FREED FROM SINRomans 6 “Count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires” (Rom. 6:11–12). The good news is we’re no longer captives of sin. We have a choice. BackgroundSin. Romans 6–8 explores the impactContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
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The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
LIFE IN CHRISTRomans 5 “For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God’s abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one Man, Jesus Christ” (Rom. 5:17). Life or death do not just lieContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
NO ONE RIGHTEOUSRomans 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. BackgroundLaw. “Law” is one of the most complex concepts in Scripture. TheContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
Romans INTRODUCTIONThis 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 works withinContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
THE DAY OF THE LORD2 Thessalonians 2–3 “For that day will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawless-ness is revealed” (2 Thes. 2:3). Holding to Christian teachings involves remembering what lies ahead. BackgroundThe Day of the Lord. This phrase, that was picked up from the Old Testament has great theological significance.Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
