Despite man’s sin, Paul showed that God declares those who believe in Jesus both innocent and right with Him. Even more, through the Holy Spirit that Christ gives, God worksContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

May 15THINE IS THE GLORYEdmond L. Budry, 1854–1932Translated by Richard B. Hoyle, 1875–1939But thanks be to God! He gives the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 15:57)In the ancient world, no celebration was considered more glorious than the march of triumphant returning warriors through their capital city. Many visual depictions have been madeContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”