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”
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The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
ABRAHAM’S FAITHRomans 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, received by faith. OverviewAbraham servesContinue 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
Habakkuk INTRODUCTIONHabakkuk wrote in the time of godly King Josiah. The prophet was deeply troubled by the injustices prevailing in Judah’s society despite a religious revival. God revealed His intention to use the Babylonians to punish Judah. The Lord went on to show the troubled prophet that the wicked only seem to succeed. Strengthened byContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
